A coalition of more than 70 civil liberties, domestic violence, reproductive rights, LGBTQ+, labor and immigrant advocacy organizations has expressed concerns, according to Wired.

In addition, X’s Head of Product Nikita Bier has offered advice on how publications can better engage with the app’s user base.

Advertisers can use a call-to-action button to send interested users prompts before an event or launch in order to drive more engagement ahead of promotions.

The Meta CEO is developing a replica of himself and training it on his mannerisms and conversation style, according to the Financial Times.

The Dreamina Seedance 2.0 artificial intelligence model from parent company ByteDance is able to create realistic content from text prompts.

The platform announced updated gift access, ad-free windows and the ability to customize streams for multiple screens.

The AR development arm of Snapchat’s parent company announced a multi-year strategic deal to power its upcoming wearables products.

Çorum FK'nın Yıldızları Kıskıvrak! Pendikspor beraberliğiyle sarsılan Çorum FK'da gece yarısı skandalı patlak verdi. İstanbul'daki polisin gece yarısı operasyonu sırasında baskın yapılan mekandan çıkarken görüntülenen Fredy ve Aleksic, kulüp yönetimini ayağa kaldırdı. İzinli olmalarına rağmen sergilenen bu görüntü, iki oyuncuya ağır fatura çıkaracak.

Çorum FK, İstanbul deplasmanında Pendikspor ile karşı karşıya geldi. Rakibi maçın büyük bölümünde 10 kişi mücadele etmesine rağmen sahadan 1-1’lik beraberlikle ayrılan Çorum temsilcisi, Süper Lig yürüyüşünde yara aldı. Bu sonuçla birlikte Çorum FK, son 3 haftada kaybettiği puan sayısını 10’a çıkararak taraftarını üzdü.

FREDY VE ALEKSIX YANDI

Saha içindeki performans kadar, maçtan saatler sonra yaşananlar da gündeme bomba gibi düştü. Pendikspor maçında 90 dakika forma giyen Fredy ve son yarım saatte oyuna dahil olan Danijel Aleksic, maçın ardından soluğu İstanbul’un gece hayatında aldı.

BASKINDA YAKALANDILAR

İstanbul’daki ünlü eğlence mekanlarına yönelik düzenlenen geniş çaplı operasyon sırasında, Aleksic ve Fredy baskın yapılan mekandan çıkarken kameralara yansıdı. Güvenlik güçlerinin operasyon gerçekleştirdiği noktada görüntülenen iki futbolcunun o anları kısa sürede sosyal medyada yayıldı.

İZİNLİ OLMALARINA RAĞMEN

Gözler, yaşanan bu olayın ardından Çorum FK yönetimine çevrildi. Edinilen bilgilere göre, iki oyuncunun da maç sonrası izinli oldukları için İstanbul’da kaldıkları öğrenildi. Kulüp yönetiminin, oyuncuların izinli olmasına rağmen disiplinsizlik nedeniyle ceza kesmeyi planladığı gelen bilgiler arasında.

Roberto Mancini had double reason to celebrate tonight, as his Al Sadd both won the Qatar Stars League and knocked Simone Inzaghi’s Al Hilal out of the Asian Champions League.

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The former Italy coach is back in club football, having quit the Nazionale to take the Saudi Arabia job in August 2023, then appointed Al Sadd boss in November 2025.

Mancini double celebration for Al Sadd

It was a very special day indeed for Mancini, because this afternoon he learned that due to Al Shamal’s 2-0 defeat to Qatar SC, the Qatar Stars League title had been mathematically guaranteed without even needing to set foot on the pitch.

Just a few hours later, his team was in action for the AFC Asian Champions League Round of 16, facing Inzaghi’s Al Hilal in Jeddah.

It was a 3-3 thriller and ultimately had to be decided in a penalty shoot-out after extra time, with Mancini’s Al Sadd emerging victorious 4-2.

His side came back three times from a goal down to set up a quarter-final clash with Japan’s Vissel Kobe, which will be on Thursday.

Mancini has been suggested for a potential return to the Italy job.

Maurizio Sarri feels the Lazio defeat to Fiorentina was ‘frankly harsh when we kept the initiative throughout,’ but raised doubts on his future. ‘We’ll see what the club has in mind.’

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The Aquile were unbeaten in four going into the Stadio Artemio Franchi, albeit dealing with an injury crisis that saw Mattia Zaccagni, Toma Basic and Patric thrown straight back into the starting XI.

Robin Gosens got his head to the Jack Harrison cross to give Fiorentina victory, but David De Gea denied Zaccagni and Petar Ratkov with big saves.

Sarri frustrated with Lazio loss

“The goal was fortuitous, as until that moment and frankly for a while afterwards too, we were largely in control,” Sarri told DAZN Italia.

“What we must take responsibility for is allowing them a few too many counter-attacks, but we kept the initiative throughout and the defeat feels frankly harsh considering the performances of the two teams.

“A centre-forward figure inside the penalty area is something we’ve been lacking all season, we don’t get those runs into the box to meet the crosses. Ratkov had a chance late on with a header, but we do lack those characteristics.”

Meanwhile, their primary focus is on the Coppa Italia semi-final, having drawn the first leg 2-2 with Atalanta.

“I hope to get players back, but it depends what condition they are in, because just being clinically healed is not enough. We want to finish the season with good performances, and for long periods we did that tonight too.”

Lazio are now in ninth place and four points adrift of Bologna, but also only one clear of Udinese in 10^th.

A top eight finish means missing the first round of the Coppa Italia in August next season, but Sarri reacted with irritation when the panel started a question about ‘yet another defeat’ away from home.

“Hold it there, only six teams have lost more than we have this season. If it was the first defeat, we’d be top of the table,” replied the coach.

How worried is Sarri about his own future and that of Lazio?

“I am not worried about my future, for Lazio we’ll see what the plans are. I honestly don’t know what the plans are for the future, I can only say this season has been devastating for me. Just preparing tonight’s game we were missing 10 players, so we had to use some who were nowhere near fully fit.

“There have been many problems this season. We’ll see what the club has in mind for the future, and then we’ll see what I think as a consequence of that.”

Sarri famously grew up in the shadow of the Stadio Franchi and has been mentioned as a potential new Fiorentina coach for next season.

With this in mind, he received a warm welcome from the Viola supporters before kick-off.

Paolo Vanoli warns ‘the job is not yet done’ for Fiorentina after beating Lazio to break eight points clear of the bottom three. ‘Now we will try to dream against Crystal Palace.’

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The mood in the Viola camp was poor after Thursday’s 3-0 Conference League quarter-final defeat to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, but it was no secret that their focus this season had to be on securing Serie A safety.

With Cremonese and Lecce losing this weekend, they knew a victory with Lazio would put them eight points clear of the drop zone with six rounds left to play.

It was a slender win, decided by the Robin Gosens header at the Stadio Artemio Franchi, as well as some big David De Gea saves on Mattia Zaccagni and Petar Ratkov.

Vanoli keeps Fiorentina focused

“It is nice to look at the table now, but the job is not done yet,” Vanoli told DAZN Italia.

“I want to thank the lads, who prepared well with character, sacrifice and a team spirit to the end through seven minutes of added time. We could’ve scored a second goal with a bit more quality in the final third, but I couldn’t really have asked for more.”

Fiorentina now try to overturn a massive 3-0 deficit when hosting Crystal Palace in the second leg of the Conference League quarter-final on Thursday evening.

“Now we must recharge the batteries and try to dream all over again in the Conference League. We are in front of our fans, so we have to believe,” added Vanoli.

“A team like this was not accustomed to being in the relegation zone. Now hopefully we can have a bit more freedom and be less frenetic, because many errors are caused by that too. We owe it to ourselves and our fans to give it our all in the Conference League too.”

The surge has been undeniable, as in the last nine Serie A rounds, Fiorentina picked up 18 points, fewer only than Inter and Napoli’s 20 in that same period.

Considering those results, does Vanoli believe he could put his name forward to stay on next season?

“I always had faith in the club and when I arrived here, I knew we needed something remarkable. I never thought about the future, I just focused on the good of Fiorentina, and the words of the President when I signed the contract, and sadly he has since died.

“My job is not yet done.”

Another big change in February was the arrival of director Fabio Paratici, who has helped bring some stability to the Viola.

“His curriculum speaks for him, he has won a great deal in many international clubs. He is a great professional and we are all very happy to have him here.”

Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte has had his fair share of criticism since joining the club.

The 25-year-old Uruguayan International was handed a start against Leeds United in the Premier League today, but he failed to make his mark once again. The South American has simply failed to adapt to the Premier League, and he put in another disappointing display for Manchester United tonight.

Ugarte failed to provide the physicality and defensive cover in midfield for Manchester United, and the Red Devils struggled to control the game’s tempo as well.

Manchester United were eventually beaten 2-1 at home by Leeds United, and journalist Samuel Luckhurst has now highlighted a worrying statistic. The journalist revealed that Manchester United have now won just one of their last 10 matches Ugarte has started for the club.

A first league win at Old Trafford for Leeds since 1981. #mufc‘s run-in looked like it might have had no jeopardy but it does now. First half performance one of their worst 45 minutes of the season. Now one win and six defeats from ten with Ugarte starting.

— Samuel Luckhurst (@samuelluckhurst) April 13, 2026

It is no secret that Manchester United need more quality in the middle of the park, but replacing Ugarte will be an absolute priority for them in the summer. He has not been able to justify the €50 million move to the club, and it would be ideal for him to move on in the summer. It is clear that he has not lived up to expectations at Manchester United, and he’s not enjoying his football there. He has been criticised heavily, and the player needs a fresh start.

It remains to be seen whether Manchester United can find a suitable destination for the player in the summer. They should look to cash in on him and bring in a quality replacement. They need to bring in someone who can control the tempo of the game from the deep and recycle possession. They will also need to replace Casemiro, who will leave the club in the summer.

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Verdict: Draw Best odds: 7/2 Bookmaker: BetUS Arsenal stand on the brink of history on Wednesday night as they welcome Sporting Lisbon to the Emirates Stadium for the second leg of their Champions League quarter‑final. Holding a narrow 1–0 advantage from last week’s trip to Portugal, the Gunners are seeking to reach back‑to‑back semi‑finals in […]

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As Paris Saint-Germain prepare to face Liverpool at Anfield in the second leg of their encounter in the Champions League quarterfinals – with a 2-0 advantage – head coach Luis Enrique has confirmed reports he had once visited Anfield and stood on the Kop with the fiercest Liverpool supporters. “Anfield is one of the best […]

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Verdict: Draw Best odds: 13/4 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Facing the daunting task of producing another famous remontada to keep their Champions League hopes alive, Barcelona head to the Spanish capital on Tuesday night for the second leg of their quarter‑final clash with Atlético Madrid. Diego Simeone’s side stunned the Blaugrana 2–0 at Camp Nou in the […]

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The end of the contract binding Marco Senesi to Bournemouth is in its final months, and according to Talksport, the 29-year-old centre-back is currently exploring his options for the near future. There is interest in his services in Italy and Spain – namely from Juventus and Atletico Madrid – but also within the Premier League, […]

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Achraf Hakimi played down his Paris Saint-Germain team being the favourites heading into the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final against Liverpool. PSG arrive at Anfield with a two-goal lead following a 2-0 win in the French capital last week, with Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on target for the defending champions. Luis Enrique’s […]

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Jamie Carragher was left in disbelief over tonight’s officiating in Manchester United’s defeat to Leeds United.

Namely, the fact that Lisandro Martinez was sent off for pulling on Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair.

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Lisandro Martinez sent off for violent conduct

The incident wasn’t initially picked up by on-field referee Paul Tierney, although Calvert-Lewin did reveal post-match that he had voiced his complaints immediately after he felt the tug.

It wasn’t until those in the VAR booth analysed the passage of play that Tierney was sent to the pitchside monitor to have a look for himself, after which he returned to show Martinez a straight red.

Consequently, the Argentine will now miss the next three matches against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool, having only just returned from a five-game absence due to injury.

Reports tonight have suggested United will look to appeal the decision, although it remains to be seen how much joy they’ll get if they do opt to do so.

What Jamie Carragher and Michael Carrick had to say

Reacting to the night’s affairs on Sky Sports’ coverage, Carragher told the panel: “Howard Webb, who we speak to maybe two or three times a season, comes out with a line on certain situations that I actually like; sometimes it’s not about the rulebook, it’s about actually what the game wants.

“I don’t think any football fan, I don’t think anybody – any football manager, any player watching that at home, is sitting there thinking, ‘Yeah, I think that’s a red card’.

“I think everybody in the game is looking at that and thinking, ‘Oh, come on. That is not a red card. Behave yourself!’”

Meanwhile, when Michael Carrick was pressed on the matter in his subsequent media duties, he told reporters: “There is an arm in the face of Lisandro to start. He goes to balance and touches his (Calvert-Lewin’s) hair.

“The bobble comes out. It’s not aggressive. We need to be careful where the game is going. If you can do arms in the face, that’s alright. Absolutely shocking decision. I hope Licha is still available.”

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Daniel Farke says his Leeds United side are proving the doubters wrong after securing a historic victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Noah Okafor scored twice to give Leeds a 2-1 win at their rivals – their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 to take them six points clear of the relegation zone.

“We work to get rid of this old narrative, Leeds are falling apart again, that we always crumble when it really counts,” Farke said after the victory.

“It feels like when it really matters, we deliver under pressure. Not just this season, but also last season in the crunch time and key periods.

“Nothing is achieved yet, I’m far away from being overconfident and celebrating already. I’m proud of this win and we take confidence from this but we don’t forget where we come from.

“In the Premier League things can change very quickly and you have to stay on it and for that I don’t want to celebrate too much. We have created something very historical.

“We can celebrate in the summer if we keep going like this but not before, because I’m pretty aware our momentum can change.”

Farke also hailed the performance of Okafor and says he has improved a lot this season.

“Noah has the x-factor that you don’t find that often in a promoted side,” he said. “He brings this to our game.

“What I like about him is also his attitude, his work against the ball is improving. It’s way better than the beginning of the season, his fitness level is way better and then if you do that, if you show this mentality, you work for the team, you can also shine on a personal level.”

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to bolster their cornerback room ahead of the 2026 season. The Buccaneers have agreed to terms with cornerback Chase Lucas on a one-year deal, adding another depth piece.

Lucas, a former seventh-round pick, brings experience from stops with the Detroit Lions and San Francisco 49ers. He’s appeared in 33 career games, including 15 last season, giving the Buccaneers a player who can be plugged in and play immediately if needed and not need any growing pains along the way. Lucas immediately brings value on special teams, logging over 200 snaps in the 2025 season.

That alone gives him a legitimate path to making the roster, especially under new special teams coordinator Danny Smith, who will look to turn around one of the worst units in the league.

In Todd Bowles’ system, defensive backs are expected to be versatile. Lucas checks several of those boxes, having played in different schemes while showing a willingness to contribute wherever needed. At minimum, he provides depth insurance in a cornerback room that still has plenty to prove heading into training camp. Of course, there’s a reason Lucas was available at this stage of the offseason. He has yet to record an interception in his career and has primarily been a depth contributor rather than a difference-maker on defense.

If he’s going to stick or even carve out a larger role, he’ll need to show more consistency in coverage and find ways to create turnovers.

This article originally appeared on Bucs Wire: Bucs add cornerback from the 49ers in Chase Lucas

The Cleveland Browns have a massive hole on their offensive line with no real starting-caliber left tackles on the roster heading into the 2026 NFL draft. One name that has popped up lately for the Browns is Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor, with multiple draft analysts and insiders, including Todd McShay, saying he could be the pick at six overall.

In this week's podcast, we talked about Kadyn Proctor, his strengths and weaknesses, and if we would be happy or angry if the Browns took him. Another question that comes up with Proctor is: are you more comfortable with him later in the draft if you plan to move him inside to guard?

He is a polarizing prospect, with many people who think he can play tackle and just as many who think he has to move inside to guard. Then we talk about the tackle class and the only guys who can play left tackle that are worth a first-round pick. You can hear a more in-depth analysis on these topics and more in this week's episode by clicking here.

This article originally appeared on Browns Wire: Kadyn Proctor debate and a look at tackle class

The Christian Encarnacion-Strand era of Cincinnati Reds has come to an unceremonius close. The slugging 1B was designated for assignment back on April 8th as a way to get PJ Higgins onto the roster for catching depth in the wake of Jose Trevino’s injury, and the Reds revealed today that CES did not, in fact clear waivers.

Instead, the Reds struck a deal with the Baltimore Orioles for his services, accepting cash considerations as the return. Mark Sheldon of MLB.com relayed the news on Bluesky on Monday afternoon.

CES joined the Reds at the 2022 trade deadline, doing so alongside pitcher Steve Hajjar and Spencer Steer in the deal that sent Tyler Mahle the other way to Minnesota. It was part of Cincinnati’s latest massive firesale as the Reds dealt away Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Eugenio Suarez, and Jesse Winker in other deals that calendar year (while also finally buying out the remainder of Mike Moustakas’ albatross contract). The hope was that CES would be the team’s 1B of the future with Joey Votto’s deal running down, and for a time that looked like a very real possibility.

After reaching the bigs midway through 2023, CES hit the ground running. He smashed 13 homers in just 63 games, and his 112 OPS+ led to him opening the 2024 season as the team’s 1B. It was soon revealed that he was actually trying to play through a small fracture in his wrist that had originally been overlooked, and the hope was his awful start to the year (.513 OPS in 123 PA through May 7th) was 100% due to just that. However, he’s struggled immensely ever since at the big league level as teams realized they didn’t have to throw him strikes to get him to swing, and his time with the Reds looked increasingly doomed as Sal Stewart (among others) jumped him on the right-handed hitting depth chart.

Now, though, he’ll join a Baltimore organization that just placed longtime 1B Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day IL with a broken foot. Pete Alonso is obviously now there, but with Adley Rutschman, Heston Kjerstad, and Jackson Holliday all also out at the moment with injuries there could well be a path to some PA at the big league level through DH duties in the near term for CES.

Rangers' relievers emerging as major strength following dominant week originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Coming into the 2026 season, there were some questions arising for the Texas Rangers. Do they have enough to be competitive? Can the bats keep up with the pitching staff? And how would the bullpen look after losing some quality arms?

Well, the Rangers are putting to rest a lot of these questions. They currently hold an 8-7 record going into Monday, which is good enough to tie the Athletics for first place in the AL West.

They had quite the test last week, facing off against the Seattle Mariners and then the Los Angeles Dodgers, and held their own. They swept the Mariners, and while they lost the series to the Dodgers, it was a tight and close series. 

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Rangers' relievers emerging as major strength following dominant week

Pitching has been a major reason for the team's success this season. From the starting staff to the bullpen, Texas has been able to hold a 3.46 ERA so far, which is good for seventh-best across MLB. 

With the week they just had, Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter has more hope for this club. They have jumped a few places in the latest power rankings, but the offense will need to step up if they want to continue to rise in the rankings. 

"The bullpen was a major question mark for the Rangers entering the season, but the relief corps has been one of the best in baseball with a 2.35 ERA that ranks third in the majors. The offense still hasn't hit its stride while scoring just 3.9 runs per game, but the pieces falling into place in the bullpen is a significant development."

Now, if the offense can get something going, this could be a team that the AL will want to pay attention to. They are the last team not named the Dodgers to win a World Series, and the fanbase would love to see this team as a contender once again.

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Lavonte David isn’t the type to stir up drama, which is exactly why his latest story caught so many off guard.

Appearing on a recent episode of The Arena podcast, the longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker opened up about a personal clash with former offensive coordinator Todd Monken during the 2017 season, one that had nothing to do with play-calling or on-field frustration, but instead stemmed from a situation in practice

According to David, the situation escalated after Monken called him a name during a heated moment, telling him to go back to the other side of the field and calling him a name we cannot type, but the post shares. What followed wasn’t just a quick exchange, as it turned into real tension between two strong personalities in a locker room already dealing with a disappointing season.

David admitted the situation nearly became physical.

For a player known around the league as one of the most level-headed leaders, that alone speaks volumes. But what made the story even more telling was what came after. David said the two had genuine “beef,” going weeks without speaking to each other as the tension lingered inside the building. That kind of silence between key figures, especially a respected defensive captain and a coordinator, is not something that's heard of often, if at all. Over time, David and Monken were able to hash things out and move forward, putting the issue behind them.

It’s a reminder that even in professional environments, personalities can clash.

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WNBA Draft Tracker 2026: Full Results, List of Picks From Rounds 1-3 originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Dallas Wings are officially on the clock with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

Dallas already has a franchise cornerstone in Paige Bueckers, so the front office is searching for a young player who can grow alongside the All-Star guard. The Wings could select Azzi Fudd, who won a national championship with Bueckers at UConn, but Olivia Miles, Awa Fam and Lauren Betts are also intriguing options.

The 2026 draft class offers immediate help for teams like the Connecticut Sun, who are in position to immediately bolster their roster with two first-round picks. The decisions made on Monday night could change the landscape of the league for years to come.

Follow along right here for the full results from the 2026 WNBA Draft.

WNBA Draft picks 2026: Live results from Rounds 1-3

First round

Second round 

Third round

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This year's WNBA Draft will air nationally on ESPN. Basketball fans can stream the event on fubo and the ESPN app.

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WNBA Draft 2026 start time

• Date: Monday, April 13
• Time: 7 p.m. ET

The 2026 WNBA Draft will start at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, April 13. The event will be held at The Shed at Hudson Yards in New York.

Michael Carrick slammed the decision to send Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair as “shocking” and “one of the worst” he had ever seen.

The Argentina defender was shown a straight red card by referee Paul Tierney in his side’s 2-1 defeat following a VAR review.

But Carrick argued that while Martinez touched the Leeds striker’s hair, it was not aggressive and should not constitute violent conduct.

And the usually mild-manner Carrick, who had been aggrieved at the officiating in the 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, was outspoken in his criticisms.

He said: "I thought the boys stayed positive and fought for everything in the second half, after a shocking decision to send Licha [Martinez] off. That's two games in a row we've had those decisions go against us, but that one was one of the worst I've seen.

“The red card, that is really concerning if that's going to be a sending off. I know he's touched his hair. He can't deny he touched his head. There's a difference between touching somebody the way he has and brushed his hair to actually, really aggressively, tugging on it, so the arm in the face of Lisandro to start with, so he's kind of off balance in the kind of off grappling.

“He almost just goes to touch him and grab his shirt and he ends up catching his head, touches the back of his hair, the bobble comes out and you can you get a red card. It's not aggressive. There's no jolt. There's no tug. There's no sudden movement. He kind of touches it and glances through it.”

Martinez, making his first appearance for two months, was dismissed after 55 minutes and is set to miss the Premier League matches against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool as he faces a three-match ban.

Carrick said United are considering appealing against the red card, adding: “I am going to have to discuss it but I think it is a bad decision.”

Carrick was also annoyed that Leeds’ fifth-minute opener, scored by Noah Okafor, stood as he accused Calvert-Lewin of fouling Leny Yoro in the build-up.

“Leny Yoro gets a forearm smash in the back of the head,” he said. “I don't know if you get a sending off for what we're getting a sending an off. I don't know how that doesn't get overturned as it goes. It's a clear, clear forearm smashing the side of his head. So that first goal shouldn't stand.”

Calvert-Lewin said he had told referee Paul Tierney when Martinez tugged his hair, explaining: “I don't make the rules. I felt my hair get pulled, told the ref, he makes the decisions. Unfortunate for him, whether he's meant it or not. I hold no grudges."

Ravens select Tyler Linderbaum replacement in latest mock draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

One of the big moves of the offseason was the Baltimore Ravens not being able to keep three-time Pro Bowl center Tyler Linderbaum.

Now with the Las Vegas Raiders, the Ravens have lost their stud lineman and so far this offseason, haven't replaced him, and that's problematic.

Of course, there is still time before the draft, and if the Ravens still can't find a suitable option, then the draft is where the franchise could look.

And for NFL.com's Gennaro Filice, in his latest mock draft, he has the Ravens taking Spencer Fano at pick No. 14.

"In the wake of Tyler Linderbaum’s bank-breaking departure from Baltimore in free agency, the Ravens have a gaping hole at center," Filice wrote. "So, naturally, I’m giving them Utah's right tackle. Wait, what? That’s right: Fano’s sub-33-inch arm length induces concerns about his NFL viability as a bookend blocker, but his hyper athleticism and people-moving ability in the run game raise the possibility of a conversion to the interior.

"In fact, he’s fully open to a move and took some center reps at the NFL Scouting Combine."

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Do Ravens have to address offensive line?

For a team that will see the 2026 season as Super Bowl or bust under new head coach Jesse Minter, after you lose a three-time Pro Bowler, you need to.

Whether that is via a trade for a veteran or by getting a rookie like Fano, the Ravens need reinforcements.

For Lamar Jackson to be at his best, the offensive line has to give him time to protect, and if no other player is brought in, will the Ravens be content having Corey Bullock as their starting center in 2026?

That might not instill confidence in the fans, but when one door closes, another opens.

But color me skeptical that the offensive line will be as good as last season without a Linderbaum replacement.

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Liverpool injury list: Reds players out, potential return dates, predicted lineup for next game vs. PSG originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

After getting back to winning ways over the weekend, Liverpool put their Champions League campaign on the line as the Reds host defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain at Anfield on Tuesday.

The first leg saw Liverpool beaten 2-0 in the French capital last week, squarely second-best across the 90 minutes as PSG outclassed them in every facet of the game.

Yet the Reds got their mojo back in a 2-0 victory over Fulham on the weekend, and will hope that momentum can carry over to give them the necessary goods for a fightback in the hunt for a semifinal place in European play.

The Sporting News takes stock of the Liverpool injury list and details who could miss out and who could return as the season nears a conclusion.

MORE:An updated list of top goal scorers in the Premier League for the 2025/26 season

Liverpool injury and suspension list

Below is the latest injury picture for Liverpool, including estimated return dates for those who are sidelined.

Alisson

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: April 19 (vs. Everton)

After missing the Brighton defeat prior to the international break, Liverpool's first-choice goalkeeper has been forced to endure a weeks-long spell on the sidelines. 

Slot confirmed after the March international break that Alisson would miss both legs against PSG in the Champions League at the very least, and will not be back until "towards the end of the season." He could return for the Everton match after the Champions League quarterfinal. "Alisson is working hard to find his way back into the squad, so that's really positive," Slot said prior to the Fulham match. "But he will not be in the squad this weekend yet."

He's not likely to make it back to full fitness until the coming weekend at the earliest.

Wataru Endo

• Injury: Broken foot
• Expected return date: June 2026

Endo required oxygen on the pitch before being carried off on a stretcher in the Sunderland game. Slot later said the Japan captain had a serious-looking injury to his left foot or ankle, which is likely to rule him out for "a long, long time."

The player later confirmed ankle ligament damage that required surgery. His participation in Liverpool's season is essentially over and Endo's target is to recover in time for Japan's 2026 World Cup campaign.

Conor Bradley

• Injury: Knee
• Expected return date: August 2026

Bradley hurt himself when clearing the ball into touch in the closing stages of the 0-0 draw at Arsenal in January. He was taken off on a stretcher in some distress, and the club later confirmed he requires surgery on what was described as a "significant" knee injury. The Northern Ireland international will miss the rest of this season after sustaining bone and ligament damage.

Giovanni Leoni

• Injury: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
• Expected return date: August 2026

Summer signing Leoni suffered a nightmare debut as he horrifically tore an ACL against Southampton in the Carabao Cup back in September. The Italian defender underwent immediate surgery and his campaign has already been cruelly ended.

Stefan Bajcetic

• Injury: Hamstring
• Expected return date: May 2026

Bajcetic has not played this season due to injury and needed hamstring surgery back in January. It is hoped he will return in 2025/26, but Slot has stated that "as much as I'd like to have him back, we have to manage the expectations with him as well."

Liverpool predicted lineup vs. PSG

Formation 4-2-3-1

Mamardashvili (GK)

Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez

Mac Allister, Jones

Salah, Szoboszlai, Wirtz

Ekitike

Liverpool fixture schedule: Next five games

• Liverpool vs. PSG | Champions League quarterfinal, second leg | Tuesday, April 14
• Everton vs. Liverpool | Premier League | Sunday, April 19
• Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | Premier League | Saturday, April 25
• Manchester United vs. Liverpool | Premier League | Sunday, May 3
• Aston Villa vs. Liverpool | Premier League | Sunday, May 17

Needing a spark at the plate, Oregon Ducks coach Mark Wasikowski made some changes to the lineup this week, inserting a couple of freshmen who had typically come off the bench into the starting lineup. Brayden Jaksa thrived at the top of the lineup, but it was Naulivou Lauaku Jr. who came away with conference honors.

Lauaki was recognized as the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for his performance in Oregon's four games this week, all of which he started. Lauaki served as the designated hitter in all four games, replacing Dominic Hellman, who has been the typical designated hitter this season. Hellman has slumped, leading to Lauaki's extra chances at the dish.

He made the most of them, slashing .471/.471/1.176 with a 1.647 OPS after collecting eight hits during the week. Lauaki belted his first career home run in a midweek loss at Portland, and followed that up with two more big flies on Saturday against Nebraska. He also had three doubles and six RBI during the week.

𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐡@junior_lauaki rewarded with @bigten Freshman of the Week honors after leading Ducks' to a ranked series win. #GoDucks

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— Oregon Duck Baseball (@OregonBaseball) April 13, 2026

Lauaki took a redshirt for the Ducks last season and has been a steady force off the bench throughout this season. The slugger from Springville, Utah, has regularly pinch-hit and been featured as the designated hitter and first baseman at different points this season.

The Ducks have been collecting conference awards routinely this season, but this is their third Freshman of the Week honor. Angel Laya, who broke the Oregon freshman home run record on Sunday, has won the award twice this season. Ducks catcher Burke-Lee Mabeus also won the award once last year.

Hellman won Big Ten Player of the Week on March 23 after a big week at the plate, and left-hander Miles Gosztola won Pitcher of the Week on March 30 after a stellar midweek outing against UC San Diego.

Lauaki's recent success at the plate has given the Ducks a boost at the bottom of the order, and he is likely to remain in the lineup as the Ducks get set to battle rival No. 6 Oregon State on Tuesday.

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Los Angeles Dodgers fans who’ve enjoyed the addition of Edwin Diaz thus far this season have a popular player to thank.

As detailed by Katie Woo and Will Sammon of The Athletic, beloved infielder Kike Hernandez both sold the Dodgers on Diaz and Diaz on the Dodgers.

Speaking with president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman, Hernandez said of Diaz: “If you want to keep winning, this is your guy.”

And speaking with Diaz and his wife, Nashaly, Hernandez and his wife, Mariana, gassed up the Dodgers.

“I don’t think you’re going to regret it one bit if you sign here,” Hernandez said.

Why Was Kike Hernandez Connecting Edwin Diaz and the Dodgers?

Hernandez played his connecting role in December, when he wasn’t even on the Dodgers.

At the time, Hernandez was also a free agent, though he soon rejoined the Dodgers for another season.

But given that nine of his 13 seasons in the majors have been played in Los Angeles, he was uniquely situated to represent the Dodgers.

And given their yearslong relationship, Hernandez was also uniquely able to speak to Diaz.

Hernandez and Diaz both hail from Puerto Rico and have a long history together; Hernández’s father coached Díaz before the pitcher was drafted.

Now, the countrymen are both suited up in Dodger Blue.

Why Did Edwin Diaz Sign With the Dodgers?

Even with the Diaz-Hernandez connection and Hernandez vouching for both sides, it all came down to the Dodgers and Diaz speaking directly.

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Diaz told The Athletic that it was the Dodgers’ promise to help Diaz in his career that sold him on the team.

“The Dodgers told me if I came to Los Angeles and we have the chance to sign you, we will make you a Hall of Famer,” he said.

And on the Dodgers’ side, they knew they had found their guy.

Manager Dave Roberts said he wasn’t aware Diaz was even on the team’s radar until a day before he jumped on a Zoom with the closer, but once they connected, he knew they’d found their guy.

“I told the guys, ‘We got him,’” Roberts said. “It just went so well.”

This story was updated to correct a misspelling/typo.

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have offered Benjamin Coleman a scholarship.

Coleman is an offensive lineman and tight end at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, Ill. The class of 2028 product is listed at 6'5" and 285 pounds.

The University of Minnesota Golden Gophers have also put an offer out to Coleman.

Notre Dame tends to build its offenses around a stout offensive line and productive tight-end play, so Coleman could be a good fit should he accept and end up in South Bend.

Had a great time at @NDFootball on Friday. After a great talk with @CoachJoeRudolph and @Marcus_Freeman1, I’m happy to share that I’ve received a full scholarship offer!@CelticsFootball@Tyler_Plantz@CoachNissen5@EDGYTIM@DeepDishFB@mikeclarkpreps@michaelsobrienpic.twitter.com/6lZAH6xlY5

— Benjamin Coleman (@BenjaminCo38637) April 13, 2026

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INDIANAPOLIS – Tyrese Haliburton was never going to play for the Indiana Pacers this season. President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard said so in July of 2025. Haliburton himself said in August he wasn’t rushing his recovery and wouldn’t return until he was 100% healthy.

The Pacers 2025-26 season came to an end on Sunday night with a dismal 19-63 record. Haliburton, as was stated, did not play at all. But his rehab from a torn Achilles suffered during Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals didn’t go exactly as planned after Haliburton came down with shingles during the All-Star break back in February.

He wasn’t with his team immediately after the break. Then his head coach, Rick Carlisle, revealed his shingles diagnosis in late February. “He’s come down with shingles, which is a very painful thing. He’ll likely be away from the team for at least two or three weeks as he recovers,” Carlisle said of Haliburton before calling it a unique situation.

Even without his on-court presence, it was a big loss for the Pacers. Haliburton ups the spirit of his team from the sidelines and behind the scenes. That was missing as Haliburton recovered.

How Did Shingles Impact Pacers Star Tyrese Haliburton?

The Pacers lost 16 games in a row with Haliburton re-joining the group in mid-March. The absence slowed his rehab, Carlisle explained. “He’s been limited because of this. He was making a lot of progress on the floor before it happened with conditioning. He was playing two-on-two, three-on-three, four-on-four,” he said of Haliburton. “Something like this happens, it takes you out of being on the court and sweating and those kinds of things. So we’ll have to see how long it takes for him to catch back up. There's no way to know a timetable.”

Haliburton stayed in the background for a few weeks after re-joining the team. He didn’t sit on the bench visible to fans until March 25 when the Pacers hosted the Los Angeles Lakers. “It’s great. He’s gone through a very difficult thing here,” Carlisle said of having Haliburton back on the sidelines that day. “Just having him back in the building is a great thing.”

Haliburton spoke to local reporters for the first time since Pacers media day on Monday and had a chance to discuss his shingles diagnosis, his time away from the team, and how it impacted his recovery from an Achilles tear. He revealed with a post on social media that he played five-on-five for the first time since the injury on April 8.

“This has sucked,” Haliburton said of having shingles. “A lot of people get [a rash] [on their stomach], but mine’s been on my face. So I couldn’t even go in front of a camera if I wanted to early because my eye was basically closed shut and it was all over my face.”

That would explain his absence from the bench. Haliburton had a rash, then he was itchy once it faded. That’s why Haliburton has been wearing glasses far more often over the past month, it helps him not touch his face and eyes.

He also lost part of his right eyebrow as a result, and his face was swollen for a time. Haliburton has taken steps to counter the virus, but it has impacted his body and recovery.

“I’m still honestly dealing with it. I’ve been taking unbelievable amounts of medication to try to get rid of it,” Haliburton said. “It hasn’t worked. It’s obviously caused me to gain weight and look a little bigger.”

He’s hoping everything, including the nerve pain, goes away soon since he’s been dealing with it for about two months. But there’s no way for him to know when the experience will end. Once it does, Haliburton believes he’ll have no issue getting back into shape and shedding his added weight, some of which came before his shingles diagnosis.

With medicine not quickly healing Haliburton, he tried getting a botox injection. So far, no success there. “[I’m] confident that hopefully it goes away soon,” he said.

Without shingles, Haliburton admitted he’d be farther along in his rehab. He’s approaching 10 months removed from the date he ruptured his Achilles, which is about how long it took Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum to return from his torn Achilles. “Him coming back in the time frame that he came back from, honestly, I was on that same timeline before shingles happened,” Haliburton shared.

Fortunately for Haliburton and the Pacers, he had no pressure to return since Indiana had a rough season and his injury happened in late June of 2025. But the recovery process hasn’t been easy, and it kept him away from the game he loves. Even with the setback, though, he’s ready to return for the 2026-27 season and keep guiding the Pacers.

“I definitely feel like I will be at the same level, if not better,” Haliburton said of his expected impact for the Pacers next season. He still has six months to recover before he gets to prove it.

This article was originally published on Forbes.com

How UCLA can make WNBA history for most picks by one college in a single draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

UCLA won the women's college basketball national championship on April 5. Now, eight days later, its entire starting five is expected to be drafted in the 2026 WNBA Draft. 

Lauren Betts is the pick of this group who is likely to go the highest. Kiki Rice is likely to be the second Bruin announced on draft night. Gianna Kneepkens and Gabriela Jaquez are expected to be drafted in the middle to late first round, with Charlisse Leger-Walker projected in the late first or early second round. 

Many teams have had three players drafted in the first round. Others have had four players go in the WNBA draft overall. But just how historic is this group of Bruins among WNBA draft history? 

MORE: What's next for UCLA after a national championship run? Draft picks, returners, recruits

Most picks in single WNBA draft by one college

Four teams have had five players selected in a single WNBA draft. The most recent was South Carolina in 2023, after making the final four. Its five draftees included Aliyah Boston (No. 1), Laeticia Amihere (No. 8), Zia Cooke (No. 10), Brea Beal (No. 24) and Victaria Saxton (No. 25). 

MORE: David Suggs' WNBA mock draft for round 1-2, projections for Fudd, Miles, Fam

The other teams to accomplish this feat were Notre Dame in 2019 and Tennessee in both 2008 and 1999. Notre Dame held the record for the highest picks of these four occasions, with each of their five players taken in the first 20 picks. 

The record for most first-round picks from one school is UConn, who had four players drafted in the first round back in 2005. These include Sue Bird (No. 1), Swin Cash (No. 2), Asjha Jones (No. 4) and Tamika Williams (No. 6). 

MORE: WNBA Draft picks tracker 2026: Live results, complete list of selections

The Cincinnati Bengals had lacked physicality on the offensive line for some time.

Then, they brought in Orlando Brown Jr., drafted Amarius Mims a year later, and signed Dalton Risner last season.

All of a sudden, they have a pretty confident group up front.

Cincinnati’s o-line coach, Scott Peters, went on the “Bengals Booth Podcast”, hosted by Dan Hoard, and, among other things, talked about what he expects next from Mims, including “Total domination.“

“He’s got a license to kill. Sometimes, when you’re a big guy growing up, everybody tells you, ‘Hey, don’t break anything,” said Peters while adding, “‘Hey, Amarius, break something! Let’s go. It’s time to go. You can push the limit. We want to see what you can do.‘

“So, he’s starting to see that, and I think that for him, just watching his ability shine through, and that’s when the game becomes a lot of fun for him.”

Mims, the 18th pick in the 2024 Draft, is still just 23 years old, and indeed, as Peters pointed out, he began to flash his sky-high potential late last year.

WWE is back with this week’s edition of WWE Raw on Netflix.

Monday’s episode will take place at the Golden 1 Center in California, and kick off at 8:00 PM ET. On tonight’s show, WWE presents the final build for WrestleMania 42 from the Raw brand.

Below, you can get caught up with all the WWE Raw results and highlights.

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The New England Patriots made no secret out of their desire to improve their defensive edge play in 2026, and they acted accordingly this offseason. The Super Bowl runner-ups signed veteran Dre’Mont Jones to a three-year, $36.5 million deal in free agency and also decided to move on from K’Lavon Chaisson and Anfernee Jennings.

While Jones and veteran Harold Landry have the potential to become a formidable starting duo, the Patriots are still looking to add to its current group at the position. And as executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf pointed out, there is one ingredient in particular still missing from the mix.

“We could complement our room with some speed. I think that’s evident,” Wolf told reporters at a pre-draft press conference at Gillette Stadium on Monday.

“Dre’Mont and Harold and Elijah [Ponder], and some of the other guys that we have, they all have their skillsets. We would like to get faster. Dre’Mont’s a guy that can play across the line, run games. He can sneaky beat you with speed but that’s probably not his bread and butter.”

Coming out of free agency, the Patriots’ depth chart is five players deep on the edge. Landry and Jones sit atop it, with sophomores Elijah Ponder and Bradyn Swinson as well as another free agency pickup, Jesse Luketa, rounding out the group.

Heading toward the draft, the team’s intentions are clear. As Wolf himself said, the group needs to be strengthened further.

“That’s an area that we’re looking to improve the depth on the roster,” he noted.

The Patriots have cast a wide net at the position so far in the process. They have had confirmed contact with 20 prospects, including five who came to Gillette Stadium on so-called 30 visits: Keyron Crawford (Auburn), whose visit took place on Monday, as well as George Gumbs Jr. (Florida), Romello Height (Texas A&M), R Mason Thomas (Oklahoma) and Zion Young (Missouri).

Whether one of them will end up as a Patriot remains to be seen, but they do fit the profile the club is looking for.

Texas A&M big man Jamie Vinson has decided to stay in Aggieland for his junior season, per Luke Evangelist of TexAgs.

An Austin, Texas native, Vinson began his collegiate career at Texas, where he saw limited action on an overall disappointing Longhorn squad. When head coach Rodney Terry was fired and Texas acquired two big men in the portal, Vinson left for College Station.

Vinson didn’t get much burn during his sophomore season; his 6.7 minutes a night ranked 12th on the team. When the Aggies faced off against a pair of physical teams in the NCAA tournament, however, Vinson’s playing time jumped to 9 and 11 minutes against St. Mary’s and Houston, respectively.

He thrived against Houston, picking up 6 rebounds against a UH side that thrived on the glass. Per Hoop Explorer, Vinson was also the only Aggie to leave a positive defensive impact, and he posted a game-high 1.2 net points generated by defensive rebounds.

While his limited playing time clouds his statistical impact, Vinson played like one of the best defensive big men in the country this season. He ranked top-90 in the country in defensive box impact, top-110 in defensive rebounding influence, and top-150 in defensive RAPM and offensive rebounding influence. Put into English, the Aggies were a significantly better team on defense and on the glass when Vinson was in the game.

The Aggies will lose star small-ball five Rashaun Agee, who has exhausted all five years of eligibility. This leaves Federiko Federiko and incoming freshman Josh Irving as the presumed competition for the starting center spot. While Federiko earned more regular-season playing time and starting nods, Vinson outperformed him in just about every measure, particularly as a defender and rebounder (his block and defensive rebounding rates are nearly double Federiko’s). While Irving is an elite prospect, his 6'11, 200-pound frame pales in comparison to Vinson's 245 pounds at the same height. Irving is also listed as a forward by the Aggies, potentially hinting at a combo-big role that could work alongside Vinson.

Vinson could be primed for a breakout season with a clear pathway to an increased role and another year of experience playing for Bucky McMillan, whose fast-paced offense is perfectly suited for a mobile, high-flying, rim-running big like Vinson.

BREAKING:

Texas A&M forward Jamie Vinson will return to Texas A&M next season, he tells me @TexAgs 👍

The 6-foot-11 sophomore showed flashes against Texas, Alabama, and St. Mary’s.

Averaged 3.5 PPG and 2.3 RPG in 6.6 MPG last year. He has 2 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/dAvcDpTf6i

— Luke Evangelist (@lukeevangelist_) April 13, 2026

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Falkirk will review ticketing arrangements for their final game of the season against Rangers after allegations away fans obtained tickets for the home end when the two teams met at the weekend.

Rangers ran out 6-3 winners on Sunday, but Falkirk say supporters complained about incidents involving fans of the Ibrox club in the home end, including injury to a steward.

Falkirk also say they received multiple complaints from fans about alleged sectarian singing in the away end.

Rangers return to the Falkirk Stadium for the final game of the Premiership season. The Bairns say they already had a "robust plan" in place for that fixture, but will now consider "the implications of [the weekend's] incidents".

The result took Rangers to within one point of Hearts at the top of the Premiership and the next meeting of the sides could be decisive in the destination of the title.

Hearts travel to third-placed Celtic - who are two points behind Rangers - on the final day.

BBC Scotland have contacted Rangers for comment.

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Falkirk statement in full

"Following yesterday's match, many Falkirk fans have contacted us about away fans obtaining tickets for the home end and the behaviour of these fans, which included a steward requiring medical attention.

"We have also received complaints about sectarian singing from a large proportion of away fans.

"Football is passionate, but none of this is acceptable. We condemn all of the aforementioned incidents.

"We therefore apologise to our fans for the deeply unpleasant experience they were subjected to.

"Falkirk FC will work with Police Scotland, stewarding partners, our colleagues at other clubs, the SPFL and SFA, and endeavour to improve the experience for our fans.

"The club already had a robust plan in place for the final game of the season, with enhanced measures in place given the potential significance of the fixture.

"We are now considering further the implications of yesterday's incidents for future matches against Rangers, including security and ticketing arrangements, and will inform our fans once a decision has been taken."

In an additional post on X, Falkirk chief executive Jamie Swinney said: "We apologise profusely to our fans for what occurred within our ground yesterday.

"I assure all of our fans that lessons will be learned & that we will consider a variety of measures to control what we can control for future games."

Libertad and Rosario Central go head-to-head at Estádio Tigo La Huerta this Wednesday in the Copa Libertadores.

In their last game, Libertad drew 1-1 with Sportivo Trinidense (Paraguayan League Apertura 2026). In their last fixture, Rosario Central suffered a 3-1 reverse against Huracán (Torneo Apertura 2026).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Rosario Central winning 2-1.

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Libertad

• Hugo Fernández - Ligament Tear
• Alexis Duarte - Ligament Tear

Rosario Central

• Marco Ruben - Muscle Injury

Last starting XIs

Libertad ( vs Sportivo Trinidense 2026-04-13): Ángel González, Alexis Fretes, Matías Espinoza, Iván Ramírez, Robert Rojas, Thiago Fernández, Jorge Recalde, Amin Molinas, Christian Martinez, Iván Franco, Federico Carrizo

Rosario Central ( vs Huracán 2026-04-12): Jorge Broun, Enzo Giménez, Carlos Quintana, Emanuel Coronel, Alexis Soto, Vicente Pizarro, Pol Fernández, Federico Navarro, Gaspar Duarte, Enzo Copetti, Julián Fernández

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TEAMS

• Away from home, Rosario Central is on a run of three consecutive matches without a win.
• Away from home, Rosario Central is on a run of two consecutive defeats.
• Rosario Central currently has three defeats in their last 14 matches.
• Rosario Central is on a run of two consecutive matches without a win.
• At home, Libertad currently has one defeat in their last five matches.
• At home, Libertad is on a run of five consecutive matches scoring goals.
• At home, Libertad is on a run of two consecutive matches without defeat.
• Libertad currently has one draw in their last 13 matches.
• Libertad currently has one win in their last six matches.
• Libertad is currently on a run of three consecutive matches conceding goals.
• Libertad is currently on a run of three consecutive matches without a win.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Libertad and Rosario Central have already faced each other twice; there is no advantage between Libertad and Rosario Central: one win for each team in two matches.
• At the Tigo La Huerta Stadium, Libertad has the advantage in duels against Rosario Central: one win in one match.
• In the Copa Libertadores, the two teams have played two matches, with one win for Libertad and one victory for Rosario Central.

A shocking Manchester United performance was punished by Leeds United, who ran out 2-1 winners at Old Trafford.

United’s old rivals could have put the game out of sight before half time as the Red Devils failed to find a foothold in the match.

It went from bad to worse after the interval when Lisandro Martinez was shown a straight red card, but a goal from Casemirokept things alive and a spirited United could have got something late on.

Battling Brazilian

The Brazilian got on the end of a Bruno Fernandes cross as he has done so many times before to score United’s only goal of the game.

Only centre-forward Benjamin Sesko had more shots on target than Casemiro, who was typically dominant in the air, winning four of five aerial duels.

He fared less well on the ground where he won only three of eight duels, recording one of the lowest success rates of anyone in red. That said, he drew four fouls, the most of anyone on the pitch.

Classic Casemiro

It was a classic performance of late-United-era Casemiro who scored the goal but also managed to lose possession 15 times – only the enterprising Fernandes lost it more.

The Brazilian was one of three United players to make an error leading to a shot.

He was also profligate with his passing, completing only 78% of his passes. Again, only the risk-taking Fernandes had a lower success rate, although Casemiro’s four key passes was bested only by his captain.

Defensive duties

The 34-year-old was brave in the face of a boisterous Leeds attack, mucking in as always to help out his floundering backline.

Casemiro made three clearances and two interceptions. He didn’t make a single tackle and was dribbled past twice, matched only by Diogo Dalot.

Casemiro vs. Leeds United

On a dreadful night for United, their veteran midfielder showed why he is still crucial but also why it’s right for him to depart at the end of the season.

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Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has ripped into referee Paul Tierney’s decision to send off Lisandro Martinez during Monday’s 2-1 loss to Leeds United.

Setback

After 24 days without a game, United finally returned to action at Old Trafford against Leeds. Rustiness was always likely, but the extent of it was an unknown and Leeds capitalised ruthlessly.

The visitors went ahead after just five minutes through Noah Okafor, who prodded the ball home after some pitiful defending from United. Okafor doubled Leeds’ advantage at the half-hour mark with a thumping effort as United failed to clear their lines.

United’s evening unravelled further after the break when Martinez was sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair. Tierney halted the game, made his way to the VAR monitor and then returned to show the Argentine a red card for violent conduct.

Casemiro halved the deficit with a superb header and set the stage for a ferocious finish to the game, but Leeds managed to hold on for all three points.

Carrick, who has now suffered just his second loss since temporarily replacing Ruben Amorim, spoke to Sky Sports after the final whistle and made no secret of his frustration with Tierney’s officiating.

Furious Carrick

Carrick said, “We didn’t start the game particularly well. We obviously conceded when Leny Yoro gets a forearm smash in the back of the head and they score the first goal.”

“They didn’t decide to overturn that decision. That was a big moment in the game. We didn’t quite have the rhythm, we didn’t click, we had some moments but it wasn’t quite there for large parts of the first half.”

“But second half, I thought the boys the way they went about it, stayed positive and fought to get something out of it after another shocking, shocking decision to send [Lisandro Martinez] off. Two games in a row we’ve had decisions like that go against us but that one was one of the worst I’ve seen.”

He further stated about the red card, “You can elbow Leny Yoro for the first goal, leaning arm obviously, you can throw your arm in Martinez’s face and then as he’s off balance because of that, he’s half grappling, he half touches the back of his hair which pulls the bobble to come out.”

“I don’t even know what it looks like. It’s not a pull, it’s not a tug, it’s not aggressive. He touches it and he gets send off.”

“Worse of all, he gets send to overturn it, a clear and obvious error. Shocking.”

Carrick continued, “The boys went for it. It’s football, sometimes you don’t have good spells in games and other times you do. We know we can be better and do things better. We’ll obviously look at that.”

“The second half, could’ve got something out of the game, I’m pleased with how we went about that. We spoke at half-time about getting the next goal and trying to win the game. It was obviously more difficult when you’re a man down.”

Asked if the long break had an impact on his team’s performance, Carrick answered, “Doesn’t make any difference, to be honest.”

“This is one game. We’ll certainly look at it and look to improve. We’ve got another big game, an important game next week and a big end to the season.”

“We’re in a really good position. Tonight’s disappointing, we didn’t want to lose and we didn’t want the referee’s decisions to be so bad against us but we move on. We’ve got a big end to the season and there’s a lot to be positive about.”

United are next in action on Saturday when they go away to Chelsea.

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The Nats are coming into Pittsburgh riding high after a sweep over the Brewers. However, they will be greeted by one of baseball’s premier arms, as Paul Skenes takes the bump. With the way the Nats offense is rolling, this will be a strength against strength matchup. Skenes will be their toughest test yet.

To match up with Skenes, Blake Butera is loading up his lineup with lefties. CJ Abrams will hit third tonight, the highest he has been in the lineup all season. Butera has tried to spread out righties and lefties, but today he has four lefties at the top including reigning NL Player of the Week James Wood in the lead off spot. Brady House will get the day off, which means Jorbit Vivas will be at third base. The hot Jacob Young is all the way up in the 5 spot. Nats ace Cade Cavalli will be on the bump tonight.

So far, the Pirates offense has been much improved. Brandon Lowe and Ryan O’Hearn have been great additions for them. Those two will be hitting second and fourth. Bryan Reynolds will be in between them at DH. Marcell Ozuna has not been hitting, so he is not in the lineup. Oneil Cruz has also been red hot at the top of the Bucs lineup. Nats fans will get their first look at the Pirates 19 year old shortstop Konnor Griffin. He has been cold to start his MLB career, but he is a phenom. As we mentioned up top, Paul Skenes will be on the mound. 

Game Info:

Stadium: PNC Park

Time: 6:40 PM EST

TV: Nationals.TV

Radio: 106.7 The Fan

This should be a fun four game set between two teams on the rise. The Pirates have elite young arms, and the Nats have an up and coming offense. That sets the stage for a really exciting matchup. I can’t wait to see what this offense can do against Skenes. Follow along in the comments down below and let’s go Nats.

Manchester United welcomed Leeds United at Old Trafford earlier tonight as they look to secure a good result at home in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a sloppy start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the fifth minute when Noah Okafor found the back of the net. Okafor doubled his side’s advantage in the 29th minute as Michael Carrick’s men went into the half-time break 2-0 down on the scoreline.

Lisandro Martinez was given his marching orders by the referee in the 56th minute before Casemiro got a goal back for Man United in the 69th minute. The match ended with the Red Devils suffering a tough 2-1 loss at the Theatre of Dreams.

Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the clash against the Whites.

GK: Senne Lammens – 6/10

Lammens made a few solid saves at the back but conceded twice tonight.

RB: Noussair Mazraoui – 6.5/10

He performed his defensive duties well but lacked quality going forward.

CB: Leny Yoro – 7.5/10

Yoro did his fair share of defending and was a good presence on the ball.

CB: Lisandro Martinez – 5.5/10

He was far from convincing on the defensive end of the field and let his teammates down by getting sent off in the 56th minute.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 13: Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United is challenged by Jaka Bijol of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Leeds United at Old Trafford on April 13, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

LB: Luke Shaw – 7/10

He caught the eye at times on both ends of the field.

CM: Casemiro – 7.5/10

Casemiro anchored the midfield well and was a threat in the final third. He managed to score in the 69th minute.

CM: Manuel Ugarte – 7/10

He offered solid protection for his teammates at the back but struggled to impress going forward.

RW: Amad Diallo – 6.5/10

Diallo managed to shine at times on the right flank but failed to register a goal.

CAM: Bruno Fernandes – 7.5/10

He engineered a few decent chances for his teammates in the final third.

LW: Matheus Cunha – 7/10

Cunha was a real threat in the final third and was tidy with his passing.

ST: Benjamin Sesko – 7/10

He caused a few headaches for his marker up top, but failed to take his chances.

ST: Bryan Mbeumo – 6/10

Mbeumo made one key chance in the final third.

He made one good run with the ball.

It’s been an offseason of change for the UCF women’s basketball program.

Miami native Gabe Lazo takes over as the Knights’ new coach, replacing Sytia Messer, who was let go after four losing seasons.

Lazo faces a complete roster rebuild after more than a handful of players enter the transfer portal, including starters Leah Harmon (15.7 points per game), Khyala Ngodu (11 ppg.) and Summer Yancy (6.5 ppg.).

Here is the latest:

COMMITTED

G KEY ROSEBY

Vitals: 6-0

Resume: Roseby averaged 10.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 26.5 minutes in 70 games in two seasons at Stephen F. Austin. She shot 42.4% from the field, including 33.8% from 3-point range, earning her a spot on the All-Southland Conference first-team.

Role: The sophomore started all 35 games for the Ladyjacks, who earned an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament after winning the Southland Tournament.

Outlook: Roseby becomes the second guard to commit to the Knights this offseason.

G MIKAYLA JOHNSON

Vitals: 6-1

Resume: Johnson averaged 13 points and 5.1 rebounds in 28 games for Pittsburgh last season. She transferred to Pittsburgh for the 2024-25 season, stepping into the starting small guard role and averaging 10.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in 32 games with 27 starts.

Role: The junior started 27 of the team’s 31 games, averaging nearly 32 minutes per game for a Panthers team that finished 8-23, including a 1-17 mark in the ACC.

Outlook: Johnson fills an immediate need at guard, giving the Knights veteran leadership.

LEAVING

G LEAH HARMON

Vitals: 5-6

Resume: The sophomore led UCF in scoring with 15.7 points per game while appearing in just 20 of the Knights’ 30 games this season.

Role: Harmon was the team’s starting point guard before injuries limited her time on the court.

C KHYALA NGODU

Vitals: 6-3

Resume: The junior averaged 7.9 points and 6.2 rebounds in 84 games in three seasons with the Knights. She was seventh in the Big 12 in blocks per game (1.3) and 10th in overall blocks (35).

Role: Ngodu started 24 of the 27 games, averaging a career-high 10.8 points and 7 rebounds per game.

G SUMMER YANCY

Vitals: 5-11

Resume: Yancy spent two seasons at UCF, appearing in 50 games while averaging 4.9 points and 3.3 rebounds.

Role: The sophomore started 16 games for the Knights this season, averaging 6.4 points. 4.2 rebounds and 2.1 assists.

C SAVANNAH SCOTT

Vitals: 6-4

Resume: Scott arrived at UCF following one season at Auburn, where she averaged 4.5 points and 3.5 rebounds for the Tigers.

Role: The sophomore appeared in every game this season, while starting in 5 games, averaging 5.0 points and 3.6 rebounds. She scored in double-digits in four games for the Knights.

G KAYANNA COX

Vitals: 5-10

Resume: Cox was another offseason addition for the Knights, arriving after playing one season at SMU, where she averaged 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds in just 13 appearances.

Role: The sophomore appeared in 25 games, primarily as a backup, averaging a career-high 3.8 points and 1.2 rebounds.

G LOGAN REED

Vitals: 6-0

Resume: Reed transferred to UCF after redshirting her freshman season at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

Role: The redshirt freshman had 8 blocks and 2 field goals and a steal in just 28 minutes of action in 6 games this season.

G AUDREONIA BENSON

Vitals: 5-7

Resume: The Alabama native transferred from Pensacola State College, where she spent her first three seasons before arriving at UCF.

Role: Benson averaged 3.1 points per game in just 104 minutes of action last season. She had a season-high 10 points against Florida A&M on Nov. 21.

G SAMARI BANKHEAD

Vitals: 6-0

Resume: Bankhead signed as part of UCF’s 2026 recruiting class from Los Angeles. She appeared in 30 games for the Knights, averaging 3.6 points and 1.4 rebounds.

Role: Averaged at least 20 minutes in nine games last season as a primary backup.

Matt Murschel can be reached at mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com

Steelers, Vikings and Jets could have interest in Colts trade candidate originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Pittsburgh Steelers, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets are three teams that could make a play for a quarterback before the end of the offseason.

In Pittsburgh, it remains unclear if Aaron Rodgers is going to come back. While that has been the expectation, it's futile to write Rodgers' name in pen in the Steelers starting lineup because of how unpredictable he can be.

Should Rodgers decide to hang up his cleats, the Steelers would need more competition for a room that includes Will Howard and Mason Rudolph.

The Jets traded for Geno Smith to be their starter in 2026, but barring a selection of a quarterback in a weak draft class, they don't have any semblance of long-term hope for the most important position in the NFL.

In Minnesota, the Vikings signed Kyler Murray, who will now compete with J.J. McCarthy, but if the former wins that competition, they could move McCarthy, which would leave Minnesota in need of a backup quarterback.

Anthony Richardson is a real trade candidate

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It has been reported that Richardson and the Colts have agreed to part ways via trade, but there hasn't been any movement thus far.

However, Matt Johnson of Sportsnaut still believes Richardson will get dealt, and quite possibly during the 2026 NFL draft.

The Indianapolis Colts are all-in on Daniel Jones, even coming off Achilles surgery. That seems like a massive gamble to take, especially with the head coach and general manager both on the hot seat in 2026, but it’s the path this franchise chose. It’s time for the organization to do the right thing and trade Anthony Richardson in what is effectively a contract year for him. Richardson obviously should land somewhere that can focus on developing him behind the scenes, only bringing him onto the field to utilize his athleticism or in case of an injury. A fresh start is in everyone’s best interest.

Richardson's career has been a disaster, with the former No. 4 overall pick's tenure in Indianapolis marred by both injury and ineffective play over three seasons.

But he's still just 23 years old and possess an electric skillset that could be unleashed in the right situation.

Why Vikings are the best fit for Richardson

While the Vikings might not offer the clearest path to a starting job for the Florida product, they remain the best fit.

That's because head coach Kevin O'Connell has already shown he can develop a quarterback and get the best out of them. You need not look any further than Sam Darnold, who became a Super Bowl-winning signal-caller after reviving his once lackluster career in Minnesota.

We'd also be remiss if we didn't mention Daniel Jones, who joined the Vikings for a brief period in 2024 before reviving his own career in 2025 with the Colts.

Even if the Vikings keep McCarthy and have Murray starting, Richardson can still benefit from a year under O'Connell, and he could possibly be in line to have a chance to start in 2027 if the Murray experiment fails.

Analyst has Chiefs making monster move in latest mock draft originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Kansas City Chiefs will enter the NFL draft armed with two first-round picks for general manager Brett Veach to use, with the roster undergoing a reset of sorts.

We have seen the Chiefs move on from two-star corners in Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson, so some think the franchise will address corner with their first pick.

But the pass rush is also an area of need.

And for NFL.com's Gennaro Filice, the Chiefs trade up from No. 9 to No. 6 to take Miami edge Rueben Bain Jr.

"Kansas City sends Cleveland its third-round pick (No. 74 overall) to leap up three slots and grab a defender who nearly single-handedly wrecked this past season’s College Football Playoff," Filice wrote.

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It isn't likely that the Chiefs will be in this position again any time soon, so it puts a lot of pressure on Veach to nail these two first-round picks.

Given the defensive needs, and you could say offensive ones as well (maybe a receiver?), the Chiefs can, in theory, address both in the first round.

Having missed out on the playoffs last season, the Chiefs have had ample time to address the weaknesses in the roster and will be looking to make sure what transpired in 2025 doesn't happen again.

And trading up to select Bain is a good way to ensure the Chiefs have a bona fide pass rush in 2026.

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It’s Mock Draft Monday on Behind the Steel Curtain — and my last chance at writing an installment (you can view my March 16 attempt here).

While there are still quite a few unknowns regarding the Steelers’ draft plans even with less than two weeks remaining until the big event, we do know a lot more now than we did in March. As a result, I’ll be conducting this mock as a predictive exercise — if you’re going to get mad, yell at me for misinterpreting what the Steelers will likely do — this isn’t necessarily the group I would draft if I was the team’s general manager.

We’ll be putting a heavy emphasis on top-30 visits, as that has been a clear indicator of Steelers pre-draft interest under Omar Khan. But pro days, combine meetings, and past team drafting history also offer some clues.

And as with most mock drafts you’ve seen this year, we’ll be operating under the assumption that Aaron Rodgers returns to Pittsburgh for 2026, even though that doesn’t change too much in a weak quarterback class.

Let’s dive in:

1.21 — Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren

The Steelers have hosted five potential first-rounders for pre-draft visits so far, and McNeil-Warren seems the most likely to go at No. 21 of the bunch. Spencer Fano and Makai Lemon could be gone by then, and Chris Johnson and Denzel Boston (Nos. 41 and 30 on the consensus big board, respectively) might not be seen as the best value or most instant contributors to a team that will likely once again be wanting to “win now.”

McNeil-Warren, the No. 22 player on that consensus board, fits in the happy medium of helping out both now and later. With Jalen Ramsey likely moving to the slot in 2026, and Jaquan Brisker and DeShon Elliott best as box safeties, EMW will find a role immediately as he brings more range to the table as a free safety. But the Toledo product is quite the enforcer himself with plenty of athleticism (9.01 RAS), meaning he can confidently fill any safety position in the future.

Long story short, you can never have too many quality defensive backs in the modern NFL, especially if they’re versatile.

2.53 — Alabama wide receiver Germie Bernard

Yup, it’s a repeat pick from my last BTSC mock draft, but Bernard just makes too much sense here in the second round if the Steelers are still looking for a wide receiver — especially following today’s top-30 visit.

The second-round crop at wide receiver is a strange one. Up to six could go in the first round this year, but the half of the group that might drop (Boston, K.C. Concepcion, and/or Omar Cooper Jr.) likely won’t last anywhere close to pick No. 53 in the first place. But the names who could be there, such as Chris Bell, Chris Brazzell, Zachariah Branch, etc., all come with a fair share of question marks.

Bernard, on the other hand, is the safest bet of the group. He doesn’t have the upside of a Bell, Brazzell, or Bryce Lance/Ted Hurst, but he’ll fit in as a do-it-all WR3 in the Steelers offense immediately, with the ability to be a workmanlike WR2 down the road. His game is built on polish and toughness, and he still posted a great 9.03 RAS with agilities before the draft.

His underrated yards after catch ability will also complement Michael Pittman Jr.’s possession-oriented skill set.

The veteran combination of head coach Mike McCarthy and (presumed) quarterback Aaron Rodgers will come with high expectations for young receivers — Bernard will be a rookie who can live up to that standard. And the team has shown some notable interest in him already.

TRADE UP: 2.60 — Georgia Tech guard Keylan Rutledge

The Chicago Bears have two second-round picks this year, but only four picks in the following five rounds, making them a possible trade-back candidate. Here, I have the Steelers swapping two of their third-round picks (Nos. 76 and 99) for No. 60 — also nabbing a 2027 sixth to keep things fair.

I’ve been vocal about wanting the Steelers to keep all five of their top 100 picks in this year’s draft, but the team might feel differently, especially if they still haven’t landed a starter at left guard in their first two picks. And we all know how much Khan and assistant general manager Andy Weidl have prioritized the trenches in their drafts so far.

Rutledge is — surprise — another Pittsburgh top-30 visit and one of the consensus top-four interior offensive linemen in this year’s class. I don’t see him falling out of the second round in 2026, but I also think there’s a good chance he’s available at No. 60 as quality guards and centers still aren’t seen as high-value positions in the modern NFL.

3.85 — Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis

This might seem like a bit of a fall for Louis, but this range in the third round is where I expect him to go in the upcoming draft. The coverage ability is special, but he’s far from an every-down linebacker, and a switch to safety would nullify some of the movement skills that make him stand out in the first place.

Still, Louis is an intriguing football player who will almost certainly go in the top 100 — and just about everything about him screams Pittsburgh Steeler. He’s a Pitt product, another pre-draft visit, and he plays a position the team has shown a lot of interest in this cycle. Historically, the Steelers have coveted athletic linebackers, and new defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has long been known for using linebacker/safety hybrids in his defensive scheme.

With Patrick Queen still under contract for one more year and the odds of a trade dropping by the day, the Steelers would be able to ease Louis into the lineup.

4.121 — Florida State defensive lineman Darrell Jackson Jr.

It’s hard to see a team like Pittsburgh going too long without addressing the defensive line, even after adding Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, and Sebastian Joseph-Day in the last two offseasons. But don’t forget how much Khan and Weidl love the trenches — as long as they’re in charge, I’d expect investments on both the offensive and defensive lines in just about every draft.

Jackson is another top-30 visit. He didn’t test enough to earn an RAS, but his nearly 35-inch arms and 6’5, 315-pound build certainly drew the front office’s attention. He’s a more developmental prospect, but that isn’t a big deal with all the depth the team has built at the position already.

4.135 — North Dakota State quarterback Cole Payton

The Steelers have done their homework on the quarterback class this year, as you’d expect. I don’t think that guarantees they’ll draft one, but with double-digit picks, it still seems reasonable to expect the team to take a chance on someone.

Of the Steelers’ pre-draft visitors at quarterback so far, Payton offers a nice balance between the floor of Carson Beck and the ceiling of Taylen Green. He’s a far more exciting player than the former, but not as wildly erratic as the latter. He also fits the big quarterback mold McCarthy and the Steelers seem to be prioritizing.

5.161 — Washington CB Ephesians Prysock

One of the few remaining positions of interest for the Steelers still haven’t addressed in this draft is cornerback. And Prysock just makes too much sense. He’s another top-30 visit, a promising athlete (9.90 RAS; no agilities), and possesses the length (33-inch arms) and press abilities the team tends to value.

With Cory Trice Jr.’s injury history continuing to be a problem in the NFL, Prysock can fill that role as a high-upside depth option on the boundary.

6.216 — Penn State offensive tackle Nolan Rucci

The first non-pre-draft visit (gasp) on this list, Rucci still makes sense as a local Penn State product, and the Steelers will almost certainly be looking to add some depth to its offensive tackle room in 2026.

Unlike the numerous late-round offensive tackle prospects who will likely slide to guard in the NFL, Rucci actually has the measurables to stay on the outside with a towering, 6’8 build and 34-inch arms. He’s a good name to add into the mix behind Dylan Cook on the depth chart.

7.224 — Iowa WR Kaden Wetjen

The Steelers haven’t hosted Wetjen for a pre-draft visit in Pittsburgh, but he did formally meet with the team at the NFL Combine. He’s not the most glamorous name for the Steelers to double up at wide receiver with, but he’s an extremely talented return man who makes a lot of sense for a roster that currently lacks many options in that department.

Wetjen has sub-4.5 speed, and in 2025 alone he recorded three punt return touchdowns and one kick return touchdown. His special teams production is unreal. He has just 197 career receiving yards in college, but was certainly a valuable member of the Hawkeyes.

7.230 — Michigan tight end/fullback Max Bredeson

Bredeson hasn’t been linked to Pittsburgh much but still checks some boxes. The Steelers had a scouting presence at his pro day, and met with his teammate, tight end Marlin Klein, for a top-30 visit. Bredeson has good size at 6’2, 252 pounds, NFL bloodlines (his brother is Ben Bredeson), and as a two-time captain he has the character and leadership the team tends to prioritize.

The Steelers could use a fullback type after Connor Heyward left for the Raiders, and Mike McCarthy signed and used fullback Hunter Luepke in his Cowboys offense starting in 2023. Spending a pick on a fullback is something a team can reasonably do when it’s making 11 selections.

7.237 — Penn State tight end Khalil Dinkins

Bredeson is more of a fullback, so the Steelers close out their draft by adding a more traditional tight end to fill out a room that looks awfully thin behind Pat Freiermuth and Darnell Washington. And after departing from the pre-draft visit trend with the last few picks, Dinkins does have the checkmark of being brought to the South Side for a local visit this draft cycle.

Dinkins is a 6’4 target who will need to bulk up a bit. But with his solid across-the-board athleticism (7.82 RAS), NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein seems to think the Nittany Lion has a lot more potential that can be unlocked. Dinkins’ father, Darnell, played in the NFL, and the Steelers always love their bloodlines.

What do you think of this draft? Join the BTSC community and let us know in the comments!

White Sox 6-foot-6 pitcher currently has an ERA of infinity originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

In the early season, some pitchers have very ugly ERAs up on the scoreboard.

For Chicago White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon, though, it's not even that simple. His ERA can't properly be displayed in four or five digits.

His ERA so far? Infinity.

And now you might be wondering, how can an ERA be infinite?

Simply put, you allow runs and don't record a single out.

Cannon made one appearance for the White Sox earlier this season, walked three batters and let one earned run cross the plate before he was pulled.

So one earned run in 0.0 innings. You can't do that division. It's infinite.

If Jonathan Cannon doesn’t pitch again for the White Sox, he will end the season with an ERA of infinity.

I wonder how many times that has happened before. pic.twitter.com/mMX4z4if2e

— Mike (@ChiSoxFanMike) April 13, 2026

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The 6-foot-6 Cannon hasn't been a great pitcher so far in his big league career, but he's also been better than an infinity ERA.

It's just a tough break to begin the year, and now the White Sox are utilizing other pitchers.

It's hard to know where Cannon goes from here, but he'd sure like another outing this year, the chance to at least get one out and put a real number on that ERA rather than infinity.

For now, though, Cannon is in infamous, infinite territory.

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Besides having WWE's biggest stars competing in the ring, WrestleMania is known for its celebrity involvement, and it won't be any different in 2026.

WrestleMania 42 will have some notable stars in the ring, including two viral sensations in Logan Paul and IShowSpeed. It's no surprise to see Paul in WWE, as he has been wrestling for more than four years and has become a full-time talent in recent months, but it may be a shock to see IShowSpeed there. One of the most popular streamers in the world with 50 million YouTube subscribers, he's had a few appearances with WWE, but WrestleMania 42 will mark his first official match, and it will happen with Paul on wrestling's biggest stage.

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Why are Logan Paul, IShowSpeed at WrestleMania?

The two will actually be teaming together.

Paul has been part of The Vision since November and is currently one half of the World Tag Team Champions alongside Austin Theory. The group won the titles from Jimmy and Jey Uso and have been feuding with the Usos for months.

IShowSpeed had a hand in the titles changing hands. In late March when Danhausen "cursed" him, and he inadvertently hit LA Knight during the championship match that led to The Vision winning. The group celebrated with IShowSpeed, and a few days later, Knight appeared in his stream and attacked him.

The following week, IShowSpeed again got in the way of a match between Theory and Knight, and it was announced he would join The Vision in a tag team match against The Usos and Knight at WrestleMania 42.

When is Logan Paul, IShowSpeed WrestleMania 42 match?

Paul, IShowSpeed and Theory will face The Usos and Knight on WrestleMania 42 night one on Saturday, April 18.

Logan Paul WWE history

WrestleMania 42 will be fifth time Paul will compete at the event. He currently owns a 3-1 WrestleMania record.

During his time in WWE, Paul has won the United States Championship in addition to his current tag title.

IShowSpeed WWE history

This will be IShowSpeed's biggest match yet in his WWE career. He actually has somewhat teamed with Paul before, dressed as a Prime bottle at WrestleMania 40 to help him against Randy Orton and Kevin Owens. His first official action came at the 2025 Royal Rumble as a surprise entrant, where he had a viral moment of taking a spear from Bron Breakker.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Why Logan Paul, IShowSpeed are competing at WrestleMania 42

The 2026 WNBA Draft arrives Monday night with no clear-cut No. 1 pick, featuring a deep and diverse class headlined by elite guards, dominant post players, and rising international talent.

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How to Watch 2026 WNBA Draft

• Date: Monday, April 13, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Channel: ESPN
• Stream: Fubo (try for free)

Unlike last year’s star-driven class, the 2026 draft is wide open at the top, with several players in contention for the first overall pick.

Azzi Fudd of UConn is one of the most polished scorers available, averaging around 17 points per game while shooting efficiently from three, making her one of the best pure shooters in the class.

Olivia Miles has also surged up boards after a standout season at TCU, putting up roughly 20 points, 6 assists, and 6 rebounds per game, showcasing elite playmaking ability.

Meanwhile, international prospect Awa Fam has drawn major attention as a high-upside center with size, athleticism, and long-term potential, making her a legitimate candidate to go first overall.

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The depth of the class is equally impressive, especially from recent NCAA Tournament standouts. Lauren Betts, a 6’7” center from UCLA, anchors the frontcourt group after averaging around 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while teammates like Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez have also boosted their stock following a national title run.

Guards like Flau’jae Johnson and Ta’Niya Latson bring scoring versatility after posting high averages in college, while international players such as Iyana Martín and Nell Angloma add to one of the most globally diverse draft pools in recent years.

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Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica face off this Wednesday at the Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão) in Copa Libertadores.

Last time out, Cruzeiro triumphed 2-1 against Red Bull Bragantino (Brasileirão Série A 2026). In their last game, Univ. Católica won 3-4 against Audax Italiano (Chilean League 2026).

The last meeting between the two teams ended with Cruzeiro winning 4-0.

Unavailable

Cruzeiro

• Marquinhos - Cruciate Ligament Tear
• Cássio - Knee Injury
• Walace - Not Available
• Luis Sinisterra - Injury

Univ. Católica

• Tomás Astaburuaga - Cruciate Ligament Tear

Last starting XIs

Cruzeiro ( vs Red Bull Bragantino 2026-04-12): Matheus Cunha, Fagner, Fabrício Bruno, Jonathan Jesus, Kaiki, Gerson, Lucas Silva, Keny Arroyo, Matheus Pereira, Christian, Neyser Villareal

Univ. Católica ( vs Audax Italiano 2026-04-11): Vicente Bernedo, Daniel González, Branco Ampuero, Juan Díaz, Nicolas L'Huillier, Jhojan Valencia, Clemente Montes, Matías Palavecino, Fernando Zuqui, Justo Giani, Fernando Zampedri

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MANAGERS

• Daniel Garnero has faced Cruzeiro on two occasions, recording one draw and one defeat

TEAMS

• Away from home, Univ. Católica have conceded goals in seven consecutive matches.
• Away from home, Univ. Católica are on a two-match unbeaten run.
• Away from home, Univ. Católica are coming off two consecutive wins.
• Univ. Católica currently have one draw in their last 12 matches.
• Univ. Católica have scored in four consecutive matches.
• Univ. Católica are on a run of 11 consecutive matches conceding goals.
• At home, Cruzeiro currently have one defeat in their last nine matches.
• At home, Cruzeiro are on an eight-match unbeaten run.
• At home, Cruzeiro are coming off two consecutive wins.
• Cruzeiro currently have three defeats in their last 15 matches.
• Cruzeiro have scored in four consecutive matches.
• Cruzeiro are on a two-match unbeaten run.
• Cruzeiro are coming off two consecutive wins.

HEAD TO HEAD

• Cruzeiro and Univ. Católica have already met twice, with Cruzeiro holding the advantage: two wins
• At Estádio Gov. Magalhães Pinto (Mineirão), Cruzeiro have the advantage in their matches against Univ. Católica: one win in one game.
• In the Copa Libertadores, the two teams meet for the first time

Formula E veteran Sam Bird has offered a glimpse into his time working with Michael Schumacher at Mercedes.

Serving as a Formula 1 reserve driver at the Brackley outfit in 2010, Bird had a front-row seat to the comeback of the seven-time champion. Bird believed that the German driver's greatest strength was how he worked with people. 

"Michael, firstly, what a guy," Bird told Lucas Stewart. "What I learned from Michael, it wasn't necessarily how he drove; it was how he worked with people. His ability to get the team around him, work with people, be nice, be firm when you needed to be firm.

"I think that's probably the biggest thing that I took away from working with him. He was really, really good at getting a good team environment. And that's probably the biggest take from that experience."

Schumacher returned to F1 in 2010 after what ended up being his first retirement at the end of 2006. Schumacher remained with Mercedes until the end of 2012 before Lewis Hamilton joined the team. The German has been credited with escalating the outfit to championship-winning form.

Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes GP, Senior Race Engineer to Michael Schumacher with Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP

"Nico [Rosberg] was his team-mate, and Nico was really good at car set-up and knowing numbers and figures about the car where he wanted the car. Michael was good at that but also brilliant at the person-to-person stuff," Bird continued.

"And I think you saw that from Ferrari, how they loved him, and he brought that over to Mercedes. So it's the respect that he quite rightly had when he was in the team.

"It was that presence. It was that aura of him walking in the room, and everyone knew when Michael said something, OK, there's weight behind this."

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Ladies and gentlemen: Dean. Is. Back.

After a two-week banishment to Triple-A Norfolk to start the year, Dean Kremer is back in Baltimore and ready to make his Orioles season debut tonight. It ends one of the more bizarre sagas of the Orioles’ early 2026 season, in which Kremer — who hadn’t pitched in the minors since 2021, aside from rehab assignments — was left out in the cold when the O’s set their Opening Day rotation, then made two starts without being called up even after Zach Eflin’s injury. The Orioles had both Brandon Young and Cade Povich make major league starts before summoning Kremer (although, considering those two each delivered excellent outings, maybe that wasn’t such a bad idea).

But now he’s back. Tonight, Kremer will slide into the rotation in Eflin’s place. And poor Povich, who delivered a gem against the Giants yesterday on his birthday, has been demoted back to Norfolk, just as Young was before him. It’s a dog-eat-dog world out there.

Kremer worked 4.2 innings in each of his two starts with the Tides, but his second outing (zero runs) was much improved over his first (three runs). His first major league opponent of the year is not one he’s had success with. He’s faced the Diamondbacks twice, once in 2024 and once in 2025, and gave up 12 runs combined. Ouch. However, no current D’Backs hitter has more than six at-bats against him.

Arizona counters with righty Ryne Nelson, making his second career start against the Orioles. If Pete Alonso is going to continue the momentum of his two-hit day on Sunday, this is the perfect guy to do it against. He has demolished Nelson with four home runs in 11 career at-bats. In other roster news, the O’s placed Ryan Mountcastle on the 60-day IL with a left foot fracture, so the poor guy, who had already had to fight for playing time, is now gone for the next two months at least. The O’s called up utility guy Weston Wilson from Norfolk to take his place.

An Orioles win and a Yankees loss tonight would move the O’s into sole possession of first place in the AL East. That’d be neat! Let’s do it, guys.

Orioles lineup:

SS Gunnar Henderson
LF Taylor Ward
1B Pete Alonso
C Samuel Basallo
DH Dylan Beavers
CF Leody Taveras
RF Colton Cowser
2B Jeremiah Jackson
3B Blaze Alexander

RHP Dean Kremer

Diamondbacks lineup:

2B Ketel Marte
RF Corbin Carroll
SS Geraldo Perdomo
C Adrian Del Castillo
DH José Fernández
1B Ildemaro Vargas
3B Nolan Arenado
CF Alek Thomas
LF Jorge Barrosa

RHP Ryne Nelson

Maurizio Sarri’s numerous changes didn’t pay off on Monday evening, as Lazio fell short against Fiorentina at the Artemio Franchi.

Robin Gosens broke the deadlock in the middle of the first, and the visitors weren’t able to respond. So, here are our player ratings for the Biancocelesti, who lost for the first time in five outings.

Lazio XI (4-3-3)

Edoardo Motta – 6

The Lazio goalkeeper couldn’t get across in time to save Gosens’ well-placed header. Otherwise, he was always alert to the danger, but didn’t have to make too many saves.

Manuel Lazzari – 5.5

The right-back carried the ball forward successfully on a few occasions early in the match, and he also made some important interventions. However, his performance was plagued by his lost aerial duel against Gosens on the winner.

Alessio Romagnoli – 6.5

A rock-solid display from the experienced defender who made a string of interventions at the back. Didn’t deserve to be on the losing side.

Oliver Provstgaard – 6

Aside from a few nervy moments, the young Dane held his own at the back against Roberto Piccoli and Co.

Nuno Tavares – 5.5

The Portuguese left-back failed to block Jack Harrison’s cross, which ended up being the assist for Gosens’ winner. Darted forward several times as expected, but didn’t provide quality service for his teammates in attack.

Toma Basic – 5.5

The Croatian lasted 45 minutes on his return to action after a two-month hiatus. While he didn’t embarrass himself, he was no match for Che Ndour’s pace and physicality.

Patric – 6

The defender-turned-Regista ran more than any other player on the pitch, and managed to win back possession for Lazio on several occasions, but couldn’t provide the required flair in the middle of the park.

Kenneth Taylor – 5.5

The former Ajax man combined well with Zaccagni at times, but was less lively than usual. Perhaps he wasn’t in his best physical shape.

Matteo Cancellieri – 5

The Italian winger wasted a rare starting opportunity. He had the chance to break the deadlock from close range, but his effort was too tame. He also lost track of Gosens’ run ahead of Fiorentina’s goal. Pulled off a timely sliding tackle on Ndour, but he had already caused enough damage at that stage.

Boulaye Dia – 5.5

The Senegalese striker had a positive start, setting up a nice chance for Zaccagni, and produced some decent flicks. However, the timing of his runs to the box wasn’t always on cue, and he faded as the match progressed.

Mattia Zaccagni – 6

The Lazio captain was a surprise inclusion in the starting lineup and almost scored after two minutes, but his curler was denied by David De Gea. He caused some havoc on another one or two occasions, but he remains far from his best, and thus made way for Noslin at half-time.

Substitutes

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru – 5.5

The Nigerian was introduced at half-time when Lazio were chasing the game, but he was almost a passenger whenever the team pushed forward.

Tijjani Noslin – 6

The Dutchman tried to win a cheeky spot-kick. He managed to convince the VAR, but not Michael Fabbri. Nevertheless, it was a lively cameo from the versatile forward.

Pedro – 5.5

The veteran lost his cool in the final minutes as he went lunging into Piccoli while Fiorentina were running down the clock around the corner flag. He was lucky to escape with only a yellow card. Tested De Gea with a long-range shot, but couldn’t trouble his compatriot.

Gustav Isaksen – 6.5

A positive cameo from the Dane, who was able to feed his teammates with decent crosses from the right side. Added a much-needed burst of energy to the right wing.

Petar Ratkov – N/A

Martin Odegaard has been struggling with several injuries since the start of this season, and Arsenal have been unable to enjoy his presence for much of the campaign.

The Gunners have clearly missed their captain during his spells on the sidelines, while the midfielder has also been absent for several matches with the Norway national team. His importance to Mikel Arteta’s side is evident, particularly in terms of creativity, control, and leadership in midfield.

Norway are also increasingly concerned about his fitness, especially with this being a World Cup year, as they will be relying heavily on their captain to be available and in peak condition for the tournament. His long-term situation at club level has therefore become a point of interest for supporters and observers alike.

In previous seasons, Odegaard has been linked with moves away from the Emirates Stadium, with clubs such as Barcelona and Bayern Munich previously mentioned in connection with him. However, there has been no serious movement on those links in recent weeks, despite continued speculation in some quarters.

Arsenal’s Stance on Odegaard

According to the Daily Mail, Arsenal currently have no intention of selling Odegaard. Despite his injury-disrupted season, the club are not actively considering placing the midfielder on the transfer market and would not be seeking offers for him at the end of the campaign.

While it is acknowledged that every player has a valuation and a significant offer could potentially alter any club’s position, the current stance is clear. Odegaard is not available for sale and remains an integral part of Arsenal’s long-term plans.

Central Figure in Long-Term Plans

This position reflects the value Arsenal places on him when fit and available. His influence on the team’s attacking structure, tempo, and leadership qualities remains central to their ambitions moving forward.

For now, Odegaard is expected to remain a key figure at the Emirates Stadium, with the club focused on managing his fitness and ensuring he can contribute consistently, rather than entertaining any prospect of a departure.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers released their lineup for the first game of their three-game series against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium.

LA has won each of their last three series two games to one, and will look to extend their series win streak to four against a slumping Mets team.

Justin Wrobleski will return to the mound for his second start of the season against New York, and will look to have another strong outing as he continues to carve out a role for himself in the Dodgers’ rotation. In his last start, Wrobleski allowed one run to cross in five innings pitched, striking out two batters.

He has a 4.00 ERA throughout the season, as he had one more appearance against the Cleveland Guardians earlier in the season where he allowed three earned runs through four innings of relief.

Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup Monday?

Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani leads the line for the Dodgers as always, followed by right fielder Kyle Tucker in the No. 2 spot. Catcher Will Smith returns to the lineup and fills in at third, followed by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez in the cleanup spot.

First baseman Freddie Freeman is batting fifth, and center fielder Andy Pages follows him with third baseman Max Muncy batting seventh. Right-handers Santiago Espinal and Miguel Rojas round out the lineup in the No. 8 and No. 9 spots.

Dodgers Lineup vs. Mets

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Kyle Tucker, RF
3. Will Smith, C
4. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Andy Pages, CF
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Santiago Espinal, 2B
9. Miguel Rojas, SS
P. Justin Wrobleski, LHP

How do the Dodgers Match Up Against the Mets?

The Dodgers opted for five right-handed hitters in their lineup for the opener to match up well into left-hander David Peterson, who has had a rough start to the season.

The southpaw has a 6.14 ERA through 14.2 innings pitched this season as well as two losses on his record.

New York as a whole is struggling, as they’ve lost five straight without superstar Juan Soto in the lineup, and just suffered a sweep at home against the Athletics while getting shut out twice. First pitch for the opening game of the series comes at 7:10 p.m. PT Monday.

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Looking to spark a sagging offense and stop a five-game losing streak, the New York Mets brought up Tommy Pham before Monday's trip opener at the Los Angeles Dodgers.

A 38-year-old outfielder, Pham became a free agent after last season and signed a minor league contract with the Mets on March 27.

He hit .167 (2 for 12) with a double, three walks and three strikeouts and one RBI in six games at St. Lucie. The Mets selected his contract from the Class A farm team on Monday and opened a roster spot by optioning infielder Ronny Mauricio to Triple-A Syracuse.

Pham gets a salary of $2.25 million while in the major leagues and $220,000 while in the minors. He can earn $850,000 in performance bonuses for plate appearance in the major leagues: $150,000 each for 100, 175 and 250, and $200,000 apiece for 325 and 450.

Pham, who has played for 10 major league teams, spent part of 2023 with the Mets and hit .268 with 10 homers and 36 RBIs in 79 games before he was traded to Arizona. He has a .256 career average with 149 homers, 522 RBIs and 131 stolen bases.

All-Star outfielder Juan Soto has been sidelined by a strained right calf since April 3.

New York entered Monday last in the NL East at 7-9, tied for 20th with 62 runs and 14th in batting average at .236.

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Daniel Farke hailed Leeds' historic 2-1 win against Manchester United on Monday as "big step forward" in their fight for Premier League survival.

Leeds earned their first league victory at Old Trafford since 1981 thanks to Noah Okafor's first-half double.

United had Lisandro Martinez sent off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin's hair in the second-half before Casemiro's header set up a frantic finale.

A pair of goal-line clearances in the closing moments ensured Leeds were able to hold on to celebrate their first league win over United since 2002 and their first in any competition since 2010.

It was a vital triumph for Farke's side, lifting them six points clear of the relegation zone with six games left.

"Proud of the boys. Fantastic performance. We are in the crunch time of the season and it's important to keep your nerves and stick to your plan," Farke said.

"I think the first half was fantastic, we should have been higher up than 2-0, we missed many many chances.

"We were a bit sleepy at one set-piece. United is a side packed with top class players, which can bring quality from the bench later in the game.

"It's difficult to bring it over the line as a newly-promoted side. Big compliment to the whole group."

Farke claimed Leeds' impressive performance in their first league win in seven games underlined why they should be higher in the table.

"It's a sign of why we should be in a much better position performance wise," he said.

"This team has performed over the whole season with unbelievable consistency. A win is always good for the mood, for confidence. Also for the table.

"I think it's the first win here for over forty years. It's amazing, and of course a big step forward."

In their first season back in the Premier League after promotion from the Championship, Leeds are on course to preserve their top-flight status.

They also have a first FA Cup semi-final appearance since 1987 to look forward to against Chelsea at Wembley on April 26.

"We have to stay humble. We are not perfect. We are not the finished, end product," Farke said. 

"We are on a good path, on the way to achieving something really positive this season."

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After a ruff start, the Sox are still a sad 6-9 but are only two games out of first place. Tonight, we ball behind Garrett Crochet to help close that gap in a wide-open AL East (and AL in general). Game’s at 7:40 p.m. and the Sox will face Bailey Ober, who’s had a tuff start to the season himself. Here are the lineups:

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Atlanta Braves left fielder Mike Yastremski learned how to spell his unique last name to the tune of The Mickey Mouse Club television show: 

“M-I-C ... K-E-Y ... M-O-U-S-E ..." Remember the melody? 

When the second-generation major leaguer was a child, he initially struggled with spelling his name. His grandmother had the idea of putting his name to the familiar kids’ jingle:

“Y-A-S ... T-R-E ... M-S-K-I ...” 

Easy as 1-2-3.

What’s not so easy to solve has been the void Jurickson Profar has left in the Braves' outfield. The 12-year major leaguer is serving a season-long, league-imposed suspension for a banned substance.

Needing additional organizational depth, the Braves pivoted and signed Yastremeski to a two-year, $23 million contract last December. The 35-year-old journeyman was considered a better defensive option than Profar, but his .180 batting average to open the campaign is starting to expose the Braves' lineup.

Profar lost his $15 million salary. The Braves lost, too.

Braves' Mike Yastremski struggling to start season

Yastremski broke spring training with five hits in his opening 10 at-bats, but so far, that's been his regular-season high mark. In April, he entered Monday's series opener against the visiting Miami Marlins with just four hits in his previous 37 at-bats. The former 2013 14th-round draft choice has not driven in a run since April 2.

The Braves (10-6) opened the series with a two-game lead over the second-place Marlins (8-8) in the NL East, despite getting limited production from their left fielders. "Yaz" snapped a four-game hitless skid with a single and run scored, sparking the Braves to a 13-1 win over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Sunday. With a pennant on the line, how patient will Weiss be with Yastremski?

It's not an easy decision.

Will Braves manager Walt Weiss consider playing Eli White more?

Another solution could come with Ha-Seong Kim expected to return soon, freeing up Mauricio Dubon to patrol the outfield.

Could the Braves pursue a left fielder at the trade deadline?

Any future transaction comes back to Profar and the Braves' brass attempting to fill the void.

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Kylian Mbappe raised concern by missing Real Madrid‘s training session on Sunday after picking up an injury against Girona on Saturday, but the Frenchman was back on the training pitch Monday, sporting stitches above his eyebrow as he prepares for the second leg against Bayern Munich.

One of the most contentious moments of last weekend’s La Liga action came during Real Madrid‘s 1-1 draw with Girona at the Santiago Bernabeu. In the 88th minute, Vitor Reis caught Mbappe with an elbow while attempting to mark him inside the box, opening a wound that caused heavy bleeding and required immediate medical attention.

Referee officials ruled the contact unintentional, declining to award a penalty, a decision that drew significant frustration from the Real Madrid camp. Mbappe was able to see the match out, but two days later he was absent from training when the squad returned to work.

In the interim, Mbappe posted a photo on his Instagram account showing him receiving medical attention on the affected area, without any caption. The update confirmed he had received three stitches above his right eyebrow.

Having been kept off the pitch on Sunday for further assessment, Mbappe was back training alongside his teammates at the Valdebebas training complex on Monday. With 39 goals in 28 appearances for Real Madrid this season, his presence will be critical as Los Blancos look to overturn a 2-1 first-leg deficit against Bayern Munich.

Kylian Mbappe set to feature against Bayern Munich

With the immediate concern now behind him, Mbappe’s availability for Wednesday’s second leg against Bayern is not in doubt. However, precautions are being taken to ensure the striker does not risk aggravating the injury during the match.

According to Diario AS, while Mbappe is still experiencing some discomfort in the area, the use of a protective mask has already been ruled out. That said, the club is working internally to provide him with some form of protection to guard the affected area during the game.

After struggling for playing time under Xabi Alonso, Endrick and Real Madrid have reportedly agreed to a loan move to boost his 2026 World Cup chances with Brazil national team. Seizing this opportunity, the 19-year-old striker has thrived at Olympique Lyon. As a result, Los Blancos reportedly plan to count on his return for the 2026-27 season, joining Vinícius Jr. and Kylian Mbappé in the attacking line.

According to Mario Cortegana, via The Athletic, Real Madrid have decided to count on Endrick for the 2026–27 season. With this, the Brazilian would end his loan spell at Olympique Lyon at the end of the season, in order to become part of Los Blancos’ attacking line. Despite this, he may not be an undisputed starter, but instead earn playing time as a backup to Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappé, though with a more prominent role than in his previous spell.

With Endrick’s return reportedly decided, Los Blancos have opted not to count on Gonzalo García. Although the Spaniard impressed at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, he has not managed to secure a place in the team’s rotation. In an effort to prioritize his development, Real Madrid would look to sell him so he can gain playing time, while still maintaining control over his future through a buy-back clause, a percentage of any future sale, or a right of first refusal.

Unlike Gonzalo García, the Brazilian striker may be compatible with Vinicius and Kylian Mbappé. Having a privileged vision and creative capacity, Endrick could become a wildcard for Real Madrid’s offense. In his Ligue One tenure, he has scored three goals and contributed five assists in eleven games, proving to be differential. For that reason, he could emerge as a solid boost to the offense, as they have battled to perform this season without the Frenchman.

Endrick’s comeback may lead a Real Madrid’s offense rebuild

Throughout the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid have experienced quite inconsistent performances from several of their players. Not only Gonzalo García but also Franco Mastantuono and Rodrygo Goes have been relegated to secondary roles. Because of this, Los Blancos could take advantage of Endrick’s return to lead a rebuild of their attack, allowing some players to leave in order to maintain balance.

In case Endrick’s arrival is confirmed, Gonzalo García would leave the team permanently, with Como 1907 in Serie A showing interest, along with clubs from England, Germany, Spain, and Portugal, according to Fabrizio Romano. Alongside him, Franco Mastantuono could seek a loan move after losing his place to Brahim Díaz and Federico Valverde in the rotation.

Rodrygo Goes seemed destined to leave Real Madrid, as he went from an undisputed starter to a rotational player. However, his ACL injury could complicate his departure, as he may look to fully recover at Los Blancos and then decide his future. Because of this, the team’s reinforcements seem likely to focus on defense and midfield, leaving only Endrick’s return as the main attacking addition for the next season.

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Fenerbahçe'nin yeni nesil '4 Silahşörü' Asensio, Talisca, Nene ve Kerem Aktürkoğlu, toplamda 64 gol katkısına ulaşarak; 2013-14 şampiyonluğunun mimarları olan 'Mahşerin 4 Atlısı'nın (Sow, Emenike, Kuyt ve Webo) 70 gollük efsanevi istatistiğine dayandı.

Şampiyonluk mücadelesini sürdüren Fenerbahçe’de, hücum hattının sergilediği performans camiayı heyecanlandırıyor. Marco Asensio, Anderson Talisca, Dorgeles Nene ve Kerem Aktürkoğlu'ndan oluşan yeni nesil "4 Silahşörler", kulübün son şampiyonluğunu kazandığı efsane kadronun istatistiklerine göz dikti.

Sarı-lacivertlilerin bu sezonki skor yükünü sırtlayan dört yıldız, toplamda 64 gollük devasa bir katkıya ulaştı.

-Marco Asensio: 11 Gol, 12 Asist (23 Skor Katkısı)

-Anderson Talisca: 15 Gol, 4 Asist (19 Skor Katkısı)

-Dorgeles Nene: 9 Gol, 3 Asist (12 Skor Katkısı)

-Kerem Aktürkoğlu: 5 Gol, 5 Asist (10 Skor Katkısı)

Fenerbahçe'nin son lig şampiyonluğunu elde ettiği 2013-14 sezonunda; Moussa Sow, Emmanuel Emenike, Dirk Kuyt ve Pierre Webó dörtlüsü, sezonu toplamda 70 gol katkısıyla tamamlamıştı. O dönem "Mahşerin Dört Atlısı" olarak adlandırılan bu grubun performansı, şampiyonluğun en büyük anahtarı olmuştu.

-Moussa Sow  15 Gol, 7 Asist   (22 Skor Katkısı)

-Emmanuel Emenike  12 Gol, 9 Asist (21 Skor Katkısı)

-Dirk Kuyt   10 Gol, 6 Asist (16 Skor Katkısı)

-Pierre Webó 9 Gol, 2 Asist (11 Skor Katkısı)

Mevcut performans grafiği dikkate alındığında, Asensio ve arkadaşları sadece 7 gol katkısı daha yapmaları halinde son şampiyon kadronun hücum verimliliğini yakalamış olacak. Takımdaki bu skor çeşitliliği, taraftarlar arasında "O sene bu sene" seslerinin yükselmesine neden oluyor.

Fenerbahçe'de başkan adayı Barış Göktürk'ün futbolu ayağa kaldıracak planı gün yüzüne çıktı. Ozan Balaban'ın idari liderliği ve Selahattin Baki'nin operasyonel gücüyle desteklenecek yeni yapıda, tüm teknik stratejinin merkezinde 'futbol aklı' sıfatıyla Bülent Uygun yer alacak. Uygun'un transferden altyapıya kadar tam yetkiyle donatılması bekleniyor.

Fenerbahçe'de tarihi olmayan ancak hakkında sık sık konuşulan seçimli genel kurul öncesi başkan adayı Barış Göktürk'ün yönetim listesi ve futbol şubesi için planladığı yeni organizasyon şeması netleşmeye başladı. Gelen bilgilere göre Göktürk olur da seçim olur, bir de üstüne seçilirse "futbol aklı" olarak tanımlanan kritik rolü (yöneticilik, başkan danışmanı ya da farklı bir görev) Bülent Uygun’a emanet etmeyi planlıyor.

Göktürk'ün projesinde futbol şubesi, hiyerarşik olarak birbirini tamamlayan üç ana isimden oluşacak. Bu modelle hem idari hem de teknik anlamda profesyonel bir denetim mekanizması hedefleniyor.

Futbol şubesinin en tepesindeki isim, yönetim kurulu içerisinde de ağırlığı bulunan Ozan Balaban olacak. Balaban, şubenin genel stratejilerinden, bütçe yönetiminden ve yönetim kurulu ile futbol operasyonu arasındaki köprüden sorumlu "en üst otorite" olarak görev yapacak.

Listenin daha çok ön planda yer alacak ve kamuoyuna yönelik açıklamaları yürütecek ismi ise Selahattin Baki olacak. Baki, Ozan Balaban'ın altında ancak operasyonel süreçlerde aktif bir rol üstlenerek, kulübün dış ilişkileri ve şube temsilinde vitrindeki isim haline gelecek.

Yapılanmanın en dikkat çekici ve teknik merkezi ise Bülent Uygun olacak. Uygun, klasik bir yönetici profilinden ziyade Fenerbahçe'nin "futbol aklı" olarak görev alacak.

Uygun, kağıt üzerinde sportif direktör gibi çalışarak transfer süreçleri, teknik heyetle koordinasyon ve futbolcu izleme (scouting) ağının başında duracak. Saha içi organizasyondan altyapı entegrasyonuna kadar tüm futbol disiplinleri Bülent Uygun’un vizyonuyla şekillenecek.

Göktürk’ün bu hamlesi, futbolun içinden gelen bir isim olan Uygun’u, idari gücü yüksek Ozan Balaban ve Selahattin Baki ile birleştirme stratejisi olarak yorumlanıyor.

Futbolda binin üzerinde ismin sevk edildiği dev bahis soruşturmasında İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı'ndan "kapsam genişliyor" uyarısı geldi! Gelen bilgilere göre operasyon futboldan sonra ve voleybola da sıçramak üzere. Aralarında dünya çapında yıldızların, ünlü koçların ve üst düzey yöneticilerin bulunduğu iddia edilen kara listede, "Filenin Sultanları" kadrosundan isimlerin de yer aldığı söylentisi var.

Türkiye spor tarihinin en büyük bahis skandalıyla sarsılmaya devam ediyor. 1000'den fazla futbolcunun PFDK’ya sevk edildiği ve birçok yıldız ismin tutuklandığı dev soruşturmada vites yükseltildi. İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcılığı'ndan gelen açıklamalar, operasyonun sadece futbolla sınırlı kalmayacağını resmen ortaya koydu.

İstanbul Cumhuriyet Başsavcısı Fatih Dönmez ve Başsavcı Vekili Kemal Aktaş, yaptıkları ortak açıklamada soruşturmanın kapsamının genişlediğini vurguladı:

- Futbolda bahis soruşturması aslında sporda bahis soruşturmasına evrildi. Federasyonlar ve Spor Toto’dan gelen veriler doğrultusunda dosya basketbol ve voleybol branşlarına da sıçrayabilir.

Bahiste sıra basketbola geldi! Öyle isimler var ki

Soruşturmanın basketbol ayağına dair ilk ciddi işaretler, 20 Şubat tarihinde Fotospor tarafından "Bahiste sıra basketbola geldi! Öyle isimler var ki" başlığıyla servis edilmişti.

NBA'i sarsan bahis skandallarının bir benzerinin Türkiye parkelerinde yaşanması bekleniyor. Sızan bilgilere göre dosyada sadece dev kulüplerin yıldız oyuncuları değil, ünlü koçlar ve üst düzey yöneticiler de yer alıyor.

İddialara göre operasyonun voleybol ayağı, Filenin Sultanları kadrosunda yer alan bazı isimlere kadar uzanabilir. Operasyonun ikinci dalgasının çok kısa bir süre içinde başlatılması bekleniyor.

Spor Toto ve federasyonlardan gelen teknik verilerin, maçlardaki olağan dışı hareketlilikler ve bahis oynaması yasak olan kişilerin hesap hareketleri üzerinden derinleştirildiği öğrenildi. Soruşturmanın seyri, Türk spor tarihindeki en büyük temizlik operasyonuna dönüşebilir.

Fenerbahçe'de stat bilmecesi çözüldü. Ali Koç'un 65 bin kişilik planı rafa kalktı, Sadettin Saran yönetimi kapasiteyi 75 bine çıkarmak için düğemeye bastı. "Şampiyonluk gelmeden çivi çakmayız" diyen yeni yönetim, iddialara göre dev operasyon için Limak ile el bile sıkıştı. İşte Aziz Yıldırım'ın meşhur sözünü hatırlatan projenin tüm detayları...

Fenerbahçe’de yönetimin değişmesi Saracoğlu Spor Kompleksi’nin geleceğine yeni bir rota çizdi. Ali Koç döneminde nisan ayı gibi başlanması öngörülen stat genişletme çalışmaları, mevcut Sadettin Saran yönetimi tarafından şampiyonluk yarışı gerekçesiyle "olmaz öyle şey" denilerek iptal edildi.

Gelen bilgilere göre stadyumun kapasite artırımı konusunda eski ve yeni projeler arasında ciddi farklar bulunuyor. Ali Koç döneminde gündeme gelen projede stadın 65 bin kişilik olması hedefleniyordu. Mevcut yapının üzerine çelik konstrüksiyon eklemelerle büyüme planlanmıştı. Saran yönetiminden İlker Akün, stadın fiziki yapısının çok daha fazlasına müsait olduğunu belirterek, 70-75 bin kişilik bir kapasite öngördüklerini açıkladı. Akün, "Bir kat daha çıkıyorsunuz, muazzam bir atmosfer olabiliyor" diyerek hedeflerini büyüttü.

Yeni yönetimin projeyi askıya almasındaki en büyük etken, şampiyonluk yolunda saha avantajını kaybetmemek.

- Futbol takımımızın şampiyonluğu hedefiyle göreve geldiğimiz dönemde iç sahadaki avantajımızı kaybetmek istemedik. Başka bir stadyumda oynamanın büyük risk olacağını düşündük.

Akın’ın projesinde inşaatın nisan ayında başlaması ve maçların başka statlarda oynanması ihtimali masadaydı. Saran yönetimi lig bitmeden inşaatın başlamayacağını net bir dille ifade etti.

Projenin yapımını üstlenecek firmalar konusunda da kulisler hareketli... daha önce genel gayrimenkul ve akademi projeleri için Koç Grubu bünyesindeki ARK İnşaat ile anlaşma sağlandığı açıklanmıştı.

İddialara göre Saran döneminde yeni projeyi eski asbaşkanlardan Nihat Özdemir’in sahibi olduğu Limak üstlenecek. Bu durum, eski başkan Aziz Yıldırım’ın geçmişteki "Stadı Nihat Özdemir’e bedava yaptırırız" sözlerini yeniden gündeme taşıdı.

İlker Akün, projeyle ilgili tüm hazırlıkların bittiğini, siparişlerin verilebilecek noktada olduğunu ve yapımcı firmanın belirlendiğini vurguladı. Ancak sarı-lacivertli camia için şu an tek öncelik şampiyonluk. İnşaat seslerinin, kupa kutlamalarından sonra yükselmesi bekleniyor.

Galatasaray'ın Kocaelispor karşısında bıraktığı 2 puanın ardından sarı-kırmızılı camia, Yaser Asprilla'nın sosyal medyadaki tartışmalı paylaşımıyla sarsıldı! Kulüp tarafından "sakat" olduğu açıklanan ancak perde arkasında Okan Buruk ile "11 krizi" yaşadığı iddia edilen Kolombiyalı yıldızın, beraberlik düdüğü sonrası attığı gülücük emojisi "intikam" için olduğu iddiası camiayı karıştırdı.

Galatasaray’da Kocaelispor beraberliği sonrası sular kaynadı. Maç kadrosunda yer almayan Yaser Asprilla’nın sosyal medya paylaşımı, sarı-kırmızılı camiada bardağı taşırdı. Sakatlığı nedeniyle kadroda olmadığı açıklanan Kolombiyalı, Instagram hesabından "gülücük" emojisi içeren bir paylaşım yaptı. Puan kaybının üzüntüsü yaşanırken gelen bu paylaşım, taraftarlar ve camia içinde büyük infial yarattı.

Gelen sert tepkiler üzerine Asprilla paylaşımını kısa süre içinde silmek zorunda kaldı. Instagram gönderilerini yorumlara kapattı. Camianın önde gelen isimleri ve taraftarlar; "kaptan anlatamamış, hoca anlatamamış, takım arkadaşları anlatamamış! Maç biter bitmez böyle bir ciddiyetsizlik kabul edilemez" diyerek oyuncuya ve teknik heyete tepki gösterdi.

Maçtan hemen önce kulüpten yapılan resmi açıklamada, Asprilla’nın "dizinde ödem ve eklem kapsülünde kanama" tespit edildiği belirtilmişti. Ancak kulislerde konuşulan iddialar bambaşka bir tabloyu işaret ediyor:

- Göztepe maçındaki performansına güvenen Asprilla, Kocaelispor karşısında ilk 11 bekliyordu.

- Teknik direktör Okan Buruk oyuncuya "11'de olmayacaksın" dedi. "Seninle bu maçı kazanamayız" imasında bulundu.

- 11'de oynamayacağı için Asprilla da maç kadrosunda da olmak istemedi. Bu yüzden oyuncu için "sakatlık" açıklaması yapıldı.

Asprilla’nın maç sonucunun ardından attığı o gülücük, sadece bir emoji değil, teknik direktör Okan Buruk’a bir "gönderme" olarak yorumlandı. Formayı hak ettiğini düşünen ancak kulübeye mahkum edildiği için Kolombiyalı oyuncunun, puan kaybı sonrası "Ben olmayınca sonuç bu" mesajı verdiği konuşuluyor.

Galatasaray yönetiminin ve teknik heyetin, disiplinsiz hareketleri nedeniyle Asprilla hakkında nasıl bir yaptırım uygulayacağı ise merak konusu.

Taraftarlar ateş püskürdü! Asprilla'dan tepki çeken paylaşım

Galatasaray, Okan Buruk yönetiminde üst üste 4. şampiyonluk için gün sayarken, sarı-kırmızılı camianın derinliklerinde "post-Buruk" dönemi şimdiden planlanmaya başladı. Buruk'un sezon sonu olası ayrılığı yüksek sesle konuşulurken, haleflik koltuğu için iki efsane kaptan; Selçuk İnan ve Arda Turan şimdiden taraftarları ikiye böldü!

Süper Lig’de şampiyonluk yarışı kızışırken, Galatasaray’da üst üste 4. zafere koşan Okan Buruk’un geleceği ve halefi üzerine senaryolar konuşulmaya başlandı. Sarı-kırmızılı camiada asıl gündem maddesi ise, Galatasaray’ın bu sezon eski kaptanı Selçuk İnan’ın çalıştırdığı Kocaelispor’a karşı kaybettiği kritik puanlar.

Galatasaray, bu sezon Kocaelispor ile oynadığı iki maçta toplam 5 puan bıraktı. Eğer bu puanlar sarı-kırmızılı haneye yazılsaydı, şu anki puan tablosunda çok farklı bir senaryo hakim olacaktı. Fenerbahçe ile aradaki fark 7 puana çıkacak,

Trabzonspor ile fark 9 puan olacaktı. Galatasaray cephesi şampiyonluk şarkılarını bestelenmiş, ezeli rakip Fenerbahçe’de ise kongre tartışmaları yapılıyor olacaktı.

Okan Buruk, Galatasaray'ı üst üste 4. kez şampiyonluğa taşısa dahi, sezon sonunda görevinden ayrılma ihtimali kulislerde ciddi şekilde seslendiriliyor. Buruk’un koltuğu için iki güçlü aday ön plana çıkıyor: Arda Turan ve Selçuk İnan.

- Arda Turan: Shakhtar Donetsk ile Konferans Ligi'nde yarı final kapısını zorlayarak Avrupa çapında sükse yapan bir teknik adam profili çiziyor.

- Selçuk İnan: Kocaelispor’un başında Galatasaray’a karşı sergilediği performansla "taktik deha" olarak anılmaya başlandı.

Peki, Selçuk İnan’ı Buruk’un koltuğuna en güçlü aday yapan o iki maçlık Galatasaray performansının şifreleri neler? Gazetemizin uzman editörleri, İnan'ın "kontrollü kaos" olarak adlandırılan taktik başarısının detaylarını inceledi.

Pas Hapishanesi:

İnan, Galatasaray’ın iki maçta toplam 1100'den fazla pas yapmasına göz yumdu. Ancak kurduğu savunma setiyle bu pasların %80’ini tehlikesiz bölgelerde hapsetti. Galatasaray topa sahip olsa da verim alamadı.

Geçiş Hücumlarında Keskinlik:

Okan Buruk’un yüksek presli ve önde savunma kuran oyununu analiz eden İnan, topu kazandığı anda hızla rakip kaleye yönelerek Galatasaray savunmasını dengesiz yakaladı.

Alan Kapatma Önceliği:

Göze hoş gelen ancak riskli paslaşmalar yerine, tamamen alan daraltmaya ve rakibi bozmaya yönelik bir disiplin uyguladı.

Psikolojik Tanışıklık:

Galatasaray camiasını ve Okan Buruk’un felsefesini ezbere bilen eski kaptan, 180 dakika boyunca taktik disiplinden taviz vermeyerek sarı-kırmızılılara karşı psikolojik bir üstünlük kurdu.

Gazetemiz, şampiyonluk yarışını duygulardan arındırıp bilimin ışığında inceledi! Olasılıkları yeniden hesaplayan "Bayes Teoremi" ile şampiyonluk yolunu analiz eden gazetemiz danışmanı, Uygulamalı Matematik ve Veri Analitiği Uzmanı Murat Şanlı herkesin sorduğu sorunun cevabını verdi: Galatasaray'ın matematiksel üstünlüğü hangi noktada kırılabilir? Tedesco'nun derbi istatistikleri veri bilimine göre ne anlam ifade ediyor?

Süper Lig’de 2025-2026 sezonunun son virajına girilirken şampiyonluk yarışı alev aldı. Galatasaray, ezeli rakibi Fenerbahçe’nin 2 puan önünde lider. Kalan 5 maçlık fikstür ve takımların ilk yarıdaki performansları dev randevu öncesi büyük önem taşıyor.

Tedesco, bu sezonki büyük maç performansıyla dikkat çekiyor. Sarı-lacivertli ekibin başında çıktığı hiçbir derbiyi kaybetmeyen Alman teknik adam, Beşiktaş ve Trabzonspor’u ikişer kez mağlup etmeyi başardı. Tedesco, sezonun ilk yarısındaki Galatasaray derbisinden ise beraberlikle ayrıldı.

Galatasaray, bu sezonki derbi karnesinde 1 galibiyet, 3 beraberlik ve 1 yenilgi alarak rakibine oranla daha istikrarsız bir grafik çizdi.

İki takımın da 5 maçı kaldı. Zirve takibini sürdüren Fenerbahçe, ilk yarıda aynı periyotta oynadığı 5 maçlık periyottan 11 puan çıkardı. Başakşehir ve Galatasaray beraberlikleri puan kaybına neden oldu.

Lider Galatasaray, sezonun ilk yarısında aynı periyotta 5 maçlık seride 13 puan (4 galibiyet, 1 beraberlik) topladı. Sarı-kırmızılılar, aynı tarifeyi uygulaması halinde şampiyonluk ipini göğüslemeye çok yakın.

Uygulamalı Matematik ve Veri Analitiği Uzmanı gazetemiz danışmanı Murat Şanlı, şampiyonluk yarışının son virajını bilimsel olarak değerlendirdi:

- Matematik disiplini her zaman "mevcut veriye" bakar. Galatasaray’ın +2 puan önde olması, "lineer" bir düzlemde ona hata yapma lüksü tanıyor.

- Puan Korelasyonu da Galatasaray diyor. Sezonun ilk yarısında 5 maçlık periyottan 13 puan topladı. Eğer aynı istatistiği tekrarlarsa, rakiplerinin ne yaptığına bakmaksızın şampiyonluğunu ilan eder.

- Derbide alınacak bir beraberlik, puan farkını koruyacağı için matematiksel olarak liderin lehine olacak.

- Galatasaray ilk yarıdaki maçlarda bu rakiplerine toplam 14 gol atıp sadece 5 gol yedi. Bu, %2.8 gibi yüksek bir maç başı gol ortalamasına denk geliyor.

İstatistik bilimi sadece puana değil, "trendlere" ve "eşleşme kalitesine" odaklanır. Burada Tedesco denklemi devreye giriyor.

Tedesco’nun bu sezonki derbi karnesi (BJK ve TS karşısında 4/4 galibiyet, GS ile beraberlik) standart bir sapma değil, bir sistem başarısı. İstatistiksel olarak "kaybetmeme" alışkanlığı olan bir takımın, rakibinin puan kaybettiği haftada hata yapma ihtimali düşer.

Fenerbahçe, ilk yarıdaki bu 5 maçın 3’ünde kalesini gole kapattı. Matematiksel olarak gol yemeyen takımın mağlubiyet ihtimali sıfırdır ve Tedesco’nun sistemi bu "minimum risk" üzerine kurulu.

Bu süreci bir Bayes Teoremi (yeni bilgiler ışığında olasılıkların güncellenmesi) gibi düşünürsek, Galatasaray derbiyi kazanırsa matematiksel şampiyonluk olasılığı %95'in üzerine çıkar. Eğer maç berabere biterse avantaj büyük oranda (%75) Galatasaray’da kalmaya devam eder. Eğer Fenerbahçe (Tedesco faktörüyle) kazanırsa: İşte o zaman matematik tersine döner. Fenerbahçe 1 puan öne geçer ve son 3 maçta şampiyonluk olasılığı %80 ile Fenerbahçe’ye kayar.

Bilimsel olarak şu anki "mutlak avantaj" puan farkından dolayı Galatasaray'da. Ancak "süreç avantajı" (momentum ve derbi performansı), özellikle derbi gününe kadar puan farkı açılmazsa, Tedesco'nun Fenerbahçesi'ne göz kırpıyor.

Süper Lig'de şampiyonluk yarışı, sadece sahada değil, oyuncuların ve camiaların zihinlerinde de son 5 haftalık kritik bir viraja girdi. Galatasaray'ın 2 puanlık avantajla liderlik koltuğunda oturduğu, Fenerbahçe'nin ise nefesini rakibinin ensesinde hissettirdiği bu tabloyu Fotospor danışmanı Psikolojik Aylin Çevikkaya değerlendirdi.

Tedesco, takıma büyük bir "derbi direnci" aşılamış durumda. Psikolojik açıdan "yenilmemek", bir takımın öz-yeterlilik algısını en üst seviyeye çıkarır.

Beşiktaş ve Trabzonspor’u 2 kez mağlup ederken, Galatasaray ile berabere kalmak ve hiç derbi kaybetmemek Fenerbahçe için dev derbi öncesi "büyük maçları çözüyoruz" özgüveni oluşturmuş durumda.

KAYBETME KORKUSU RİSK ARTIRICI BİR NEDEN

Liderlik koltuğunda oturmak, beraberinde "kaybetme korkusu" riskini getirir. Galatasaray’ın 1 galibiyet, 3 beraberlik ve 1 yenilgilik derbi performansı, Fenerbahçe derbisi öncesi zihinsel bir kırılganlık olarak algılanabilir. Ancak sarı-kırmızılıların elinde çok güçlü bir veri var: Geçmiş başarıların motivasyonu.

GALATASARAY İLK YARIDA EZDİ GEÇTİ

Galatasaray, ilk yarıda 5 maçlık periyottan 13 puan (4 galibiyet, 1 beraberlik) çıkararak müthiş bir seri yakalamıştı. Gençlerbirliği ve Samsunspor gibi maçlarda alınan 3-2'lik galibiyetler, takımın kriz anlarında "stres yönetimini" iyi yapabildiğini gösteriyor.

STRATEJİK SAKİNLİK ÇOK ÖNEMLİ OLACAK

Şu an her iki takım da 'Gelecek Kaygısı' ile 'Anın Gerçekliği' arasında bir savaş veriyor. Galatasaray için en büyük tehlike, 2 puanlık farkın rehaveti veya 'ya kaybedersek' kaygısı.

Fenerbahçe için Tedesco'nun derbi başarısı bir güven kaynağı olsa da, bu durumun aşırı özgüvene dönüşmesi tehlikeye neden olur.

26 Nisan'daki derbi sadece 3 puan değil, kalan haftalar için bir duygusal savaş olacak. İlk yarıda bu virajda 13 puan toplayan Galatasaray'ın 'başarı hafızası' ile derbilerde yenilmeyen Tedesco'nun 'stratejik sakinliği' çarpışacak.

Bu gün futbol üzrə İspaniya çempionatında (La Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 31-ci turunun oyunlarına yekun vurulub.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun günündə bir qarşılaşma baş tutub.

Turun qapanış oyununda “Levante” “Xetafe”ni qəbul edib. Meydan sahibləri tək qolla 3 xal qazanıblar.

Beləliklə, cari mövsümün geridə qalmış 31 turundan sonra 79 xala malik “Barselona” vahid liderdir. “Real” 70 xalla ikinci, “Vilyarreal” 61 xalla üçüncü pillədə qərarlaşıblar. “Atletiko” 57, “Betis” 46, “Selta” 44, “Real Sosyeyad” 42, “Xetafe” 41 xal toplayıb.

İspaniya, La Liqa
31-ci tur
10 aprel

Real – Jirona 1:1
Qollar: Valverde, 51 – Lemar, 62.

11 aprel

Real Sosyedad – Alaves 3:3
Qollar: Suçiç, 14. Sivera, 27-öz qapısına. Oskarsson, 60 – Kaleta-Çar, 3-öz qapısına. Diabate, 24. Boye, 90+7.

Elçe – Valensiya 1:0
Qol: Kepeda, 73.

Barselona – Espanyol 4:1
Qollar: F.Torres, 9; 25. Yamal, 87. Raşford, 89 – Losano, 56.

Sevilya – Atletiko 2:1
Qollar: Adams, 10-pen. Qudel, 45+2 – Bonar, 35.

12 aprel

Osasuna – Betis 1:1
Qollar: Budimir, 40-pen – Ezzalzuli, 7.

Malyorka – Rayo Valyekano 3:0
Qollar: Muriqi, 36; 40. Vircill, 65.

Selta – Real Ovyedo 0:3
Qollar: Reyna, 4. Vinas, 45; 57.

Atletik – Vilyarreal 1:2
Qollar: Quruseta, 84 – Kardona, 26. A.Qonsales, 45+5.

13 aprel

Levante – Xetafe 1:0
Qol: Espi, 83.

Bu gün futbol üzrə İngiltərə çempionatında (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 32-ci turuna yekun vurulub.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun günündə bir qarşılaşma baş tutub.

Turun qapanış matçında “Mançester Yunayted” doğma meydanda “Lids”lə üz-üzə gəlib. Üç qolun qeydə alındığı matç “qırmızı şeytanlar”ın məğlubiyyəti ilə yekunlaşıb.

Beləliklə, cari mövsümün geridə qalmış 32 turundan sonra 70 xala malik “Arsenal” vahid liderdir. “Mançester Siti” 64 xalla ikinci pillədə qərarlaşıb. “Mançester Yunayted”lə “Aston Villa” 55, “Liverpul” 52, “Çelsi” 48, “Brentford”la “Everton” 47 xal toplayıblar.

İngiltərə, Premyer Liqa
32-ci tur
10 aprel

Vest Hem – Vulverhempton 4:0
Qollar: Mavropanos, 42; 83. Kastelyanos, 66; 68.

11 aprel

Arsenal – Bornmut 1:2
Qollar: Dyökereş, 35-pen – Kroupi, 17. Skott, 74.

Brentford – Everton 2:2
Qollar: Tyaqo, 3-pen; 76 – Beto, 26. Dyusberi-Holl, 90+1.

Börnli – Brayton 0:2
Qollar: Viffer, 43; 89.

Liverpul – Fulhem 2:0
Qollar: Nqumoha, 36. Salah, 40.

12 aprel

Kristal Pelas – Nyukasl 2:1
Qollar: Mateta, 80; 90+4-pen – Osula, 43.

Nottingem Forest – Aston Villa 1:1
Qollar: N.Uilyams, 38 – Murilyo, 23-öz qapısına.

Sanderlend – Tottenhem 1:0
Qol: Mukiele, 61.

Çelsi – Mançester Siti 0:3
Qollar: O’Rayli, 51. Qehi, 57. Doku, 68.

13 aprel

Mançester Yunayted – Lids 1:2
Qollar: Kazemiro, 69 – Okafor, 5; 29.

Bu gün futbol üzrə İtaliya çempionatında (A Seriyası) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 32-ci turunun oyunlarına yekun vurulub.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun günündə bir qarşılaşma baş tutub.

Turun qapanış matçında “Fiorentina” doğma meydanda “Latsio”nu sınağa çəkib. Florensiya təmsilçisi bu görüşdə minimal hesabla qalib gəlib.

Beləliklə, cari mövsümün geridə qalmış 32 turundan sonra 75 xala malik “İnter” vahid liderdir. “Napoli” 66 xalla ikinci, “Milan” 63 xalla üçüncü pillədə qərarlaşıb. “Yuventus”un 60, “Komo”nun 58, “Roma”nın 57, “Atalanta”nın 53 xalı var.

İtaliya, A Seriyası
32-ci tur
10 aprel

Roma – Piza 3:0
Qollar: Malen, 3; 43; 52.

11 aprel

Kalyari – Kremoneze 1:0
Qol: Espozito, 63.

Torino – Verona 2:1
Qollar: C.Simeone, 6. Kasadey, 50 – Bouye, 38.

Milan – Udineze 0:3
Qollar: Bartesaqi, 27-öz qapısına. Ekkelenkamp, 37. Atta, 71.

Atalanta – Yuventus 0:1
Qol: Boqa, 48.

14 aprel

Cenoa – Sassuolo 2:1
Qollar: Malinovski, 18. Ekuban, 84 – Kone, 57.

Parma – Napoli 1:1
Qollar: Strefezza, 1 – Maktominey, 60.

Bolonya – Leççe 2:0
Qollar: Freuler, 26. Orsolini, 90+2.

Komo – İnter 3:4
Qollar: Valle, 36. Pas, 45. Da Kunya, 88-pen – Türam, 45+2; 49. Dumfris, 59; 72.

13 aprel

Fiorentina – Latsio 1:0
Qol: Qosens, 28.

Türkiyə Superliqasında XXIX tura yekun vurulub.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, turun son oyun günündə iki görüş keçirilib.

“Eyüpspor” evdə “Samsunspor”u sınağa çəkib. Oyun qonaqların 1:2 hesablı qələbəsi ilə bitib.

“Rizespor” isə doğma meydanda “Qaziantep”i 2:1 hesabı ilə məğlub etməyi bacarıb.

Hazırda 68 xala malik “Qalatasaray” turnir cədvəlinin lideridir. Sonrakı pillələrdə “Fənərbağça” (66), “Trabzonspor” (64), “Beşiktaş” (55) qərarlaşıblar.

​”Fənərbağça”nın mövsümün əvvəlində böyük ümidlərlə heyətinə qatdığı Dorgeles Nene sərgilədiyi oyunla Avropa klublarını hərəkətə keçirib.

Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, 23 yaşlı futbolçunun yüksələn forması nəhənglərin diqqətindən qaçmayıb.

Super Liqanın son turunda “Kayserispor”u 4:0 hesabı ilə məğlub edən “sarı-lacivərdlilər”in heyətində Nene növbəti dəfə qol sevincini yaşayıb. Bununla da malili hücumçu bu mövsüm liqada vurduğu qolların sayını 10-a çatdırıb.

“Africa Top Sports”un yaydığı məlumata görə, yay transfer pəncərəsi yaxınlaşdıqca “Borussiya Dortmund”, “Bayer Leverkusen” və “Marsel” kimi klubların skautları Nenenin çıxışını yaxından izləyirlər. Futbolçunun bu performansı davam edəcəyi təqdirdə, “Fənərbağça”nın onu yayda heyətdə saxlaması çətin görünür.

Mövsümün əvvəlində 18 milyon avroya “Zalsburq”dan alınan Nene “Fənərbağça” forması ilə çıxdığı 37 rəsmi matçda 11 qol və 10 asistlə yadda qalıb.

A Robin Gosens header proved enough to give Fiorentina victory and surge eight points clear of the relegation zone, but Lazio were furious after a controversial refereeing decision.

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The Viola had a huge opportunity to open up a significant lead from the relegation zone, but had the strain of Thursday’s Conference League quarter-final 3-0 defeat to Crystal Palace, with the second leg coming up. Albert Gudmundsson and Nicolò Fagioli sat out bans, with Moise Kean, Fabiano Parisi, Marco Brescianini, Niccolò Fortini, Luca Lezzerini and Tariq Lamptey still injured.

The Biancocelesti won three of their last four games, despite an injury crisis including Adam Marusic, Daniel Maldini, Ivan Provedel, Mario Gila, Samuel Gigot and Nicolò Rovella, but Mattia Zaccagni and Patric were thrown straight back into the starting XI.

See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.

Zaccagni very nearly scored in the third minute, as Boulaye Dia’s slide-rule pass sent him unmarked down the left, the angled drive fingertipped inches wide by David De Gea.

Matteo Cancellieri also tested De Gea at the near post, but Roberto Piccoli fired just over from the edge of the area after a well-worked counter-attack.

Fiorentina took the lead when Jack Harrison stood up a cross from the right for Robin Gosens, who outjumped Manuel Lazzari at the back post for a header into the ground from seven yards.

Cancellieri sprinted back in time to stop Cher Ndour on the counter with a decisive block, while Zaccagni’s snapshot was straight at De Gea.

Tijjani Noslin fired over after the restart and Harrison had a double attempt charged down at the near post, the second parried by Edoardo Motta.

There was a controversial incident on 64 minutes when Tijjani Noslin went down acrobatically in the box after a coming together with Rolando Mandragora. Referee Michael Fabbri booked the Lazio player for simulation and stuck with his original decision even after the VAR review showed there had been contact, as he considered it insufficient for a penalty.

Fiorentina were also angry that a free kick was given for the Gosens challenge on Gustav Isaksen, but Nuno Tavares ballooned it over the bar.

Noslin couldn’t keep his header on target from six yards on an Isaksen cross, while De Gea needed a big save to deny the Petar Ratkov header within moments of his introduction.

Giovanni Fabbian nodded the Dodo cross over too and Ndour drilled just wide from the edge of the area in stoppages, but the last kick of the game was an acrobatic Pedro volley into De Gea’s arms.

Fiorentina 1-0 Lazio

Gosens 28 (F)

13-04-2026 19:45

MatchDay 32

Artemio Franchi Stadium

Fiorentina

Lazio

1 - 0

Player statistic

1st half

Robin Gosens (Assist: Jack Harrison)		28'
Daniele Rugani		31'

2nd half

		63'		Tijjani Noslin
Dodô		80'
Roberto Piccoli		90+1'
		90+4'		Pedro

Match statistic

34

Possession %

66

8

Total shots

13

2

Shots on target

6

4

Shots off target

3

2

Blocked shots

4

5

Corners

6

10

Fouls

10

Fiorentina

Lazio

Starting lineups

43

David de Gea

Goalkeeper

3

Daniele Rugani

Defender

71'

2

Dodô

Defender

6

Luca Ranieri

Defender

27

Cher Ndour

Midfielder

80

Giovanni Fabbian

Midfielder

22

Jacopo Fazzini

Midfielder

84'

21

Robin Gosens

Midfielder

80'

8

Rolando Mandragora

Midfielder

17

Jack Harrison

Attacker

91

Roberto Piccoli

Attacker

40

Edoardo Motta

Goalkeeper

13

Alessio Romagnoli

Defender

29

Manuel Lazzari

Defender

17

Nuno Tavares

Defender

25

Oliver Provstgaard

Defender

4

Patric

Defender

24

Kenneth Taylor

Midfielder

79'

26

Toma Basic

Midfielder

46'

19

Boulaye Dia

Attacker

67'

22

Matteo Cancellieri

Attacker

67'

10

Mattia Zaccagni

Attacker

46'

Substitutes

1

Luca Lezzerini

Goalkeeper

53

Oliver Christensen

Goalkeeper

15

Pietro Comuzzo

Defender

60

Eddy Kouadio

Defender

23

Eman Kospo

Defender

61

Riccardo Braschi

Attacker

64

Lapo Deli

Midfielder

69

Giorgio Puzzoli

Midfielder

71

Salvatore Cianciulli

Midfielder

5

Marin Pongracic

Defender

71'

62

Luis Balbo

Defender

80'

19

Manor Solomon

Attacker

84'

32

Danilo Cataldi

Midfielder

23

Elseid Hysaj

Defender

55

Alessio Furlanetto

Goalkeeper

3

Luca Pellegrini

Defender

21

Reda Belahyane

Midfielder

28

Adrian Przyborek

Attacker

99

Giacomo Giacomone

14

Tijjani Noslin

Attacker

46'

7

Fisayo Dele-Bashiru

Midfielder

46'

9

Pedro

Attacker

67'

18

Gustav Isaksen

Attacker

67'

20

Petar Ratkov

Attacker

79'

Napoli defender Juan Jesus has issued a formal apology to fans and his teammates after his performance against Parma was ‘not up to my standards.’

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The Partenopei effectively said goodbye to their Scudetto ambitions after a disappointing 1-1 draw away to Parma on Sunday afternoon.

That result and Inter’s 4-3 victory in Como opened up a nine-point gap at the top of the Serie A table.

Juan Jesus had a dismal showing at the Stadio Tardini, making a significant error to concede the opening goal after just 33 seconds, and he was substituted by Antonio Conte at half-time.

The Brazilian took to social media to send a message to the Napoli fans after this setback.

Juan Jesus sorry for Napoli error

“This too is football, making mistakes and having the courage to keep going,” wrote Juan Jesus.

“Yesterday I was not up to my standards, so I take responsibility for that. I also know that overall this has been one the best seasons of my career. This is precisely why I demand more from myself.

“Errors are painful, but they are part of the journey. We work, we grow, we come back stronger. Always with our minds on the objective. Forza Napoli always.”

The central defender turns 35 in June and is in the final weeks of his current contract with Napoli.

He joined as a free agent from Roma in 2021 and has been in Italian football since January 2012 for Inter, Roma and Napoli.

Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in signing the South Korean international striker Hyeon-Gyu Oh.

The player has impressed since the move to Besiktas during the January transfer window. He joined the club for a fee of €14 million, and he has produced six goals and two assists in nine matches since joining the club. Naturally, top clubs are keeping tabs on his progress, as per TurkiyeGazetesi.

Manchester United and Tottenham are reportedly interested in the player. It remains to be seen whether they decide to make a move for him in the summer. Manchester United need more depth in the attacking unit. Benjamin Sesko has had a mixed debut campaign with the Premier League club, and they need more competition in the attack. The South Korean will certainly be attracted to the idea of moving to the Premier League. It would be a huge step up for him, and he would get to play for some of the biggest clubs in the world.

Meanwhile, Tottenham are keeping tabs on his progress as well. Dominic Solanke has not been able to find the back of the net consistently, and they need more options. It remains to be seen whether they can get the deal done.

The South Korean could be attracted to the idea of joining the London club, especially if they manage to stay up in the Premier League.

Tottenham have a considerable fan base in South Korea because of Son Heung-min. It will be interesting to see if they can sign the Besiktas striker in the summer.

The Turkish outfit could look to make a substantial profit on the player if they are forced to cash him in at the end of the season.

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Yan Diomande has been linked with a move away from RB Leipzig at the end of the season.

Clubs like Liverpool and Chelsea are interested in the 19-year-old Ivory Coast international, and he has revealed that the links with top clubs motivate him to work harder. He has also added that he is focused on the task at hand, and he is completely committed to the German club.

Diomande is enjoying his football in the Bundesliga, and he has been a key player for RB Leipzig. The player has 20 goal contributions this season and could prove to be an excellent addition to Chelsea and Liverpool.

Diomande revealed to AfricaFoot: “I’m here, and first and foremost, I have my health, and I work hard every day. Hearing these rumors about big clubs like PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool, and others interested in me only motivates me even more. I’m keeping a smile on my face, staying cheerful, and pushing forward.

“My job is on the pitch, and I’m fully committed to my current club. As for the rest, I have a team that takes care of everything; I don’t stress about it. I play in Leipzig, and I’m enjoying myself.”

It is no secret that the two Premier League clubs need more quality on the wings. Liverpool have not been able to adequately replace Luis Diaz, and the 19-year-old African could be an excellent addition. He will add explosive pace and unpredictability in the final third.

At Chelsea, he could be an upgrade on players like Alejandro Garnacho and Jamie Gittens. Chelsea needs someone who can drive the team forward and help create opportunities in the final third. The Ivorian has the physicality and technical attributes to succeed in English football, and he could be a quality long-term investment for both clubs.

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The post Bitcoin Bottom Confirmed? Identifying the Final Hurdles for BTC appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Two technical indicators now suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) is entering a bottoming-out phase that precedes the next market rally. However, certain conditions must be met before the final major breakout occurs.

Just today, Bitcoin fell below $71,000 following news of the US blockade at the Strait of Hormuz. The coin later recovered to trade above $72K after clarification that non-Iranian tankers would not be affected, and on the back of BlackRock buying $612 million worth of BTC.

Bitcoin bottom technical indicators

As for a bottom, according to Bitcoin’s Market Value to Realized Value (MVRV) indicator, we are not there yet, but are approaching it. 

As the chart below shows, the MVRV has yet to turn negative, a level that has historically marked a price floor and preceded upward momentum. A realized price of $54,173 places the current MVRV at 1.35, whereas capitulation phases have historically aligned with MVRV values of 1.0 or below.

Source: Bitbo

Meanwhile, the Bitcoin market capitulation oscillator indicates we are entering a historical cyclical low.

Source: Alpharactal

On-chain indicators

Exchange flows point to heightened accumulation at this time, with the 30-day average Bitcoin inflows on Binance dropping to 2020 lows.

Source: CryptoQuant

Supporting the narrative is BTC open interest, which is up 5.79% in the past 24h, reaching $54.84B at the time of writing, while short liquidations outperformed longs at $90.10 million over the same period.

Conditions for the next bull market

JPMorgan now calls a “buy the dip” opportunity, saying oversold signals support a V-shaped recovery despite geopolitical unrest. Meanwhile, Strategy continues to buy in relentlessly, now holding 3.7% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist.

Beyond the prompt resolution of the US-Iran conflict, Bitcoin reclaiming its 2021 ($69K) and 2024 ($106K) all-time highs would also generate considerable upside momentum.

Markets now wait patiently to see how the conflict evolves and to gauge subsequent investor reaction.

Lamine Yamal insisted Barcelona’s hopes of reaching the Champions League semi-final does not all depend on him, but the winger is happy to take responsibility against Atletico Madrid. Barca lost their last-eight first leg 2-0 at Camp Nou last week, with Julian Alvarez and Alexander Sorloth getting on the scoresheet following a red card to […]

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The end of the contract binding Marco Senesi to Bournemouth is in its final months, and according to Talksport, the 29-year-old centre-back is currently exploring his options for the near future. There is interest in his services in Italy and Spain – namely from Juventus and Atletico Madrid – but also within the Premier League, […]

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Legendary ESPN college basketball announcer Dick Vitale announced on Monday that he has been diagnosed with cancer for a fifth time.

Vitale made the announcement via a statement shared by ESPN.

“Today, my oncologist, Dr. Brown, informed me that my biopsy results have confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in my lung and liver cavity,” Vitale said, per the statement. “I will be starting immunotherapy shortly and plan on winning this battle.”

Vitale, 86, initially announced last week that imaging had revealed abnormalities that prompted his doctors to conduct biopsies.

“Like countless others, each time I go for any kind of test I am a nervous wreck,” Vitale said vis a statement shared on April 8. “The latest example is my scans last week. The anxiousness you feel about the uncertainty is off the charts. You just never know what’s next, and it can be surprising or scary.”

Vitale’s previous battles with cancer

Vitale has previously been diagnosed with cancer four times. He’s recovered and been declared cancer-free each time. Vitale has openly shared his diagnoses and journeys battling cancer with the public.

Through his diagnoses, Vitale raised awareness for cancer research and said on Monday that those efforts have helped raise $105 million for pediatric cancer research. He hopes to raise another $12 million by May 1.

Vitale was initially diagnosed with melanoma in 2021 and revealed months later that he had also been diagnosed with lymphoma. After being declared cancer-free, Vitale revealed in 2023 that he’d been diagnosed with cancer in his vocal cords.

In 2024, he revealed that he’d also been diagnosed with lymph node cancer. He had surgery to remove cancerous lymph nodes days later.

Vitale’s return to the broadcast booth

In January 2025, Vitale announced that his doctors had again declared him as cancer-free and cleared him to return to calling games. He returned to the broadcast booth in a limited role during the college basketball season, calling several high-profile games for ESPN and Turner Sports.

He called a matchup between Indiana and Kentucky in December on ESPN alongside Charles Barkley, then called a First Four matchup between Texas and NC State last month, again with Barkley. He also worked various games throughout the season for ESPN.

In his announcement Monday, Vitale expressed confidence that he’ll beat cancer yet again.

“I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer. I’m four for four and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it five for five.”

Dick Vitale, who has called basketball games on ESPN since 1979, shared an unfortunate update on his health through the network’s social media accounts April 13.

“Today, my oncologist, Dr. Brown, informed me that my biopsy results have confirmed a diagnosis of melanoma in my lung and liver cavity,” Vitale said in the statement. “I will be starting immunotherapy shortly and I plan on winning this battle.

“I’ve beaten melanoma. I’ve beaten lymphoma. I’ve beaten vocal cord cancer. I’ve beaten lymph node cancer. I’m four-for-four and I’m fully confident I’m going to make it five-for-five.”

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Vitale, 86, said on April 8 that tests showed “abnormalities” but declined to elaborate further.

“I am truly overwhelmed by the love, support, prayers and messages l’ve received from so many people,” Vitale said in his most recent statement. “I’m incredibly blessed to have my family beside me, and my ESPN family – led by Chairman Jimmy Pitaro – has been absolutely terrific. Their support has inspired me to keep fighting and I will do everything in my power to win another battle.

“The best news I can share today is this: I feel fantastic.”

MORE: ESPN reveals final day for 36-year NBA, WNBA broadcast legend

In 2008, Vitale was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Vitale called ESPN’s first-ever major NCAA basketball game on Dec. 5, 1979 (a 90-77 DePaul win over Wisconsin). Since then, he’s called more than 1,000 games according to the network. 

“At 86 years young, I’ve lived a hell of a life, and I’m more motivated than ever to raise money for kids battling cancer,” Vitale said. “No child should ever have to go through what l’ve experienced. I am grateful beyond words for all of the support l’ve received, and I’m already looking forward to this year’s annual Gala on May 1. I really feel we will raise $12 million to add to the $105 million we’ve already raised, all for pediatric cancer research.”

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Inter Miami were supposed to be unstoppable—but early in the season, they look anything but. Is this just a slow start, or is there something fundamentally wrong with how this team was built around Lionel Messi? We dig into whether David Beckham and the club’s leadership miscalculated, why the supporting cast isn’t clicking, and what Inter Miami can realistically do to fix things before expectations spiral out of control.

Then we take a step back and look across the league. MLS always delivers chaos early in the season, but this year feels especially unpredictable. We break down the biggest surprises and disappointments so far, and spend real time on CF Montréal—a team that doesn’t just look bad, but directionless. Is this a rebuild, a collapse, or something worse?

Finally, we turn to the United States men's national soccer team and have an honest conversation about fear. Not optimism, not hype—fear. What are the two biggest things that could go wrong heading into the World Cup, and are fans ignoring obvious warning signs? We break down what’s real, what’s overblown, and what should genuinely worry supporters right now.

Timestamps: (6:30) – Does Messi need a better squad around him? 

(27:00) -  Biggest surprises of the MLS season 

(36:30) – Biggest disappointments of the MLS season

(52:00) - Stating our biggest USMNT fears for the World Cup 

(1:12:00) - Michele reacts to Italy missing a 3rd World Cup in a row

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For a second straight year, Rory McIlroy is a Masters champion. And for a second straight year, the six-time major winner was presented the green jacket. It just didn't go quite the way he imagined, after joking last year that he couldn't wait to come back and present himself the jacket.

"I wasn't quite correct, because the chairman did it," McIlroy joked Sunday. "But I did want to come back here and prove last year wasn't a fluke." Mission accomplished.

Before you ask, no, McIlroy didn't get a new green jacket. Multi-time winners at Augusta keep their original jacket unless their size changes. Which obviously wasn't the case for McIlroy, who became just the fourth player ever to win in back-to-back years and first since Tiger Woods in 2001-02.

Good stuff.

This article originally appeared on For The Win: Rory McIlroy 2026 Masters green jacket ceremony didn't go as planned

The New Orleans Pelicans will reportedly open a coaching search that includes interim head coach James Borrego as a candidate, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.

Borrego had been an assistant coach with the Pelicans since 2023 until he was promoted to interim head coach when former head coach Willie Green was fired in November after a 2-10 start to the season. Borrego went 24-46 during his time leading the Pelicans this season.

Before Borrego joined the Pelicans, he was the head coach of the Charlotte Hornets for four seasons. He went 138-163 with the Hornets and helped the team make the Play In tournament during his final two seasons in Charlotte but the team never advanced to the playoffs under his leadership.

This story will continue to be updated.

The New York Jets firmly have interest in Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.

According to ESPN's Jordan Reid, Cooper has taken a top-30 visit to New York prior to the upcoming draft:

Indiana WR Omar Cooper Jr. is on a 30 visit with the Jets today, per source. In need of WR help, he’s been a popular pairing with the team at No. 16 overall. pic.twitter.com/92oIvSmn21

— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) April 13, 2026

Cooper's draft stock is a bit up in the air. Most consider him as a first-round selection, but could New York try to roll the dice in that regard?

The Jets have three picks in the first 33 selections at the 2026 draft at Nos. 2, 16, and 33. Cooper's stock appears to be somewhere between those 16 and 33 selections that Gang Green currently holds.

Could that mean the Jets would want to trade back up from No. 33 to secure Cooper in the back of the first round? What about waiting for a drop? Or the option of just securing Cooper at No. 16? All those appear to be on the table since Cooper has visited One Jets Drive.

Cooper's dynamic ability helped Indiana win the National Championship last season, and he could help Garrett Wilson at wideout on the Jets offense moving forward. In 16 games played last year, Cooper had 69 catches, 937 yards and 13 touchdowns.

Jets Wire will continue to provide updates throughout the 2026 offseason.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Round 1 receiver prospect has top-30 visit with Jets

Pundits have questioned the controversial decision to send Lisandro Martinez off for pulling Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s hair during Manchester United’s dismal Premier League defeat to rivals Leeds.

Martinez jumped for a header with the Leeds striker and grabbed onto Calvert-Lewin’s ponytail on the way down, something that was missed by referee Paul Tierney but picked up on by VAR.

Tierney was promptly advised to go to the monitor for an on-field review and sent off the Argentinian for violent conduct.

"Martinez is looking perplexed and confused. But a hair-pull results in a red card these days. He knew what he was doing,” said Gary Neville on Sky Sports commentary.

However, Michael Carrick slammed the decision after the final whistle as “shocking” and “one of the worst” he had ever seen.

While Calvert-Lewin, who complained to the referee that his hair had been tugged, tried getting out of the firing line by saying “I don't make the rules”, Carrick’s outrage has been backed as warranted by the likes of Jamie Carragher on Roy Keane.

"I can see it from both sides and when you class it as violent conduct, it feels really harsh,” Keane said on Sky Sports.

"But we've seen other players getting sent off. It is harsh but if that's the laws of the game, then you have to accept it."

Carragher then debated whether any fan at home would have watched the incident in real time and thought it was a sending off.

"He's going for the ball and he's almost grappling. He's trying to grab onto something and he's caught the back of his hair - it could've been his hair or anything,” Carragher said. "He's got him for about half a second.

“We hear from Howard Webb and he says 'what does the game want?'

"I don't think any football fan, manager or player is thinking 'that's a red card'.

"Everybody is looking at that and thinking 'oh come on, that is not a red card, behave yourself'."

Earlier in the season, Everton’s Michael Keane was red-carded for tugging Tolu Arokodare’s hair, with a sending-off for such an offence now being enforced by officials. The decision was unsuccessfully appealed by the club, a verdict which they pronounced themselves “surprised” and “disappointed” at.

Barring a successful appeal, Martinez will now be banned for three games, missing United’s matches against Chelsea, Brentford and Liverpool. Defensive teammate Harry Maguire may also be suspended for the Chelsea game if his ban gets extended, with the Englishman charged with “improper conduct” after being sent off at Bournemouth on 20 March.

Martinez’s dismissal came on his return from injury, departing on 55 minutes as United trailed 2-0 to Leeds thanks to a first-half Noah Okafor brace. The hosts had the Argentinian to thank that their deficit wasn’t larger, however, who produced a stunning last-ditch tackle on the line to deny Ao Tanaka after he had rounded Senne Lammens.

Casemiro got one back for United 13 minutes after the hosts went down to 10 men, giving Michael Carrick’s side of a comeback.

But United were unable to salvage a result as Leeds earned their first league win at Old Trafford since 1981 and leapt six points clear of the drop zone.

Giants risk losing star pitcher if they keep spiraling downward originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

San Francisco Giants fans came into the new season with newfound hope. After being a .500 team over the last four years, they were ready for things to change and to be a serious postseason contender this season. 

However, they have had quite a difficult time getting anything going early into the new season. The offense has not really shown up, and the pitching staff has had its fair share of problems. 

It has led to a 6-10 start, and they share last place in the NL West with the Colorado Rockies.

MORE: Something weird is going on with Giants catcher Patrick Bailey

Giants risk losing star pitcher if they keep spiraling downward 

One of the biggest stories for this team this year has been their inability to push runs across the board. Outside of the Chicago White Sox, they have the lowest runs per game mark at 3.19.

That's crazy to think about when this team's offense consists of guys like Rafael Devers, Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, and Luis Arraez. 

They desperately need to start figuring it out at the plate and doing it soon. They can't afford to dig themselves too deep a hole to climb out of at this point in the season. 

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter tags the Giants as the fifth-worst team across MLB at this point, and sets the stage for a possible Robbie Ray departure if they continue to spiral. 

"The Giants have plated three or fewer runs in 10 of their 16 games this season, but they managed to outscore the Philadelphia Phillies by a 15-6 margin to pick up their second series win of the year. Veteran Robbie Ray could be one of the prizes of the summer trade market if they don't get back on a contention track."

Ray could be on the trade market if the Giants can't figure it out. And he would likely have plenty of suitors as he has pitched well this year, holding a 2-1 record with a 2.08 ERA and 18 strikeouts on 17.1 innings of work.

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Golf Twitter (or Golf X, whatever) had its hands full in the wake of Rory McIlroy’s Masters win on Sunday, his second in as many years.

Key Takeaways

• Rory McIlroy’s Masters win sparked a bit of debate over fairness, but many golfers have similar opportunities to play Augusta beforehand, so complaints don’t hold much weight.
• Losing golf bets is part of the game, and sometimes the reasons why can feel unfair, but that's gambling.
• Ultimately, golf betting comes with inherent risks and uncertainty, so sometimes you just have to accept the loss and move on.

You see, Rory, the second-ranked golfer in the world, admitted he’d played Augusta National a few times before the major began.

Some people saw this and thought, UNFAIR. It wasn’t, but some gripes and quibbles were heard. Some of it may have had to do with bets people made that didn't work out for them.

I refer you to the following clip from ESPN’s “First Take:”

Did Rory McIlroy have an "unfair advantage" in the Masters Tournament? 🤔@stephenasmith and @WindhorstESPN weigh in on McIlroy's back-to-back wins 🏆 pic.twitter.com/A4X0SIE4HI

— First Take (@FirstTake) April 13, 2026

So Golf Twitter explained with various levels of courtesy that other golfers could have done the same as Rory. And many probably did play a round or two at Augusta. Here’s an ESPN story on this subject via the lens of people playing in the Masters for the first time (a.k.a. “debutants”):

“There are two ways first-timers can make scouting trips to Augusta before the Masters. Every player gets access to the grounds for two days before the tournament week that they can choose to use at their discretion, arranging tee times through the club. As Chris Gotterup, a four-time winner who is the most high-profile first-timer this year, explained recently, players can also get on Augusta National and bring up to two guests if they play with a member.”

So it can be done! If Rory can do it, you can do it, too. Maybe try to make some friends in high places while you're there.

OK, I’ll grant you Rory's richer and more able to just fly into Augusta whenever than some other golfers, but those are the perks of being Rory. If other golfers don’t like it, they’ll have to golf better, I suppose. 

Also, if you didn't know Rory has been spending some time at Augusta, you have only yourself to blame. It was reported he'd played a round with his dad. He was at the Augusta National Women's Amateur tournament as well. Oh, and it was his 18th time playing in the Masters. He might know a thing or two about the place.

At some point, you do, in fact, just have to hand it to Rory and accept he could just be better. He is one of the greatest golfers of all time. There’s no shame in being beaten by the best. And there's no shame in losing a bet because of Rory McIlroy.

Miss from a Rose

Because this is a website about sports betting, let's pivot back to sports betting here. Because while I don't know for certain, I'm sure a bit of the Rory discourse was driven by lost bets.

Case in point: I bet Justin Rose to win the Masters. It was his 21st time playing in the tournament, so crying about Rory playing the same golf course too much would have been a tough case to make when Rose has been in and out of Augusta for two decades. 

I lost that bet. That’s golf. That’s gambling. Rose's odds were 35/1 (and fair play here if you want to guffaw at the price I took), an implied probability of 2.78%. He was very unlikely to win even before Rory took a swing at Augusta this year. 

Now, I also bet Robert MacIntyre to win, and he lost in spectacular fashion (or appalling fashion, if you want to be a pill about it). I then read a report that MacIntyre was on the verge of quitting the Masters altogether because of a pre-tourney injury.

Well … ouch for the both of us, I guess. Can I be annoyed at this? Yes, sure. Was I? Not really, because I’ve bet golf long enough to know you’re not getting an official injury report about golfers in the same way as you would the NFL.

Also, MacIntyre had to play 30 holes the Sunday before the Masters when rain delayed the Valero Texas Open. The spectre of some wear-and-tear was there.

Anyway, I didn’t get a heads-up that MacIntyre was going to be “questionable” with a neck injury or anything like that, and he crashed out of the tourney after swearing and flipping the bird. Hell yeah, brother. 

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Bob MacIntyre's gnome post after staying tight-lipped over Masters reprimand@ScotsmanSport@TheScotsmanhttps://t.co/VEIF8a7tiUpic.twitter.com/zjH2Pdhddt

— Martin Dempster (@DempsterMartin) April 11, 2026

And that, again, is golf. There are no official injury reports, and you just need to take the “L” when it comes out that the guy you bet is dinged up. Pour one out, as well, for the people who bet Collin Morikawa to win the Players Championship and then watched him withdraw soon after teeing off. Some bets got refunded, sure, but a lot of people were convinced Morikawa was the pick and then were back to square one. 

So, here’s where you could start arguing for injury reports in golf, but PGA Tour players are independent contractors. Getting them united behind anything is like herding cats. Now you want them to disclose nagging injuries? Good luck with that. 

I get it, it was the Masters. If people were going to bet on one golf tournament this year, that was probably it. A lot of people might have been fading Rory for various reasons that could have included (drum roll, please) lingering injury concerns. Then Rory shows up and wins anyway, and it's understandable if a person feels misled, especially if they had money on the line.

But let’s go to some of the core principles of gambling. Know the risks, know the rules, and bet responsibly. 

Betting golf isn't always fair. Sometimes you just have to take the “L.” 

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Man City Injury Update: Latest on Nico O’Reilly and John Stones Ahead of Arsenal Clash

Manchester City enter a defining week of the season with fitness concerns still shaping selection plans. As Man City prepare to host Arsenal in a potential title decider, attention turns to key names like Nico O’Reilly and John Stones, with Pep Guardiola balancing caution and necessity.

O’Reilly emergence halted by setback

O’Reilly has been one of the more compelling stories in City’s campaign. The young left back stepped up during a crucial period, adding energy and attacking intent down the flank. His goal against Chelsea underlined his growing influence, breaking the deadlock after a tight first half.

That momentum, however, stalled quickly. Just over ten minutes after scoring, O’Reilly went down off the ball, clutching his left hamstring. It was the kind of moment that quiets a stadium. He received treatment before being replaced, with the concern obvious despite the lack of immediate diagnosis.

Guardiola offered little in the way of detail post match, though his demeanour suggested measured optimism. A light exchange with the player as he left the pitch hinted that the issue may not be severe. With Arsenal looming, City will hope O’Reilly can recover in time to feature.

Potential return date: April 19 vs Arsenal (H)

Defensive concerns around Dias and Stones

In central defence, the situation remains fluid. Ruben Dias has been absent since suffering a hamstring injury during the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid. His withdrawal at half time in that match has kept him sidelined through a critical stretch.

Guardiola remains cautiously positive. “He is getting better but he is not ready [to face Chelsea],” he said. The expectation is that Dias could return for the Arsenal fixture, which would be a timely boost given his leadership at the back.

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For Stones, the story has been more frustrating. His season has been interrupted repeatedly by injury, and a muscle issue has kept him out since early March. There is also a wider context, with international ambitions at stake as the summer approaches.

“Today maybe [Stones] will do partial training, we’ll see,” Guardiola said last week. It is a familiar tone, measured and non committal. A return to training would mark progress, though match fitness may still take time.

Potential return date: Late April to early May

Midfield boost and Gvardiol outlook

There was at least one positive note on the injury front. Mateo Kovacic returned to action against his former club, making only his third appearance of the season. His cameo, following months out since facing Villarreal in October, adds depth at a crucial stage.

Elsewhere, Josko Gvardiol continues his recovery from a fractured leg suffered earlier in the year. Initial fears suggested a season ending injury, and while progress has been made, expectations remain realistic.

“He’s getting better but still he isn’t close,” Guardiola admitted. Gvardiol himself struck a defiant tone, stating: “This is a hard moment, but it will never define me. I know who I am and where I come from. I’ll fight every day to return stronger. I will rise again, better than ever.”

Potential return date: Summer 2026

Arsenal clash shapes selection decisions

With Arsenal next on the schedule, Guardiola faces a familiar puzzle, balancing risk and reward. The potential return of Dias could steady the defence, while O’Reilly’s fitness may influence how City approach wide areas.

For Stones, patience may still be required, but his presence in the run in could yet prove decisive. In a season where margins are thin, availability may shape the outcome as much as tactics.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Alabama wide receiver Noah Rogers will miss the early part of the regular season because of an injury sustained in the team's annual spring game, coach Kalen DeBoer said Monday.

Rogers, a 6-foot-2, 201-pound transfer from N.C. State, was carted off the field Saturday after attempting to catch a pass in the end zone.

“Unfortunately, he suffered an injury that’s going to take a little while to recover,” DeBoer said during an interview with WTUG-FM in Tuscaloosa. “It will bleed into the season here a little bit. I’m not going to give a timeline exactly. He won’t be ready to go right when the season starts. We do expect it to be a situation where he will get to be back during the season.”

Rogers, a fourth-year junior, caught 68 passes for 919 yards and three touchdowns over the last two seasons at N.C. State. In his absence, Rico Scott, Derek Meadows and Cederian Morgan are expected to see bigger roles.

Alabama opens the season at home against East Carolina on Sept. 5.

“Noah came in and really adapted to things so quickly,” DeBoer said. “He’s making a lot of plays for us and new guys will have to step up here early in the season, especially.”

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Patriots' Eliot Wolf Drops Surprising Update On Quarterback Search originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The New England Patriots released Joshua Dobbs earlier this offseason, making Tommy DeVito the backup quarterback. However, the team is still interested in adding another arm.

Shortly after releasing Dobbs, Mike Vrabel noted that the Patriots want to add another quarterback, and they want one they can develop.

"We need a third arm," Vrabel told reporters earlier this offseason. "We need to try to find a young guy that we can develop and potentially add to the roster, whether that's the active roster or the practice squad."

A young quarterback that the team can develop would likely be found in the draft. However, on Monday, Eliot Wolf revealed that the Patriots are also exploring players already in the league.

"We've evaluated all the quarterbacks," Wolf said. "We're continuing to do that. We're looking into some pro options as well."

In terms of free agency, there are no real young options the team could develop. Could Wolf be hinting at a potential trade for a young quarterback to add to the room? Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, Tyrod Taylor, Cooper Rush and Jimmy Garoppolo do not really fit Vrabel's description of the type of player the Patriots want to add right now.

Giants sign 33-year-old former 49ers, Rams quarterback to compete with Jaxson Dart originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Competition should always be welcomed at the quarterback position if a franchise has a clear idea of who the starting signal-caller will be.

On Monday, the New York Giantssigned a 33-year-old former San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Rams quarterback to compete with the organization’s 2025 first-round pick, Jaxson Dart.