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The post Every $1 Million Into XRP Is Moving the Market Cap by $490 Million: Here Is Why That Changes Everything appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Crypto markets started the week on a strong note, with XRP moving higher alongside broader gains. XRP is trading near $1.52, posting a modest 2.5% daily gain with strong volume above $5.2 billion, showing steady market interest. While still well below its $3.84 peak, the token maintains stable short-term sentiment backed by consistent trading activity. 

Not focusing on the short-term price action, crypto analyst Zach Rector, in his video, shifts the community’s focus beyond price action and dives into the mechanics behind the move, showing how small inflows are already driving massive changes in valuation. While the current sentiment may not appear very strong, the analyst is focused on building a long-term case for XRP.

Calm Surface, Deeper Stress

Rector begins with the global backdrop, where markets appear steady despite ongoing geopolitical tensions. Oil prices in Western markets have cooled, giving the impression that risks are fading. However, pricing in other regions tells a different story, hinting that underlying pressures are still present.

A more serious issue lies in private credit. Nearly 40% of borrowers are dealing with negative cash flow, while default rates are climbing. Large institutions like BlackRock and Blackstone are already facing redemption pressure, pointing to tightening liquidity across the system.

XRP’s Growing Role in Finance

On the crypto side, XRP continues to expand its presence in real-world applications. Ripple’s partnerships are enabling faster global payments, reducing settlement times from days to seconds.

“I’m already in an XRP long, but I still have my order set.”

Adding more depth, he said that XRP functions as a neutral bridge between financial networks. This allows different systems, whether banks or digital platforms, to interact smoothly, strengthening XRP’s position in cross-border transactions.

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Inside the 490x Market Cap Multiplier

The most important part of the analysis comes from a detailed picture of inflows and market cap movement. Over 24 hours, XRP recorded roughly $21.3 million in inflows and $4.27 million in outflows, leaving about $17.05 million in net inflows.

During the same period, XRP’s market cap rose from around $86 billion to $94.5 billion, an increase of $8.36 billion.

Hence, when dividing the market cap increase by net inflows, the result is a 490x multiplier.

This shows how sensitive XRP is to capital entering the market. Even relatively small inflows can drive massive valuation changes, which becomes even more significant when considering larger institutional participation.

Range Still Intact

Moving on to XRP price, He explains that XRP is still trading within a broader range, with the current move near $1.50 sitting at the upper boundary rather than confirming a breakout. He notes that a stronger upward trend would only begin if price moves above the $1.80–$2.40 zone, while on the downside, liquidity sits around $1.20 and near $1, where price could revisit. 

“But from a technical standpoint, we are at just the higher end of the range we’ve been consolidating in for the past couple of months.”

Overall, he views the current action as part of consolidation, with both upside and downside still in play.

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The post XRP News: RLUSD Just Crossed $1.5 Billion and Six of Brazil’s Biggest Financial Institutions Are Already On Board appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Ripple has announced its most significant expansion in Latin America to date, moving well beyond its original payments focus to position itself as a full-service institutional financial infrastructure provider in Brazil, one of the world’s most active and rapidly evolving digital asset markets.

The announcement, made from São Paulo on Monday, covers five distinct product lines: cross-border payments, digital asset custody, stablecoin infrastructure, prime brokerage, and treasury management. Ripple is also applying for a Virtual Asset Service Provider licence with the Central Bank of Brazil, signalling a long-term regulatory commitment to the market rather than opportunistic participation.

Why Brazil

Brazil is not a speculative bet for Ripple. It is already a functioning market. The company has processed over $100 billion in payments volume globally and holds coverage across more than 60 markets. In Brazil specifically, a roster of established financial institutions has already integrated Ripple infrastructure into live operations.

Banco Genial is using Ripple for same-day USD disbursements and is expanding into RLUSD settlement. Braza Bank, one of Brazil’s largest foreign exchange institutions by volume, has issued a Brazilian Real-pegged stablecoin directly on the XRP Ledger. 

Nomad, a fintech serving over three million users, uses Ripple to manage treasury flows between Brazil and the United States. Justoken has already tokenised over $1.7 billion in assets on the XRP Ledger and will use Ripple Custody to expand into natural resource tokenisation across Latin America.

RLUSD Gaining Ground Fast

Ripple’s USD-backed stablecoin RLUSD has surpassed $1.5 billion in market cap and is already listed by Mercado Bitcoin, Foxbit, Ripio, Braza Bank, Banco Genial and Attrus in the Brazilian market. Backed by regulatory oversight from both the New York Department of Financial Services and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, it carries compliance credentials that most stablecoins competing in the enterprise space cannot match.

The expansion coincides with Ripple Prime, its institutional brokerage business built from the acquisition of Hidden Road, which clears over $3 trillion annually across FX, digital assets, derivatives and fixed income. 

Combined with Ripple Treasury, which gives corporate finance teams real-time liquidity management and 24/7 cross-border payment execution, Ripple is no longer pitching itself as a payments company with crypto ambitions.

It is pitching itself as the financial operating system for institutions in a digitising economy. Brazil, with its advanced regulatory framework and large financially active population, is where that pitch is being tested at scale first.

The post Bitcoin Everlight Nodes: Secure 21% APY Without the Hassle appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News

Running a validator node has always been the most direct way to earn from a blockchain network. The economics are compelling — nodes sit at the center of transaction validation, and the infrastructure that powers a network tends to generate better returns than simply holding its token on the sidelines. The problem has always been everything that comes with it: the hardware costs, the technical setup, the ongoing maintenance, and the very real risk of downtime eating into whatever yield you were trying to capture in the first place.

Bitcoin Everlight was built to separate the reward side of node participation from the operational burden that has historically made it inaccessible to most crypto participants.

The Node Framework Behind the Shards

When Bitcoin Everlight first launched, its architecture was built entirely on Transaction Validation Nodes — the technical backbone of the network responsible for validation, routing, and reward distribution. Those nodes remain the core infrastructure today. What changed in V2 was the participation model sitting on top of them.

The introduction of Everlight Shards gave regular users a way to connect their capital to that node infrastructure without operating any of it directly. Each shard represents an activation tier within the Transaction Validation Node network. When a shard is active, it participates in the network’s validation activity and draws from the reward pool that activity generates — the same pool that node operators access, abstracted into a single activation step that requires no technical background whatsoever.

The project completed dual smart contract audits through Spywolf and Solidproof, alongside dual KYC verifications through Spywolf and Vital Block — independent verification of both the contract and the team’s identity before a single token was sold.

Four Steps to an Active Position

The activation process starts with acquiring BTCL tokens during the current presale phase, with entry available from $50. Once a participant’s total USD commitment crosses a tier threshold, the shard activates automatically based on the value committed at purchase — no manual intervention, no approval process, no additional steps required.

From the moment of activation, the shard begins participating in the Transaction Validation Node network and rewards start distributing immediately. Tokens remain locked for the duration of the presale and commitments are final, which ensures participants are genuinely aligned with the network rather than treating it as a short-term position to flip.

When mainnet launches, the fixed presale APY gives way to performance-based BTC distribution. Rewards after launch are calculated as a proportional share of network volume multiplied by the fee rate, divided across all active shards. The reward currency shifts from BTCL to actual Bitcoin — drawn from real transaction routing activity rather than from a fixed incentive pool.

How the Tiers Are Structured

The Azure Shard activates at a $500 commitment and earns up to 12% APY in BTCL during the presale period, carrying into BTC rewards when mainnet launches. The Violet Shard activates at $1,500 with up to 18% APY during presale — the mid-tier position that sits closest to the 21% figure that has attracted attention in the space, offering meaningful yield without requiring the highest commitment level. The Radiant Shard activates at $3,000 with up to 28% APY during presale and represents the deepest participation tier currently available, transitioning to the same BTC reward structure at launch.

Participants holding tokens below any threshold maintain a dormant shard position that activates automatically when their balance reaches the next tier. After mainnet, shard tiers are maintained through ongoing USD-equivalent BTCL balance rather than locked in permanently by a single purchase — meaning the system reflects continued economic participation rather than a one-time buy-in entitlement. If a balance falls below a threshold, the shard adjusts to the appropriate tier. If BTCL appreciates and holdings grow above the next threshold, the shard upgrades accordingly.

The governance model also allows tier thresholds to be reviewed through formal protocol governance if long-term sustainability requires adjustments. Any changes would follow a transparent, proposal-based process structured to preserve fairness across the ecosystem.

The Part That Makes Node Participation Worth Revisiting

Most projects that offer node-level rewards do so in their own native token. The yield looks attractive on paper until you factor in that the reward’s real-world value tracks the same price movements as the asset you’re already holding. When the token drops, both the principal and everything accumulated along the way lose value in parallel.

Bitcoin Everlight’s post-mainnet reward output is denominated in BTC — the product of actual transaction fee activity flowing through the validation infrastructure, paid in an asset whose value is entirely independent of BTCL’s price performance. For participants focused on Bitcoin accumulation rather than speculative token exposure, that reward structure puts this closer to infrastructure participation than it is to a conventional crypto yield product.

Six Days at $0.0008

Bitcoin Everlight is currently in Phase 1 of its presale — a phase that runs for 6 days, with 472,500,000 tokens available at $0.0008 per token. Shards activated during this phase begin earning BTCL rewards immediately and carry that position directly into the mainnet BTC reward phase at the lowest available entry pricing.

The node-level yields that have historically required significant technical overhead and capital outlay now have a much lower barrier to entry. Phase 1 is where that barrier is at its lowest.

See How Activation Works

As Bitcoin Everlight continues building out its validation infrastructure, early participants are beginning to explore what the shard activation model means for their Bitcoin exposure strategy.

Users interested in learning more about Everlight Shards and the BTC reward distribution can explore the platform here:

https://bitcoineverlight.com/btc-digital

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Bitcoin slipped back below a critical resistance threshold on Monday after failing to sustain gains above $74,450, a price level that has defined the upper boundary of the market’s range since April last year. 

The retreat has renewed bearish sentiment across trading communities, though the pullback is broadly consistent with the choppy, overlapping structure that has characterised Bitcoin’s price action throughout the current correction phase.

The Level That Matters

The $74,450 mark carries particular technical weight. It represents the April 2025 low, a price point that transitioned from support to resistance following Bitcoin’s decline from its January peak. 

The level has now been tested on multiple occasions without a sustained hold above it, a pattern that typically signals either an imminent breakout or a more significant retreat toward lower support zones.

The current pullback of approximately 3.5% from recent highs has been treated by some market participants as evidence of a broader breakdown. Technical analysts tracking the structure view it differently, saying that sharp setbacks and overlapping price action are characteristic of a counter-trend advance rather than a confirmed trending move. The distinction matters because it shapes realistic expectations for how quickly and cleanly Bitcoin can push higher from current levels.

Three Support Levels Now Defining the Range

The immediate support zone sits between $69,378 and $71,840. Holding this range is considered necessary for any direct continuation toward $74,450 and beyond to remain technically viable.

A break below $69,378 would shift focus to an intermediate trend line within the broader range, where a temporary reaction is possible before any further decline develops.

The deeper support region lies between $61,530 and $64,560, representing the most structurally significant floor in the current market. A test of this zone would not invalidate longer-term upside expectations but would substantially reset near-term positioning.

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Pi Network is facing one of its most serious credibility challenges since launch. The token is down 9.13% in the past 24 hours to $0.177, extending a weekly decline of 19.5% and sitting 87% below its all-time high. But the price drop is almost secondary to the conversation happening inside the community right now.

“I Declare Pi Has Already Collapsed”

The spark came from a widely followed community voice known as Dr. Pi, who posted a bold and emotionally charged statement on X that has since circulated across the PI ecosystem.

“I declare that Pi has already collapsed,” they wrote. “This is all due to the poor performance of the Pi Core Team, which has triggered extreme dissatisfaction within the community. At their current pace of development, there won’t be any positive news in the next 3 to 6 months. Under continuous large-scale migrations, Pi will drop below $0.10.”

The core frustration centres on a migration inequality that has visibly divided the community. While some Pioneers who completed their first migration are already being processed for a second, a significant portion of the community has not yet had their first migration processed at all. Many have not even cleared KYC.

“Our first migration hasn’t even started, while some pioneers are already on their second migration,” he said. “This has further intensified the community’s resistance sentiment.”

In a follow-up post, Dr. Pi added that if the Launchpad and Pi DEX do not go live on Mainnet soon, confidence will not recover. “Many people have already completely lost confidence and won’t come back,” he wrote.

The KYC Frustration Is Real

The migration grievance is not isolated. Community member Awan confirmed in the replies that despite completing KYC a long time ago and submitting data to the support team, verification remains stuck at the same position with no update.

Others pointed out that KYC completion is not guaranteed for everyone. Mohammed Musa noted that Pioneers who have ever been flagged by their government for fraud or anti-money laundering violations cannot pass Pi’s verification process, adding a compliance layer that is quietly blocking portions of the user base from ever participating in migrations regardless of effort.

What the Data Actually Shows

Amid the community anger, the price data tells a concerning structural story. Pi’s turnover ratio, which measures trading volume against market cap, sits at just 2.43%. In practical terms this means the market is extremely thin. 

If $0.177 fails to hold, the next significant support sits at the yearly low around $0.15. A recovery back above $0.20 is the minimum threshold analysts say would be needed to signal any stabilisation, let alone a trend reversal.

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Samsung and Nvidia shared big news about a new AI chip, Groq 3, at the GTC 2026. This chip is created by Groq but will be manufactured by Samsung using its 4nm technology.

This announcement is important because Nvidia had stopped working with Samsung some years ago and chose TSMC to produce its chips instead. Now, Nvidia is returning to Samsung, which is a positive sign for Samsung’s chip business.

Groq 3 is not like most AI chips. Many AI chips today depend on HBM to achieve fast performance. However, Groq 3 uses a different method. It has a large amount of built-in memory, SRAM. Because of this, it can move data very quickly, reaching speeds up to 150TB per second. This makes it much faster than many chips that rely on HBM.

Source – Nvidia Blog

This chip is specially made for AI tasks like chatbots and real-time responses. It works very well for tasks where quick answers are needed, such as talking to AI assistants. It is also useful for agentic AI, where AI systems can perform tasks on their own step by step.

On the other hand, Nvidia’s Rubin chips are more general-purpose and better for training AI models and handling large data tasks. Both types of chips can work together in future systems.

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Samsung has released a new update for its Routines+ Good Lock module. The update comes as version 1.1.23 and brings improvements to make the app faster, smoother, and easier to use.

The fresh update includes an improved Touch Macro feature for One UI 8.5. Touch Macro lets users automate actions on their phone without doing them manually. With this update, Touch Macro works more smoothly and accurately, mainly for devices running One UI 8.5.

In addition, the update optimizes the app’s performance. The app should now open faster, run more efficiently, and use less memory. These improvements help make Routines+ more stable.

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Samsung Routines+ is an app that helps you automate daily tasks. You can create routines that run automatically based on triggers like time, location, or device status. For example, you can set your phone to turn on Wi-Fi when you get home, silence notifications at night, or open your favorite apps when you connect headphones. The app is designed to make life easier and save time.

The new version 1.1.23 of Samsung Routines+ is now available on the Galaxy Store. Samsung users with compatible devices can update the app to enjoy smoother Touch Macro actions and faster overall performance. You can download the update via Galaxy Store or directly from the Good Lock app.

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Google is expanding Personal Intelligence to free U.S. users in AI Mode, connecting Gmail and Photos to search. Gemini app and Chrome rollout starting.

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At Milan, a subtle tension is beginning to emerge beneath an otherwise productive season. While Christian Pulisic continues to struggle in attack, the spotlight has shifted toward a teammate whose situation reflects a deeper tactical dilemma under Massimiliano Allegri. The midfielder in question has been delivering numbers, influencing matches, and adapting to new demands. However, behind the scenes, frustration is growing.

His role, reshaped by the coach and the club’s evolving system, may be costing him something far greater than club recognition. And as the international calendar edges closer to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the consequences are becoming impossible to ignore. The player at the center of this story is Youssouf Fofana, a midfielder whose performances have quietly made him one of Milan’s most effective creators, yet whose international future now hangs in the balance.

Since the start of 2024, he has registered 13 assists across all competitions, placing him at the very top of the club’s creative charts alongside Rafael Leao. Just behind them is Pulisic with 12, as per Sofascore. These numbers underline a key detail: a central midfielder is driving the Rossoneri’s chance creation. Rather than simply recycling possession, the Frenchman has developed into a player capable of delivering decisive final passes, turning structured buildup into tangible attacking output. His influence extends across competitions, reflecting both tactical intelligence and technical precision.

Despite his productivity, Fofana’s evolution at Milan has come at a cost. Under Allegri, he has been deployed in a more advanced, right-sided midfield role, far removed from the deep-lying position that once defined his game. While the change has improved his tactical awareness, it has also altered how he sees and interacts with the pitch.

“When you’re told you’ll play higher up the pitch, at first you’re even happy. In the end, I realized it’s not necessarily what I want,” he admitted in an interview with L’Equipe. “I do it for the team, but I really liked being at the origin of plays, controlling the team’s tempo, recovering balls.” The shift has forced him to adapt quickly: playing faster, reading situations differently, and dealing with more physically demanding duels. Yet, even as he grows, there is a sense that he is moving away from his natural identity.

The World Cup consequence

The deeper issue lies beyond club play. Fofana has not been called up by France since 2024, and his chances of making the upcoming squad for friendlies against Brazil and Colombia appear slim. According to the player himself, the positional change is directly affecting his international prospects.

“If I look at the World Cup, I don’t think I’ll be considered for this role,” he said. “I do it with the club… but I’m not convinced this will help me for the future.” Even more striking was his blunt assessment of the situation: “I’m collateral damage.” This is the key tension: a player sacrificing his ideal role for club success, while potentially losing his place on the international stage.

Season of growth—but not satisfaction

Statistically, Fofana’s season has been solid. He has contributed assists, maintained consistency, and adapted to a more complex tactical system. Yet, he remains unconvinced. “I could have been more effective… I could have scored more and provided more assists,” he reflected. “Not good enough, I think.”

This self-criticism reveals a player striving for higher standards, even as external recognition remains limited. Despite playing for one of Europe’s biggest clubs, he feels overlooked in discussions about France’s World Cup squad. “I’m taking a step forward in my career with an Italian giant, and nobody sees me… In the medium term, I’m not considered… and that’s a shame.”

Throughout the 2025–26 season, Hansi Flick’s future at FC Barcelona had been put into doubt. Amid the electoral uncertainty, the German’s continuity depended on whether Joan Laporta would be re-elected. After the president’s re-election, fans were pushing for clarity regarding the head coach’s future. Because of this, Flick has not only decided to break his silence about his contract renewal, but also about his professional retirement.

In the press conference ahead of the match against Newcastle United, Hansi Flick broke his silence about his future at FC Barcelona: “I think it is not the moment to talk about my renewal now. There is an important match for the club and for our future. I am very happy here, but I have to speak with my family. There is time to talk about all of this.”

Even though Flick decided not to reveal details about his extended tenure with the Spanish side, the German may have defined his future. “We will announce the renewal for Flick soon, it will be for one more season — until 2028… Hansi has already agreed, he’s very happy here,” president Joan Laporta said, via RAC1. With his continued presence secured, the Culers can breathe calmly, knowing their head coach has elevated them into one of the best teams in the world.

Flick opens up on his retirement

Not only Hansi has decided to extend his contract with Barcelona, but has also made an important confession on his professional retirement. “I think it’s clear that I like working here, but I also value my independence. I have a great family and a lot of support. This is soccer, and I try to give my best to the team… but we will see. There is time. I am not thinking about going anywhere else. This will be my last job, and that makes me happy,” he said at the press conference.

While Hansi Flick has become a legend with Germany and Bayern Munich, he has found his best spot in Barcelona. Having secured this role as his last job before retirement, he has gained a special place with the Culers. Nonetheless, he still holds a main task: Winning a Champions League title for the Spanish side. Moreover, he seeks to plant the seeds for a sustainable future project, including the development of several young players.

Flick emerges as a transformative figure in Barcelona

After the departure of Xavi Hernández, FC Barcelona’s situation was quite negative, as they were unable to impose a dominant style of play and their competitiveness in the UEFA Champions League was very low. However, Hansi Flick’s arrival completely changed the team’s reality. He not only restored competitiveness, but also improved the players physically, taking the team back to competing for all titles again.

To elevate the overall performance of the Blaugranas, the German coach has focused on recovering the best version of Raphinha, who has even become a candidate for the Ballon d’Or. Alongside this, he has developed Pedri into the team’s most important player both creatively and defensively. While they still have defensive issues, the emergence of Gerard Martín and Eric García has been key in seeking defensive consistency, despite the ups and downs.

Although Flick has not yet won the Champions League, he is already a highly appreciated figure in Barcelona. After several years of poor results, the German has elevated the team back into a powerhouse—something neither Ronald Koeman nor Xavi Hernández managed during their spells. In addition, he has trusted young talents like Marc Bernal and Xavi Espart, aiming to build a promising long-term project.

Christian Pulisic has been going through a prolonged goalscoring drought that stands in stark contrast to the sparkling form he showed at the start of the season. With the 2026 World Cup just three months away, head coach Mauricio Pochettino addressed Pulisic’s form while announcing his latest USMNT squad.

Pochettino named his squad for the March international window, which will see the USMNT face Belgium on the 28th and Portugal on the 31st. Pulisic earned his place back in the fold after sitting out the November window, a mutual decision between AC Milan and the national team to give the forward time to fully recover from injury.

At Tuesday’s press conference, Pochettino was asked about Pulisic’s return and offered a measured assessment: “With Christian, well, I never mention the performance of the teams or the clubs. We see the players and Christian is playing. He’s not scoring, but for me, it’s not only about scoring goals.“

The Argentine coach went on to frame the call-up as an opportunity for Pulisic to find his footing ahead of the tournament. “I’m happy with him and the way he’s performing, the way he’s committed with the team, and also with the time he’s playing. It’s a great opportunity for him to join us and to perform with us, and to help him to arrive in the best condition to be selected also for the last roster,” Pochettino added.

After a blistering start to the Serie A season that saw Pulisic score eight goals in his first 10 appearances and claim the Player of the Month award in September, injuries have taken a heavy toll on his momentum. In the last 12 AC Milan matches, Pulisic has played in 11 but has failed to score or register a single assist.

His last goal dates back to December 28, 2025, when he found the net in a 3-0 win over Hellas Verona. Despite the dry spell, Pochettino made clear he has not lost faith in “Captain America,” even as his contributions in front of goal in 2026 have left plenty to be desired.

Pochettino leaves the door open to new players

With the USMNT set to face testing opponents in Belgium and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal, expectations were high for Pochettino to name a squad as close as possible to his intended World Cup roster. However, the absence of players like Alejandro Zendejas prompted questions about whether those left out still have a realistic path to the tournament.

Pochettino addressed the situation directly when asked about Zendejas, making clear that nothing is set in stone: “The decision from this roster, what I can tell you is that, where everyone is saying that maybe it’s the last opportunity, but it’s not closed, it’s still open. It’s not the final roster. Like we were talking about Gio (Reyna), Alejandro I know him very well, how he can adapt to the dynamic of the group, how he can work, but even Diego Luna or some players that are not here, or are injured and don’t have the opportunity to be with us, it’s not closed.“

From uncertainty to anticipation, the spotlight once again turns to Christian Pulisic and Weston McKennie as the United States prepares for a defining international window, one that could shape their path toward 2026. With Cristiano Ronaldo looming in the background of the narrative, the question is not just about selection, but about timing, fitness, and destiny.

The latest squad announcement by the United States signals far more than just another international break. It represents the penultimate checkpoint before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a tournament that the nation will host and one that could redefine its soccer identity. Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has assembled a 27-player group tasked with fine-tuning chemistry, testing tactical flexibility, and proving individual worth ahead of the final selection.

The camp, set in Atlanta, will culminate in two high-profile friendlies against European heavyweights. These matches are not just exhibitions. They are simulations of World Cup intensity, designed to expose both strengths and vulnerabilities.

At the heart of the squad are familiar names. Pulisic and McKennie lead a core that closely resembles a first-choice lineup, underlining the manager’s desire for continuity at a crucial stage. Yet, the roster is not without its twists. The return of Gio Reyna stands out as one of the most intriguing storylines. Despite limited minutes at club level, his inclusion suggests that talent and past international impact still carry significant weight.

Similarly, the comeback of Antonee Robinson after a long injury absence offers a timely boost. His presence could prove vital, especially given his consistency in previous campaigns. However, not all news is positive. Key absences due to injury, most notably Tyler Adams and Sergino Dest, leave gaps in leadership and structure. Their situations highlight the fragile balance between form and fitness just months before the tournament.

The matches that could define the squad

The United States will face Belgium and Portugal in Atlanta, two of the world’s top-ranked national teams. These fixtures are not just tests; they are benchmarks against elite opposition. The encounter with Portugal, in particular, carries an added layer of intrigue.

With global attention fixed on Ronaldo’s situation, uncertainty surrounds whether the iconic forward will feature. His potential presence, or absence, could dramatically alter the narrative of the match. Still, even without him, the Selecao remains a formidable force, boasting depth and quality across every line. Take a look at Mauricio Pochettino’s squad:

Goalkeepers: Chris Brady (Chicago Fire), Roman Celentano (Cincinnati), Matt Freese (New York City), Matt Turner (New England Revolution) 

Defenders: Max Arfsten (Columbus Crew), Alex Freeman (Villarreal), Mark McKenzie (Toulouse), Tim Ream (Charlotte), Chris Richards (Crystal Palace), Antonee Robinson (Fulham), Miles Robinson (Cincinnati), Joe Scally (Borussia Monchengladbach), Auston Trusty (Celtic)

Midfielders: Sebastian Berhalter (Vancouver Whitecaps), Johnny Cardoso (Atletico Madrid), Weston McKennie (Juventus), Aidan Morris (Middlesbrough), Gio Reyna (Borussia Monchengladbach), Cristian Roldan (Seattle Sounders), Tanner Tessmann (Lyon), Malik Tillman (Bayer Leverkusen)

Forwards: Brenden Aaronson (Leeds), Patrick Agyemang (Derby County), Folarin Balogun (Monaco), Ricardo Pepi (PSV), Christian Pulisic (Milan), Tim Weah (Marseille).

Will Ronaldo play?

For weeks, the narrative has circled around one central mystery. Now, clarity begins to emerge. The likelihood of Cristiano Ronaldo playing against the United States remains uncertain and increasingly doubtful. Despite being included in preliminary considerations by Portugal coach Roberto Martinez, the forward’s hamstring injury has disrupted his availability.

Al-Nassr manager Jorge Jesus recently offered further insight: “Ronaldo and Mane should return after the international break. Everyone knows they are great players, but they will be out for a while.” This timeline places his potential participation in serious doubt, particularly with concerns about rushing him back too soon. While reports suggest he may still travel, his match fitness and involvement on the pitch remain unresolved.

is set for a speedy return to the ring after his unforgettable moment in January that caught the attention of people around the world. It was just over a month ago when Miller clashed with Kingsley Ibeh at Madison Square Garden in New York, but the bout isn’t exactly remembered for the action inside the […]

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Galatasaray'ın yıldızı Uğurcan Çakır hakkında ortaya atılan iddialar yeni bir tartışma başlattı. ABD'deki milli Takım kampına kadar uzanan "gizli transfer" operasyonunun perde arkasında yaşananlar ve yapılan açıklamalar yeni bir gündem oluşturdu.

Galatasaray'da kariyer sezonunu geçiren Uğurcan Çakır hakkında yapılan açıklamalar ve ortaya atılan iddialar yenip yutulacak cinsten değil. İddialara göre Uğurcan'ın transfer süreci sadece bir girişim değil, milli takım kampına kadar uzanan çarpıcı bir süreci gündeme getirdi.

İddiaların merkezinde A Milli Takım’ın ABD kampı var. Henüz Galatasaray'la isminin dahi geçmediği dönemde, Uğurcan'ın Fenerbahçe ile el sıkıştığı öne sürüldü. Asıl tartışma yaratan nokta ise görüşmenin içeriği kadar yöntemi. Bu iddiaya göre normal şartlarda dışarıya kapalı olan milli takım kampına, bir Fenerbahçeli yönetici özel izinle girdi. Uğurcan'la temas kurdu.

Durumu öğrenen Trabzonspor Başkanı Ertuğrul Doğan, o dönemde Fenerbahçe Başkanını arayarak tepki gösterdi. O ana kadar Uğurcan, Fenerbahçe'ye yakındı ancak Doğan bu görüşmeye tepki göstererek operasyonu durdurdu. Fenerbahçe eski yöneticisinin, "Uğurcan’ı almak istedik, üstelik iyi bir Fenerbahçeli" açıklamalarının bu iddialarla ilgisi olduğu iddia edildi.

Tartışmalar sürerken geçtiğimiz sezon Kadıköy’de Fenerbahçe’nin 4-1 kazandığı maçın ardından Uğurcan’ın sarı-lacivertli tribünlerle kurduğu sıcak diyalog da akıllara geldi. O gün "nezaket" olarak yorumlanan sahneler, bugün "transfer flörtünün bir parçası mıydı?" sorusuna neden oldu.

Uğurcan’ın veya Trabzonspor'un bu iddialara nasıl bir yanıt vereceği merak konusu oldu.

Coca-Cola boykotu sonrası Sarıyer Kola ile el sıkışan Trabzonspor'da, "yeni ürün" projesi çıkmaza girdi. Satıştan pay verme konusunda anlaşan taraflar, resmi belge ve veri paylaşımı noktasında restleşince süreç durma noktasına geldi.

Geçtiğimiz aylarda Coca-Cola yerine yerli marka Sarıyer Kola ile el sıkışan Trabzonspor’da, işler planlandığı gibi gitmedi. İki taraf arasında imzalanan sponsorluk anlaşmasının ardından merakla beklenen "yeni ürün" projesi bürokratik ve hukuksal engellere takıldı.

Gelen bilgilere göre Trabzonspor ile Sarıyer Kola firması arasındaki krizin temelinde "satıştan pay" maddesi var. Sarıyer Kola, yeni ürünün satışlarından kulübe pay vermeyi kabul etti. Ancak sürecin takibi için gerekli resmi belgeleri ve satış verilerini sunmaya yanaşmadı. Trabzonspor cephesi ise şeffaflık ilkesi gereği belgeler üzerinden bir anlaşma zemini arıyor.

Ürünün raflara çıkabilmesi için gereken ekstra protokolde taraflar uzlaşamadı. Trabzonspor’un katı lisans hakları kuralları ile Sarıyer firmasının hukuksal çekinceleri karşı karşıya geldi.

Firmanın satış verilerini paylaşma konusundaki isteksizliği bordo-mavili yönetimin geri adım atmasına neden oldu. Ancak ne olursa olsun ürün menşei nedeniyle Coca Cola'ya dönüş söz konusu değil.

Beşiktaş, 2025-26 sezonunda şampiyonluk yarışına havlu atarken, istatistikler "kağıt üzerindeki" hücum gücünün sahadaki verimsizliğini tescilledi. Sağ ayakla şut ve golde zirveye oynayan siyah-beyazlılar, sol ayakla üretkenlikte sınıfta kalarak rakipleri için "tahmin edilebilir" bir takıma dönüştü. Ligin en çok şutu engellenen ekibi olan siyah-beyazlılarda, hücum aklı ile bitiricilik arasındaki uçurum puan tablosuna 6. sıra olarak yansıdı.

Beşiktaş, 2025-26 sezonunda şampiyonluk yarışına çok erken havlu attı. Kağıt üzerinde "hücumcu" bir görüntü çizen siyah-beyazlıların, derinlemesine incelenen istatistikleri, başarısızlığın tesadüf olmadığını ve saha içindeki dengesizliği açıkça ortaya koydu.

İstatistik türü/Lig sıralaması/İstatistik rakamı

- Duran top şutu  6.    106 şut

- Duran top golü  2.    10 gol

-Engellenen şut   1.    129

-Sağ ayakla şut   1.    227

-Sağ ayakla gol   2.    28

-Sol ayakla gol   7.    9

-Kafa şutu        9.    62

-Kafa golü        2.    8

-Pas yüzdesi      7.    %82.6

Beşiktaş’ın hücum istatistiklerinde en dikkat çeken veri, sağ ayak kullanımındaki aşırı yoğunluk. Bu veri takımın hücum varyasyonlarının tahmin edilebilir olduğunun kanıtı. Sol ayakla atılan 9 gol (lig 7.'liği), kanat organizasyonlarının veya ters ayaklı oyuncu katkısının yetersiz kaldığının kanıtı. Rakip savunmalar Beşiktaş’ın sağ kanat ve merkez baskısını kilitlediğinde, alternatif bir "sol çözüm" üretilemedi.

Siyah-beyazlılar, 129 engellenen şut ile bu alanda ligin zirvesinde yer alıyor. Bu istatistik iki ucu keskin bir bıçak. Takım kaleye gitmekte zorlanmıyor ancak şut seçimi ve zamanlaması hatalı.

Beşiktaşlı oyuncular, savunma bloğunun yerleştiği kalabalık bölgelerde zorlama vuruşlar yaparak hücumları sonuçsuz bırakıyor. Bu durum bitiricilik kalitesinden ziyade "hücum aklındaki" eksikliği işaret ediyor.

Beşiktaş’ın bu sezonki en büyük kozu duran toplar ve hava hakimiyeti. Saha içi oyun akışında üretkenlik sorunu yaşayan takım, skor yükünü kafa vuruşları ve duran toplarla sırtlamaya çalıştı. Ancak modern futbolda sadece duran top gücüyle şampiyonluk yarışında kalmak mümkün değil.

Beşiktaş'ta saha içindeki aktörler değişse de rakamların efendileri hala aynı! Abraham'dan Paulista'ya kadar takımdan ayrılan isimlerin istatistiksel liderlikleri sürüyor. Bu tablo bir 'sistem değişimi' mi yoksa 'yer dolduramama' sorunu mu?

Beşiktaş’ın mevcut istatistikleri ile devre arası sonrası değişen yapısı masaya yatırılığında, ortaya oldukça ilginç bir tablo çıktı. Bazı istatistikler, siyah-beyazlıların Sergen Yalçın'ın istediği gibi bir "kimlik değişimi"nin kanıtı gibi.

- Abraham: 7 golle en çok gol atan ve 8.57 ile en fazla gol beklentisi olan isim.

- Svenson: Maç başına 2.6 top çalma ve 2.2 faulle hala takımın en iyisi.

- Necip: Maç başına 2 top kesme ile hala takımın en iyisi

- Paulista: Maç başına 6.1 uzaklaştırma ve 4.1 uzun pasla istatistiklerde hala en iyi.

- Rafa Silva: Maç başına 0.3 ara pas ve 1.7 adam geçme ile takımın hala lideri.

Elindeki bazı en yüksek istatistikleri hali hazırda kadrodan olmayan isimlerin elinde kalması bazı temel sebebi işaret ediyor:

Abraham'ın 7 gol ve 8.57 gol beklentisi ile hala zirvede olması, bitiricilik konusunda yeni gelen Oh'un henüz o "skorer lider" olamadığını gösteriyor.

Paulista’nın 6.1 uzaklaştırma ve 4.1 uzun pas istatistiği, savunmanın hem sigortası hem de oyun kurucusu olduğunu gösteriyor. O olmadığında topu geriden çıkarma yöntemi değişti. Ancak Necip ve Svenson’ın savunma aksiyonlarındaki (top çalma, top kesme) liderliği, Beşiktaş’ın devre arası sonrası daha az temaslı veya daha farklı bir savunma kurgusuna geçtiğini gösteriyor.

Rafa Silva’nın ara pas ve adam geçme rakamları ayrıldıktan sonra ya paylaştırıldı... ya da yaratıcılıkta yeri doldurulamadı.

Beşiktaş'ta Sergen Yalçın ve Serkan Reçber ikilisi, sezon sonu kapıya dayanacak 19 yabancılı kaosu çözmek için düğmeye bastı. 5-6 yeni takviye planlayan siyah-beyazlıların, transfer yapabilmek için önce kadroda düşünülmeyen 5 maliyetli ismi elden çıkarması gerekiyor.

Sezon sonu yaklaşırken Beşiktaş'ta 2026-27 sezonunun transfer ve kadro planlaması için Serkan Reçber ve Sergen Yalçın ikilisi gece gündüz çalışıyor. Siyah-beyazlılar, hem mevcut yabancı sayısını azaltmak, hem de teknik direktör Sergen Yalçın’ın raporu doğrultusunda kadroyu yenilemek için zorlu bir sürece giriyor.

Beşiktaş’ın kadrosunda hali hazırda 13 yabancı var. Sezon sonunda kiralık gönderilen oyuncuların dönmesiyle bu rakamın 19’a yükselmesi ihtima dahilinde. Yönetimin ve Sergen Yalçın’ın yeni takviyeler yapabilmesi için öncelikle bu kalabalığı eritmesi şart. Konuşulan 5-6 yeni transferin gerçekleşebilmesi için en az 5-6 yabancı gitmek zorunda.

Kiralıktan dönecek 5 ismin yeni sezon kadrosunda olma şansı yok.

- Al-Musrati: Beklentilerin uzağında kalan maliyetli isim.

- Hadziahmetovic: Sakatlık sonrası eski formuna bit türlü dönemedi.

- Jean Onana: Gönderildiği kulüplerde bir türlü dikiş tutturamıyor.

- Elan Ricardo: Gelecek planları arasında yer almayan genç Kolombiyalı.

- Joao Mario: Sezon başında AEK Atina’ya kiralanan tecrübeli oyuncu.

Kiralık gönderilen yabancılar arasında Beşiktaş’ın kasasını doldurma ihtimali olan tek isim Ernest Muçi. Trabzonspor’un bonservisini almak için 8.5 milyon Euro'ya kıyması bekleniyor.

Galatasaraylı Gabriel Sara'nın Brezilya Milli Takımı'nın aday kadrosuna çağrılması akıllara önceki yılları getirdi. Daha önce kariyerlerinde ilk kez Türkiye'ye geldikten sonra milli takıma davet edilen Josef De Souza 3 kez milli formayı terletti. Ancak Talisca ve Bobo yine Dunga tarafından kadroya davet edilse de hiç Brezilya Milli Takım forması giymeyi başaramadı.

Gabriel Sara'nın Brezilya Milli Takımı’ndan davet alması, Galatasaray'ın ana gündem maddesi oldu. Sara’nın çıkışı geçmişte Türkiye’de parlayıp da Brezilya milli takım formasını giyen isimleri akıllara getirdi.

Fenerahçe'de oynayan Josef De Souza da 2014 yılına Dunga tarafından milli takıma davet edildi. 3 kez de milli formayı giydi.

Gabriel Sara’nın bugün yaşadığı heyecanı, 2008'de Beşiktaş forması giyen Bobo da yaşadı. Dunga, Pato’nun sakatlanması üzerine Bobo’yu aday kadroya dahil etti. Ancak Dublin’de oynanan İrlanda hazırlık maçında 1 dakika bile süre vermedi.

Aynı şekilde Talisca da 2014 yılında Beşiktaş'ta gösterdiği performansla Dunga tarafından kadroya davet edildi. Türkiye ve Avusturya maçlarında yedek bekledi. Ancak o da Bobo gibi forma bulamadı.

2005-2008 yılları arasında Trabzonspor forması giyen Jefferson, ülkesine döndükten sonra gösterdiği performansla Brezilya Milli Taımı'nda 22 kez forma buldu.

Süper Lig tarihi, milli takım davetinin yanı sıra, kariyerinin zirvesindeyken veya büyük başarılar sonrası Türkiye’ye gelen "önemli" sambacılarla dolu. İşte bazı örnekler;

-Alex de Souza, Roberto Carlos (Fenerbahçe)

-Taffarel, Elano (Galatasaray):

-Kleberson ve Ricardinho (Beşiktaş):

-Carlos ve Eder (Malatyaspor)

-Cicinho (Sivasspor)

UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde temsilcimiz Galatasaray ile karşılaşacak olan Liverpool'da teknik adam Arne Slot açıklamalarda bulundu.

Liverpool Teknik Direktörü Arne Slot, UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde çarşamba günü Galatasaray ile oynayacakları rövanş maçı öncesi

Arne Slot'un açıklamaları şöyle:

-Joe Gomez'in durumuna yarın karar vereceğiz. Antrenmana katılacak durumda değildi. Son maçtan sonra ağrıları oldu. Riske giremedik. O kadar üst üste geldi ki yarına biraz şüphede. Isak zaten müsait değil. Bugün görmüş olduğunuz, yeterince yakın geri dönüşü. Yarın da cumartesi de olmayacak.

-Çok zor. Galatasaray'a karşı iki defa oynadık ve iki defa kaybettik. İlk defa evimizdeyiz. Taraftarımız bizi her zaman olduğu gibi destekleyecek. Tottenham maçında 1-1 olduktan sonra son ana kadar savaştık. Oyuncularım savaşmaya hazır. Diğer takımdan daha az şans yarattığımız çok az maç oldu. Oyuncularım bu yaklaşımı 1-1'den sonra da gösterdik.

-Hiçbir zaman hoş bir şey değildir hayal kırıklığına uğramak, taraftar açısından da. Ben de hayal kırıklığına uğradım. Teknik direktörün iyi ya da kötü zamanda sorumluluğu olur. Benimle mutlu değilse Liverpool taraftarı, çok fazla yanlış yapmışımdır. Biz yarın kazanmaya çalışacağız, buna tamamen hazırım.

-Belki birkaç kararım, harika kararlar değildi dönüp bakınca. Her zaman maçları kazanmak için yaptım bunu. Takımımı, diğer takımların önüne geçirmek istedim. Benim olduğum maçların yüzde 90'ında takımım, rakipten daha fazla gol pozisyonu üretti.

"BU MAÇTA GÖSTERMELİYİZ"

-Bizim yarın bunu göstermemiz gerekiyor, deplasmanda ya da evde bir fark varsa yarın bunu göstereceğiz işte. Anfield'da çok daha güçlüyüz. Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde son 16'ya başarılı olduğumuz için kaldık. Real Madrid'i Anfield'da yendik örneğin. Biz burada olmayı, çeyrek finale kalmayı da hak ettiğimize inanıyorum. Kendi sahalarında olması değil Galatasaray'ın iki maçı kazanmasının nedeni, çok iyilerdi, sert maçlardı, ayrıntılar belirledi maçları. Çok fazla düşünerek ayrıntıları, çok daha iyi hazırlandık.

-You'll never walk alone çok güzel bir şarkı. Bize hep o ateşi veren bir şarkı. Benim amacım oyuncularımı en iyi şekilde maça hazırlamak. Büyük bir şansımız olmasını istiyorum yarınki maça. Büyük bir güçle çalıştık bu maça. Her zaman taraftarların desteğine ihtiyacımız var. Hiçbir zaman yalnız hissetmiyoruz, yarın da hissetmeyeceğiz. Bazen bu işte kaybolma hissi duyuyorsunuz bazen. Taraftarlar her zaman bizim için orada. Liverpool'da olduktan sonra 1 dakika bile yalnız hissetmedim.

"BASKI HİSSEDİYORUM"

-Tabii ki baskı hissediyorum, hepimiz hissediyoruz. Öyle bir işteyiz ki hep baskı olabilir. Harika bir tarihe sahip muhteşem bir kulüpteyiz. Çeyrek finale kalabileceğimize inanıyoruz. Üzerimizde baskı var. Biz bu baskıyı kucaklıyoruz ve Galatasaray maçını sabırsızlıkla bekliyoruz.

-Haklısınız, Galatasaray'a karşı gol atamadık. Penaltımız var diye düşündük ama VAR bunu reddetti. Bazen kullanamadığımız şanslar vardı. Bu Galatasaray'dan da kaynaklı, her top için mücadele eden bir takım. Avrupa'da çok iyi başarılar elde eden bir takım, taraftar desteğiyle birleşince iki defa böyle sonuca yol açtı. Çok iyi savunmacıları var ama Davinson yok. Bir takımın 11'den fazla iyi oyuncusu vardır. Gol atmalıyız, bunu biliyoruz ama kolay değil. Yarınki maçta tüm gücümüzü kullanacağız ve başaracağız.

-Konate çok fazla oynadı, iki gün dinlendi, ağrıları yok. Oynamaya hazır, 90 dakikadan da fazla oynayabilir yarın.

-Galatasaray maçından sonra Brighton gibi zorlu bir rakiple oynayacağız. Bizim için bu maç önemli. Şampiyonlar Ligi çeyrek finali söz konusu, benim için de bu aşama ilk olacak. Hiçbir zaman Galatasaray'a karşı galibiyet garanti diye düşünemeyiz.

Fenerbahçe, Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında Gaziantep FK'yı ağırlayacak. Mücadele öncesi teknik direktör Domenico Tedesco'dan açıklama geldi.

Fenerbahçe'nin Gaziantep FK'yı konuk edeceği maç öncesinde teknik direktör Domenico Tedesco açıklamalarda bulundu.

Tedesco'nun açıklamaları şöyle:

-Son mağlubiyetin tartışılacak bir yanı yok. Çok net şekilde kötü bir oyun sergiledik. Detaylı analizleri yaptık ve gerekli sonuçları çıkardık. Biz her maç sonrası kendi aramızda gerekli konuşmaları yapıyoruz ki tekrar olmasın. Böyle kaybedince konuşacak çok şey oluyor. Geçmişi değiştiremeyiz ama geleceği değiştirmek bizim elimizde.

-Şu ana kadar 40 maç oynadık, bu maç 40. maç. 32 maçta 4-2-3-1, 4-3-3 oynadık. Son maçlarda 6 tane önemli sakatımız olduğu için zorunlu değişiklik yaptık. Son maçta da 4-4-2 elmas oynadık çünkü Fred çok iyi performans gösterdi antrenmanda ve Asensio'nun sakatlığı vardı. Biz bugün eski sisteme dönmek istedik. Hala çok eksiğimiz var ama bir yerde özünüze geri dönmeniz gerekiyor. Adım adım özümüze dönüyoruz.

YouTube is experimenting with a format that keeps ads visible even after users skip — potentially reshaping how advertisers think about skippable inventory.

What’s happening. YouTube is testing a sticky banner overlay that appears once a user skips an ad. Instead of the ad disappearing entirely, a branded card remains on-screen until the viewer actively dismisses it.

How it works. After hitting “skip,” users return to their video as normal, but a persistent banner tied to the original ad stays visible within the player, extending the advertiser’s presence beyond the initial skip.

Why we care. This test from YouTube creates a way to maintain visibility even when users skip ads, potentially increasing brand recall without requiring full ad views.

It also changes how skippable performance may be evaluated, as impressions and engagement could extend beyond the initial ad, giving brands more value from the same inventory within Google’s ecosystem.

Why it’s notable. Skippable ads have traditionally meant lost visibility once skipped. This format changes that dynamic by offering a second chance for exposure, even when users opt out of the full ad experience.

Impact for advertisers. The update creates an opportunity for extended brand visibility and recall, but could also influence engagement metrics and how users perceive ad interruptions.

The bottom line. If rolled out widely, the sticky banner test could redefine what a “skipped” ad means — turning it into continued, lower-friction exposure rather than a full exit for advertisers on YouTube.

First seen. This update was first spotted by Founder & CEO of Adsquire Anthony Higman who shared spotting it on LinkedIn.

Google is incrementally improving metric visibility in Performance Max, giving advertisers more insight into how creative choices — particularly video — impact performance.

What’s happening. Google Ads has introduced a new “Ads using video” segment within Performance Max channel performance reporting, allowing advertisers to break down results based on whether video assets were included.

Why we care. Marketers can now compare performance across placements that used video versus those that didn’t, offering a clearer view into the role video plays across Google’s automated inventory.

It helps answer a key question in an automated environment: whether investing in video assets is driving better results, allowing you to make more informed creative and budget decisions inside Google Ads.

Between the lines. As video becomes more central across surfaces like YouTube and beyond, this update gives advertisers a way to validate the impact of investing in video assets within automated campaigns.

The bottom line. The new segment adds a layer of clarity to Performance Max, helping advertisers better evaluate video’s contribution without changing how campaigns are run inside Google Ads.

First spotted. This update was first spotted by PPC News Feed founder Hana Kobzova.

Google is expanding Personal Intelligence across AI Mode, Gemini, and Chrome in the U.S., moving it beyond beta into broader consumer use.

Why we care. Personal Intelligence pushes Google further into fully personalized search, using first-party data like Gmail and Photos. That makes results harder to replicate, rank against, or track — especially in AI Mode, where outputs may vary based on user history, purchases, and behavior.

The details. Personal Intelligence now works across:

• AI Mode in Google Search (available now in the U.S.)
• Gemini app (rolling out to free users)
• Gemini in Chrome (rolling out)

How it works. Users can connect apps like Gmail and Google Photos so Google can tailor responses using personal context. Examples Google shared include:

• Shopping recommendations based on past purchases and brand preferences.
• Tech troubleshooting using receipt data to identify exact devices.
• Travel suggestions using flight details, timing, and past trips.
• Personalized itineraries and local recommendations.
• Hobby suggestions inferred from user interests.

Availability. These features are available only for personal accounts, not Workspace users, Google said.

Dig deeper. Google says AI Mode stays ad-free for Personal Intelligence users

Catch-up quick. Google introduced Personal Intelligence as a U.S.-only beta for Gemini subscribers in January. At the time:

• It was limited to AI Pro and Ultra users.
• It focused on Gemini, with Search integration “coming soon.”
• The feature was opt-in and off by default.
• This update delivers on that roadmap by:
• Bringing it to Search AI Mode.
• Expanding access to free users.
• Extending it to Chrome.

Privacy and control. Google emphasized:

• Users must opt in to connect apps.
• Connections can be turned on or off at any time.
• Models do not train directly on Gmail or Photos content.
• Limited data, such as prompts and responses, may be used to improve systems.

Google’s blog post. Bringing the power of Personal Intelligence to more people

Although Google continues to test ads in AI Mode, users who connect apps to enable Personal Intelligence won’t see ads — and that isn’t changing right now, a Google spokesperson confirmed.

What’s happening. Google has been testing ads inside AI Mode in the U.S.

• Early results: users find these business connections “helpful,” per Google.
• But there’s a clear carveout: no ads for users who opt into app-connected, highly personalized experiences.

The details. Google today expanded Personal Intelligence in AI Mode as a beta to anyone in the U.S., allowing Gemini to generate more tailored responses by connecting data across its ecosystem, including Google Search, Gmail, Google Photos, and YouTube.

• Opting into Personal Intelligence creates an ad-free experience inside AI Mode.

Why we care. Ads are coming to AI Mode, but Google is moving cautiously where personal data is deepest. Personal Intelligence experiences stay ad-free for now while Google works out the right balance.

What Google is saying. A Google spokesperson told Search Engine Land:

• “There are currently no ads for people who choose to connect their apps with AI Mode. That isn’t changing right now.
• “Over the past few months, we’ve been testing ads in AI Mode in the US. Our tests have shown that people find these connections to businesses helpful and open up new opportunities to discover products and services.
• “In the future, we anticipate that ads will operate similarly for people who choose to connect their apps with AI Mode. Ads will continue to be relevant to things like your query, the context of the response and your interests.”

Bottom line. Personal Intelligence positions Google’s Gemini app as a more personalized assistant, setting the stage for future ad experiences built on richer, cross-platform user context.

The Lega Serie A have confirmed that Roma wing-back Wesley Franca will be suspended for one match and that Inter and Lazio head coaches Cristian Chivu and Maurizio Sarri are among those who picked up bans during the 29th round of 2025-26 fixtures. 

Official: Wesley, Chivu and Sarri decisions confirmed after Serie A week 29

Serie A Week 29 began with Torino’s 4-1 win against Parma on Friday night and came to a close with Fiorentina’s 4-1 victory away against relegation rivals Cremonese on Monday evening. 

Three red cards were dished out by the officials during the 29th round of Serie A fixtures. The harshest of those punishments has been handed to Pisa’s Rafiu Durosinmi, who has earned a two-game ban for having kicked out at an opponent in an off the ball incident during his side’s 3-1 win over Cagliari. 

Adam Obert was also shown a red card during Cagliari’s 3-1 loss against Pisa and has picked up a one-match suspension as a result. 

Wesley was also sent off during Roma’s 2-1 defeat away against top-four rivals Como for what many feel was a harsh second yellow card offence. His ban has been upheld, and he will be suspended for Roma’s upcoming Serie A test against Lecce. 

Parma’s Enrico Delprato, Pisa’s Michel Aebischer and Cremonese’s Warren Bondo have all now picked up five yellow cards for the season and will all be suspended for Serie A week 30. 

Chivu has also been suspended for Inter’s upcoming trip to Fiorentina after being shown two yellow cards against Atalanta on Saturday, and Lazio’s Sarri has also been suspended for one match after leaving his technical area and making disrespectful comments towards the match officials against Milan.

Chelsea are hoping to sign Michael Kayode from Brentford at the end of the season.

The 21-year-old has established himself as a reliable performer in the top-flight, and he could prove to be a very useful addition for Chelsea. According to reports from Spain, Chelsea would be prepared to pay €70 million in order to sign the defender.

Brentford signed him for €17.5 million last summer, and he has been a very important player for them. However, the opportunity to make a significant profit from his departure could be tempting. It will be interesting to see if Chelsea comes forward with the €70 million proposal for the defender at the end of the season.

Reece James has recently picked up a serious injury, and he has had his fair share of injury problems in the past as well. Chelsea needs more quality and depth at full-back, and Kayode would be a solid long-term acquisition. He is a young player who is already impressing in the Premier League. He will only improve with coaching and experience. He could develop into a key player for Chelsea in the long-term.

Chelsea will be hoping to fight for major trophies next season, and they need to improve defensively. Signing a quality defender could make a big difference for them. The 21-year-old could be attracted to the idea of joining one of the biggest clubs in the country as well. It could give him a platform to compete in the UEFA Champions League and fight for trophies.

It will be interesting to see if the two clubs can finalise an agreement in the coming months.

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Lazio defender Mario Gila has been linked with a move away from the club at the end of the season.

Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Everton are interested in the defender, and the former Real Madrid player could cost around €30 million.

According to reports from Spain, Aston Villa is leading the race for his signature. Unai Emery wants to improve his defensive unit, and he has identified the Spaniard as a target. All three clubs have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it will be interesting to see where Gila ends up.

The opportunity to move to the Premier League could be exciting for him. It would be the ideal next challenge for him. He has proven himself in Italy, and he could look to make his mark in English football.

The 25-year-old defender is at the peak of his career, and this is the right time for him to take on a new challenge. He has the quality to succeed in the Premier League, and he could help all three teams.

Aston Villa need to add more quality to the defensive unit if they want to compete for Champions League football regularly. Signing the Spanish defender could prove to be a wise decision. On the other hand, Tottenham have been quite poor at the back this season. In addition, players like Cristian Romero and Radu Dragusin have been linked with a move away from the club in the summer. They need to sign a quality central defender, and the Lazio star could be the ideal acquisition.

Everton could use an upgrade on James Tarkowski as well. It will be interesting to see where the 25-year-old Spaniard ends up eventually.

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Verdict: Both teams to score Best odds: 8/11 Bookmaker: Betfair Liverpool attempt to overturn a one‑goal deficit on Wednesday night when they welcome Galatasaray to Anfield for the second leg of their Champions League last‑16 tie. Six months after suffering a 1–0 defeat in Istanbul during the league phase, the Reds endured the same punishment […]

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Hansi Flick believes “it’s not the time now” to speak about his contract renewal at Barcelona as they prepare to take on Newcastle United in the Champions League last 16. Barca president Joan Laporta, who recently won the club’s presidential elections, revealed that he wants Flick to extend his stay until 2028 and that an […]

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Jaylen Brown 23 Points Away From Passing Two Legends On Celtics All-Time Scoring List originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

After a 41-point outing against the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, Boston Celtics wing Jaylen Brown stands on the verge of a notable achievement in franchise history. He he sits just 23 points shy of passing both Jo Jo White and Dave Cowens on the Celtics all-time regular-season scoring list.

Brown currently sits in 12th place on the list with 13,170 points. Ahead of him are Cowens (13,188), White (13,192), and in 9th place, Jayson Tatum (13,884 and counting).

Top 10 Scorers in Celtics History 👀
(once Jaylen scores 23 more points)

10. Jaylen Brown
9. Jayson Tatum
8. Bill Russell
7. Sam Jones
6. Bob Cousy
5. Kevin McHale
4. Robert Parish
3. Larry Bird
2. Paul Pierce
1. John Havlicek pic.twitter.com/w4GnwhvtJW

— Colin Keane (@ColinKeane_) March 17, 2026

Brown has delivered consistently elite offensive production this season that's helped keep the Celtics firmly in playoff contention. With Jayson Tatum sidelined by an Achilles injury up until recently, JB has shouldered a heavier load. His ability to score in bunches while maintaining efficiency has Boston positioned for another strong postseason push.

Passing White and Cowens would place Brown among the franchise’s most productive scorers and serve as a testament to his durability and growth over nearly a decade in Boston.

Brown is now averaging 28.4 points, 7.1 rebounds and 5.1 assists per game across 61 contests in 2025-26. Named an All-Star starter in January, he has experienced a career year, and the Celts have a real shot to win another title this summer.

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With AEW Revolution now in the rearview, it's CMLL's turn to hold a big event, with Homenaje a Dos Leyendas taking place this Friday in CMLL's homebase of Arena Mexico. At the end of last week, the primary draws for the show were the retirement match of El Satanico, and AEW stars Jon Moxley, Daniel Garcia, and Wheeler Yuta challenging Mistico, Mascara Dorada, and Neon for the CMLL World Trios Championships.

But a late announcement reveals both will be taking a backseat to the show's actual main event. Taking to X on Tuesday morning, CMLL revealed the full card for Homenaje a Dos Leyendas, including its new headlining match, which will see Claudio Castagnoli defend the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship against the Don Callis Family's Hechicero.

🔜 📍Arena México 🗓️ Viernes 20 de Marzo '26 🕣 8:30 p.m.

🎟️ en taquillas y en Ticketmaster:https://t.co/5XFZafQLR9

📺 Transmisión EN VIVO en exclusiva para miembros nivel "Leyenda": https://t.co/XPtCl7RnOB #ViernesEspectacularCMLL  #2LeyendasCMLLpic.twitter.com/NdxUfmp2B0

— Lucha Libre CMLL (@CMLL_OFICIAL) March 17, 2026

A Castagnoli-Hechicero match was first teased two weeks ago on "AEW Collision," when Hechicero prevented Castagnoli from using the CMLL World Title belt as a weapon during his match with Konosuke Takeshita. But the issue fully boiled over this past Friday in Arena Mexico, where Hechicero served as a commentator for Castagnoli's successful title defense against Ultimo Guerrero. After the match, Hechicero took exception to Castagnoli's claims he was the best luchador in CMLL, hopped the barricade and challenged Castagnoli to defend the title next week. Castagnoli accepted and the two brawled briefly before Castagnoli retreated.

This will be Castagnoli's seventh defense of the CMLL World Heavyweight Championship, while Hechicero will look to regain the title he held from September 2021 till October 2022. Castagnoli and Hechicero have faced off three times in their careers, twice in tag/trios action and once in singles action back in December 2024. In all three matches, Castagnoli has emerged the victor, including scoring the pinfall victory over Hechicero in tag team action last week on "AEW Dynamite."

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De'Von Achane trade chances revealed by Dolphins columnist after Jaylen Waddle trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Miami Dolphins traded Jaylen Waddle.

They've already gotten rid of Tyreek Hill, and Tua Tagovailoa, and Bradley Chubb. Who's next? Well, De'Von Achane trade rumors are going to get rumbling in a hurry.

Achane is a supremely talented running back. He's also in the final year of his contract.

And given that the Dolphins appear to be getting rid of all sorts of remnants of what is now a past era, it would make sense for Achane to be next.

Miami Herald columnist Omar Kelly thinks that's what's going to happen, writing this on X on Tuesday after the Waddle trade:

"Jaylen Waddle was traded to Denver for a first and a third. That’s good value even though it’s a low-round first and a third. Don’t be surprised if De’Von Achane is traded too. This thing is going to the studs."

MORE: Why the Kansas City Chiefs traded for Justin Fields

Achane will turn 25 years old in October.

The Pro Bowl RB is coming of a season in which he ran for 1,350 yards (5.7 yards per carry) and eight touchdowns while adding 67 catches for 488 yards and four more scores.

The year prior, he ran for 907 yards and six TDs and added 78 catches for 592 yards and six more touchdowns.

Clearly, he's one of the best dual-threat RBs in football.

What kind of trade value does that have? It likely depends if an acquiring team thinks it can get Achane signed to a contract extension.

But right now, the Dolphins have a logical path to follow, and that's totally clearing out the contracts that are either too onerous or already on their way out anyway. Achane, on an expiring deal, could be next.

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Cam Schlittler isn’t the first person to experience a case of arachnophobia. But when the New York Yankees pitcher found a spider in his locker at the team’s spring training facility March 15, he became the most famous for a day.

PETA noticed.

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The Virginia-based animal-rights organization (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) sent a message to the Yankees pitcher two days after Schlittler called team security to help remove the spider.

According to Chris Kirschner of The Athletic on X, PETA said March 17 it is “rushing the team humane bug catchers to ensure that any future arachnid guests can be escorted outside safely and compassionately.”

Via Kirschner, PETA founder Ingrid Newkirk said, “spiders have a lot more to fear from us than we do from them, so the least we can do is show them a little kindness and consideration. PETA’s humane bug catcher makes relocating spiders a snap — no squishing, screaming, or security detail required — and we hope this useful device brings the Yankees’ pitcher some relief.”

On March 15, Schlittler wrote on his X account, “A spider was successfully extracted from my locker today. Best security team in the league!”

The humane bug catcher retails for $14.99 on PETA’s website.

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The Denver Broncos' muted offseason just got considerably louder.

On Tuesday, the team agreed to a trade with the Miami Dolphinsto acquire wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, according to multiple reports. The Broncos will receive Waddle and the Dolphins' fourth-round pick this year, while Miami will get the No. 30 overall selection in April as well as Denver's third- and fourth-round picks this year.

The deal sends both franchises further down their divergent paths. For the Broncos, Waddle arrives as a much-needed speedy complement to Courtland Sutton and a target capable of opening things up in Sean Payton's offense. The Dolphins, meanwhile, continue to embrace a widespread reset in the first year of general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and coach Jeff Hafley's regime.

But who won the deal? Here are grades for both teams:

Broncos grade: B+

Through Monday, the Broncos had made zero external additions in the first week of free agency. By Tuesday, it became clear that the organization wasn't merely resigned to running it back with the group that reached the AFC championship game last season.

Denver had fished around for Waddle during last season, per multiple reports, and it's not difficult to understand why. Even amid Miami's wider woes, the 2022 first-rounder remained one of the league's most dangerous big-play threats both as a run-after-catch threat and a vertical weapon. With his ability to generate chunk gains and open up the attack, it's difficult to find a better running mate for the reliable yet limited Sutton.

There's a fairly considerable cost involved in this, but Denver had already seen little progress after investing several early selections in upgrading Bo Nix's arsenal. Taking a flier on another dynamic player in the late first round likely wouldn't have moved the needle much for a franchise that was on the precipice of breaking through in the wide-open AFC. Waddle was likely one of a select few attainable playmakers capable of changing the overall complexion of the attack for Denver, and an otherwise well-stocked roster can afford to go in on this kind of move.

Dolphins grade: B

Rebuilding doesn't quite capture what the Dolphins are doing under their new regime. This is a full demolition.

In dispatching Waddle after Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb, among others, Miami has grown its dead-cap toll to New Orleans Saints-like proportions. Unlike New Orleans, however, there doesn't appear to be an effort to massage the numbers and cling on to any notion of being competitive.

That's an entirely reasonable route to take, as Miami won't be equipped to be relevant until 2027 at the earliest. Stocking up on draft capital is the way to go. And Waddle was the last remaining valuable chip to flip.

But have the Dolphins gone too far in tearing things down? Not necessarily, but it's clear that the freshly signed Malik Willis will need a lot more help than a receiving corps of Tutu Atwell, Malik Washington and Jalen Tolbert can provide. Taking a pass catcher might be the priority at No. 11, with USC's Makai Lemon shaping up as the quarterback-friendly target best suited to assist the volatile signal-caller with settling in. But that could mean that a hurting offensive line will have to wait until later on in the draft for more assistance.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jaylen Waddle trade grades: Did Broncos or Dolphins win deal?

Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Champions League Last 16 Second Leg Preview

Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Venue: Anfield

Kick-off: 20:00 GMT

Liverpool returns to Anfield under the lights with their Champions League campaign hanging in the balance. A 1–0 defeat in Istanbul has left them with work to do against a Galatasaray side that now carries both the advantage and the belief.

For Arne Slot, this is more than just a second leg. It is a defining moment in a season that has steadily drifted away from control. Elimination here would not only end Liverpool’s European ambitions but could also accelerate the growing pressure surrounding the head coach.

Anfield has staged famous European comebacks before. But this Liverpool side must first prove it has the clarity and conviction required to produce another.

Galatasaray: Protect, Disrupt, Punish

Holding a 1–0 lead, Galatasaray arrive on Merseyside with a clear and effective game plan. They do not need to dominate possession. They do not need to chase the game. Instead, they can sit compact, absorb pressure, and wait for moments to strike, with Victor Osimhen operating as the world-class striker who can score at any opportunity.

Their approach will likely mirror the first leg. A disciplined defensive shape, aggressive duels in midfield, and quick transitions when possession is regained. With Liverpool expected to push forward, spaces will inevitably appear — and Galatasaray have already shown they can exploit them.

The longer Liverpool take to break through, the more the pressure will grow inside Anfield. That tension is exactly what the visitors will look to feed off.

An away goal would not just shift the tie — it could effectively end it.

Liverpool: Urgency Without Chaos

Liverpool’s task is clear. They must win and do so with control. But how they approach that challenge will define whether they progress or collapse.

Too often this season, Liverpool have confused urgency with recklessness. Pushing bodies forward without structure has left them exposed, forcing defensive recoveries and inviting pressure. Against a counter-attacking side, that approach would be fatal.

Instead, this must be controlled aggression.

Expect Slot to recall his strongest available side. Alisson Becker should return in goal, bringing authority and calm to a back line that will need to manage transitions carefully. Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima Konaté must dominate aerially and organise with precision.

In midfield, control is everything. Alexis Mac Allister will be tasked with dictating tempo, while Dominik Szoboszlai’s energy and vertical running could provide the thrust needed to break lines. There may again be a preference for additional midfield security, ensuring Liverpool are not overrun in moments of transition.

In attack, Mohamed Salah should be installed as the primary threat. His ability to isolate defenders and create decisive moments could prove crucial. Hugo Ekitike’s movement will also be key, particularly in dragging defenders out of position and creating space for runners from deep.

Patience will be required, but so will decisiveness. Liverpool cannot afford a repeat of the slow, predictable build-up that has defined too many performances this season.

Predicted Liverpool Lineup (4-2-3-1)

GK – Alisson Becker

RB – Joe Gomez

CB – Ibrahima Konaté

CB – Virgil van Dijk (c)

LB – Milos Kerkez

CM – Alexis Mac Allister

CM – Ryan Gravenberch

AM – Dominik Szoboszlai

RW – Mohamed Salah

CF – Hugo Ekitike

LW – Florian Wirtz

Final Word

This is a night that will shape Liverpool’s season.

Win, and the saga of Slot continues. The narrative shifts slightly. Momentum, however fragile, is restored heading into the final stretch. Lose or draw, and the consequences will extend far beyond European elimination.

Questions will intensify. Pressure will rise. And the focus will inevitably turn toward what comes next.

Anfield has seen miracles before. But miracles require more than history.

They require a team ready to seize the moment and I just don’t see that happening.

Steven Smith’s Score Prediction:

Liverpool 2 – 2 Galatasaray

The Lega Serie A have confirmed that Roma wing-back Wesley Franca will be suspended for one match and that Inter and Lazio head coaches Cristian Chivu and Maurizio Sarri are among those who picked up bans during the 29th round of 2025-26 fixtures.

Official: Wesley, Chivu and Sarri decisions confirmed after Serie A week 29

Serie A Week 29 began with Torino’s 4-1 win against Parma on Friday night and came to a close with Fiorentina’s 4-1 victory away against relegation rivals Cremonese on Monday evening.

Three red cards were dished out by the officials during the 29th round of Serie A fixtures. The harshest of those punishments has been handed to Pisa’s Rafiu Durosinmi, who has earned a two-game ban for having kicked out at an opponent in an off the ball incident during his side’s 3-1 win over Cagliari.

Adam Obert was also shown a red card during Cagliari’s 3-1 loss against Pisa and has picked up a one-match suspension as a result.

Wesley was also sent off during Roma’s 2-1 defeat away against top-four rivals Como for what many feel was a harsh second yellow card offence. His ban has been upheld, and he will be suspended for Roma’s upcoming Serie A test against Lecce.

Parma’s Enrico Delprato, Pisa’s Michel Aebischer and Cremonese’s Warren Bondo have all now picked up five yellow cards for the season and will all be suspended for Serie A week 30.

Chivu has also been suspended for Inter’s upcoming trip to Fiorentina after being shown two yellow cards against Atalanta on Saturday, and Lazio’s Sarri has also been suspended for one match after leaving his technical area and making disrespectful comments towards the match officials against Milan.

Celtic will travel to the City of Discovery at the weekend to take on Dundee United at Tannadice on Sunday lunchtime, with the match being shown live on Sky TV…

Celtic fan protest . Dundee Utd v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Tannadice, 17 December 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Today we discovered the match officials line-up for this crucial encounter and as usual the Scottish FA choices seem to always involve at least one known supporter of the Ibrox clubs.  This weekend we have Nick Walsh with the whistle while David Dickinson will be on VAR duties, and his own allegiances are very well known.

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The Scottish FA confirmed the full line-up earlier today via their official website. At Tannadice Nick Walsh will be assisted by will be assisted by Daniel McFarlane and David McGeachie running the lines.

Meanwhile back at VAR HQ David Dickinson will be assisted over at Clydesdale House by Andrew Dallas, another supporter of you know who.

14.03.2026 Celtic v Motherwell, Scottish Premiership. John Beaton awards a penalty to Celtic after VAR check Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO.

14.03.2026 Celtic v Motherwell, Scottish Premiership. Emmanuel Longelo receives a red card from John Beaton after a VAR review. Photo Kenny Ramsay IMAGO

Last weekend John Beaton (yes, you’ve guessed it) couldn’t bring himself to point to the spot to award a penalty to Celtic despite having the best view on the stadium of the pull back on Daizen Maeda to deny a goalscoring opportunity. For his second Celtic game in a row Beaton was forced to go to the monitor by the VAR team before, with the greatest of reluctance, having to point to the spot.

The look on Beaton’s face was akin to him just realising that he had trod on something extremely unpleasant. It’s a hard life being a football fan with a whistle.

Hearts and the Rangers both play on Saturday with the Tynecastle outfit at home to Dundee in a 3pm kick-off while Aberdeen visit Ibrox to take on the Rangers with that one having a 5.45pm kick-off. Hopefully one or better still both drop some points before Celtic’s Sunday lunchtime revenge mission against Jim Goodwin’s side at Tannadice.

Dundee United ran out 2-1 winners over Celtic in December when Wilfried Nancy was in The Celtic dugout. That was also the night that The Celtic support turned on the Frenchman, telling him exactly where they wanted him to go.

Wilfried Nancy, Dundee Utd v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Tannadice, 17 December 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

One to look out for at this match is the chance for the Green Brigade and Bhoys Celtic to sit right next to the Celtic Board. Last time it was extremely entertaining then we had that fabricated story in the tabloids accusing a Celtic supporter of brandishing a knife while standing next to a row of Police officers.

The Celtic Board at Tannadice. Dundee Utd v Celtic, Scottish Premiership. Tannadice, 17 December 2025. Photo Vagelis Georgariou (The Celtic Star)

Of course there was no knife but a chance to kick Celtic supporters isn’t to be missed by the mainstream hacks. Wonder who they support?

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Mets lineup

1. Francisco Lindor – SS
2. Marcus Semien – 2B
3. Bo Bichette – 3B
4. Jorge Polanco – 1B
5. Luis Robert – CF
6. Brett Baty – RF
7. Luis Torrens – C
8. Mike Tauchman – DH
9. Tyrone Taylor – LF

SP: Sean Manaea – LHP

Marlins lineup

1. Otto Lopez – SS
2. Agustin Ramirez – C
3. Connor Norby – 1B
4. Owen Caissie – LF
5. Christopher Morel – RF
6. Graham Pauley – DH
7. Esteury Ruiz – CF
8. Jacob Berry – 3B
9. Johnny Olmstead – 2B

SP: Sandy Alcantara – RHP

Broadcast info

First pitch: 1:10 PM EDT
TV: Not this time
Radio: Marlins Radio

The New York Jetsrecently reunited with Geno Smith to be their starting quarterback in 2026. Smith's career has come full circle to where it once failed. Smith will be inheriting Garrett Wilson as his No. 1 wide receiver this time around.

If Smith is to experience success in East Rutherford this time around, he'll have to possess excellent chemistry with Wilson. Wilson is a quarterback-friendly target who runs savvy routes and quickly uncovers. Smith sounds excited about having him at his disposal.

Smith recently spoke with local members of Jets media. Asked about Wilson, he gushed over his new go-to target, calling him a top 10 wide receiver in the NFL.

"A true No. 1, Top 10 receiver in this league," Smith told reporters. Everybody knows what he can do. It's my job to get him the ball and get him the ball early, get him the touches he needs."

Geno Smith on Garrett Wilson:

"A true No. 1, Top 10 receiver in this league. Everybody knows what he can do. It's my job to get him the ball and get him the ball early, get him the touches he needs."

— Zack Rosenblatt (@ZackBlatt) March 12, 2026

Smith is a legitimate gunslinger at quarterback. He threw for 3,025 yards with the Las Vegas Raiders in 2025. He's twice thrown for 4,000-plus yards. He's probably going to pepper Wilson with targets moving forward.

Wilson began his NFL career with three consecutive 1,000-yard seasons despite lackluster quarterback play. His 2025 season was totally derailed by injury, finishing with 36 receptions for 395 yards and four touchdowns in just eight appearances. Wilson should get back on track with Smith as his quarterback in 2026.

This article originally appeared on Jets Wire: New Jets QB Geno Smith calls Garrett Wilson a top 10 WR in the NFL

When the Denver Broncos agreed to trade for Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle on Tuesday, they also acquired the receiver's remaining contract.

Waddle agreed to a three–year, $84.75 million contract extension with Miami in 2024 when he still had two more seasons (including a fifth-year option) remaining on his rookie contract. So the Broncos have essentially inherited that three-year extension that runs from 2026 to 2028.

Waddle will have a very team-friendly salary cap hit of $4.9 million this season, according to Spotrac.com. Denver was estimated to have around $22 million remaining before the trade, so the team still has enough cap space to make signings (they are still yet to sign an outside free agent this offseason).

Next year, Waddle's cap hit will jump to just over $27 million before increasing to $30.4 million in 2028. Waddle's deal includes a void year in 2029 that will leave behind just over $6 million in dead money if he is not re-signed.

Waddle is guaranteed $17 million this season and $15.2M in 2027, but his contract includes a potential out in 2028. Michael Ginnitti of Spotrac.com has therefore described it as a two-year, $41.2 million contract with the option for a third season. Here's a look at Waddle's cap hits over the next three seasons:

Jaylen Waddle salary cap hits

• 2026: $4,908,200
• 2027: $27,083,654
• 2028: $30,457,746

It's a reasonable contract for Denver, one that the team had room for after restructuring two contracts last week. The Broncos are still projected to have around $18 million available, so more moves could be on the way.

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WBC super featherweight champion O’Shaquie Foster’s next fight may not be the unification we crave, but it could be a quality scrap, as Eddie Hearn tells The Stomping Ground that he’s working on a showdown with former featherweight champ Raymond Ford.

Foster (24-3, 12 KO) fought just once in 2015, handily beating an overweight Stephen Fulton in December. He’d previously split a pair of narrow bouts with Robson Conceicao, the first of which snapped an eight-year winning streak.

Ford (18-1-1, 8 KO), best known for his dramatic come-from-behind finish of Otabek Kholmatov and subsequent tight loss to Nick Ball as part of Queensberry’s rout of Matchroom, stands at 3-0 since moving up from 126. He was supposed to face Anthony Cacace last year, but wound up beating perennial tough out Abraham Nova instead when “The Apache” suffered a back injury.

With Top Rank reportedly joining Matchroom under the DAZN umbrella, there’s a chance this could be one of many quality crossover fights in the near future.

The Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting University of Miami quarterback Carson Beck to a pre-draft top 30 visit, per Nick Farabaugh of PennLive.

Beck threw for just over 3,800 yards in 2025 and helped the Hurricanes get to the National Championship, losing to Indiana. He transferred to Miami from Georgia after five seasons with the Bulldogs. He struggled in 2024, throwing an SEC-leading 12 interceptions. In 2025, he led the ACC in completions and completion percentage and threw 30 touchdowns.

The Steelers currently only have two quarterbacks on their roster (Mason Rudolph and Will Howard) and continue to wait on the decision of Aaron Rodgers.

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Buffalo is looking at pass-catching prospects ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Per Ryan Fowler, the Bills met with Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams at the 2026 NFL combine in Indianapolis as they look to address the position this offseason.

Williams, a 5-foot-11, 190-pound talent out of Clemson, is ranked among the top wide receivers in the 2026 draft class. He's frequently ranked as the No. 3 receiver prospect on draft boards behind Carnell Tate and Jordyn Tyson, the latter of the two Buffalo has also met with.

Despite being slightly undersized compared to some of the other top pass catchers in the 2026 draft class, Williams has speed, sharp route-running, and yards-after-catch abilities. He was one of Clemson's consistent playmakers throughout his career with the Tigers.

His ability to get separation from defensive backs at the line of scrimmage, quickness in and out of breaks, and gain yards stand out among this year's crop of receivers.

Williams tested well in the speed and agility drills at the combine, where Buffalo was among the clubs to meet with him.

What may have stood out to the team was his versatility and play-making that could translate in the positionless approach they are taking in Joe Brady's offense. Williams' separation creation and yards-after-catch are also qualities the new head coach looks for.

He projects as a first-round selection in the 2026 NFL draft and could fall in Buffalo's range if they go receiver with their first pick.

This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: 2026 NFL draft: Clemson WR Antonio Williams met with Bills at combine

Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak returned to action at ONE Fight Night 41: Sinsamut vs. Jarvis, but things didn’t go according to plan for the 22-year-old. What happened after the bout caught the Lumpinee Stadium crowd by surprise.

In the moments following her atomweight Muay Thai showdown against Hong Kong’s Yu Yau Pui, “Supergirl” laid her ONE Championship gloves down at the center of the ring and announced her retirement from professional competition.

While it came as a shock to many, that decision had been quietly forming for years.

Rather than express frustration or regret, Jaroonsak spoke with clarity about why she chose to walk away from the sport that had defined her life since childhood.

She tearfully addressed the media in a backstage scrum after the event:

“A lot of people might be confused why I’m retiring so suddenly, but honestly, I’ve been thinking about this for eight years.

“Even before I joined ONE, I wanted to quit. It’s hard to talk about without getting emotional, but there’s a lot more to it than people see.”

Long before she became one of the most recognizable young strikers in the world’s largest martial arts organization, Jaroonsak’s journey began at just three years old under the guidance of her father. By 16, she had already amassed more than 40 Muay Thai bouts.

When Jaroonsak made her ONE debut, she did so as one of the youngest athletes to ever compete on the global stage.

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in September 2020, she stepped into the spotlight with a stunning 60-second knockout of Milagros Lopez at ONE: A New Breed II, with a performance that instantly established her as a young talent to watch out for.

From that moment on, “Supergirl” began building a resume filled with memorable performances, including two other standout victories on the global stage, and a closely contested kickboxing battle with former three-sport queen Stamp Fairtex that showed she could compete at the highest level.

Her height, composure, and signature spearing knees quickly set “Supergirl” apart. But behind the rise of a teenage star was a deeply personal story she had kept hidden from public view.

The Supergirl Jaroonsak Gym representative revealed:

“I’ve been training since I was three. Back then, it was a family thing. My mom and dad were always there.

“But when they split up, I was just a kid and didn’t understand. I never told anyone, but I kept fighting because I thought if I stayed in the ring, it would give them a reason to be together. I endured it all just to see them proud and together at my gym. That was my happiness.”

As Jaroonsak grew older, that hope and belief began to fade, and with it, the sense of purpose that had driven her through years of competition.

In the end, stepping away became less about the result of one fight and more about staying true to herself.

The 22-year-old said:

“As I grew up, I realized it was selfish of me to try and force them to stay together like that. Once I accepted that, I lost my sense of purpose.

“I’m retiring now because I don’t want to show a version of ‘Supergirl’ that isn’t really me. I want people to remember the happy, smiling, dancing girl from my first ONE fight.”

Supergirl Looks Ahead To Life Beyond Fighting

In recent years, Anna “Supergirl” Jaroonsak’s life has evolved beyond the four corners of the ring.

While she admitted that the pressures of elite competition and public life have not always been easy, the 22-year-old Thai now views her decision to step away from the limelight as an opportunity to rediscover herself outside of Muay Thai.

She said:

“I’ve never told the media this because I didn’t want anyone to know what I was going through. These past two to three years have been a challenge for me.

“But I’ve learned a lot about myself, and I know now what I really want moving forward.”

That clarity shaped how she approached her final appearance at ONE Fight Night 41 this past Saturday, March 14.

Rather than focusing solely on the outcome of her fight, Jaroonsak embraced the moment and took it all in as she stepped into the ONE ring for the last time.

She added:

“I’m not sad about this loss. For the past two years, I wasn’t even training. I was just working. Coming back and getting fit again was a win for me. I held my ground, I traded shots, but I got caught in the ribs and it just took the wind out of me.

“As I stood in the ring today, I tried to soak in every moment, every face, the referee. I wanted to remember it all. I’m at peace with how it ended.”

Now, Jaroonsak’s focus shifts toward a new chapter in her life centered on purpose, balance, and giving back.

Since entering ONE, Supergirl has also built a life outside of competition, including opening her own gym in Phuket.

She plans to continue running the gym while exploring other passions she had long placed on hold — helping animals and supporting those in need. She has also ventured into modeling, adding another dimension to her life.

She said:

“I’ve sacrificed four or five of my other dreams for Muay Thai, and now I want to find myself again. I don’t need much — just food, a house, and a car. I want to save animals, help stray dogs and cats, and support people. That’s what’s going to keep me going.

“Thank you so much to everyone who supported me, even when you didn’t know what I was going through. Please remember me as the girl I was when I was 16 or 18. That was the real ‘Supergirl.’ As for the fighters at my gym, keep fighting for me. Carry that torch.”

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Barcelona star Lamine Yamal looks to be channeling his inner Neymar ahead of the team’s crucial Champions League last 16 second leg against Newcastle United on Wednesday evening.

Yamal scored a crucial late penalty in the first leg to secure a 1-1 draw for Barca at St James’ Park. Hansi Flick’s side are now aiming to finish the job at Camp Nou and book a place in the quarter-finals.

Ahead of the game, Yamal has taken to social media with a series of clips of Neymar in action for Barcelona and the simple message: “See you tomorrow.”

Yamal has always made it clear that Neymar was his idol when he was growing up and will be hoping to emulate the Brazilian’s success in the tournament during his career.

Neymar won the Champions League with Barca back in the 2014-15 season which was also the last time the Catalans were crowned European champions.

No. 1 Tennessee (27-1, 5-1 SEC) softball is ranked No. 1 for a fifth consecutive week in the NFCA/GoRout Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll.

Last week, the Lady Vols suffered their first loss of the season after a 26-0 start to the 2026 campaign. Tennessee won a three-game series, 2-1, at Mississippi State, while also defeating Austin Peay and Lipscomb in Week 5.

The Lady Vols will return to action Friday at Florida for a three-game series. Game 1 on Friday is scheduled for 6 p.m. EDT, while Saturday's Game 2 will take place at 1 p.m. EDT. Both contests can be watched on SEC Network+.

A series finale between the Lady Vols and Gators is slated for March 22 at noon EDT (ESPN2).

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2026 Week 6 NFCA/GoRout Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll

Others receiving votes

Duke (62), North Carolina (49), Purdue (21), Utah (20), Washington (14), Southeastern Louisiana (10), Belmont (6), Baylor (5), North Florida (4), USF (2), Ole Miss (1).

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LSU football begins its first spring practice under Lane Kiffin in one week. On March 24, the 2026 Tigers will hit the practice field for the first time. It will our first look at what LSU's slew of new transfers and freshmen look like.

Typically, the conclusion of spring practice brings with it a spring game. An intrasquad scrimmage for the fans to get a glimpse of what's to come that fall. It's one of the few times college football fans get a taste of real action in the offseason.

But so far, LSU has yet to announce spring game plans. Spring games have shifted across the sport in recent years, with several programs opting to host an open practice or fan event rather than a traditional scrimmage. Kiffin was one of the first to buck tradition at Ole Miss, so it's unlikely he'd suddenly host a traditional spring game at LSU.

Still, Kiffin's Ole Miss program usually did something for the fans at the end of spring. Don't be surprised if something does pop up on the calendar, but for now, LSU does not have a spring game scheduled.

This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Will LSU football and Lane Kiffin have a spring game in 2026?

The Chicago Bears concluded their 2025 season, where they finished with an 11-6 record, an NFC North title and their first playoff win in 15 years under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. And there's no denying that the future is incredibly bright.

We counted down our 15 Most Impactful Bears from the 2025 season, which featured plenty of young talent that made huge contributions in Chicago's magical season. We'll recap their 2025 season and look ahead to how they factor into 2026. There were plenty of top talent to highlight this season, which made for difficult decisions when narrowing the field to just 15 players and/or coaches.

From breakout rookies to new and returning veterans, we've rounded up our most impactful contributors from the Bears' 2025 season.

15. K Cairo Santos

Santos has been the picture of stability at kicker for the Bears over the last five years, but he was somewhat of a controversial topic early in the season where some wanted Chicago to move forward with Jake Moody, who stepped in for a couple of games with Santos sidelined. Santos has been pretty reliable for the Bears, especially considering their kicker history after Robbie Gould, but he's not exactly a modern NFL kicker known for his leg strength. Santos' 83.3% field goal percentage was the lowest since joining Chicago, although he made all of his extra points for his first time with the Bears. While he got off to a rough start, he rebounded in a massive way and led the way for the offense when they stalled. Santos came through with some clutch kicks to force overtime, win games or even put the Chicago in a position to win. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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14. DE Montez Sweat

All offseason, the word out of Halas Hall was that Montez Sweat was working as hard as anyone in the building to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 season. Though he may not have gotten back to the same Pro Bowl-caliber player the Bears acquired in 2023, he rebounded nicely in 2025. Sweat played in all 17 games and was fairly consistent when it came to locking down one side of the defensive line. Statistically speaking, Sweat had arguably the second-best season of his career, but his impact really shined in the middle of the season. From Weeks 7 through 12, Sweat totaled 6.5 sacks, eight tackles for loss, nine QB hits, and two forced fumbles. He also came up big in key moments, like thwarting any sort of momentum from the Packers at the end of regulation in the Week 16 thrilling comeback win, and terrorizing Mason Rudolph and the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 12. Sweat may not be the dominant pass rusher the Bears were hoping he would be, but he showed he's valuable on the defensive line. -- Brendan Sugrue

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13. WR Luther Burden III

Luther Burden III wasn't part of the plan heading into the pre-draft process, but he fell right into the waiting arms of Ben Johnson and the Bears at 39th overall. Now, Burden is looking like one of the biggest steals of the 2025 draft class after a modest but promising rookie season in Chicago. After suffering an injury during rookie minicamp that slowed him down, Burden immediately showcased his playmaking potential during training camp and preseason. But it came to fruition for the first time in Week 3 against the Dallas Cowboys, where he caught all three targets for 101 yards and a touchdown, including a 65-yard flea-flicker touchdown from quarterback Caleb Williams. While there were a lot of mouths to feed on offense, Burden got an opportunity to step up with Rome Odunze being sidelined with a foot injury. Burden's best game of the season came in a Week 17 shootout against the San Francisco 49ers, where he caught eight passes (on nine targets) for 138 yards and a score. While Burden's impact wasn't as big as his rookie counterpart Colston Loveland, it's clear that Burden has the potential to be a breakout star in Year 2 in this Ben Johnson-led offense. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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12. RB Kyle Monangai

For much of the 2025 offseason, the Bears seemed destined to select a running back in the NFL Draft. Players like Ashton Jeanty, TreVeyon Henderson, and Kaleb Johnson were floated as possibilities to give Ben Johnson's offense a skilled playmaker to utilize. The Bears thwarted expectations when they waited until the seventh round to address the position when they selected Kyle Monangai. Despite being a late-round pick, Monangai quickly made a strong first impression and became the primary backup behind D'Andre Swift. His first big opportunity came in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints when Monangai ran for 81 yards on 13 carries and scored his first touchdown. It wasn't until Week 9, however, that he made a name for himself. Monangai started in place of an injured Swift against the Cincinnati Bengals and ran 26 times for 176 yards. It was the second-most rushing yards in a single game by a Bears rookie in team history. From then on, Monangai saw more opportunities and formed a dangerous one-two punch with Swift and had more memorable moments. Monangai's punishing running style complemented Swift's quickness well, and the rookie played an important role in the offense's success, though he did seem to hit a rookie wall the final few games of the season. -- Brendan Sugrue

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11. OL coach Dan Roushar

While Dan Roushar was committed to retiring after the 2024 season, after spending two years with Tulane, he was convinced to return to coaching by Ben Johnson. And what a hire it was for the first-time head coach. Roushar led an offensive line group that was one of the best in the NFL during the 2025 season, whether it was leading the third-best run game in the league or allowing a league-low 25 sacks. After quarterback Caleb Williams was sacked a league-high 68 times as a rookie, the Bears overhauled the interior of the offensive line with the additions of All Pro left guard Joe Thuney, Pro Bowl center Drew Dalman and Jonah Jackson to pair with rising right tackle Darnell Wright. While it certainly helped to elevate the talent along the offensive line, Roushar has long been one of the better offensive line coaches in the NFL and college. Case in point, rookie Ozzy Trapilo went from third-string left tackle to establishing himself as a potential long-term answer (before his torn patellar tendon in the playoffs) or Jordan McFadden stepping in to start at left guard, when Thuney kicked over to left tackle in the divisional playoff game against the Rams. McFadden had three snaps all year up to that point, and he came in and was very solid. Roushar is certainly one of the more underrated coaches on Johnson's staff, but he's been a key part in the offense's turnaround. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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10. CB Nahshon Wright

The Bears made multiple big moves last offseason, from bringing in offensive linemen like Joe Thuney, Jonah Jackson, and Drew Dalman to taking big swings on defense with Grady Jarrett and Dayo Odeyingbo. But one of their best acquisitions came when they signed Nahshon Wright to a one-year deal to compete at cornerback. Once seen as a depth player who had experience with defensive backs coach Al Harris, Wright quickly stood out at training camp and earned a starting spot on the defense, in part due to injuries. In Week 1, Wright began his Pro Bowl campaign with a pick six against the Minnesota Vikings, a preview of what was to come in 2025. As the season wore on, Wright started taking the ball away at will. Whether he was using his long frame to pick passes out of the air or force fumbles at the most critical time, it always felt like Wright would make a game-changing play. Wright's five picks were tied for the NFL lead amongst cornerbacks, and he led the NFL with total takeaways. Though his pass coverage skills were hit or miss, the turnovers Wright created were key in getting the Bears to 11 wins, and he was rewarded with a trip to the Pro Bowl when it was all said and done. -- Brendan Sugrue

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9. WR DJ Moore

There were questions surrounding Moore's fit in Ben Johnson's offense, where it was clear Chicago was looking at different ways to get him involved with an influx of weapons. Moore saw some snaps at running back, which translated at times to the regular season, but he proved to be most vital as Caleb Williams' go-to receiver later in the season. While Rome Odunze had appeared to pass up Moore as WR1, he was hampered by a stress fracture in his foot that allowed young playmakers like Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III to step up, but it also opened the door for a dependable veteran like Moore to flourish. Moore had two of the most important and iconic touchdowns in recent Bears history, both against the Packers in Week 16 and the wild-card playoffs. Although his final play, a miscommunication with Williams against the Rams in the divisional playoffs, ended on a sour note with an interception in overtime. In 2025, Moore did it all: He caught passes, he carried the ball on occasion and he was dependable blocker. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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8. RB D'Andre Swift

Entering the 2025 season, there were plenty of skeptics when it came to D'Andre Swift and his effectiveness in the offense. The prized free agent back in 2024 struggled mightily in his first year as a Bear, and there were questions as to whether or not he would even be on the team when Ben Johnson was hired as head coach. It took a couple of weeks into the regular season, but those concerns eventually faded. Swift produced a career year as the lead back in 2025, producing more rushing yards (1,087) and rushing touchdowns (nine). He, along with rookie Kyle Monangai, produced the third-best rushing offense in the NFL with 144.5 yards per game. And thanks to an improved blocking scheme, Swift was able to find better running lanes and hit them with more anticipation. In 2025, Swift produced four 100-yard rushing games, including a pair of dominating performances in Week 7 against the New Orleans Saints and Week 13 against the Philadelphia Eagles. Though Monangai had his moments, Swift was the clear lead back last season to help the Bears capture the NFC North title. -- Brendan Sugrue

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7. S Kevin Byard

Kevin Byard was one of the bright spots on defense during a putrid 2024 season, and he saved his best for 2025 as part of new defensive coordinator Dennis Allen's unit. Byard had one of the best seasons in his 10-year career, where he led the NFL in interceptions (7) while leading a defense that also led the league in takeaways (33). Byard, a team captain, played a key role in a bend-don't-break secondary that was hampered by injuries. He was named First-Team All-Pro while also earning Pro Bowl nods in a magical season. Byard's best game came in Week 4 against the Las Vegas Raiders, where he picked off quarterback Geno Smith twice while totaling seven tackles, including one for a loss. While Byard did allow a career-high seven touchdowns in 2025, he was no doubt the MVP of the Bears defense and played a key role in the team's worst-to-first season, NFC North title and wild-card playoff win. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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6. RT Darnell Wright

Entering the 2025 season, Darnell Wright was already an established right tackle in the league. He had been the anchor on the right side of the offensive line ever since his rookie season, all while working with different guards next to him, from Teven Jenkins to Nate Davis. Wright was good, but he was still looking to reach his potential as a great tackle. All of it finally clicked in his third season with new offensive line coach Dan Roushar and veteran guard Jonah Jackson. Wright had the best season of his career and became the franchise tackle the Bears envisioned when he was the No. 10 overall pick in 2023. He and Jackson formed a lethal blocking duo, particularly in the run game. Wright became a monster who bullied defenders off the ball and played with an attitude we had not seen. When it came to pass protection, Wright allowed just three sacks and three hits in 638 pass-blocking snaps. For his efforts, Wright was named Second-Team all-Pro at this position. -- Brendan Sugrue

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5. TE Colston Loveland

When the Bears selected Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, there were some questions about the decision. But Loveland easily put those to bed with an impressive rookie season. While it took some time to get Colston Loveland involved in the passing game, once the Bears did, he was electric. Loveland showed exactly why he was coveted by Ben Johnson with his receiver-like separation and pass catching ability. Loveland led the team in receptions (58) and receiving yards (713), and he really didn't even get going until midway through the 2025 season. In the final 12 games of the season (including two postseason contests), he caught 59 passes for 790 yards and six touchdowns. Loveland's biggest game came against the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card playoffs, where he dominated that defense to the tune of eight catches for 137 yards and a two-point conversion, including some crucial receptions to help lead Chicago to a comeback win. Loveland led the Bears' rookie class across the board. He played the most snaps (818), led the team in WAR (0.514), led the team in PFF grade (85.3) and also ranked first among all rookie tight ends (85.3). -- Alyssa Barbieri

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4. C Drew Dalman

Going into last offseason, the Bears were all over Dalman as an upgrade to the center position. Their interest in the former Atlanta Falcon was one of the worst-kept secrets at the time. So it wasn't a surprise to see they had agreed to a three-year deal with him worth $42 million and $28 million guaranteed on the first day of the negotiating window. Dalman's arrival gave the Bears a proven center who could not only execute the necessary blocks but also work seamlessly with Williams to command the offense. Dalman helped anchor a new interior of the line, along with Joe Thuney and Jonah Jackson, and the Bears offense thrived with improved blocking. As Williams said last year, Dalman is "the brains of it all" on the line while he can move guys off the ball like the Hulk. Despite a few snap miscues, Dalman was a major upgrade at center and earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his career. -- Brendan Sugrue

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3. LG Joe Thuney

The Bears acquired Thuney in a trade with the Kansas City Chiefs for a fourth-round pick last offseason, and he was part of a complete overhaul on the interior offensive line along with center Drew Dalman and right guard Jonah Jackson. Thuney proved to be worth the draft capital and contract extension he received from Chicago. Thuney helped anchor one of the best offensive lines in the NFL, which allowed just 25 sacks on Caleb Williams, and played a huge role in the Bears going 11-6, winning the NFC North and beating the Green Bay Packers in the wild-card playoffs. In 17 games, Thuney allowed zero sacks, one hit and 15 pressures and was only penalized twice. He played 1,149 offensive snaps, the second-most of any guard in the league, per Pro Football Focus. Thuney was named First-Team All-Pro, earned a Pro Bowl nod and was named the NFL's inaugural Protector of the Year award winner. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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2. QB Caleb Williams

After a tumultuous rookie season following the hype of being the No. 1 overall pick, Caleb Williams was trying to keep his head above water. Fortunately, the Bears threw him a life raft with the hiring of Ben Johnson as the team's next coach and revamped the protection on the offensive line. Johnson worked tirelessly with Williams to refine his game and unlock his potential all offseason long. And despite some early struggles, Williams began to turn a corner. The more games Williams played, the more comfortable he looked. Especially in the fourth quarter. Thanks to numerous comeback victories, Williams earned the nickname "Iceman" for being cool under pressure. Week by week, he made dazzling throws to keep drives alive and became a fan favorite for his electrifying play style. Williams set the team record for most passing yards in a season and narrowly missed the elusive 4,000-yard threshold. That won't be what people remember from his 2025 season, though. His legendary comeback wins against the Green Bay Packers and the incredible postseason moments will live in history forever from one of the best seasons a Bears quarterback has ever had. -- Brendan Sugrue

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1. HC Ben Johnson

It's not hyperbole to say that when the Bears hired Ben Johnson as their head coach on Jan. 20, 2025, that it changed the trajectory of the franchise for the better. In just one season, Johnson helped flip the culture and turned Chicago into a playoff contender ahead of schedule. The Bears went from worst to first (5-12 to 11-6), won the NFC North for the first time since 2018 and won a playoff game for the first time in 15 years. Johnson also made good on his promise to beat Matt LaFleur and the Packers twice (going 2-1, including a wild-card playoff win) and reignited the Bears-Packers rivalry. Chicago's offense went from a bottom-five unit to a top-five unit in just one season under Johnson, who orchestrated the overhaul of the offensive line, added some impact rookies in Colston Loveland, Luther Burden III and Kyle Monangai and helped second-year pro Caleb Williams make big strides as the team's franchise quarterback. -- Alyssa Barbieri

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The Eagles added Marquise "Hollywood" Brown on a one-year deal, but the move won't impact the looming A.J. Brown decision in June. Jordan Schultz reported the move as Brown heads to Philadelphia on a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million. A former Ravens first-round pick, Brown caught 49 passes for 587 yards and five touchdowns last season and still separates from coverage.

Brown, 28, had 49 catches for 587 yards and 5 TDs last season.

His best season came in 2021, when he had 91 catches for 1,008 yards and 6 TDs for the Ravens. https://t.co/mcUFXI6UlZ

— Zach Berman (@ZBerm) March 17, 2026

Here's an instant analysis and key takeaways from the signing.

Brown has never played with Jalen Hurts

. Brown declared for the NFL draft after the 2018 season, while after leading Alabama to a come-from-behind victory over Georgia in the SEC championship game in relief of an injured Tagovailoa, Hurts declared that his "story wasn't finished yet." In transferring to Oklahoma, he missed Brown by a few months, but did play with CeeDee Lamb on the way to being a Heisman Finalist.

Brown has traveled

The Eagles will be Brown's third team in four seasons, having spent the last two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs after achieving his only 1,000-yard receiving season with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021.

Brown has produced

In seven NFL seasons since departing Oklahoma, Brown has 371 receptions for 4,322 yards and 33 touchdowns.

How it impacts A.J. Brown

Brown was signed to be a third wide receiver, and while he's insurance for a potential A.J. Brown trade, Philadelphia would still need to make a move if they trade the All-Pro pass catcher.

Brown offers explosive plays despite minimal production

In his two seasons with Arizona after the blockbuster trade from Baltimore, Brown played in just 28 games due to injuries and posted 67 receptions for 704 yards in 2022 and 51 receptions for 574 yards in 2023.

This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Key takeaways from Eagles adding Marquise' Hollywood' Brown

NEED TO KNOW

• Beginning March 17, Chiney Ogwumike is hosting her own ESPN digital show twice-weekly called Chiney Today
• Ogwumike tells PEOPLE her new show will be "a home for everyone who truly loves hoops"
• Chiney Today will be available twice weekly on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all digital show and podcast platforms

Chiney Ogwumike's hard work is paying off.

Starting March 17, Ogwumike, 33, is hosting her own twice-weekly digital show with ESPN called Chiney Today, where the former WNBA star will give fans "a home for everyone who truly loves hoops," she tells PEOPLE exclusively.

"It's the home for hoops, all hoops. Meaning if you're a basketball fan, you probably care about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaking Wilt Chamberlain's record, but you're also following Team USA in the World Cup qualifiers because Paige [Bueckers], Caitlin [Clark] and Angel [Reese] are all playing together."

Ogwumike is also navigating reporting on the ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations between the WNBA and its players, which includes her sister Nneka Ogwumike. "I'm not going to lie, it's been difficult to balance because I have personal feelings, but at the same time, I have a job to do," says the Chiney Today host.

Ogwumike worked hard to be in a position where she needs to find that balance, and she says Chiney Today will "a thousand percent" dive into the CBA negotiations and break down the updates from her experienced perspective. "I've been fighting for this opportunity for a long time," she says. And I don't take this for granted because I know I'm doing this for the players and for the locker rooms that I was in and for the moment that we're in."

"But what gives me the most joy," Ogwumike continues, "is when I'm on-air in a moment that matters and I get players saying, 'Thank you for being my voice' and then also them understanding that I'm going to have to be critical, I'm going to have to talk about your great performance and I'm going to have to talk about your tougher performance."

That sentiment also applies to Nneka. "Let me tell you, once I was able to criticize or analyze my sister's game, I knew I could do anything," says Ogwumike, describing her sister, a 10-time WNBA All-Star, as her "life stylist."

"I joke and call her my life stylist because she helps style my whole entire life, and she knows how long I've been working on this and I know how long she's been working on making sure that this CBA reflects the best, not only for the players now, but the players to come."

"She is currently in New York City, she had to go to the store to buy new clothes and staying in the meetings until 3:00 a.m. studying the CBA. Meanwhile, she's checking on me saying, 'How was your selection show? How are you?,' " Ogwumike says of her sister. "To be able to watch her handle the adversity and the challenges and operate through integrity during this huge, monumental moment for women....it's been cool to be on two sides of things," she continues.

Ogwumike adds, "She's literally in these endless meetings and I'm trying to send her memes and jokes about the Oscars and bring her spirit up because what she's fighting is so hard."

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Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexander Isak won’t be availabe for Liverpool’s Champions League round-of-16 second leg against Galatasaray on Wednesday night, despite his appearance in team training today.

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The Reds’ club-record signing has been out injured for the past three months after suffering a broken leg in the 2-1 win at Tottenham Hotspur just before Christmas, although recent reports had hinted at a possible return in early April.

The 26-year-old was seen undergoing an individual training programme in Kirkby earlier today as he continues his rehabilitation away from the main first-team group (Liverpool Echo).

Slot issues Isak injury update

In his pre-match press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Slot was asked for an update on Isak’s fitness, and the Liverpool head coach outlined that the striker is getting closer to a return but won’t be back for his club this month.

The Reds boss said (via Liverpool Echo): “Alex is not available [v Galatasaray]… The fact that you see Alex on the [training] pitch shows he is getting closer. He won’t be available [v Brighton] on Saturday either.”

Slot declined to specify a timescale for Isak’s return to action when asked, saying: “If you have done months on the individual sessions, it’s quite a step up to train with the team, and then it’s a step up to play in the Premier League and Champions League.”

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Isak seems to be close to a long-awaited return

It would’ve been a pleasant surprise to see Liverpool’s number 9 back in action this week, and the fact that he hasn’t resumed team training just yet indicates that he still has progress to make in his rehabilitation.

However, his presence on the grass today would appear to be a notable step forward in his recovery, and hopefully the international window will give him the scope to regain match fitness by the time the Reds play Manchester City in the FA Cup on 4 April.

It’s expected that he won’t make the Sweden squad for their World Cup play-off against Ukraine next week, which’d give him additional time to continue his rehab on Merseyside rather than jetting off with his national team.

Considering the injury problems he’s had since his move to Liverpool just over six months ago, it must be kept in mind that Isak may need a few games to fully get up to speed after he returns to action, and his comeback will likely be a phased one rather than being thrown straight back in at the deep end.

However, with Hugo Ekitike enduring a dip in form (just one goal in his last eight games) after carrying the centre-forward burden for several months, the Swedish striker’s return will be greatly appreciated whenever it happens, and it now appears to be not too far away.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to push their winning streak to nine when they tip off against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center tonight.

All eyes will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and deservedly so, but I’ve got my eye on a Chet Holmgren prop in my Thunder vs. Magic predictions & NBA picks for Tuesday, March 17.

Thunder vs Magic prediction

Thunder vs Magic best bet: Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 rebounds (-112)

The Oklahoma City Thunder are undefeated since returning from the All-Star break, in large part thanks to the work of Chet Holmgren.

The OKC center has averaged 10.9 boards per game since the break – eighth-most in the NBA.

Holmgren has collected Over 8.5 rebounds in seven of his last eight outings, so we’re getting good value tonight.

The Orlando Magic are a middle-of-the-pack rebounding team, ranking 15th in boards per game (43.8), and starting center Wendell Carter Jr. is no match for the 7-foot-1 Holmgren.

Thunder vs Magic same-game parlay

Holmgren hasn’t just been a monster on the glass; he’s also scored Over 16.5 points in three of his last five games while averaging 18.8 ppg through that span.

The Thunder are also 5-0 in their last five games vs. the Magic and 8-2 ATS in their last 10 meetings.

Thunder vs Magic SGP

• Chet Holmgren Over 8.5 rebounds
• Chet Holmgren Over 16.5 points
• Thunder moneyline

Our "from downtown" SGP: All hands on deck for Magic

The Thunder may be on a nine-game run, but they’ve only covered the spread once in their last eight contests. The Magic, meanwhile, are 4-2 ATS in their last six.

It’ll take a full team effort to keep this one close, but Paolo Banchero (25.6 ppg), Desmond Bane (22.8 ppg), Tristan da Silva (15.3 ppg), and Jett Howard (8.8 ppg) are each scoring well above their season average this month.

Thunder vs Magic SGP

• Magic +9.5
• Paolo Banchero Over 20.5 points
• Desmond Bane Over 18.5 points
• Tristan da Silva Over 11.5 points
• Jett Howard Over 5.5 points

Thunder vs Magic odds

• Spread: Oklahoma City 9.5 (-110) | Orlando +9.5 (-110)
• Moneyline: Oklahoma City -450 | Orlando +350
• Over/Under: Over 223 (-110) | Under 223 (-110)

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Italian Referee Association (AIA) member Dino Tommasi delivered a final verdict on Saturday’s controversial draw between Inter Milan and Atalanta.

During the latest episode of ‘Open VAR’ on DAZN, Tomassi assessed the controversy surrounding this fixture, as reported by FCInterNews.

Cristian Chivu’s side shared the spoils with La Dea in a gut-wrenching 1-1 stalemate at Stadio San Siro last weekend.

Despite taking the lead through Francesco Pio Esposito, the Nerazzurri failed to secure their eighth consecutive win over Atalanta.

Indeed, Nikola Krstovic leveled the score in the 82nd minute after Kamaldeen Sulemana pushed Denzel Dumfries.

Meanwhile, referee Gianluca Manganiello refused to review the incident with VAR despite Inter’s relentless appeals.

Furthermore, the 45-year-old official didn’t point to the spot when Giorgio Scalvini kicked Davide Frattesi inside the box.

More importantly, Manganiello’s VAR assistants, Matteo Gariglio and Daniele Chiffi, saw no need to intervene.

As a result, all three of them are at risk of being suspended.

Dino Tommasi Delivers Verdict on Inter Milan 1-1 Atalanta Controversy

Tommasi confirmed that Sulemana didn’t commit a foul on Dumfries.

“There’s no push, just a hand lightly placed – there’s no real pressure,” Tomassi said. “In the VAR room, after reviewing all the camera angles, they realized there was no contact down low, no type of foul.

“Dumfries performs a step-over; there’s contact as he falls, but it’s certainly not a foul. Manganiello’s decision was absolutely correct, and the VAR room confirmed it.”

However, Tommasi admitted that Manganiello made a huge mistake by not awarding a penalty to Inter.

“On the pitch, Manganiello says ‘he barely touches him,’ and the VAR room quickly backs up his call. In reality, as we can clearly see, Frattesi gets to the ball ahead of Scalvini and remains in a position to play it.

“By the dynamics, this is a clear penalty. We’ve already had similar cases in the past – it could have been spotted on the field. But if, as in this case, Manganiello couldn’t properly assess the extent of the contact because his view was blocked. Then the VAR room should have intervened with an on-field review.

“We prefer these penalties to be given on the pitch, but Manganiello sensed only slight contact and didn’t judge it as a penalty, whereas Frattesi gets there ahead of Scalvini. The VAR room could have stepped in.”

Finally, he approved Manganiello’s decision not to penalize Ederson’s tackle on Dumfries.

“The decision is certainly correct; there’s little to add. Dumfries clearly fouls Ederson by holding him and bringing him down.”

With less than four weeks left to play in the 2025-26 regular season, teams are in the midst of heated battles in the standings ahead of the start of the NBA playoffs on April 18.

The top six teams in each conference will earn an outright playoff berth at the conclusion of the regular season. The next four teams will compete in the play-in tournament on April 14-17 for the last two seeds in each conference, respectively.

With 13-15 games remaining on the schedule, 26 teams remain in contention to qualify for the postseason, via either a playoff berth or a spot in the play-in tournament. The action is set to heat up as teams battle for playoff positioning down the stretch.

Tuesday features eight games on the schedule, with several key matchups and a Western Conference clinching scenario to monitor throughout the evening.

What are the matchups on Tuesday?

COAST 2 COAST TUESDAY HEADLINES 8-GAME SLATE ‼️

🏀 Mitchell, CLE vs Giannis, MIL
🏀 #5 West DEN hosts #9 East PHI
🏀 OKC (#1 in West) seeks 9th straight, vs ORL (#5 in East)
🏀 NYK goes for 4th straight win, hosts IND

📺 NBC, Peacock and NBA League Pass
➡️… pic.twitter.com/49a8yhPBY0

— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2026

NBA Playoff Picture

NBA STANDINGS UPDATE ‼️

▪️ ATL wins 10th in a row
▪️ LAL wins 6th in a row
▪️ SAS wins 50th game pic.twitter.com/cvv0x2pv6k

— NBA (@NBA) March 17, 2026

Which teams have been eliminated from postseason contention?

Eastern Conference:

• Brooklyn Nets (17-51)
• Washington Wizards (16-51)
• Indiana Pacers (15-53)

Western Conference:

• Sacramento Kings (18-51)

Western Conference Scenarios for Tuesday

• The Thunder can clinch a playoff berth with a win or a loss by either the Suns or Nuggets
• The Thunder can clinch the Northwest Division title with a win and losses by the Nuggets and Timberwolves

This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: 2026 NBA Playoffs: Clinching scenarios and standings on March 17

The first week of the NFL's free-agency frenzy has brought significant changes to the draft order.

The Miami Dolphins made a major move by agreeing to trade star wide receiver Jaylen Waddle to the Denver Broncos. In exchange, they will receive three draft picks, including a first-round pick in 2026, according to reports.

This blockbuster is part of a series of NFL transactions that have reshuffled the 2026 NFL Draft order.

With this latest move, Miami now possesses two first-round draft picks, joining four other teams: the Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys and Kansas City Chiefs. The Dolphins now have 11 draft picks in 2026 as they focus on rebuilding their roster.

For now, here's the new-look draft order following the Waddle trade:

2026 NFL Draft order

Here's how the 2026 NFL Draft order stacks up following the Jaylen Waddle trade.

1. Las Vegas Raiders: 3-14 record; .538 strength of schedule
2. New York Jets: 3-14, .552
3. Arizona Cardinals: 3-14; .571
4. Tennessee Titans: 3-14, .574
5. New York Giants: 4-13; .524
6. Cleveland Browns: 5-12, .486
7. Washington Commanders: 5-12; .507
8. New Orleans Saints: 6-11; .495
9. Kansas City Chiefs: 6-11; .516
10. Cincinnati Bengals: 6-11; .521
11. Miami Dolphins: 7-10; .488
12. Dallas Cowboys: 7-9-1; .438
13. Los Angeles Rams (via Atlanta): 8-9; .495
14. Baltimore Ravens: 8-9; .507
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 8-9, .529
16. New York Jets (via Indianapolis): 8-9; .540
17. Detroit Lions: 9-8; .490
18. Minnesota Vikings: 9-8; .514
19. Carolina Panthers: 8-9, .522
20. Dallas Cowboys (via Green Bay): 9-7-1; .483
21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 10-7; .503
22. Los Angeles Chargers: 11-6; .469
23. Philadelphia Eagles: 11-6; .476
24. Cleveland Browns (via Jacksonville): 13-4; .478
25. Chicago Bears: 11-6; .458
26. Buffalo Bills: 12-5, .471
27. San Francisco 49ers: 12-5, .498
28. Houston Texans: 12-5; .522
29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Los Angeles Rams): 12-5, .526
30. Miami Dolphins (via Denver Broncos) 14-3; .422
31. New England Patriots: 14-3; .391
32. Seattle Seahawks: 14-3; .498

When is the 2026 NFL Draft?

The 2026 NFL Draft will take place between April 23-25 in Pittsburgh.

• Thursday, April 23: Round 1
• Friday, April 24: Rounds 2-3
• Saturday, April 25: Rounds 4-7

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Updated 2026 NFL Draft order: How Jaylen Waddle trade shakes up picks

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The Arizona Cardinals are through the first week of free agency and have made a lot of moves, including adding two additional free agents on the defensive side of the ball yesterday.

All of that begs the question, how would you grade the Cardinals moves and reported moves (we have to say reported just in case the team has not officially signed a player by the time this post is active and maybe something crazy happens and the deal falls through).

What we have so far:

• Isaac Seumalo, OG – 3-year deal
• Tyler Allgeier, RB – 2-year deal
• Kendrick Bourne, WR – 2-year deal
• Gardner Minshew, QB – 1-year deal
• Andrew Wingard, S – 1-year deal
• Matt Pryor, OL – 1-year deal
• Roy Lopez, DT – 2-year deal
• Jack Gibbens, LB – 2-year deal
• Andrew Billings, DT – 1-year deal
• Jonah Williams, DT – 1-year deal
• Elijah Wilkinson, OL – 2-year deal
• Casey Kreiter, LS
• Devin Duvernay, WR

They also re-signed: Bam Knight, Chad Ryland, Blake Gillikin, L.J. Collier, Starling Thomas V, Simi Fehoko

How would you grade the offseason moves thus far?

The Montreal Canadiens (36-20-10) will face the Boston Bruins (37-23-7) on Tuesday night, with the puck drop scheduled for 7 pm ET.

This will be the fourth and final time these longtime rivals meet in the regular season, and though there’s always a certain level of intensity in play, Tuesday’s game may result in fireworks, as both teams are fighting to earn a playoff spot.

Statistically speaking, Montreal is in relatively good shape, with 80% odds they’ll end up qualifying for the playoffs. On the flip side of the coin, they’re only three points up on the Columbus Blue Jackets, a team that is presently on the outside looking into the playoff picture.

In other words, the Canadiens cannot afford to have another poor stretch, such as their back-to-back losses versus the San Jose Sharks and Anaheim Ducks on the weekend.

To make matters more complicated, the Habs will be without Kirby Dach, as he will be in the infirmary for up to four weeks with an upper-body injury. The hit that took Dach out of action occurred in the first period of Sunday’s game versus the Ducks, when Jeffrey Viel caught him a little high. At the very least, it isn’t a season-ending injury, which can be used as good news in Dach’s case, considering his injury history.

Here’s the high hit by Jeffrey Viel on Kirby Dach tonight.

Dach went to the Habs dressing room afterwards.

pic.twitter.com/Yy2FvD9tyJ

— /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) March 16, 2026

The Canadiens have plenty of healthy forwards ready to pick up the slack, including Alexandre Texier and Zachary Bolduc. Texier and Bolduc will feature on a line with veteran centre Jake Evans.

As for the netminders, Jakub Dobes will get the start, and will look to return to his winning ways after a disappointing outing on Saturday versus the Sharks, which saw him stop 18 of the 21 shots sent his way.

While it’s very easy to suggest Montreal needs better goaltending, they must do a better job mitigating high-danger scoring chances for their opponents, a recurring issue this season.

Whether it’s Dobes, Jacob Fowler, or Samuel Montembeault guarding the net, the Canadiens will have a difficult time earning wins by allowing the opposing team to take an endless flow of high-quality shots every period.

It’s similar to plugging holes in a leaky boat.

Stopping those leaks is better than not taking any action at all, but in the long run, you’ll need to find a better route that doesn’t result in so many holes in the hull.

Montreal Canadiens Projected Lineup

Cole Caufield – Nick Suzuki – Juraj Slafkovsky

Alex Newhook – Oliver Kapanen – Ivan Demidov

Zach Bolduc – Jake Evans – Alex Texier

Josh Anderson – Phillip Danault – Brendan Gallagher

Mike Matheson – Noah Dobson

Kaiden Guhle – Alex Carrier

Jayden Struble- Lane Hutson

Jakub Dobes

Boston Bruins Projected Lineup

David Pastrnak – Fraser Minten – Marat Khusnutdinov

Casey Mittelstadt – Pavel Zacha – Viktor Arvidsson

Alex Steeves – Elias Lindholm – Morgan Geekie

Tanner Jeannot – Sean Kuraly – Mark Kastelic

Jonathan Aspirot – Charlie McAvoy

Hampus Lindholm – Mason Lohrei

Nikita Zadorov – Henri Jokiharju

Jeremy Swayman

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Aaron Judge and Team USA will conclude the World Baseball Classic with one game on Tuesday night.

It's the championship of the WBC against Venezuela, and the U.S. captain Judge surely has his eyes on a title in this tournament for the first time since 2017.

About those eyes, though — fans are a bit confused on Tuesday.

To promote the game, Fox Sports created a graphic with Judge on it, and the picture includes blue eyes for Judge:

The epic conclusion. 🍿

Aaron Judge and Team USA prepare to face Ronald Acuña Jr. and Venezuela in the WBC Final. pic.twitter.com/qzy4qlWLXd

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 17, 2026

Judge doesn't have blue eyes.

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Why are Aaron Judge's eyes blue?

This is a spin-off of new movie posters for Dune.

Dune 3 is on its way, and the promotional full-court press for that movie has really just begun in earnest.

This is what those posters look like:

#DunePart3: THE EPIC CONCLUSION⁠
⁠
Warner Bros. has dropped character posters as part of a first look ahead of the release of tomorrow's first trailer. See more: ⁠ https://t.co/RuEw8RNU6Ypic.twitter.com/d6adnuQdLu

— The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 16, 2026

Since Tuesday night's WBC final is being marketed as a similarly epic conclusion, Judge was given the same treatment.

As long as those eyes find pitches to hit a long way, Judge won't mind.

More MLB news:

• Red Sox phenom Roman Anthony making major change for 2026 season
• Yankees' Carlos LaGrange gets key prognosis from ESPN
• Ronald Acuna Jr. has impressive precedent on his side this season
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The Philadelphia Eagles entered the 2025–26 season with high hopes but fell short in the postseason. They finished with strong starters but needed depth at receiver. Missing a reliable third option hurt them in the wild-card loss. Management moved quickly this offseason.

NFL free agency and trade talks heated up around the league. Teams are chasing for playmakers and short-term upside. Philly watched the market and targeted a veteran who could help now. Rumors about bigger names also swirled, which kept the discussion around A.J. Brown alive.

MORE: Denver Broncos-Miami Dolphins’ Jaylen Waddle trade details, full compensation announced

Marquise Brown spent last season with the Kansas City Chiefs. He played 16 games and finished with 49 catches for 587 yards and five touchdowns on 74 targets. He also posted a 66.2% catch rate last year. The 5’9″, 180-pound speedster broke out as a primary threat with the Baltimore Ravens in 2021, when he had 91 catches for 1,008 yards and six touchdowns, per Bleacher Report.

“Breaking: The Eagles are signing former Chiefs WR Marquise ‘Hollywood’ Brown to a 1-year, deal worth up to $6.5M,” Jordan Schultz reported.

Breaking: The #Eagles are signing former #Chiefs WR Marquise “Hollywood” Brown to a 1-year, deal worth up to $6.5M, multiple sources tell me.

The explosive Brown had 49 catches for 587 yards and 5 TDs last season. pic.twitter.com/yrQGc6bcBo

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) March 17, 2026

The club signed Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million.

Brown brings deep speed and suddenness after the catch. He can win vertically and stretch zones. He also creates space for the top two receivers. On one-year terms the financial risk for Philly stays low. The contract lets the team evaluate fit without a long commitment.

Coaches can use him in single-receiver sets and in space. If he stays healthy, he gives the offense more explosive play options.

The signing aims to fix a clear roster need with measured risk and strong upside. Injuries hampered him between 2022 and 2024, but his playmaking remains. This is a low-cost, high-reward addition for the team’s offense and depth. Expect him to compete immediately.

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The Denver Broncos are going for it all. After coming so close to reaching the Super Bowl last season, the team decided to mortgage its future for the one key piece it believes can lead the team to another Super Bowl title.

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The Broncos gave up three picks — including a 2026 first-rounder — in exchange for Miami Dolphins wideout Jaylen Waddle. The wideout — a former first-round pick — is coming off two straight disappointing years after gaining at least 1,000 receiving yards in his first three seasons in the NFL.

It’s a steep price to pay considering Waddle’s recent production, but his surroundings may have played into that far more than his ability.

Who won the trade? Here are the grades:

Broncos pay up for their one missing piece

The Broncos are making a big bet Waddle can be the one player who can push the team to a Super Bowl championship. Denver gave up three 2026 draft picks in exchange for Waddle, including first-, third- and fourth-round selections for a wideout who hasn’t exceeded 1,000 receiving yards in either of the past two seasons.

But there were reasons for Waddle’s declining numbers. The Dolphins’ offense was much less effective following repeated injuries to quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Former Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel had to drastically overhaul his system, emphasizing short passes in order to keep Tagovailoa from taking hits.

That resulted in poor numbers for nearly every member of the Dolphins’ offense, including Waddle, who had fewer opportunities to stretch the field.

While Waddle’s numbers last season don’t look impressive, Pro Football Focus liked what it saw, rating him as the 12th-best wideout in the NFL. Perhaps that’s best exemplified by Waddle nearly going for 1,000 yards despite catching passes from a struggling Tagovailoa and a seventh-round rookie in Quinn Ewers.

Giving up three draft picks could prove costly, though the Broncos were picking at the end of the first round anyway. In that sense, it was unlikely the team would have found a player as talented as Waddle with the No. 30 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. Giving up third- and fourth-round picks wasn’t ideal, but the Broncos got the Dolphins’ fourth-rounder in return, and have cost certainty with Waddle, who is signed through the 2028 season.

Additionally, Waddle is the perfect complement for Courtland Sutton, who gets by on physicality and excellent hands. Waddle is more of a burner than Sutton and can stretch the field, giving Bo Nix two fantastic options capable of doing different things.

Grade: B

Miami embracing a full rebuild with Jaylen Waddle trade

It’s a new era in Miami. Following the firings of former GM Chris Grier and head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins are going to look a lot different in 2026.

The team signaled as much prior to Tuesday’s trade, cutting ties with Bradley Chubb, Tyreek Hill and Tagovailoa earlier in the offseason. Now, Waddle joins that group.

It’s a move that leaves the Dolphins’ offense mostly bereft of talent. Star running back De’Von Achane is still around … but should also be a trade candidate considering he’s entering the final year of his contract. Things could get worse in Miami before they get better.

That’s not exactly an encouraging sign for new quarterback Malik Willis. The Dolphins decided to go all-in on the Green Bay Packers this offseason, bringing in general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan, head coach Jeff Hafley and Willis from the franchise.

While the 26-year-old Willis showed flashes in limited playing time, he’s started just six games in his four-year NFL career. With the Waddle trade, the Dolphins aren’t exactly giving Willis much help as he prepares to be a starter for the first time in his career.

The Dolphins can — and almost certainly will — use their draft picks to give Willis more weapons. Whether any of those players can replace Waddle — at least immediately — could be a tough task.

Then again, Waddle experienced declining production over the past two seasons, and couldn’t overcome a sinking Dolphins offense. With Hill sidelined in 2025, Waddle didn’t do much to prove he could be a No. 1 option in the NFL and his contract was about to become expensive soon. Maybe the new braintrust in Miami saw the trade as an opportunity to get out of a bad extension for a good, but not great, player.

There were reasons for the Dolphins to make the deal, but that offense is looking pretty rough right now.

Grade: C

After trading for cornerback Trent McDuffie, the Los Angeles Rams were quick to sign him to an extension and make him the highest paid cornerback in the NFL. The reported numbers for McDuffie’s contract were four years for $124 million with $100 million of that guaranteed. However, the reported numbers of contracts rarely tell the full story, and that’s also the case with McDuffie.

Below are the details of the contract via OverTheCap,

“McDuffie’s 2026 and 2027 salaries and roster bonuses are fully guaranteed at signing. If on the roster on the 5th day of the 2027 league year his 2028 salary is guaranteed. On the 5th day of the 2028 league year, $23 million of his 2029 salary is guaranteed. If on the roster on the 5th day of the 2029 league year he will earn a $5 million roster bonus.”

Per Spotrac, the details of the contract are:

• $50M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2026 compensation + 2027 compensation)
• $27M of 2028 compensation fully guarantees the 5th league day of 2027 (injury at sign)
• $23M of 2029 compensation fully guarantees the 5th league day of 2028
• 2027 Roster Bonus: $15M (guaranteed, due the 5th league day of 2027)
• 2030 Roster Bonus: $5M (5th league day of 2030)
• Per Game Active Bonus: $40,000 ($680,000)

While it appears that McDuffie doesn’t have any guaranteed money after 2027, his 2028 salary actually becomes fully guaranteed if he’s on the roster on the fifth day of the new league year. The same can be said about his 2029 salary. Therefore, the Rams don’t actually have an out in McDuffie’s contract until after the 2029 season.

That structure does make McDuffie tradable after this season before the fifth day of the 2027 league year, but in all likelihood, he will be on the roster over the next three years.

With the contract, the Rams did seemingly lower McDuffie’s 2026 cap hit. The former Kansas City Chiefs cornerback was set to count for $13.6 million against the cap this year and that was seemingly brought down to $10.8 million. However, his cap hit jumps to $30.8 million next year and if he’s still on the roster in 2029, McDuffie will count for $33.3 million against the cap. If the Rams were to cut McDuffie after the 2029 season, they would save $30.1 million.

It’s essentially a four year, $107.5 million contract for McDuffie which is an average of $26.9 million per year. That’s still expensive, but it’s still cheaper than the $31 million APY that was initially reported.

Mississippi HB 4014, which would exclude athletes’ NIL earnings from the state’s income tax, is not advancing through the state’s Senate. Referred to the Senate Finance Committee, the bill did not advance out of committee ahead of the March 17 deadline.

Mississippi state Sen. Dean Kirby, who sits on the Senate Finance Committee, said on Monday in the committee meeting that several constituents have called complaining about the bill. Arkansas passed a bill in 2025 to exempt NIL money from income taxes. Florida, Texas and Tennessee are other states with SEC institutions that have no income tax.

“While I understand the House’s intention in making our colleges and universities more attractive to athletes during this new NIL era, it is my opinion that we should not provide additional special treatment for these athletes while the rest of Mississippians continue to pay income taxes,” Mississippi state Sen. Jeremy England recently said.

At the time the bill was passed through the House, it was touted as a recruiting advantage for Mississippi State and Ole Miss.

“NIL is taking the country and coming by storm,” Rep. Trey Lamar said, via the Clarion Ledger. “Other states are doing it, and I believe it’s time that Mississippi starts doing this as well.”

Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss agreed to a new deal with the Rebels in January, which is valued at upward of $4 million. The NCAA denied his waiver appeal, but he was recently granted a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, which will allow him to play the 2026 season.

Mississippi was just the latest state to craft a bill that would put its universities and athletes at an advantage against the NCAA. Institutions across the country are operating under a patchwork of state laws. Lawmakers in Missouri and Texas have passed bills in recent years to prevent the NCAA from launching investigations into NIL activities. Missouri’s NIL law even allows high school recruits to enter into NIL deals and start earning endorsement money as soon as they sign with in-state colleges.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain betting tips

• Chelsea to win & both teams to score - 21/20 Ladbrokes
• Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score or assist - 20/21 Bet365

Chelsea face an uphill battle if they are to remain in this season’s Champions League as they seek to overturn a three-goal deficit in the second leg of their last 16 tie against Paris Saint-Germain this evening (8pm, TNT Sports 1),

Liam Rosenior’s side were looking good to get a result in the French capital last week when level at 2-2 with the defending European champions, only to fall apart late on as PSG claimed a 5-2 victory.

However, the Blues will take plenty of encouragement from certain aspects of their performance at the Parc des Princes, even if their confidence might have taken a hit with the loss to Newcastle at the weekend.

In fact, betting sites have priced the hosts as favourites in the second leg at 21/20 to win, though they are priced at 9/1 to make it through to the quarter-finals.

But while PSG are offered at 2/1 to win at the Bridge, odds of 1/16 for the holders to make it through show just how difficult Chelsea’s task will be this evening.

Chelsea vs PSG preview: Blues may win the battle but not the war

The first leg was an enthralling contest in the French capital, with both sides demonstrating plenty of attacking verve alongside the occasional defensive lapse.

And while the 5-2 win puts PSG in an enviable position, that scoreline does not reflect the reality of the first leg, with Chelsea playing well and even dominating parts of the match, both when down and when drawing.

However, the same problems that have plagued the Blues at times this season were again apparent at the Parc des Princes, with a dramatic collapse seeing them concede three times in around 20 minutes to return to London shellshocked.

While Rosenior’s side are capable of producing lovely attacking football, a mix of individual mistakes and lapses in concentration once again saw them lose a game, and a side as talented as PSG needed no invitation to strike when the moment presented itself.

Nevertheless, Chelsea showed that they can compete with the holders on their own turf, and can justify their tag as favourites on football betting sites.

The performance from both sides in the first leg showed that it is likely both will score at Stamford Bridge, especially when you consider that PSG only have two clean sheets in their last five, while Chelsea have none.

Add in the fact that PSG do not even need to win this match in order to go through, and we think Chelsea will win this time round. However, we think both teams will score in midweek, and the Blues won’t have enough to turn the tie around.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction 1: Chelsea to win & both teams to score - 21/10 Ladbrokes

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain best bets: Kvaratskhelia one to watch

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia did not start the first leg in Paris but he did end up having the deciding say, scoring twice late on to perhaps put the tie out of Chelsea’s reach.

The Georgian winger scored a superb solo effort to make it 4-2 late on before wrapping up the first leg with a fortunate brace with almost the last kick of the game, bundling past Jorgensen to leave Chelsea with a mountain to climb at Stamford Bridge.

While that result means PSG have an obvious advantage ahead of the second leg, they could well benefit from the fact Chelsea have to chase the game from the first whistle, with the match potentially opening up from the get-go.

This will certainly suit PSG’s attackers, as was the case when Dembele and Barcola scored last time out. To that end, whether Kvaratskhelia is in the starting XI or not, he should get the space and the opportunities to add to his goal tally, whether from the kick-off or when coming on against tired legs.

The 25-year-old has four goals and two assists over his last five Champions League games despite only starting two of them, and we’re backing him to add to those tallies at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea vs Paris Saint-Germain prediction 2: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia to score or assist - 20/21 Bet365

Chelsea vs PSG team news

Chelsea: For the Blues, Filip Jorgensen will need to be assessed after missing the loss to Newcastle, Estevao could make their returns to the squad and Pedro Neto is free to play after escaping a ban for his actions in the first leg. However, this match will come too soon for Jamie Bynoe-Gittens, while Levi Colwill remains sidelined until the end of the season.

PSG: For the holders, only Fabian Ruiz and Quentin Ndjantou will be absent, with the French champions having been given a rest week in Ligue 1.

Chelsea vs PSG predicted line-ups

Chelsea XI: Sanchez; Gusto, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; James, Caicedo; Palmer, Fernandez, Neto; Pedro.

PSG XI: Safonov; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Zaire-Emery, Vitinha, Neves; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.

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The New England Patriots have been linked to A.J. Brown in trade rumors all offseason, but the Philadelphia Eagles are reportedly not trading him at this time.

The Patriots reportedly engaged in trade talks with the Eagles for Brown, but did not want to give up a first-round pick for the Super Bowl-winning receiver. There are reports that the Eagles will revisit trading Brown after June 1, when the cap implications for trading him change. Until then, rumors of Brown being dealt to the Patriots will continue to swirl.

The Eagles are reportedly signing a receiver, adding to rumors that they are going to trade Brown. The Eagles are reportedly signing Marquise "Hollywood" Brown to a one-year deal worth up to $6.5 million. Brown is not a superstar, but he does provide the Eagles with depth if they deal away their Pro Bowl receiver.

From now until the start of the season, every move the Eagles make will be overanalyzed in the context of what they plan on doing with Brown.

June 1 is the date to keep an eye on for Patriots fans wanting to see Brown playing for their team. A post-June 1 trade would leave the Eagles with a $7 million cap hit charge, as opposed to $20 million if they traded him before that date, per Hartwell. According to Spotrac, a pre-June 1 trade would leave the Eagles with a $43.5 million dead cap hit. A post-June 1 trade would leave them with a $16 million dead cap hit for this season and a $27 million dead cap hit next season.

Marquise Brown does not figure to be a huge difference-maker right now. He had 49 catches for 587 yards and 5 touchdowns last season. However, the move does become more important if the Eagles go through with trading away one of their best players. Perhaps they are preparing for the inevitable with this signing.

After the trade deadline in 2000, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were looking to move on from the Hit Show as the duo of Vinny Castilla and Jose Canseco had failed to deliver any offensive impact over the season. The year prior, Canseco was looking like a possible MVP candidate and was pacing Mark McGwire’s newly set homerun record. However, a back injury stalled out his season and he didn’t get much better in 2000.

Tampa Bay placed Canseco on waivers in August and the New York Yankees were pursuing another title. However, several other teams had better records than New York and Yankee GM Brian Cashman was afraid that these teams might utilize Canseco against them. So Cashman made a claim hoping to block those teams and also thinking that Devil Rays GM Chuck LaMar would pull Canseco back off of waivers.

Two days later, LaMar called Cashman and told him Canseco was going to New York, no trade necessary. The Yankees already had Glenallen Hill and David Justice sharing the DH duties, so there was no where to play Canseco. Manager Joe Torre was asked how he would use Canseco and he responded bluntly, “I don’t know” and would also say he was “stunned” by the acquisition. Meanwhile owner George Steinbrenner made these remarks, I think they got caught up in something they didn’t think about, but I’m behind my people. I’m totally supportive of what they did. I’m happy the man is coming here, and I’m hoping he does the job for me.“

Regardless, Cashman had successfully blocked another contending team from acquiring the controversial Cuban slugger, so mission accomplished in a sense. Meanwhile, LaMar accomplished his goal of shedding payroll; “The Tampa Bay Devil Rays got the opportunity to give young players at-bats and save $2 million,” Devil Rays general manager Chuck LaMar said. “To them, it may not be nothing. To us it’s a lot.”

Canseco hit .243/.365/.432 with 6 HR over 37 games for New York and struck out in his lone plate appearance of the postseason; he’d receive a World Series ring and later reneged on a deal to sell it a private collector for $40,000.

Anyways…

First pitch against the New York Yankees is at 1:05 at Charlotte Sports Park and the Rays will be providing tv and radio coverage.

The Georgia Bulldogs are ranked as the No. 5 team in the country in week 5 of the USA TODAY coaches poll.

The Dawgs have gotten off to an excellent 17-4 start to begin the 2026 campaign, as Georgia most recently defeated the Tennessee Volunteers two games to one in the opening series of SEC play. The Bulldogs were able to bounce back in authoritative fashion on Saturday and Sunday following a 7-4 loss to begin the series, as star second baseman Ryan Black was credited with two massive RBI’s during Georgia’s 4-2 win over the Vols on Saturday. Caden Aoki recorded an impressive 6 strikeouts over 4 innings pitched during Saturday’s victory as well, as Georgia now finds themselves ranked as the No. 5 overall team in the country following a critical series win over Tennessee.

Freshman outfielder Cole Johnson was credited with what could quickly become the play of the year for the Bulldogs during the series finale on Sunday. Johnson robbed Tennessee catcher Stone Lawless of a go ahead two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning, as Johnson was able to put his defensive potential on full display during Sunday’s series finale against the Vols. Johnson’s series clinching catch secured Georgia’s 8-7 victory over Tennessee, as Johnson put the entire college baseball world on notice with his efforts against the Vols this weekend.

Georgia will face The Citadel on Tuesday afternoon at 3 p.m. ET, as the Dawgs will look to improve to an 18-4 record to begin the 2026 campaign.

Johnson’s game-saving catch in the top of the ninth inning of Sunday’s matchup could be found below:

MY GOD A FRESHMAN!!!!!!!!!#GoDawgs | @williamColejoh2pic.twitter.com/rovl3YjMuB

— Georgia Baseball (@BaseballUGA) March 15, 2026

This article originally appeared on Roll Tide Wire: Georgia baseball rises in latest USA TODAY coaches poll

The Philadelphia Eagles have been locked in a difficult situation with wide receiver A.J. Brown. His mammoth salary has meant the team has been unable to trade him, instead needing to wait until June 1 to pull off a deal that would see his salary cap hit spread over two seasons. The problem is that this waiting time is profoundly tanking the trade value he once had, and there’s a very real chance the Eagles will either need keep him on the roster, or suck it up and accept a much, much lower offer than they once hoped for.

Brown is back in the discussion after the Miami Dolphins made the stunning move on Tuesday to trade Jaylen Waddle and a 4th-round pick to the Broncos for a 1st-round pick, a 3rd, and a 4th. With Denver’s picks being at No. 30 in each round it’s a very low return for a 27-year-old thousand-yard receiver who has only had down play due to the Dolphins’ horrible mismanagement.

It’s the kind of move that means we need to recalibrate what we thought Brown could fetch on the open market. Philly fans are still holding out hope that it could lead to a Brown for Maxx Crosby swap, which might be nice dreaming — but at this point there’s no evidence that the Raiders are opening to try and trade Crosby again, and if they were, would Brown being enough? We’re seeing positional value play a role here, with top pass rushers being valued much more highly that No. 1 wide receivers.

The NFL adage for a long time has been that the return on trades after the draft, but before the season roughly downgrade the value of picks in a deal by one round. For example, a player who would be a 1st round pick when traded in March, would become a 2nd round pick in June. Only players regarded as Top 3 at their position, or having extreme positional value are able to break this mold. This means that at best the Eagles might be able to ask for a 2nd round pick after they’re able to trade him.

Then you need to factor in that the majority of the league believes the Eagles are motivated sellers on A.J. Brown. Everyone saw the sideline blow-up between Brown and head coach Nick Sirianni, as well as the reality that Philly has a crowded receiver room with an offense that doesn’t really necessitate having a player like Brown on the roster anymore.

Eagles fans are going to need to adjust their expectations when it comes to an A.J. Brown trade because of everything else that happened around the league. The Jaguars reportedly didn’t get offers on Brian Thomas Jr. that met their demands, Michael Pittman Jr. was traded for a ham sandwich, now Jaylen Waddle has been dealt on a low deal. Receivers just don’t command what they once did with the league pivoting to be more of a running league — which ironically was spurred on because of the Eagles’ success with Saquon Barkley.

If A.J. Brown commands anything more than a 2nd-round pick in a deal it will be a stunner.

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The Montreal Canadiens will face the Boston Bruins on Tuesday, March 17, in a game with massive playoff implications as both teams attempt to hold on in a competitive Atlantic Division.

My Bruins vs. Canadiens predictions and NHL picks suggest Cole Caufield will continue his torrid pace this calendar year as the league's hottest goal scorer.

Bruins vs Canadiens prediction

Bruins vs Canadiens best bet: Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer (+125)

No one has scored more goals in 2026 than Cole Caufield.

His 18 goals in 24 games this calendar year lead all skaters, and he's scored in all three games against the Boston Bruins this season, culminating in a hat trick on January 24.

He enters tonight on a two-game goal streak and faces a penalty-prone Boston team with a moderately weak defense (18th in goals allowed) and a poor penalty kill (T-23rd).

Bruins vs Canadiens same-game parlay

Unsurprisingly, Caufield isn't the only Montreal Canadiens winger who has seen an uptick in production.

Rookie phenom Ivan Demidov, typically a pass-first player, has 16 shots on goal in seven games since March 1. He's hit the Over in three straight and in four of the last six. Additionally, Boston ranks 29th in shots allowed.

Two of three meetings between these teams this season have hit the Over, as these teams rank second and T-10th in goals scored. Both teams are coming off 4-3 losses and will look to turn it around at the Bell Centre.

Bruins vs Canadiens SGP

• Cole Caufield anytime goal scorer
• Ivan Demidov Over 1.5 shots on goal
• Over 6.5

Bruins vs Canadiens odds

• Moneyline: Bruins +135 | Canadiens -155
• Puck Line: Bruins +1.5 (-175) | Canadiens -1.5 (+150)
• Over/Under: Over 6.5 (-105) | Under 6.5 (-115)

Bruins vs Canadiens trend

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Need help filling out your March Madness bracket?

We had 10 members of the USA TODAY Sports staff fill out brackets using our Bracket Challenge game, presented by AutoZone.

Here's a look at some of the takeaways from their predictions, including most popular upset and most likely Final Four teams.

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Most predicted March Madness first round upset

• Santa Clara over Kentucky was picked eight times (80%).
• VCU over North Carolina was picked seven times (70%).
• South Florida over Louisville was picked six times (60%).

Upset alert: Ranking 8 most likely March Madness first round upsets

Our boldest first round upset pick

Matt Hayes' bracket is go big or go home. He has seven double-digit seeds winning first round games.

He's got your typical 5-12 upsets, going with High Point to beat Wisconsin and McNeese beating Vanderbilt in the first round.

But he wasn't done. His prediction of 14-seed Wright State beating 3-seed Virginia in the Midwest Region was our boldest take.

Our biggest Sweet 16 surprise

• 12-seed Akron was picked to reach the Sweet 16 twice in the Midwest Region (Eddie Timanus and Jordan Mendoza are bullish on the Zips).
• 12-seed McNeese got a vote for the Sweet 16 from Matt Hayes. He picked the Cowboys to beat Vanderbilt and then Nebraska in the South Region.
• Craig Meyer has 11-seed Texas winning Tuesday night's play-in game vs. NC State, then beating 6-seed BYU in Round 1 and shocking 3-seed Gonzaga in the second round before losing to Purdue.
• 10-seed UCLA got some hometown cooking from Jordan Mendoza, one of our L.A.-based reporters. He picks the Bruins to knock off 2-seed UConn in the second round of the East Region.

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BYU predictions split opinions

• Blake Toppmeyer has BYU making the Elite Eight and beating former WCC foe Gonzaga in Round 2.
• Paul Myerberg and Craig Meyer have BYU losing in the first round to the Texas/NC State play-in game winner.

Dark horse Final Four prediction

• For the most part, there were no real surprises in our Final Four picks. Jordan Mendoza and Eddie Timanus went chalk, hoping to match last year's all-1-seed Final Four. The highest-seeded team picked by our staff to reach the Final Four was 5-seed St. John's, who Paul Myerberg picked to win the loaded East Region.

Most popular Final Four predictions

• Arizona to win the West Region was picked eight times (80%).
• Duke, Michigan and Florida were each picked six times to win their respective regions (60%).
• Arkansas got two votes to win the West Region. Brent Schrotenboer and Craig Meyer are buying stock in John Calipari, and more likely Darius Acuff Jr.
• Three teams got one vote. In addition to Paul's St. John's pick, Craig Meyer has UConn winning the East and John Brice predicts Illinois will win the South.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: March Madness upset predictions, Final Four picks to help with bracket

It is a championship game, winner take all, all hands ideally on deck, and whatever other endgame cliches you may want to summon.

Yet in the World Baseball Classic final between Team USA and Venezuela on Tuesday, March 17, the realities of a forthcoming 162-game Major League Baseball season may emerge.

Most notably, Team USA closer Mason Miller's availability for the championship game is in question; it would be his third outing in five days, an aggressive path for this point of spring training. Manager Mark DeRosa figures he'll be available but the San Diego Padres, who sign Miller's paychecks, must sign off.

"Not ruled out, not decided," San Diego manager Craig Stammen said Monday at the Padres' spring training camp in Arizona. "How we do with every pitcher, we evaluate them after their outing, see how they feel and then calculate when their next outing's going to be. So he's in that same boat."

So, too, are Team USA's cadre of seventh-, eighth- and ninth-inning guys. Yankees closer David Bednar worked the seventh and Boston Red Sox set-up man Garrett Whitlock the eighth inning, passing the baton to Miller, in their 2-1 escape against the Dominican Republic on Sunday, March 15.

Venezuela is in a similar boat, however. The bullpen had to cover 7 2/3 innings of their semifinal victory over Italy – and the Venezuelans will not enjoy a day of rest between the semis and finals, like Team USA. While their key relievers all stayed under 20 pitches, top lefty Angel Zerpa and right-handers Andres Machado, Eduard Bazardo and Danny Palencia all worked to stave off Italy.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Which USA, Venezuela relievers will be available for WCB final?

Tottenham defender Micky van de Ven says it is "the biggest nonsense" to suggest the club's players do not care about the team's current plight.

Spurs are a point above the Premier League relegation zone in 16th with eight matches of the season left to play after a difficult campaign.

It has led to questions over the whether Tottenham's squad are already thinking about their own futures beyond the current season.

But Van de Ven gave a passionate defence of their commitment to the Spurs cause on the eve of the second leg of Tottenham's Champions League last-16 tie at home to Atletico Madrid.

"It's the biggest nonsense," the Netherlands centre-back told a news conference.

"Trust me - those involved on the pitch, the staff and the players - they care so much about the situation we are in right now.

"We just want to turn things around and that's the main focus for everyone. If reports say guys don't care anymore it's just frustrating for our guys."

Spurs trail Atletico 5-2 from the first leg in Madrid following a club record sixth-straight loss before they came from behind to draw 1-1 with Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.

Van de Ven said suggestions that Spurs players are not bothered by their predicament "brings so much more trouble" because supporters are "starting to believe" them.

"The other day when we read something about one guy that said to everyone that he's probably going to leave and doesn't care about the situation they're in," added the 24-year-old Dutchman.

"People are just making things up. The only thing I can say about it is it's not true."

Spurs will be without midfielder Joao Palhinha for the tie with Atletico as he continues to recover from concussion.

Captain Cristian Romero, who clashed heads with Palhinha in the first leg, will be available to play while left-back Destiny Udogie and midfielder Lucas Bergvall are fit enough for the bench after hamstring and ankle injuries respectively.

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The first wave of 2026 NFL free agency has already crashed ashore, and we know which teams impressed us and which teams left us a wee bit underwhelmed.

Who are the big winners in this free agency cycle? Who are the teams that left us scratching our heads as to what the plan is for 2026 and beyond? Whose big splashes will pay off? Whose could backfire spectacularly?

The 6 best under-the-radar signings of 2026 NFL free agency (so far)

Let's break down who the big winners and losers are from this first week or so of NFL free agency.

Jaylen Waddle trade grades: Who won Broncos and Dolphins deal?

Winner: The Titans, who did right by Cam Ward

The Titans entered 2026 free agency with an embarrassment of riches at their disposal. Did all of their signings light the lamp? Not necessarily. However, Tennessee is in a much better place on both sides of the ball after the first week of the new league year. Getting Ward more receiving help with wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson and tight end Daniel Bellinger was important, as was loading up the defense with impact players for new coach Robert Saleh's scheme like defensive tackles John Franklin-Myers and Jordan Elliott, edge rushers Jermaine Johnson II and Jacob Martin and cornerbacks Cor'Dale Flott and Alontae Taylor. Mitch Trubisky as Ward's backup is a savvy move to give the second-year starter a veteran to lean on throughout the year. We're not sure how the Titans will be in 2026, but we do like the raised floor. There is still work to be done, but Ward should enter his second year in better shape.

Loser: The Bills, who felt like they could have done this differently

The Bills made some aggressive moves, like trading for wide receiver D.J. Moore and signing outside linebacker Bradley Chubb to a massive contract. Sure, re-signing center Connor McGovern was smart, and free agent cornerback Dee Alford should fit in well with the secondary. However, will the Moore and Chubb splashes be enough to push Buffalo over the edge? We're not as sure; these moves felt more impassioned than tactical. Josh Allen deserves a steady hand driving the ship; this entire Buffalo offseason has felt wildly reactionary under general manager Brandon Beane. If Buffalo can't improve or even regresses in 2026, who will take the blame?

Winner: The Rams, for understanding the precious moment

The Rams are in Super Bowl-or-bust mode by default. That's just the harsh reality of a supremely talented and well-coached team with one of the best front offices in football. They're in a brutal division, but they have sky-high expectations and a quarterback with a ticking clock in Matthew Stafford. Making big moves to land cornerbacks Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson should put this Rams defense over the top. The secondary was its main vulnerability, and Los Angeles attacked it with force. Will that be enough? With the 13th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Rams can add yet another impact player. The team is apparently watching for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown, too. You know what the goal is for the Rams as clearly as any team. Can these moves seal the deal?

Loser: The Bears, who haven't landed a big fish just yet

The Bears have been active in free agency, but the team hasn't landed a big fish. Of any team in the NFL that felt primed to land a big fish, it was the Bears. There is obviously still time, but can Chicago get, say, Las Vegas Raiders outside linebacker Maxx Crosby at a discount? Can they swing for another big edge rusher? Could the team surprise us all and make a move for another veteran receiver to replace Moore? We liked Chicago picking up safety Coby Bryant and wide receiver Kalif Raymond, but this team doesn't seem as improved as you'd hope this far into March.

Winner: The Panthers, who could repeat as NFC South champs

The Panthers clearly recognized how winnable their division is and spent like there's no tomorrow. The team sent a monster contract to outside linebacker Jaelan Phillips, who the Panthers need to stay healthy to live up to that critical investment. Linebacker Devin Lloyd and tackle Rasheed walker came in at bargains, and wide receiver John Metchie III was a sneaky good depth signing for the offense. Returning safety Nick Scott will help the defense. The NFC South is still wide open, but Carolina made some decisive moves to make sure it stays in the conversation.

Loser: The Chargers, whose moves didn't really help Justin Herbert

The Chargers added some good players in free agency. Running back Keaton Mitchell will be fun in L.A., while defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson should be a key contributor on the defense line. However, Miami's offensive line moves (adding center Tyler Biadasz and guard Cole Strange, re-signing tackles Trey Pipkins and Trevor Penning) make us worried for the group up front, especially if tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt aren't healthy to start the year. The Chargers desperately needed to make the offensive line their priority, but their moves underwhelmed us.

Winner: The Raiders, who set up a good spot for Fernando Mendoza

The Raiders landing center Tyler Linderbaum will be huge for Mendoza, the presumed incoming quarterback for Las Vegas. That's arguably the best move in all of free agency if you ask us; sure, the Raiders spent a lot, but good center play is so critical to helping a young quarterback progress. Linderbaum could also help running back Ashton Jeanty ignite his NFL career after a slow start. We liked the Jalen Nailor signing for the wideout room, and the team's defense is unquestionably better with linebackers Quay Walker and Nakobe Dean manning the middle. With Crosby possibly returning for 2026, the Raiders could hit the ground running with new coach Klint Kubiak.

Losers: The Colts, whose plan feels most likely to implode

The Colts made sure to pay their guys in quarterback Daniel Jones and wide receiver Alec Pearce. Jones, a hit-and-miss NFL starter, will be coming off an Achilles injury. Pearce, a big-play machine, will have to adjust to being Indy's top receiver with Michael Pittman Jr. off the roster. Neither guy is guaranteed to live up to the contract; Jones' first season post-Achilles surgery could be rocky. The team's defensive splashes didn't really wow us, either. General manager Chris Ballard seems like a guy desperate to save his job, and that's usually when big swings whiff hard.

Winner: The Falcons, who stopped doing stupid things

The Falcons failed to get over the hump during the Raheem Morris/Terry Fontenot years because their big moves never paid off. The team prioritized romantic gestures over sound roster-building, and the approach backfired hard. New general manager Ian Cunningham has prioritized supplanting the team's lacking depth in free agency, and it's a refreshing change of pace for how the Falcons have operated lately. None of their moves will raise your eyebrows outside of the quarterback Tua Tagovailoa deal, but the team added quality veteran depth throughout the roster. Atlanta has always been maddeningly top-heavy; a decisive approach to pad the middle could pay off huge dividends in the NFC South. The team's lack of draft capital made deals like this essential to compete in 2026.

Loser: The Bengals, who mostly just pressed buttons

The Bengals added players. We can say that much. The Bryan Cook signing should be a plus for the secondary. However, did any of these other moves do much to push Cincinnati further up the AFC pecking order? Outside linebacker Boye Mafe and defensive tackle Jonathan Allen are solid players, but neither are big-money starters at this point in their respective careers. Cincinnati's defense was rancid in 2025, but will these moves fix that?

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Manchester United’s impressive win against Aston Villa at the weekend has left them red-hot favourites to finish in one of the top four spots in the Premier League.

Unfortunately for the Red Devils, there is no chance of them ending the season at the top of the table, but qualifying for next season’s Champions League will be seen as a huge success for the club.

Traditionally, it would require finishing the campaign in the top four to ensure participation in Europe’s premier competition, but due to English teams’ performance in Europe this season, that is likely to stretch to the top five for the second consecutive term.

Premier League in pole position

As reported by the Manchester Evening News, the two nations who finish highest in the overall table for European performance will be granted the extra place in their respective domestic leagues.

Teams across all three competitions earn two points per victory and one point per draw in each fixture this season, which is then divided by the number of clubs from the nation (nine for England), and the Premier League currently leads the way.

Spain are next in line for the additional spot, sitting in second place, with Germany the closest threat to the Premier League in third place. But the Germans are 33 points behind in the coefficient rankings, with a decent number of English teams expected to progress into the next round of each of the European competitions.

Who needs what?

Despite England topping the charts, it was not a great round of first legs for Premier League teams in the Champions League, with no English clubs taking a lead into their respective second legs.

However, Arsenal are ironically still favourites to ease past Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen, and Liverpool have home advantage to turn around a one-goal deficit against Galatasaray.

Aston Villa are the next favourites to make the next round but must find a way to beat Barcelona at the Nou Camp after a 1-1 draw at St. James’ Park.

There is little hope for any of Chelsea, Manchester City or Tottenham Hotspur, who are all three goals down from first legs against Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid respectively.

Aston Villa were the only English team to win their first leg across the three competitions and are expected to finish the job against Lille at Villa Park.

Also in the Europa League, despite losing the first leg 1-0 at home, Nottingham Forest will have designs on overturning that in Denmark against Midtjylland, with Crystal Palace set for a straight shoot-out with AEK Larnaca in the Conference League after a 0-0 draw in London.

Look after yourself

United fans will be hoping their team can do enough in the remaining eight games to avoid worrying about watching their rivals progress in Europe by securing a fourth-place finish, at least.

Michael Carrick’s side have enjoyed a fine run of results since he took interim charge at Old Trafford in January, and he will expect to continue that between now and the end of the campaign.

Realistically, they should be focusing on finishing third in the Premier League, which would grant them comfortable qualification and see them end the year a remarkable 12 places higher than last time out.

Should Carrick earn United a seat in Europe’s elite competition next year, he will do his chances of securing the permanent position of head coach no harm at all, with INEOS currently weighing up their options.

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Team USA slugger Kyle Schwarber played for the 2016 Chicago Cubs, who won the World Series to end the franchise’s 108-year title drought.

Heading into Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic final against Venezuela, Schwarber was asked to name the greatest moment in U.S. sports history.

Easy answer, right? Not so fast.

Schwarber, who played his college baseball for the Indiana Hoosiers, went a different direction during an interview with fellow IU alum Tricia Whitaker.

“The Indiana Hoosiers winning a national championship [in football],” Schwarber said. “That was pretty awesome. It was ecstatic. It was electric. … I never thought I’d see it in my life, but I’m happy I did.”

Head coach Curt Cignetti and his Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes 27-21 on Jan. 19 to finish a perfect season and win the College Football Playoff National Championship game in Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium. It was the first national championship for Indiana, which entered the season as the losingest progam in FBS history.

Whitaker pointed out that Tuesday’s WBC final is also in Miami. Schwarber could become a champion in the same city his Hoosiers did less than two months later.

“That would be amazing. I would love for that to happen,” Schwarber said.

Schwarber has enjoyed quite an offseason. He re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies on a five-year, $150 million deal and welcomed a third child with his wife, Paige, to go along with the Hoosiers’ championship.

Now, Schwarber will go for another title. Through six WBC games, Schwarber is hitting .364 with a home run, three RBIs and six runs scored as the USA designated hitter.

Team USA and Venezuela will meet at 8 p.m. ET Tuesday on Fox. Team USA is looking for its second WBC championship and first since 2017.

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The Denver Broncos swung a big-time trade on March 17, acquiring Jaylen Waddle from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for a package including a 2026 first-round pick.

While some were caught off-guard by the Broncos trading for Waddle, former NFL cornerback Aqib Talib was not one of them.

Talib – who spent four of his 12 NFL seasons in Denver – hinted in an appearance on Underdog's "The Arena: Gridiron" podcast that he expected the Broncos to add a big-time playmaker to their offense ahead of the 2026 NFL season.

"We will have a new explosion player on offense," Talib told Skip Bayless. "Just know that Skip. Just remember I told you that Skip."

Bayless went on to press Talib about what he knew and posited the 40-year-old could be referencing a potential trade for A.J. Brown.

Talib declined to provide further information about any deal or who the Broncos could be targeting. He simply asked Bayless to give him credit once a move occurred.

"We will have one though," Talib said of the Broncos acquiring an offensive playmaker. "Just trust me on that. We will have that."

Talib's revelation proved prophetic, as Denver's deal for Waddle was reported less than 24 hours after the episode aired.

Waddle certainly fits the mold of the "explosion player" that Talib referenced. The 27-year-old speedster has averaged 13.5 yards per reception during his career and once led the NFL in the category, posting a mark of 18.1 in 2022.

Waddle generated 910 yards and six touchdowns on 64 catches for the Dolphins last season. He will slot in across from Courtland Sutton to give the Broncos a proven, one-two punch at receiver as they look to improve upon their AFC championship game appearance last season.

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