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Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra is a powerful phone with many great features. But when it comes to repairing it, things are not so simple. A teardown by iFixit shows that the phone has both easy and difficult parts to fix.

As per iFixit, some things have improved. Opening the phone is now easier. With a little heat and careful work, the back panel can be removed without much effort. Inside the phone, many parts are easy to take out.

The battery, charging port, rear cameras, and motherboard can be removed quickly. Even the power and volume buttons are simple to replace. This makes small repairs faster and easier than before.

But there are still some big problems. The main issue is the display. The phone has a special privacy screen, but it is very hard to remove. In most cases, the screen may break during repair. This makes fixing it costly.

Another problem is the selfie camera. It is placed under the motherboard and fixed with strong glue. To remove it, a lot of heat is needed. This can damage the camera, which makes repair risky.

So, we can say the Galaxy S26 Ultra is still not easy to repair. Some parts are simple to fix, but others are very difficult. Because of this, the phone gets a low repair score again by iFixit.

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OnePlus India today announced that the OnePlus Nord 6 will be launching in the Indian market on April 7. The OnePlus Nord 6 is a rebranded OnePlus Turbo 6 that was launched in the Chinese market earlier this year. It is largely a gaming-focused device, as that seems to be the general direction OnePlus is heading towards these days. The phone runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, and has a 165Hz display, a first for the segment. Having said that, as we have seen with previous OnePlus devices, refresh rates above 120Hz will only be accessible in select games. Other features...

Following the arrival of Massimiliano Allegri, Rafael Leão has faced serious difficulties readapting at AC Milan. While he stands as the team’s top scorer, he has faced significant criticism for not shining as he did in previous seasons. In response, club legend Andriy Shevchenko has stepped forward to defend the Portuguese player, pointing out that he is not playing in his natural position.

“He’s not a striker, he’s not playing in his natural position right now. He’s been asked to play as a forward: In some games he’s done well, in others less so. But to judge him in that role, you need to give him time. Of course, it also depends on whether he has the willingness to help the team he’s the only one who can play that role,” Shevchenko said, via Legends Trophy.

With Santiago Giménez injury, and the poor form of Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Füllkrug, Leão has been deployed as a center forward for the Rossoneri. Having dribble and pace as his main strengths, he has struggled to find his best version. However, he has managed to remain the most important player in AC Milan‘s attack, so the criticism could be considered unfair.

While many point to Leão’s underwhelming form, others blame a poor tactical approach from Massimiliano Allegri. Rather than prioritizing the Portuguese’s optimal role, the head coach has chosen to persist with a two-striker system, despite not having any forwards in top condition. Despite the criticism, Rafael has managed to score 10 goals, making him the team’s top scorer amid the dip in form of Christian Pulisic.

AC Milan’s Allegri may bet for a tactical change, boosting Leao

Massimiliano Allegri has consistently opted for a 3-5-2 system, prioritizing defensive solidity and stability in midfield. However, the coach has already experimented with shifting to a 4-3-3 in several matches, such as the previous game against Torino in the second half. Following positive results, the Italian coach is reportedly open to making this change permanent, boosting Rafael Leão’s performances.

According to Pedro Mazzara via MilanNews.it, Allegri would be willing to test the 4-3-3 more frequently. With this, Rafael Leão could regain prominence in his best position, left wing. Despite the tactical shift, the midfield would remain unchanged: Adrien Rabiot, Luka Modrić, and Youssouf Fofana. However, they would drop a defender, relying on the Portuguese winger and Christian Pulisic on the flanks.

Far from being just a minor tweak, this could revitalize Rafael Leão’s performances, bringing him closer to his best version. With this, the Portuguese winger could shine again, recovering his dribbling input and ending constant criticism. Alongside him, Santiago Giménez could also receive a great opportunity, as he returns from injury and is the only natural striker, along with Füllkrug.

has opened up on one fight in particular where he felt he was lucky to come out unscathed. The Filipino boxing icon took on all comers throughout his iconic professional career, which started back in January 1995 when he was a 16-year-old. He became a historic eight-weight world champion, and over 30 years later he […]

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Dün kolundaki kırık nedeniyle ameliyat masasına yatan Victor Osimhen'in, aynı operasyonda ayağındaki sakatlıktan da kurtulduğu iddia edildi. Galatasaray cephesinden ikinci müdahale hakkında henüz resmi bir açıklama gelmezken, yıldız golcünün sahalara dönüş süreci için 'karbon fiber' mucizesi devreye sokuluyor.

Galatasaray’ın dünyaca ünlü yıldızı Victor Osimhen, kırık kolu nedeniyle başarılı bir cerrahi operasyon geçirdi. Ancak ameliyatın ardından ortaya atılan iddialar, sarı-kırmızılı camiada kafalar karıştırdı.

İddialara göre Nijeryalı, ameliyat masasına sadece kolu için yatmadı. Ayağındaki mevcut bir sakatlık da aynı operasyonla aradan çıkarıldı. İkinci müdahalenin oyuncunun sahalara dönüş süresini uzatmayacak nitelikte olduğu iddia edildi. Ancak iddia edilen ameliyatla igili ne Galatasaray kulübünden ne de operasyonu gerçekleştiren Dr. Yener İnce’den resmi bir bilgilendirme yapılmadı.

Normal şartlarda bu tür sakatlıklarda iyileşme süreci 6 hafta olarak öngörülüyor. Ancak Galatasaray sağlık ekibi, süreyi yarıya indirmek için alternatif planlar üzerinde çalışıyor.

FIFA ve TFF kuralları, sağlığı riske atmayan "yumuşak dokulu karbon fiber" koruyuculara izin veriyor. Dönüş tarihini belirleyecek asıl faktör, oyuncunun ön kol rotasyonu (kol sabitken el ve bileğin dönebilmesi) olacak. İkili mücadelelerde kolunu aktif kullanan Osimhen için bu yetinin tam kazanılması hayati önem taşıyor.

Yıldız golcünün Süper Lig'de kadroda olmadığı 9 maçlık periyotta Galatasaray, ilginç bir istatistik sergiledi.

Galibiyet   7

Puan Kaybı  2 (1 beraberlik, 1 mağlubiyet)

Galatasaray, Osimhen'in yokluğundaki ilk 7 maçı kazanırken, son iki karşılaşmada yaşadığı puan kayıplarıyla sarsıldı. Bu süreçte skoru sırtlayan isimler ise 4'er golle Mauro Icardi, Barış Alper Yılmaz ve Yunus Akgün oldu.

Başarılı bir operasyon geçiren Victor Osimhen, ameliyat masasından kalkar kalkmaz şampiyonluk sözü verdi. Koluna plak takılan Nijeryalı yıldız, özel karbon fiber atel formülüyle sadece Fenerbahçe derbisini değil, Gençlerbirliği maçına bile yetişme ihtimali var. Maskeli golcü ikinci bir zırhla sahalara beklenenden çok daha erken dönebilir.

Galatasaray’ın yıldızı Victor Osimhen'in, geçirdiği başarılı operasyonun ardından sahalara beklenenden çok daha erken dönmesi gündeme gelebilir.

Kulüp doktoru Yener İnce tarafından gerçekleştirilen ameliyatla koluna plak takılan ve şu an kolu atelde olan yıldız oyuncunun durumu Fotospor'un haberiyle umut dalgası yarattı.

Osimhen'de korkutan senaryo: Sezonu kapatabilir

İnce’nin gerçekleştirdiği operasyonun ardından Osimhen’in sağlık durumunun iyi olduğu açıklandı. Ameliyat sonrası hastaneye akın eden Başkan Dursun Özbek, teknik direktör Okan Buruk ve yönetici Abdullah Kavukcu oyuncuyu yalnız bırakmadı.

Başkan Özbek, operasyon sonrası yaptığı açıklamada: "Osimhen gayet sağlıklı, başarılı bir ameliyat geçirdi. İnşallah en kısa sürede sahalara dönecek" ifadelerini kullandı.

Nijeryalı golcünün ise moralinin oldukça yüksek olduğu ve başkana “Biz şampiyon olacağız başkanım!” sözünü verdiği öğrenildi.

Normal şartlarda iyileşme süreci 6 hafta olarak öngörülse de, sağlık ekibinin alternatif planları bu süreyi yarıya indirebilir. FIFA ve TFF kuralları, oyuncunun sağlığını riske atmayan "yumuşak dokulu karbon fiber" koruyuculara izin veriyor.

Osimhen’in halihazırda kullandığı yüz maskesine ek olarak, kolu için de özel bir karbon fiber atel kullanmasının önünde teknik bir engel bulunmuyor.

İnce ve TFF sağlık kurulundan gerekli onayların çıkması halinde, oyuncunun 4. haftadan itibaren risk alarak sahada olması planlanıyor.

Sürecin olumlu ilerlemesi durumunda Osimhen'in sadece derbiye değil Gençlerbirliği mücadelesine dahi yetişme ihtimali var. Gün gün takip edilecek iyileşme sürecinde, özel yapım atelin konforu ve oyuncunun ağrı eşiği geri dönüş tarihini netleştirecek.

Nazillispor, Nesine 3. Lig 4. Grup'ta sahasında Eskişehir Anadolu Spor Faaliyetleri ile yaptığı maçta 12-0 geriye düşünce 58. dakikada sahadan çekildi.

Grupta 4 puanla son sırada yer alan ve küme düşmesi daha önce kesinleşen Nazillispor, 26. hafta mücadelesinde Pamukören Stadı'nda Eskişehir Anadolu Spor Faaliyetleri ile karşılaştı.

İlk yarıyı konuk ekip, 11-0 önde tamamladı.

İkinci yarıya da hızlı başlayan Eskişehir Anadolu Spor Faaliyetleri, 47. dakikada farkı 12'ye çıkardı.

Karşılaşmanın 58. dakikasında Nazillispor Sportif Direktörü Emre Kamış'ın kararıyla ev sahibi ekip, sahadan çekildi.

Bunun üzerine hakem Umut Nasrullah Özhelvacı tarafından müsabaka tatil edildi.

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Ontology (ONT) price recorded a sharp surge of nearly 50%, reaching $0.06235 in just a few minutes. The surge was backed by a sudden spike in trading volume and renewed market interest. The move comes after weeks of sideways consolidation, catching traders off guard as the token broke out with strong momentum. The rally outperformed the major cryptos, primarily driven by a major regulatory catalyst for its decentralised identity focus. 

ONT Price Surges With EU eIDAS 2.0 Catalyst

The primary driver behind the recent surge is the EU’s confirmation of its eIDAS 2.0 digital identity framework, which aims to roll out digital identity wallets to over 450 million citizens by late 2026. The system is built on principles like selective disclosure, portable credentials, and user-controlled data, allowing individuals to verify information without exposing unnecessary personal details.

This development has brought fresh attention to decentralized identity (DID) solutions, a space where Ontology has been actively building. More importantly, while eIDAS operates within a jurisdiction-bound framework, it highlights the growing need for interoperable identity systems that can function across borders and decentralized environments. As a result, Ontology is being repriced within this emerging narrative, with traders positioning early around identity-focused infrastructure plays.

ONT Price Analysis: Breakout With Strong Volume Support

A look at the daily chart shows that the ONT price has broken out of a prolonged consolidation range with a massive bullish candle, supported by a sharp rise in volume. The price surged from the $0.04 zone to above $0.058, marking a decisive short-term breakout.

The rally has pushed Ontology price toward a key resistance zone between $0.065 and $0.070, which previously acted as a supply area. A successful move above this range could open the path toward $0.075, a level marked by prior rejection.

Considering the technicians, they have flipped in favour of the bulls. The Supertrend has turned bullish, while the On-Balance Volume (OBV) has spiked. Interestingly, the OBV has been maintaining an ascending consolidation, despite the price weakness, hinting towards a growing bullish momentum within. Therefore, a rise above the resistance zone of $0.068 and $0.069 may initiate a fresh bullish spell. 

On the downside, immediate support now sits near $0.048–$0.050, while stronger support remains around $0.042. The OBV indicator has also seen a notable spike, suggesting strong accumulation during the move.

Will the Bullish Momentum Sustain?

While the EU digital identity narrative provides a strong fundamental backdrop, the sustainability of the rally will depend on whether the price can hold above newly formed support levels and break through key resistance zones.

If the Ontology (ONT) price manages to sustain above $0.060 and push beyond $0.070, the bullish momentum could extend further. However, failure to hold gains may lead to a pullback, especially given the sharp, volume-driven nature of the current move.

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One of Wall Street’s most followed technical analysts has laid out his clearest forecast yet for the four biggest names in crypto. Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at Verified Investing, is bullish in the short term but is sending a warning about what comes next.

Bitcoin: Still Chasing $80,000, But Time Is Running Out

Soloway has had an $80,000 to $85,000 target on Bitcoin for over a month, and he is not abandoning it yet. Bitcoin reached $76,000 before pulling back, and the chart structure is still holding higher highs and higher lows, which is technically bullish.

The critical support level to watch sits at $68,000. As long as Bitcoin holds above this line, Soloway believes the path to $80,000 remains open, possibly extending into April.

But here is the part most traders are missing. Soloway is clear that this is an intra-bear market rally, not the beginning of a new bull run. The bigger macro pattern forming on the chart is pointing toward an eventual breakdown to the downside.

“At some point the bigger pattern is going to take over,” he warned.

Ethereum: Rejected at $2,400, But Still Alive

Ethereum got turned away just below $2,400, and Soloway says the chart explains exactly why. The macro picture for ETH mirrors Bitcoin, bearish over the longer term. But in the near term, the higher highs and higher lows structure remains intact.

He is watching a key support zone closely. If Ethereum breaks below it, he says traders should watch out below. If it holds, there is still a chance to push toward the upper trend line resistance.

Solana: The Most Bullish Chart of the Four

Soloway reserved his most bullish comments for Solana, where he is holding a position with an average entry around $82. With Solana trading near $92 at the time of his analysis, he is sitting on a comfortable gain.

His near-term targets are clear. He plans to take half his position off the table near $100, and another portion if it pushes toward $105. The best-case scenario, he says, is a return to the $118 resistance area.

“This one is actually looking the most bullish,” he said, adding that the chart structure is clean and the upside trajectory is well-defined compared to the others.

XRP: A Shot at $1.70

Soloway called XRP’s chart setup “very good” and said he believes XRP has a genuine shot at reaching $1.70. The reasoning is clean: XRP broke out, pulled back, held its support level, and is now setting up for the next leg higher.

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Grayscale, Bitwise, 21Shares, and VanEck have all filed competing ETFs for Hyperliquid’s HYPE token in the same quarter. When four asset managers race to package the same protocol, the early window on that token has shut behind the institutions that moved first.

The best crypto to invest in is not the asset being wrapped for Wall Street. It is the exchange presale where retail enters at the same price as whales, and the Binance listing compresses the return into one event.

Pepepto Gets Context as Grayscale Files Fourth Competing ETF for a DeFi Protocol Already Priced for Institutions

Grayscale filed an S-1 on March 20 for a HYPE ETF under ticker GHYP on Nasdaq, joining Bitwise, 21Shares, and VanEck in pursuing exposure to Hyperliquid, according to CryptoBriefing. 

HYPE trades at $31 with $5.2 billion in TVL and over $50 billion in weekly volume, according to BeInCrypto. 

By the time four firms file competing S-1s for the same token, the early pricing is gone, and returns belong to wallets that positioned before the filings.

Where the Early Pricing Still Exists Before Institutions Arrive

Pepeto

The Hyperliquid ETF race confirms a pattern that repeats every cycle: institutions evaluate, package, and by the time the product reaches retail shelves, the best entry is captured. The wallets that built real wealth never waited for the ETF. They found the project where a proven team, working products, and presale pricing all existed at the same time.

Pepeto was built to solve the gap, costing retail investors the most. The risk scorer checks every contract for hidden drains, honeypot functions, and fake liquidity before your capital gets near them, explaining findings in plain language. PepetoSwap handles zero fee trades, so every position works harder, and the cross chain bridge moves tokens at zero cost.

Every new ETF filing adds risk that the average holder cannot verify alone, which is why the exchange Pepeto built will be needed for as long as crypto exists. The SolidProof audit cleared every contract, a former Binance expert is on the dev team, and the cofounder who built the original Pepe coin to $11 billion with the same 420 trillion supply is behind the platform. 

Pepeto is at $0.000000186 with 194% APY staking compounding in early wallets while HYPE gets packaged for institutions arriving late. More than $8 million raised and 300x from the current entry is the projection building across the community, making Pepeto the best crypto to invest in because the same cofounder’s first project hit $11 billion with nothing, and a working exchange logically reaches that floor.

Digitap

Digitap combines crypto and traditional banking with Visa backed spending, SEPA and SWIFT settlement, and stablecoin payments on Solana. Over $5.3 million raised with a listing price of $0.14 from $0.0499 gives roughly 180% return.

Regulated payments require identity verified teams and approvals that stretch timelines. The return profile is structured but limited compared to multiples the best crypto to invest in before listing.

Mutuum Finance

Mutuum Finance targets decentralized lending with a dual model combining peer to peer and pooled liquidity. Over $8 million raised with returns projected around 2x to 3x from the current entry.

Lending protocols face the same challenge every cycle: attracting liquidity against Aave and Compound that already hold billions in TVL. The concept is sound, but the competitive position limits the return profile compared to the best crypto to invest in at the presale stage.

Best Crypto to Invest In Before the Listing Proves What Institutional Packaging Cannot Deliver for Retail

The whales filling Pepeto see what the listing delivers for wallets that got in first. The exchange fixes what every meme coin lacked: products giving demand a reason to keep growing after launch. Shiba Inu delivered over 25,000% to early buyers who put in $650 and walked away with $1.7 million on virality alone with zero products. 

Pepeto carries stronger utility into a market where the Binance listing is the catalyst, and the Hyperliquid ETF race proves that by the time institutions arrive, the entry you wanted is gone. The Pepeto official website is where that entry is still open.

Click To Visit Pepeto Website To Enter The Presale

How is Pepeto still the best crypto to invest in when newer presales keep launching?

Pepeto is the only presale running a live exchange with dual utility tools, a SolidProof audit, and a former Binance expert on the team. The Pepeto official website is where presale entries are being locked in before the listing.

Is Digitap a strong investment compared to projects with working products?

Digitap has a live app with Visa and SWIFT integration, but the 180% return profile from listing is structured, not explosive. Pepeto targets 300x from a presale where the exchange is already running.

What makes Pepeto a top pick as DeFi protocols attract institutional ETF filings?

The Hyperliquid ETF race proves early windows close before S-1s get filed. The best crypto to invest in gives retail the entry before institutions arrive, with products running and the listing approaching.

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The New York Stock Exchange has taken an important step into the world of blockchain-based finance, announcing a partnership with Securitize to develop a tokenized securities trading platform.

What the Deal Actually Means

At the center of the partnership is a first-of-its-kind designation. Securitize has been named NYSE’s first digital transfer agent, giving it the authority to create shares of stocks and exchange-traded funds as digital tokens on a blockchain. In practical terms, this means traditional securities could soon be issued, settled, and traded on-chain, bypassing many of the legacy systems that have defined Wall Street for decades.

The partnership goes beyond a single role. Securitize will serve as NYSE’s premier design partner in building out a digital transfer agent program, helping establish the regulatory, operational, and technology standards that will govern institutional-grade tokenized securities infrastructure going forward.

Securitize Markets, the company’s broker-dealer arm, is also expected to become a direct participant on NYSE’s upcoming Digital Trading Platform, which will support issuer-sponsored tokenized securities when it launches.

Why This Matters

Carlos Domingo, CEO of Securitize, did not hide his enthusiasm. “Very proud and humbled to have been chosen by NYSE for this role,” he said, acknowledging NYSE’s Michael Blaugrund for driving the partnership forward.

The significance runs deeper than one company’s milestone. NYSE setting formal standards for digital transfer agents and on-chain settlement represents the kind of institutional infrastructure the tokenization industry has been waiting for. When the world’s largest stock exchange builds the rails, others follow.

This announcement lands at a moment when tokenization is moving from concept to reality faster than most traditional finance players anticipated. BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, and now NYSE are all making concrete moves in the same direction.

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SIREN price didn’t just dip, it just crashed like everything’s over. After racing to an all-time high of $4.60 and flirting with a $3 billion market cap, the token has now collapsed nearly 78%, trading around $1.0 as of March 24. And if you’re wondering whether anyone saw it coming… yeah, they did. And Loudly screamed on X before it happened.

Early Warnings About SIREN Price Concentration Ignored

Here’s where things start looking less like bad luck and more like a script. Just hours before the crash, on-chain analytics Bubblemaps flagged a massive red flag that one cluster controlling nearly 50% of SIREN’s supply. At peak valuation, that chunk alone was worth about $1.5 billion.

They even said that “Think about that for a second. Half the supply. In one place.” Warnings didn’t mince words either this kind of setup “only ends one way.” And well, it did as the platform feared.

Meanwhile, others were already calling it out as a potential short-term manipulation play, suggesting the rally wasn’t built for sustainability but for exit liquidity. Harsh? Maybe. Wrong? Doesn’t look like it and suggested bearish short positions to traders who took it have realized great profits but those who ignored are now at severe losses.

Also, Santiment charts shows that on social platforms people are posting negative opinions more than positive opinion clearly shows people are frustrated on this move.

Pump And Dump Pattern Plays Out Perfectly Again

So, what actually happened? A textbook pump-and-dump. SIREN price surged aggressively, pulling in attention, volume, and likely retail momentum. Then came the unwind fast, brutal, and unforgiving.

From $4.60 to $1.0 isn’t just a correction. It’s a collapse. Market cap followed suit, shrinking to roughly $743.65 million.

This isn’t some rare anomaly. The pattern described beforehand? Big push, short-lived hype, then a wipeout. That’s exactly how this played out. No mystery. Just timing.

Technical Indicators Now Signal More Downside Risk Ahead

Now let’s talk charts because they’re not exactly screaming “recovery.”

Momentum indicators had been flashing strength during the rally. MACD, AO both showed aggressive upside pressure over the past 48 hours. But that’s already fading. MACD is rolling over, hinting that bullish momentum is losing steam.

RSI? Cooling off. No surprise there. And CMF has slipped below the zero line, suggesting capital is flowing out, not in. That’s not the kind of signal bulls want to see after a crash.

So, If the selling continues and right now, there’s little to suggest otherwise but the next logical downside level sits around the 200-day EMA band, roughly near $0.24. That’s a long way down from current levels.

Product Claims Raise More Questions Than Confidence

But let’s be real the SIREN price action is only part of the story. There are growing concerns about what SIREN actually delivers. Its official pitch revolves around an AI-powered insights engine something website called the SirenAI agent. Sounds fancy.

In practice? Not so much. The platform view displayed on image above is the full horizontal view of its Dapp that reportedly lacks even basic functionality like wallet connectivity or a proper login interface it had one redirect link to Pancakeswap only. Worse, the AI agent itself struggled to provide meaningful answers.

That’s not just underwhelming it raises serious credibility issues. And when fundamentals don’t back the hype, the SIREN price tends to reflect that reality sooner or later. In this case, sooner.

Paolo Di Canio has reignited criticism of Rafael Leao, claiming AC Milan perform better without the Portuguese winger.

Leao is enduring a difficult period marked by inconsistent performances, injury concerns and reported tensions within the squad, including a recent disagreement with Christian Pulisic. Ongoing speculation over his contract situation has only added to the uncertainty surrounding his future.

Speaking at the Legends Trophy event, with quotes via the Corriere della Sera, Di Canio pointed to Milan’s improved output in Leao’s absence.

“Without him, Milan score more goals and look more solid: 21 goals in eight matches without Leao,” he said. “Will he get angry? I don’t care. He’s not my brother or cousin. I’ve got nothing against him.”

Di Canio questions Leao contribution at Milan

The former Italy forward also questioned Leao’s overall contribution beyond goals, suggesting the winger benefits from the nature of Serie A defending.

“He scores more by playing less as a striker because in Italy it’s easier. Defences aren’t that strong, so he can always find a moment. The issue is what you produce during the match beyond the goal.”

Di Canio insisted his comments were not personal, but rather aimed at raising standards within a Milan side still chasing the Scudetto under Massimiliano Allegri.

“If I had a lazy player scoring three goals per game, maybe I’d accept it. But Milan can’t afford that if they want to build solidity, not just on the pitch but in attitude. I’m not saying they should sell him, maybe he turns it around and I’ll be the first to admit I was wrong.”

Tensions are hotting up ahead of the World Cup play-offs, as Italy’s potential final opponents, Wales and Bosnia and Herzegovina, continue to clash over an incident involving Brondby head coach Steeve Cooper and midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. 

Why are Italy’s potential play-off opponents, Wales and Bosnia, arguing?

Italy are due to host Northern Ireland in Bergamo for the World Cup play-off semi-final on Thursday evening. The winner of that tie will go on to face either Wales or Bosnia away from home in the play-off final, which will be a one-legged decider for a spot at the final tournament. 

While the final preparations are being put in place ahead of Thursday’s semi-finals, the Bosnian federation have raised an issue with Brondby’s Welsh head coach, Cooper, who has been accused of intentionally dropping one of his own midfielders, Tahirovic, in order to throw him off his rhythm ahead of the Wales vs. Bosnia meeting in Cardiff. 

Tahirovic was a starter for Brondby for most of the first half of the 2025-26 campaign, but has only collected 13 minutes of action over his side’s last four matches approaching the play-offs. 

Bosnia head coach Sergej Barbarez has thrown fuel onto the fire with his depiction of the situations: “Tahirovic has told me things that border on the unbelievable, relating to the nationality of his coach” he said (via TMW). 

“He wished him good luck for everything, but not for the national team. He was told that everything would go back to normal after the break.” 

Brondby’s press officer Soren Hanghoj has since clarified that Tahirovic was dropped on disciplinary reasons, and that the decision to take action against him was made by the club and not solely by the head coach, Cooper. 

According to TMW, Tahirovic himself has been in contact with Cooper and has explained that his statements have been ‘misunderstood’. 

Juventus are exploring a move to bring Randal Kolo Muani back to Turin, while Paris Saint-Germain are considering a potential swap deal involving Jonathan David.

Kolo Muani, who spent part of 2025 on loan at Juventus, remains keen on a return after a positive spell in Italy, where he scored 10 goals and felt valued by the club. His future, however, lies away from PSG, who have made it clear they are seeking a permanent solution rather than another loan.

The French striker is also expected to leave Tottenham Hotspur at the end of the season, regardless of their league status, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Juventus want Kolo Muani reunion as PSG consider David swap

Juventus are open to a reunion, particularly with head coach Luciano Spalletti a long-time admirer of the forward. The Italian tactician believes Kolo Muani’s movement and versatility would strengthen the attack, potentially alongside Dusan Vlahovic, whose own future remains uncertain.

PSG’s sporting director is reportedly evaluating a swap deal involving David, a player he previously worked with in France. Juventus, though, have mixed feelings about the Canadian forward and could be tempted by the opportunity to re-sign Kolo Muani, even if it means parting ways with David.

A deal would depend on several factors, including Juventus securing Champions League qualification and reaching an agreement on valuation, with figures around €40 million being discussed.

Luigi De Siervo has warned that Italian football is falling behind its European rivals due to outdated infrastructure, insisting modern stadiums are essential for the future of the game.

Speaking to Undici, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Lega Serie A CEO highlighted the scale of the issue.

“In our country we have the oldest stadiums in Europe, with an average age of over 70 years per venue,” De Siervo said. “Fortunately, the situation is starting to change, but the new economic model will not be fully operational for at least six or seven years. In the meantime, the gap with other leagues will continue to grow.”

Serie A CEO De Siervo wants modernisation ahead of Euro 2032

Italy is set to co-host UEFA Euro 2032, a deadline De Siervo described as impossible to ignore. Especially with a new stadium for Milan and Inter entering construction soon and proposals from both Lazio and Roma to move on from the Stadio Olimpico.

“We have a deadline that cannot be postponed: in 2032 we will host the European Championships. There are outstanding projects, such as the new stadium in Milan with an investment of over €1 billion, as well as important plans involving Lazio and Roma. Discussions are ongoing in Genoa, while in Florence there is a moment of profound transformation.”

De Siervo stressed that infrastructure is closely tied to financial growth, particularly as clubs look to diversify revenue streams beyond broadcasting. In Milan, for example, an entirely new San Siro complex will offer more commercial opportunities and is expected to boost revenue massively. It is no surprise that the clubs chose to work with an architectural firm that has worked on other huge stadiums in Europe, such as London’s Wembley Stadium.

“Right now we are going through the most difficult phase. Our clubs are still heavily reliant on TV revenue, but commercial income is growing. Having modern, state-of-the-art stadiums would provide a major boost in that respect.”

He also pointed to a broader shift within the industry, with new executives bringing fresh ideas into Italian football.

“Fortunately, football is now attracting managers from more advanced industries, introducing new skills, different visions and ambitious projects.”

For Serie A, modernisation is no longer optional, it is a necessary step to remain competitive on and off the pitch.

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering another managerial change, with Roberto De Zerbi emerging as the leading candidate to replace Igor Tudor.

According to reports in England, Spurs are keen to accelerate talks and could even appoint De Zerbi during the upcoming international break, with the aim of having him in place for their next Premier League fixture away to Sunderland on April 12.

This follows on reports from earlier in the week that suggested the Italian coach would be signed on the condition that the club avoid relegation.

Tottenham eye De Zerbi to replace Tudor in the midst of survival fight

De Zerbi, currently without a club after his recent spell at Olympique de Marseille, is seen as both a short-term solution and a long-term project. Tottenham’s hierarchy view him as the right profile to begin a rebuild, particularly as the club battle to avoid what would be a shock relegation.

Results under Tudor, who replaced Thomas Frank in February, have been deeply concerning. The Croatian has collected just one point from his first five league matches, including a damaging 3-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest in a direct relegation clash.

Tudor has won just one of his seven matches in charge overall, that coming in a 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, a result that ultimately proved insufficient to secure progression.

The situation has been further complicated by personal circumstances, with Tudor absent from post-match duties following the recent passing of his father, receiving support from the club.

However, the defeat to Forest may prove decisive. With relegation now a genuine threat and the financial implications severe, Tottenham are seriously weighing up a swift change in the dugout, with De Zerbi the man they hope can stabilise the situation and steer the club to safety.

Niccolo Pisilli says that Sandro Tonali and Nicolo Barella are among the Italy national team players that he used to study growing up, and says that it will be a ‘great opportunity’ to learn from the Newcastle and Inter stars during the international break. 

Pisilli on Italy hopes and Roma opportunities: ‘We’re a very strong group’

Pisilli made his debut for the Italy national team under Luciano Spalletti in October 2014, but has had to wait 18 months, and is still waiting for his next opportunity in an Azzurri shirt.

After an increased series of opportunities with Roma in 2025-26, the 21-year-old is back in the Italy squad for the crucial World Cup play-off campaign this international break, beginning with the play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland in Bergamo on Thursday night. 

It has been 12 years since Italy last featured at a World Cup. The Azzurri have failed to qualify for the last two tournament cycles and have not won a knock-out match on the world stage since beating France in the final to claim the trophy in 2006. 

Pisilli was just 10 years old the last time that Italy appeared at a World Cup. 

“I remember the World Cups I watched in 2010 and 2014. It’s a great feeling of pride to return to the national team,” the Roma youngster told Rai Sport in a recent interview. 

Pisilli insists that Italy have what it takes to win their next two matches and qualify for the 2026 World Cup: “We’re a very strong group. Everyone here is really strong, otherwise they wouldn’t be here,” he said. 

“There has to be a balance. We need the calmness of a squad that knows that with 100% commitment, they can achieve the goal, but also with the awareness that something really important is at stake.” 

Pisilli feels that he still has plenty to learn from some of Italy’s more established senior players, though. 

“I think of Barella, Tonali when he exploded with Milan, I always watched them on TV. It’s a great opportunity for me to be able to learn from them now.” 

Pisilli was asked what has changed in order for him to start earning more opportunities at club level with Roma. 

“Nothing really,” he insisted. “I think that it takes a little while to understand the new ideas that a new coach brings when there’s been a change. It’s important to be ready for when you’re called upon during the season. I’m happy to be getting more minutes and I hope it carries on.” 

AI search citations favor a small set of formats. Listicles, articles, and product pages drive over half of all mentions across major LLMs, according to new Wix Studio AI Search Lab research analyzing 75,000 AI answers and more than 1 million citations across ChatGPT, Google AI Mode, and Perplexity.

The findings. Listicles led at 21.9% of citations, followed by articles (16.7%) and product pages (13.7%). Together, these three formats made up 52% of all AI citations.

• Articles dominated informational queries, cited 2.7x more than other formats.
• Listicles captured 40% of commercial-intent citations, nearly double any other type.

Why intent wins. Query intent — not industry or model — most strongly predicts which content gets cited. This pattern held across industries, from SaaS to health.

• Informational queries skewed heavily toward articles (45.5%) and listicles (21.7%).
• Commercial queries were led by listicles (40.9%).
• Transactional and navigational queries favored product and category pages (around 40% combined).

Why we care. This research indicates that you want to map content types to user goals rather than just creating more content. Articles educate, listicles drive comparison, and product pages convert. Aligning content format with user intent could help you capture more AI citations and increase visibility.

Not all listicles perform equally. Third-party listicles accounted for 80.9% of citations in professional services, compared to 19.1% for self-promotional lists. That seems to indicate LLMs prefer neutral, editorial comparisons over brand-led rankings.

Model differences. All models favored listicles, but diverged after that.

• ChatGPT leaned heavily into articles and informational content.
• Google AI Mode showed the most balanced distribution.
• Perplexity stood out, with 17% of citations coming from discussions like Reddit and forums.

Industry patterns. Content preferences shifted slightly by vertical:

• SaaS and professional services over-indexed on listicles.
• Health favored authoritative articles.
• Ecommerce spread citations across listicles, articles, and category pages.
• Home repair showed the most even distribution across formats.

The research. The content types most cited by LLMs

A quiet but important policy update is coming to Google Shopping ads next month, requiring some merchants to verify their accounts before running ads featuring political content.

What’s changing. From April 16, merchants running Shopping ads with certain political content in nine countries will need to verify their Google Ads account as an election advertiser. Google will also outright prohibit some political Shopping ads in India.

The countries affected. Argentina, Australia, Chile, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States.

Why we care. Shopping ads aren’t typically associated with political advertising — this update signals that Google is broadening its election integrity efforts beyond search and display into commerce formats. Merchants selling politically themed merchandise, campaign materials, or other related products in the affected countries need to act before the April 16 deadline.

What to do now.

• Review the updated policy language to determine if your Shopping ads feature content that falls under the new restrictions
• If affected, apply for election advertiser verification through Google Ads before April 16 to avoid disruption to your campaigns

The bottom line. This affects a narrow but specific set of merchants — but the consequences of missing the deadline could mean ads being disapproved or accounts being flagged. If you sell anything with a political angle in the listed countries, check your eligibility now.

Manchester United are interested in signing the Everton midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall at the end of the season.

According to reports from Spain, Aston Villa is also interested in the 27-year-old playmaker and will compete with the Red Devils for his signature. The former Chelsea midfielder joined Everton to get his career back on track after a disappointing spell with the Blues. He has been outstanding for Everton, and he has recorded 11 goal contributions in the Premier League this season.

It is no surprise that the top are looking to secure his signature. Manchester United need more creativity in the final third. They have been overly dependent on Bruno Fernandez. The former Chelsea midfielder could be a useful addition. He will help create opportunities for his teammates with his vision, passing and link-up play. He has shown that he can score important goals as well.

The player failed to make his mark at Chelsea, and he could look to take on a new challenge and prove himself at an elite club once again. Manchester United could be an attractive destination for him.

Similarly, Aston Villa have an exciting project, and they might be competing in the UEFA Champions League next season. The 27-year-old could be attracted to the idea of playing for them.

It will be interesting to see if Everton is willing to sanction his departure. He is one of the first names on their team sheet, and his departure would be a blow to the club. Even if they agree to sell him, it is likely to be for a substantial sum. It remains to be seen whether Manchester United or Aston Villa is willing to pay up for him.

The post Man United eye shock move for 11-G/A Premier League star as Villa prepare rival bid appeared first on CaughtOffside.

Somehow, after decades of coaching basketball at the highest level in a pressure-packed job, Mike Krzyzewski still has the same pitch-black hair he had when he played for Army back in the late 1960s.

And while some coaches are known to dye their hair to avoid their age being called into question (hello, Nick Saban!), Coach K stands firm in saying he has never dyed his hair.

“No, I don’t color my hair,” Krzyzewski said on ESPN on Monday. “I’m 79. A lot of people accuse me of that. I don’t have much hair to color, either.”

It is quite amazing that, after all those years of long hours, stress, recruiting trips, and raising a family, Krzyzewski’s hair hasn’t gotten even a bit gray or white. Call it whatever you want, good genes or pure luck, but most men would die (pun intended) to have that hair color at Coach K’s age. 

This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Coach K denies dyeing his hair to keep it pitch black

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Kevin Cash isn't worried that manager ejections will become a relic of baseball's past just because robot umpires have arrived to settle some debates.

“You only get two challenges, right? That can come up in the first inning,” the Tampa Bay Rays manager said.

Manager tantrums at umpires have long delighted fans: the Yankees’ Billy Martin kicking and throwing dirt on Dale Scott in 1988, Cincinnati’s Lou Piniella heaving first base into right field in anger at Dutch Rennert in 1990 and the Orioles' Earl Weaver going face to face with Bill Haller in 1980, each profanely calling the other a liar.

But Major League Baseball has given managers less to gripe about in the past two decades. Video reviews began for home run calls in August 2008 and were widely expanded to many decisions for the 2014 season. The Automated Ball-Strike System starts this year to allow challenges to human strike zone calls, dubbed robot umpires.

“Manager ejections have been down for a while now because of the replay system,” said Hall of Famer Jim Leyland, a three-time Manager of the Year tossed 73 times over 22 seasons. “I really like the ABS. I think it’s going to be great for the game.”

Last year, 61.5% of ejections among players, managers and coaches (99 of 161) were related to ball/strike calls, according to MLB, up slightly from 60.3% (114 of 189) in 2024. The figure included what MLB counted as inappropriate comments and conduct, and throwing equipment in protest.

“I’m in favor of anything that allows our technology to play in this game," Cash said. "We have so much of it. Why not use it?”

Each team gets two challenges per game, and a club keeps its challenge if successful. A team out of challenges gets an additional one in each extra inning.

“You’re going to take out the argument of balls and strikes initially,” Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said. “I think the challenge is going to be after the challenges go away, how managers are and what they do? But I do think that there is going to be probably less general complaining about balls and strikes in the early going.”

Aaron Boone of the Yankees has led or tied for the most ejections in four straight seasons, and his nine in 2022 were the most since Atlanta's Bobby Cox was tossed 10 times in 2007.

Cox was thrown out a record 162 times, followed by John McGraw (121), Leo Durocher (100), Weaver (96), Tony La Russa (93) and Bruce Bochy (89).

Cincinnati's Terry Francona, starting his 25th season in a big league dugout, leads active managers with 54. Boone, beginning his ninth season, is second with 46.

Boone is less concerned over whether his dugout dissents will dwindle and more focused on keeping his players locked in if a challenge goes against them. If an umpire calls strike three to strand the bases loaded and the pitcher pumps a fist and bounds off the mound, how will the pitcher quickly regain composure if ABS reverses the call and forces a 3-2 offering?

“It's a whole new thing that pitchers have never dealt with. That’s an emotional thing you’ve got to deal with,” Boone said. “That’s something we’ve already addressed, same with the hitters to a lesser degree: that reset. How do you clear the mechanism?"

Bobby Valentine, who managed three major league teams over 16 seasons, will be honored by the New York Mets this May with a giveaway promotion commemorating one of his 44 ejections. After he was tossed by Randy Marsh on June 9, 1999, Valentine returned to the dugout with a fake mustache fashioned from eye black and sunglasses.

Valentine thinks players have evolved past the point where a manager could spark his team with a histrionic argument.

“I found that by the end of my career that that was only entertainment,” he said. "It didn’t fire anyone up except for my wife, who was worried about the fine that I was going to get.”

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Baseball is almost back — and Boston Red Sox fans can already taste the excitement.

Fenway Park is spicing up its culinary offerings for the 2026 season with a tantalizing array of new food items.

Along with the return of the Red Sox, fans will find a brand‑new roster of New England–inspired dishes at concession stands in the park.

From lobster-infused delights to spicy grilled cheese, there’s something to satisfy every palate.

Here’s a look at the new ballpark eats, courtesy of Aramark:

🍟 Lobstah poutine

Fenway puts a local spin on a classic comfort food with this hearty creation made from fresh lobster meat, rich clam chowder, and crispy bacon.

🥟 Mini empanadas

These bite‑sized empanadas come stuffed with your choice of beef or chicken, wrapped in a corn shell, and served with salsa rosada for dipping.

🌭 Surf & turf dog

A luxury take on the ballpark staple, this Kobe beef hot dog is topped with lobster meat, bacon, chives, and warm melted butter.

🧀 Spicy grilled cheese

A fiery twist on a classic, this sandwich blends Vermont sharp cheddar with mango‑habanero salsa, pressed between slices of toasted sourdough.

The Red Sox begin regular-season play on Thursday in Cincinnati against the Reds.

Fans will get their first chance to get a taste of these new eats during Boston’s home opener against the San Diego Padres on Friday, April 3.

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Cleveland Browns aren’t interested in trading for young quarterback with superstar tools originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Cleveland Browns could’ve taken a chance on a few different quarterbacks, but they decided to turn their attention elsewhere despite all of the rumors.

While Anthony Richardson has been brought up, the people inside the building don’t seem to want him as much as some fans do. 

According to Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns never seriously considered making a move for Richardson. Richardson has all the tools to be a great QB and would’ve been an OK option, but Cleveland seemingly didn’t even consider it.

“The Browns also weren’t really interested in former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and never contemplated trading for the Colts’ Anthony Richardson or anyone else. They may have acquired former Raiders QB Geno Smith if they could’ve gotten him for the veteran minus of $1.255 million,” she wrote.

Richardson, a former top draft pick with ridiculous tools, would be a gamble I’d be willing to take if I were the Browns. 

Perhaps the cost is higher than we think, but I’d give him a chance to at least come in and have a chance to win a job. The Browns could also be punting this year, hoping that Shedeur Sanders and Deshaun Watson are fine, but end up with Arch Manning.

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Christian Pulisic said he isn't worried about an AC Milan goal drought that has now stretched to three months.

Pulisic started the season on fire, scoring 10 goals in all competitions for the Rossoneri in the first half of the campaign.

But the U.S. men's national team forward is still searching for his first goal of 2026. The 27-year-old did manage to pick up his first assist of the year in a 3-2 win over Torino over the weekend.

Pulisic has dealt with some minor injuries over the past three months, but has been fit enough to start the past five league matches for title-chasing Milan.

After naming Pulisic to his roster for March friendlies against Belgium and Portugal, USMNT head coach Mauricio Pochettino said he was happy with how his team's star forward has been performing despite a lack of end product.

“Christian is playing and of course he's not scoring, but for me, it’s not only to score goals,” Pochettino said on a call with reporters last week.

"For me, I am happy with him in the way that he's performing, his commitment with the team, and the time that he's playing."

Pulisic took encouragement from his coach's words, saying that he feels he's been performing well despite not getting on the scoresheet.

"I appreciate the support always," Pulisic told Men's Journal on Pochettino's words.

"I’m not too concerned about it. I really do feel like I’m in a good spot and also playing well. So it’s been kind of an interesting time. I always get the feeling that you can be playing very poorly, and if you score a few goals, people will rave about you. And the opposite can be true. And you just have to go along.

"This is just how the career goes, ups and downs. I’m just trying to continue playing well, being in a good place physically and feeling good. And that’s the most important thing."

The USMNT will face Belgium at 3:30 p.m. ET, March 28, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and will then take on Portugal at 7 p.m., March 31, at the same venue.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: USMNT star Christian Pulisic talks AC Milan goal drought

Georgetown 14.9 PPG transfer could interest Alabama, UCLA, Arizona originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The transfer portal in college basketball still has plenty of time to get rolling.

But one intriguing name from Georgetown has hopped into the mix, and he had high school interest from the likes of Alabama, UCLA, Arizona, Houston, Baylor, Memphis and Arkansas.

On3 Sports' Joe Tipton reported the news Tuesday: KJ Lewis from the Hoyas plans to transfer.

Lewis just completed his junior season of college hoops, and he averaged 14.9 points, 5.1 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game.

He was a third-team All-Big East selection.

Lewis missed the final stages of the season after an ankle injury in February.

Still, he has gotten better each season in college. His first two years were at Arizona, where he put up 6.1 and then 10.8 points per game for the Wildcats.

MORE: Is Bill Self retiring as Kansas coach?

His time with Georgetown will end up being just a one-year stint, and Lewis will likely seek a spot he can contribute in a huge way in 2026-27.

It's not clear whether he'd return to Arizona, but that'd actually be a fascinating fit with the Wildcats expected to lose starting guards Jaden Bradley and Brayden Burries after this season.

Schools like UCLA, Alabama, Houston, Baylor, Memphis and Arkansas could all use a player like Lewis, too, after he spurned them in high school.

Lewis is originally from Chapin High School in El Paso, Texas. He was a four-star recruit in his class and has proven his ability at multiple college basketball stops.

Now with just one move left, Lewis will try to pick the best destination.

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The 2026 NFL draft is roughly a month away. The NFL Combine has concluded, teams are bringing players in for visits, and Pro Days for prospective draftees began on Monday. All of this means we are inundated with mock drafts, but as we get closer to the actual draft, the selection process becomes clearer.

ESPN's Field Yates recently released a two-round mock draft. The New York Giants have the No. 5 overall pick, and in the second round, it's the fifth pick again, No. 37 overall.

In the first round, Yates predicts the Giants will address their secondary.

Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State

Downs has been a dominant force longer than any other defender in this class. The former Alabama and Ohio State All-American is a shapeshifter, deploying down in the box against the run or patrolling the back end with excellent coverage range.

The Giants made strides in their safety room over free agency, adding Jason Pinnock and Ar'Darius Washington as help alongside Jevon Holland. But in a league where successful defenses deploy three safeties with greater frequency, what doesn't appear as a major need for the Giants should not be dismissed. This would make Downs the highest safety drafted since Eric Berry in 2010.

Downs is going to make any team that drafts him instantly better, and NFL teams already know this. He would be a welcome addition to any safety room in the league. He played for two powerhouse college football programs and was a standout performer on both teams, helping the Ohio State Buckeyes win a National Championship in 2024.

In the second round, Yates has the Giants addressing a need on the other side of the ball.

Chase Bisontis, G, Texas A&M

The Giants have a strong offensive tackle duo, but they must stockpile on interior offensive linemen to keep quarterback Jaxson Dart upright. Bisontis has excellent hands, is an athletic redirector in pass protection and brings position versatility. He would really boost the Giants' guard position, and he has prior starting experience at right tackle, too.

This would be solid back-to-back choices for the Giants, addressing multiple areas of need, potentially adding two Day 1 starters over their first two picks. And that will be necessary because, barring a trade, the Giants will not pick again until Round 4.

We'll see what they ultimately decide on April 23.

This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants add two Day 1 starters in Field Yates' latest mock draft

Curling to the basket, Jalen Williams attempted his signature tear-drop floater. Being out for 16 consecutive games materialized in a badly whiffed shot. Isaiah Hartenstein provided him a quick chance of redemption with another offensive rebound. The All-NBA talent backpedaled to the corner and swished in the outside jumper.

Shelved for most of the season, Williams hopes he can finally flip the page on an injury-riddled chapter filled with two wrist surgeries and two hamstring strains.

The Oklahoma City Thunder flexed their full health with a 123-103 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. It's the first time their championship lineup has played together since the New Year's.

Williams finished with 18 points on 8-of-14 shooting, six assists and four rebounds. He shot 1-of-3 from 3 and went 1-of-2 on free throws. After being out for nearly two months with a second hamstring strain, he showed no signs of compromised legs with Flash-esque speed to the rim.

"I wouldn't say 'frustrating' is the word. I think if I were on a different team, I'd be more frustrated. But I'm around good energy, as you guys can see. I think that's been one of the things that have kept me going. I've been trying to use it as a positive, too," Williams said. "My wrist has felt a lot better than it ever has. I think that was a big hurdle during the season. I've been able to kinda get over it. Back to what it was like."

Only three weeks remain in the 2025-26 regular season. Crazy to think about, right? Williams is on the clock to get back into the flow of things. Each possession matters. The Thunder may have survived his absence in the regular season, but the NBA playoffs are a different beast.

If the Thunder hope to go back-to-back, they'll need Williams to return to his All-NBA form. We've seen flashes of it. But nothing concrete. That could change soon — especially if he's truly over his wrist woes like he claimed to be after OKC's win in Philadelphia.

“I think the part I underestimated was more how many games I was missing,” Williams said. “I think when you look at it from the lens of, ‘I just won,’ you’re really excited about winning. And then when I got to the part where I had to have my second surgery, it was a little more real for me. I was only supposed to miss five games, and I ended up missing like 20, just to make sure it’s correct.”

Playing on an injured wrist, Williams sacrificed most of this regular season for a championship ring. While he didn't expect to miss as much as he's had, you easily take that tradeoff in a heartbeat. This year isn't a total wash yet, though. The 24-year-old can make up for things with another stellar playoff run.

If Williams returns to being the Scottie Pippen to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Michael Jordan in the postseason, being out for a good chunk of the regular season will be a distant memory. Look no further than Chet Holmgren. His 2024-25 campaign was headlined by a championship ring — not a hip fracture that cost him three months.

"That's how I've been using it as a twist to the season. It does suck. You work up all season and then get the same injury twice in a row when I was dealing with my hand at the time," Williams said. "That part was a little frustrating, but I've been around good energy and a good organization. It's made it pretty easy to get back."

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Jalen Williams proclaims wrist woes are finally behind him

Red Sox's Alex Cora Comments On Payton Tolle After He Failed To Make Team originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Boston Red Sox are giving their final rotation spot to Connelly Early. Johan Oviedo will also be on the opening day roster, which means Payton Tolle will be starting the season in Triple-A.

Tolle is the Red Sox's top prospect, and the team has high expectations of him. However, Alex Cora noted that the Red Sox could not take both Tolle and Early on the opening day roster, as it would not make sense in terms of roster construction. He also noted that it could hurt them down the line if Tolle is not stretched out as a starter.

"Can’t have both in the big leagues. That’s the way we saw it,” said Cora, per The Boston Globe's Alex Speier. “We’re here to win a lot of games in April, but we’re here to win a lot of games over 162. It doesn’t make sense roster-wise to carry both of them. Just felt like Early kind of earned that spot."

Tolle had a 2.53 ERA this spring, which was better than Oviedo's. However, the Red Sox seem more comfortable having Oviedo be a piggyback option or long relief option. They likely want to keep Tolle a starter for depth. However, Cora commented on what Tolle needs to improve on to contribute in the big leagues.

"Tolle did everything that we asked him to do," Cora said on Tuesday. "There’s still some development, and he’ll do that. We added some pitches throughout camp and the offseason, and he’s going to keep improving down there, and at one point, without making promises, I believe he’s going to contribute at this level. But it’s not right now.”

Former NFL great Gerald McCoy views Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba as a benefactor of a favorable market following his record-setting contract extension this offseason.

As a guest on Monday’s episode of “The Arena: Gridiron,” McCoy lauded Smith-Njigba for the special season that he put forth in 2025, while assessing what paved the way for the four-year, $168.6 million deal.

”You can’t really base it off the money, but JSN had a phenomenal year at the perfect time, and the market is just the market,” McCoy said. “It’s just, it is what it is. If you’re All-Pro, or Pro Bowl, and you have a dominant year, you have a chance to be the highest paid in the league, on a contract year. It’s just how the league goes.”

Smith-Njigba did it all last season, winning AP Offensive Player of the Year, earning first-team All-Pro honors, as well as capturing the Vince Lombardi Trophy to top things off. The 2025 season was also the first time that JSN led the league in receiving yards, having went for 1,793, but 1,000-yard receiver was already one of his titles heading into the year.

The market is strong. Smith-Njigba was as accomplished as accomplished can be in 2025. He’s now the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history for good reason.

This article originally appeared on Seahawks Wire: Gerald McCoy weighs in on JSN’s historic extension with Seahawks

NEED TO KNOW

• Tiger Woods is returning to action
• The golfer, who has not played competitive golf in more than a year, is recovering from multiple injuries
• Woods, 50, had back surgery in October and ruptured his Achilles last spring

Tiger Woods is teeing it up tonight!

The five-time Masters champ is set to return to competitive golf on Tuesday, March 24 when he plays in Match 2 of the best-of-three TGL finals — the indoor golf league Woods founded with Rory McIlroy — according to ESPN.

The decision to play, after sitting out a year due to multiple injuries, came following his Jupiter Links team’s loss in its opener on Monday night in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.

Woods, who had back surgery five months ago and ruptured his Achilles tendon a year ago, last played four full rounds of golf in April 2024 at The Masters.

Last week, the golf legend shared an update about his rehabilitation progress, as the iconic Masters tournament edges closer and fans anxiously await his decision on taking part.

"I said I've been working on it,” he told reporters. “Sometimes I have good days, sometimes I have bad days. Disc replacement is not a lot of fun."

The 50-year-old added, referencing 29-year-old golfer Will Zalatoris’ return after his own disc replacement last year: "Doesn't quite bounce back. I have good days when I can pretty much do anything, and other days where it's hard to just move around."

Woods opened up about his health — and deemed his game “rusty” — earlier this year in an interview with ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt.

“I’ve been cleared to hit, basically, hit short irons and mid irons,” Woods said on Tuesday, Jan. 13, before his Jupiter Links GC team lost to New York GC in a televised TGL match. “I haven’t gone any beyond that.”

The golfer has been on hand, though, to cheer on his son Charlie as the younger Woods embarks on his college career at Florida State in 2027.

Last month, Woods and his ex-wife Elin Nordegren played the role of proud parents when Charlie received his state championship title ring in a ceremony at The Benjamin School in Palm Beach Gardens.

Charlie, 17, the top seed on the golf team, led his team to a state 1A title in November. It was the school’s fifth overall and its first since 2023.

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It’s hard to shake the memories of the Phils’ failures against the Dodgers in last year’s postseason.

A .212 batting average in four games. A .299 on-base percentage. They slugged .358, for an OPS of .657. If a player posted an OPS of .657, that would have put them 139th out of 145 qualified hitters in baseball last season. They hit just three home runs in the series, all of them in their lone victory, 8-2 in Game 3.

It’s hard to shake those memories. It’s difficult to shake the ghosts of the 2024 NLDS against the Mets, when the offense was even worse, posting a .186/.295/.302 slash line and a .598 OPS. The futility of Games 6 and 7 of the 2023 NLCS against the Diamondbacks left an indelible mark, too.

It’s understandable fans are down on the offense heading into 2026, a lineup that mirrors the ones we’ve watched come up short in October each of the last three seasons.

Everyone is another year older, and time is undefeated. There are worries the bats simply are not good enough to win a championship.

Let me posit a counter-argument. That the offense might actually be… good?

It’s understandable that we fixate on the October failures, but perhaps we should reflect on how they performed in the regular season last year. They scored the 8th-most runs in the Majors, 5th-most in the NL. Their 212 home runs were 9th-most, and their .759 OPS ranked 4th.

Yes, that’s right. The Phillies had the 4th-highest OPS in Major League Baseball in 2025. And for the first time in the last few seasons, everything was humming beautifully heading into October.

Their .797 OPS after the All-Star Game was 2nd-highest, behind only the Yankees’ .799. They slugged .471, which was the best mark in MLB in the second half. Their 110 homers were 2nd-most, their 340 runs scored were tied for 4th and they were tied for 3rd in wRC+. Every regular except for J.T. Realmuto and Nick Castellanos posted an above average wRC+, with Kyle Schwarber (152), Trea Turner (144), Brandon Marsh (140), Bryson Stott (135), Bryce Harper (133), Harrison Bader (129) and Edmundo Sosa (120) all at least 20% better than league average. All seven of those players had an OPS over .800.

Essentially, the vast majority of the lineup played like All Stars over the final two months of the season.

The Phillies enter 2026 without a major anchor around their necks, Castellanos, sucking up playing time. It’s no coincidence the offense performed better once his role was reduced. While I remain skeptical his replacement, Adolis Garcia, can improve upon Castellanos’ offense performance, there were encouraging signs late in spring training for the 33-year-old.

After a slow start, Garcia smoked the ball over the final two weeks, finishing with a .275 batting average, two home runs, and a .408 OBP in 40 spring at-bats. Most impressive was newfound plate discipline displayed by Garcia this spring, walking 8 times and striking out in only 5 plate appearances.

There is hope Harper will have a more impactful, “elite” season, in 2026. His late home run at the World Baseball Classic inspires hope. Bryson Stott’s mechanical adjustments that spurred on an .855 second half OPS last year appear to be taking hold. No one should expect a 1.072 OPS from him in the regular season, but it’s encouraging to see him picking up where he left off last season.

Yes, there will still be platoons in some spots. Despite Stott’s improvement, he’ll likely continue to share time with Sosa, and Otto Kemp will split duties in left field with Marsh. And center field remains a question mark. Bader was a breath of fresh air and an offensive injection for a lineup that had gone stale by last year’s trade deadline. Justin Crawford’s solid spring (.250/.291/.346, with 10 runs scored in 18 games) earned him the everyday nod in center, and as the No. 9 hitter, he is not expected to carry the lineup.

On Monday, the Phillies posted what will most likely be their starting lineup on Opening Day against the Texas Rangers.

Everyone knows Alec Bohm, who also had an outstanding spring down in Clearwater, is miscast as a traditional cleanup hitter. It is a spot in the batting order in which the Phillies received below league average production a season ago, with a .720 OPS that ranked 20th. But they were 9th out of the No. 5 spot, 1st in the No. 6, 13th at No. 7, and 3rd at No. 8.

The top and bottom of the Phillies lineup was one of the best in baseball. That cleanup spot, an admittedly important role, was the only one that was below league average. Maybe they can survive that. Maybe it’ll get better.

I’m not going to sit here and tell you this offense isn’t going to frustrate us this year. It absolutely will. Here’s the thing; if we zoom out, we’ll realize every other offense and every other fanbase goes through similar frustrations.

Yep, even the Dodgers.

Nationally, analysts are more bullish on the offense. MLB.com recently ranked every lineup and put the Phillies at No. 8. I think everyone would take that. The dream would be a repeat performance of 2025. It was the best year this group has ever had together. They just couldn’t carry it through into October.

I know you’re down on the Phillies’ lineup, but it’s probably going to be better than you think, and may actually be pretty darn good.

Check out my latest Hittin’ Season podcast, powered by WHYY, where we discussed the lineup, Cristopher Sanchez’ contract extension, and a disastrous start to the season for the Atlanta Braves!

Easter is round the corner and you can enjoy a variety of activities at Paradise over the coming weeks.

Whether you are looking to entertain the young Hoops in your life or more for all the family, there is something for everyone at Celtic Park.

Hoopy’s Easter Eggstravagansa

Hoopy the Huddle Hound is hosting his Easter Eggstravagansa for all the family this year on Friday April 3 from 12pm to 3pm in the Kerrydale suite.  

Come along and join in the fun with food, entertainment from our resident DJ, a magician, Easter games and more.

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Sunday Easter Lunch

Enjoy Easter Sunday Lunch at Celtic Park in our Kerrydale Suite on Sunday April 5, with a delicious 3-course roast, an Easter treat for each child and entertainment for the children.

Bookings are available between 12pm-4pm.

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Stadium Tours with Hoopy

Experience all the magic of Paradise with our award-winning Stadium tour. This Easter holidays, Hoopy the Huddle Hound will be joining the tour to make memories that will last a lifetime for young Bhoys and Ghirls.

Hoopy will be in attendance on the following dates:

• Friday, April 3
• Monday, April 6 to Friday, April 10
• Monday, April 13 to Friday, April 17

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Manchester United may have received a major boost in their pursuit of Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest ahead of the summer transfer window.

The Red Devils are keen to strengthen their midfield and have identified Anderson as a key target among several options.

Bayern Munich had also been linked with a move for the former Newcastle United midfielder, but a deal now appears unlikely.

Man Utd receive boost in Elliot Anderson chase?

Man Utd’s improved form under Michael Carrick has put them in a strong position to secure Champions League football next season.

The 20-time English champions are set for a midfield reshuffle, with Casemiro expected to leave, while the future of Manuel Ugarte remains uncertain.

Although Manchester United are strongly interested in Anderson, they could still face competition from rivals such as Manchester City.

Despite earlier reports, journalist Christian Falk has indicated that Bayern are not actively pursuing the 23-year-old.

Anderson is valued at around £69m or more, a figure considered too high for Bayern.

Bayern have enough depth in their ranks

Falk exclusively told CFBayern that Bayern have enough depth in their ranks, and spending big money on new midfielders is not their priority next summer.

With Bayern not even considering a move for Anderson, the news will come as a huge boost for Man Utd, who appear more serious to land him.

The Bild journalist said:

“It is NOT TRUE: Bayern Munich are interested in Elliot Anderson. He’s too expensive! It’s said that he’ll cost €80m [£68.9m], which is just too much money for Bayern Munich, and they don’t need a player in this position. It’s true that Leon Goretzka will leave the club this summer, but they’re not looking for a successor. They have Tom Bischoff, Joshua Kimmich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, and now they’re bringing back Noël Aséko. He’s a talent at the club who was on loan at Hannover. The 20-year-old had a release clause, and Hannover knew that Bayern wanted him back, so they triggered the release clause for €1m. But FC Bayern also have a clause that they can buy him back for €2.5m – so they bought him back!

There’s also another talent to think about in Santos Daiber, and he can play in this position. So, there are many options. Don’t forget that Bayern Munich want to sign Givairo Read. There are talks with Rotterdam. Perhaps they can sign him to play at right-back, which will allow Konrad Laimer to return to the midfield. Many options for Bayern, so they don’t need a new midfielder per se.”

Bayern are also looking to sell Joao Palinha, but Tottenham Hotspur may not be willing to sign him on a permanent deal in the summer.

Most of the college sports fandom was focused on the basketball court this past weekend, with the first two rounds of the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments taking place. In North Carolina circles, that attention was then even further taken by the still ongoing saga of Hubert Davis and what’s going on with the men’s coaching job.

However, there was college sports action happening elsewhere, including on the baseball diamond. There, UNC some dramatics to rally and take a series over Louisville.

Friday: UNC 11, Louisville 1 – 8 innings (box score)

The Tar Heels struck early and often in the series opener, as they run-ruled the Cardinals on Friday.

Owen Hull got the Tar Heels’ party started when he drove in a run with a first inning single. Louisville did strike back in the third when Kade Elam scored on a Cardinals’ groundout, but after that it was all Tar Heels.

Carolina immediately took the lead back in the bottom of the third, with Rom Kellis V and Tyler Howe each recording RBI hits in a three-run frame. Hull then struck again as UNC scored two more in the fourth, and Carolina never looked back from there. Cooper Nicholson’s two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth put Carolina over the 10-run threshold and wiped out the ninth inning.

With 11 runs on 13 hits, lots of players had a good day at the plate for UNC, but Hull led the way with three hits and three RBI. On the mound, Jason DeCaro only allowed one run, but was a little inefficient, walking six batters and lasted only 5.2 innings.

Saturday: Louisville 2, UNC 0 (box score)

However, the Cardinals responded the next day by completely shutting out the Heels to take game two.

Wyatt Danilowicz completely dominated for Louisville, allowing just two hits and a walk, while striking out 11 batters in seven innings. He got run support from Bayram Hot and Griffin Crain in the second and sixth innings, and that proved to be enough.

UNC starter Ryan Lynch wasn’t bad himself, allowing just two runs in six innings, but that proved to be too much considering what Danilowicz was doing on the other side.

Sunday: UNC 7, Louisville 6 (box score)

A five-run eighth inning gave a late lead, but they had to narrowly avoid a comeback from Louisville before escaping with the series victory.

The two teams traded runs over the first couple innings, with Louisville eventually taking a lead. They added a run in the seventh inning and took a 4-2 lead, which is when things began to get wild.

While Louisville pitching got two quick outs to start the eighth inning, Howe drew a walk to keep the inning alive. After Nicholson then singled, the Cardinals went to the bullpen and brought in Anthony Karbowski, but he only lasted one batter after hitting Perry Hargett. Aaron England came in, but he issued a bases loaded walk to score a UNC run. Gavin Gallaher and Erik Paulsen then both came up with big RBI hits, scoring four runs in the process to give the Tar Heels a 7-4 lead.

However, as evidenced by what happened in the eighth, college bullpens can be a bit of an adventure. Caden Glauber started the ninth, but hit a batter with a pitch, and then allowed a two-run homer to Tague Davis. With the lead down to a run, UNC brought in Matthew Matthijs. After allowing a single in his first at-bat, Matthijs eventually worked through the final couple outs to seal a wild win.

Morgan Rogers has long been linked with Chelsea, but the rumours are starting to ring hollow given the clubs’ respective positions.

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Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers has once again been linked with Chelsea, with rumour site Football Insider claiming the Blues will have to compete with Man U for his signature.

“His price tag will be pretty hefty, it’ll be well in excess of £100million probably if somebody wanted to sign him,” journalist Pete O’Rourke writes.

“Because he’s under a long-term contract until 2031. But even with that price tag, it won’t scare people off, some of the big clubs in the Premier League and across Europe will be ready to test Villa’s resolve in the summer.”

Chelsea’s Rogers hopes fade into the background

Sadly this may be the last time we hear this sort of rumour. Signing Rogers was probably a pipe dream anyway given his price tag and our current transfer model.

But one thing that certainly won’t be happening is Rogers trading Champions League football with Aston Villa (which looks fairly likely) for non-Champions League football with Chelsea (which looks very likely).

You can forget signing any players on his level if we don’t make a miracle comeback.

In other news…

Enzo Fernandez’s move away from Chelsea feels more and more like a case of “where to” than “if,” with more updates from Ben Jacobs today.

Josh Acheampong is not perfect, but at least he tries his best, which is more than you can say for the player taking his place right now.

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The Dallas Cowboys did not wind up with Maxx Crosby on their football team. For a little while though, it sort of seemed like they were going to. By all reports the Cowboys were seriously talking to the Las Vegas Raiders about pulling off a massive deal for the star pass rusher. Ultimately it was the Baltimore Ravens who put together the offer that Las Vegas liked the most, it was first-round picks in both 2026 and 2027, and the deal was done. Or so the world thought.

A few days after Crosby was sent to Baltimore everything was undone thanks to a failed physical. In the initial aftermath of that it seemed like the Cowboys may jump back in, but perhaps too many dominos across their own roster and the rest of the league had fallen. Dallas had already traded for Rashan Gary believing that they were out on Crosby.

Here is what Dallas reportedly offered for Crosby

While waters have calmed, up until Tuesday there was no specific report in detail of how the negotiations between the Cowboys and Las Vegas went. ESPN had a detailed report of the non-trade on Tuesday, this story covered more of the matter concerning Baltimore obviously, and in it they had details of what the Cowboys offered the Raiders.

According to ESPN the Cowboys offered:

• Initially: Their second first-round pick (20 overall) and Osa Odighizuwa
• And then: Their higher first-round pick (12 overall) and a third-round pick
• Ultimately: Number 12 overall and a second-round pick

It is important to note some things here.

First off, at the time of negotiations the Cowboys did not hold second- or third-round picks in this year’s draft as their original selections had previously been dealt away in prior trades (Quinnen Williams and George Pickens, respectively). It would stand to reason that these were future picks for this reason.

Another point is that the Cowboys did have Osa Odighizuwa on their roster at the time, although he was later dealt to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round pick (92 overall). Just for context.

Honestly any of these deals would have been pretty fair for the Cowboys, assuming the physical stuff had not happened. Crosby would have significantly changed their roster in a way that no player at picks 12 or 20 would be able to initially, which was the argument for him all along.

Would you have wanted the Cowboys to pull this off? Which deal specifically? Let us know in the comments below.

Arsenal have consistently strengthened their squad before the start of a new season, and this approach has played a significant role in maintaining their competitiveness in recent years. Their ability to invest wisely has ensured that they remain among the strongest teams in the league.

After finishing second in three consecutive seasons, Arsenal are determined to go one step further this term. Their current form suggests that this ambition could be realised if they maintain their performance levels and continue to deliver consistent results.

Last summer, the Gunners made notable additions to their squad, significantly improving their overall quality. These reinforcements have had a positive impact, helping the team compete more effectively across multiple competitions.

Continued Investment Strategy

Arsenal are already planning further improvements. The club recognises the importance of constant evolution, particularly when competing against other elite sides. Maintaining a high standard requires ongoing investment in players who can enhance the squad.

A source has indicated that Arsenal intend to continue spending, with a focus on securing another top player in the upcoming transfer window. According to Football Insider, the Gunners are preparing to make another significant signing as they aim to strengthen their squad even further.

In 2025, the club invested heavily in Viktor Gyokeres, demonstrating their willingness to commit substantial resources to secure top talent. This strategy is expected to continue, with another major acquisition anticipated at the end of the current season.

Building for Long-Term Success

The most successful teams rarely stand still, and Arsenal appear committed to following that model. If they are serious about becoming champions of England and maintaining their position at the top, sustained investment will be essential. Strengthening the squad with high-quality players ensures continued progress and competitiveness.

Financially, Arsenal are well positioned to support this strategy. Their deep runs in multiple competitions have provided additional revenue, making it easier to fund significant transfers. This financial strength, combined with a clear vision, places them in a strong position to build an even more formidable squad in the coming seasons.

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Welcome back everyone, to the Hike’s Peak podcast, thank you for coming back to the mountain! What an insane week it has been for Utah State fans, as you can imagine, we have a lot of Aggie talk ahead of us. Starting with the good in Utah State’s run in the Big  Dance, we’ll break down the Aggies hard-fought Round of 64 win over Villanova, and then we’ll go over their admirable effort against one seed Arizona that did ultimately fall short. After talking about all the madness that March brought to Logan, we’ll switch gears to the other shoe that dropped, which was head coach Jerrod Calhoun officially taking the Cincinnati job. Lots to go over there as well, from candidates to watch, top players at risk of jumping into the portal, the Aggies coaching curse continuing, and my thoughts on the awkward timing of this whole situation. To end the show, we’ll recap how the Mountain West has been doing in the NIT, with two teams still standing as the quarterfinals get underway. Big time show this week, let’s dive in!

Episode link is here!

Show Notes:

1. Utah State outlasts Villanova in Round of 64, Jerrod Calhoun secures first NCAAT win
2. Aggies give one seed Arizona a scare, but ultimately fall short
3. Jerrod Calhoun officially leaving for Cincinnati
   1. Thoughts on the awkward timing
   2. Head Coach Curse Continues in Logan
   3. Top Replacement Candidates to look for
   4. Aggie’s most important players to retain
4. NIT Recap: Two Mountain West teams reach the quarterfinals

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There are several proven PGA Tour winners down the Houston Open odds board ahead of the Texas Children's Houston Open at Memorial Park Golf Course, and I’ve got a trio of them rounding out my golf picks this week.

Irishman Shane Lowry headlines my top sleepers and longshots for the Houston Open.

Houston Open sleeper picks

• Shane Lowry to win (+4500 at BetMGM)
• Tony Finau to win (b id="docs-internal-guid-0e2c532c-7fff-ceae-6dd7-4228a64f891b"span+6000/span/b at BetMGM)
• Wyndham Clark to win (b id="docs-internal-guid-e25a31bf-7fff-e951-69fa-f768697730ba"span+6000/span/b at BetMGM)

Picks were made on March 24 at 10:10 a.m. ET.

Houston Open sleeper predictions

Sleeper pick to win: Shane Lowry
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Rewind three weeks, and Shane Lowry was two holes from winning the Cognizant Classic, which resulted in his seventh Top-25 finish across eight events, including three Top 5s.

Consecutive missed cuts have the Irishman well down the odds board, and he finished T11 here in 2021 while ranking fourth in true strokes gained tee-to-green and sixth on approach. 

Sleeper pick to win: Tony Finau
+6000 at BetMGM

The 2023 Houston Open winner finished T18 and sixth in true strokes gained tee-to-green last week in the Valspar, and there’s no questioning whether Tony Finau has the distance to take advantage of Memorial Park.

He also finished T2 in this event in 2024, and five of Finau’s six PGA Tour wins have come in weaker-field events.

Sleeper pick to win: Wyndham Clark
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Wyndham Clark gained true strokes across the board during his T5 in this event last season, and he’s gained true strokes putting in all five trips to Memorial Park.

He has the distance to bomb and gauge his way around this track, and he’s gained true strokes on approach in each of his past five events to rank sixth in this field in the metric, in addition to ranking sixth in true strokes gained tee-to-green.

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JuJu Watkins has landed a major milestone with Nike after becoming the first athlete to receive a signature shoe under LeBron James’ NXXT Gen line.

The release is bigger than a standard endorsement because it links one of the sport’s fastest-rising stars with one of the most recognisable active player brands in basketball.

It also arrives at a moment when Watkins’ influence is expanding well beyond USC, with her recovery, profile, and long-term ceiling all feeding into a much bigger commercial story.

JuJu Watkins reaches LeBron NXXT Gen signature shoe milestone

The Athletic revealed details of JuJu Watkins’ breakthrough release, confirming the significance of the deal within Nike’s wider basketball structure.

“USC G JuJu Watkins’ first signature shoe with Nike, the LeBron NXXT Gen by JuJu ‘Silver Lining,’ will be released to the public for purchase this summer, making her the first athlete with a signature shoe under the LeBron NXXT brand.”

That matters because this is not simply a player getting a colourway, it is a women’s star being placed inside a LeBron-backed line with genuine creative weight and commercial expectation.

The details around the shoe also strengthen the story, from the personal design touches to the “Silver Lining” theme, which turns the release into something more deliberate than a routine brand collaboration.

Fans react to JuJu Watkins Nike shoe news

Fans quickly treated the announcement as more than a product launch, with one saying, “This isn’t just a shoe deal, it’s LeBron essentially passing the torch to the next generation,” while another called it “a big milestone and shows how fast her impact is growing.”

Others focused on the buying power behind the release, writing “May get a pair. JuJu got some serious game” and “I don’t even play basketball, but I will buy it,” which says plenty about how far her reach already extends.

There was also the usual social media edge, with one fan joking, “Is A’ja gonna throw a tantrum over this or nah?” as the discussion widened beyond USC and into the broader women’s basketball landscape.

The reaction points to the same conclusion: Watkins is no longer being viewed only as a college star with potential, but as a market-moving athlete already shaping where the sport is heading next.

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Barcelona are in the midst of another thrilling season under Hansi Flick. The Spanish Super Cup is already in the bag, Barca are top of the table in La Liga and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

There have been plenty of impressive performers once again for the Catalans. Pedri has produced his usual magic, Raphinha has been Barca’s heart and lungs and Joan Garcia has been a brilliant signing in defence.

There have also been some unlikely heroes. Eric Garcia has shrugged off his critics to become absolutely vital for Flick, while Gerard Martin has played a really key role in the backline for Barca.

Lamine Yamal continues to shine, and has already surpassed last season’s goal tally, while Marc Bernal is becoming increasingly influential after returning from injury.

So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:

Who is Barcelona’s most improved player so far this season?

Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, upsets, and opinions and answers in the comments section below!

• Manchester City vs Crystal Palace was postponed due to the Carabao Cup Final
• The meeting between Pep Guardiola and Oliver Glasner could wait until May
• City face the prospect of two further postponements due to the FA Cup

The Premier League are set to decide upon a date for Manchester City against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium following the game’s postponement in March.

The clash between Pep Guardiola and Oliver Glasner’s teams had been originally scheduled for Saturday, 21st March, but was postponed as a result of Manchester City’s participation in the Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal.

Manchester City would go on to claim the first piece of major silverware of the ongoing season with a 0-2 win over the Gunners, thanks to second-half brace from breakthrough Academy graduate Nico O’Reilly.

With the March international break now underway, supporters are beginning to eye up potential slots for Manchester City’s clash against Crystal Palace to be applied, particularly following the club’s exit from UEFA Champions League duties.

How the Conference League impacts the new Etihad date

One complication from a City perspective is the Eagles’ continued run in European competition themselves, as they take on Italian side Fiorentina across two legs in the quarter-final stage of the Europa Conference League.

Crystal Palace will first host Fiorentina in the first-leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League clash on 9 April with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK).

The South London club will then make the trip over to Italy the following week, when they take on Fiorentina away from home in the second-leg on 16 April, with kick-off again scheduled for 20:00 (UK).

The most likely dates for City vs Crystal Palace

The next available slot for Manchester City and Crystal Palace to face one another would be in the midweek commencing Monday 11th May, whilst the following week commencing Monday 18th May would also open up availability.

If Crystal Palace are to be eliminated by Fiorentina in the quarter-finals of the Conference League, then the midweek of April 28/29 becomes a viable option for the Premier League to schedule the game.

However, English top-flight officials would have to liaise directly with UEFA as a result of semi-final fixtures in their European competitions amid the issue of clashes with global TV broadcasts.

Why Burnley and Bournemouth vs Man City could also move

Should Manchester City defeat Liverpool in the quarter-final stage of the FA Cup, they could face further disruption with an away trip against Burnley at Turf Moor in the Premier League currently scheduled for the weekend of the Wembley semi-finals.

Progression into the Final of the FA Cup, pencilled in for the weekend of Saturday 16th May, would then also lead to an away meeting with Bournemouth being rearranged, in what would be a significant scheduling headache at the business end of the season.

Details for the rearranged fixture between Manchester City against Crystal Palace at the Etihad Stadium are due to be confirmed by the Premier League in due course.

Cleveland Browns reportedly didn’t have interest in trading for former No. 1 pick quarterback originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The Cleveland Browns have to do their due diligence when it comes to quarterbacks on the market, but according to the latest report, several of the rumored options were never actually players the Browns were going after.

Despite the questions about the position, Cleveland didn’t jump the gun on another trade or move.  Per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com, the Browns never explored a deal for ex-Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, despite his name surfacing in rumors.

“The Browns also weren’t really interested in former Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray, and never contemplated trading for the Colts’ Anthony Richardson or anyone else. They may have acquired former Raiders QB Geno Smith if they could’ve gotten him for the veteran minus of $1.255 million,” she wrote.

Murray, a former No. 1 overall pick with some skills, has shown the ability to be a really good player at points in his career. However, he’s had other parts when he’s been very bad.

Cleveland decided not to pursue him, and Murray landed in a better spot for himself with the Minnesota Vikings.

Ultimately, this isn’t the worst idea for the Browns. I wouldn’t have been upset had they gone after Murray, but the Browns need more right now.

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Red Sox trade proposal finally sends Triston Casas packing despite not being ready for Opening Day originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas finds himself in a rather tough spot, and has for nearly two years now. Once viewed as a future piece, Casas has yet to fully figure it out at the big league level and is coming off a tough injury. The talent was still there a year ago, but perhaps this injury puts him in a weird spot with that, too.

The question for the Red Sox is whether they want to trade him. After making a move for Willson Contreras, Boston might not have much of a reason to keep Kasas on the roster.

FanSided’s Mark Powell suggested that a change of scenery could be best for both parties, proposing a deal with the Washington Nationals for Casas.

“To call Casas a star at this juncture is a bit of a stretch. However, if he can stay on the field and regain that same 20-plus power he showcased in 2023, then perhaps he could find himself again. For now, that'll likely have to happen on a losing team. So, why not the Washington Nationals? Washington's current first base options are Andrés Chaparro and Luis Garcia Jr. There's no harm in letting Casas compete,” he wrote.

Trading Casas now wouldn’t do a whole lot for the Red Sox, but it’s possible that they could get something decent in return. Sadly, the reality is that Boston wouldn’t get half of what it could’ve gotten for him a few years ago if it trades him now.

Regarding the Nationals, there’s not much of a reason not to take a chance on him.

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A new report has offered up in-depth details on the Dallas Cowboys‘ failed attempts to make a trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby this offseason.

Since the Cowboys made the bold decision to trade top star Micah Parsons before the start of last season, they have been in desperate need of a new lead pass rusher. And despite a defense that cost them several games, the front office was unable to fill the void before the NFL trade deadline.

However, they have long been linked to a trade for Crosby. The speculation only grew when a schism developed between the five-time Pro Bowler and the team late last season, when they wanted to sit him for their last two games as they tanked to get the top pick in April’s NFL Draft.

That divide was seemingly confirmed when Las Vegas ended up trading the defensive end to the Baltimore Ravens in a tentative deal earlier this month. Following the news of the trade, Cowboys fans wondered if their team had made any effort at all to swing a deal of their own.

Cowboys best offer for Maxx Crosby was a first and second rounder

Well, some new intel has emerged on their pursuit of Crosby. According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden, Dallas actually made three different offers during negotiations. However, none of them came close to the planned deal with the Ravens that would have netted the Raiders two first-round picks.

“Initial offers centered on Dallas’ second first-round pick at No. 20, and defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa,” McFadden wrote. “The Cowboys then offered their top first-rounder at No. 12 and a third-round pick. Ultimately, the Cowboys moved to No. 12 and their second-round pick, but the last two offers, sources said, did not include Odighizuwa, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers for a third-round selection.”

As NFL fans now know, the Ravens backed out of the agreement, and Crosby remains with the Raiders. Interestingly enough, the Cowboys’ top doctor was a part of the group that reviewed the pass rusher’s medical records and advised Baltimore to rethink the deal.

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It’s a light night on the hardcourt with just four games on the NBA schedule, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty of betting value to be found in the player prop markets.

I’ve found my three favorite for today, which include Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray continuing his epic comeback in a matchup with the Knicks.

That and more NBA picks for Tuesday, March 24, below.

Best NBA player props today

Player	Pick
Brandon Miller	Over 3.5 threes made	+122
Dejounte Murray	Over 16.5 points	-112
Collin Gillespie	Over 4.5 assists	+110

Prop #1: Brandon Miller Over 3.5 threes made

+122 at bet365

The Charlotte Hornets' Brandon Miller has been letting it fly from downtown, and there’s no reason to think he’s going to stop in tonight’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

Miller is a big reason there’s been so much buzz around the Hornets. He’s shooting nearly 50% from three-point range on 7.8 attempts per game over his last 15 games. He has drained four or more threes in three straight games, and eight times over this 15-game stretch.

Now, he gets a matchup against a Kings team that allows the second-highest three-point shooting percentage in the NBA.

• Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: NBCSCA, FanDuel Sports Network Southeast-Charlotte

Prop #2: Dejounte Murray Over 16.5 Points

-112 at bet365

With everyone healthy, the New Orleans Pelicans aren’t your typical projected lottery team. In fact, they’ve won six of their last nine, going 8-1 ATS.

The return of Dejounte Murray has been a big part of that. Murray is putting up 18.7 points, 6.2 assists, and 5.1 rebounds in the 10 games since he’s been back, and I’m betting he keeps getting buckets tonight against the New York Knicks.

The Knicks allow the most points per game to opposing guards and rank 22nd in opponent made threes per game.

Murray’s point total is a modest 16.5, a number he’s topped in four of his last five games.

• Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: GCSEN, MSG

Prop #3: Collin Gillespie Over 4.5 assists

+110 at bet365

It has been the March of dimes for Collin Gillespie. The Phoenix Suns’ guard has been racking up the assists this month, and he’s going to keep that going in tonight’s matchup against the Denver Nuggets.

Gillespie has handed out 5.3 assists per game over 12 games this month, topping 4.5 eight times during that period.

The Nuggets' ability to prevent buckets has been suspect all season and enters this game ranked 21st in defensive rating. One way to really burn them is by making the extra pass. Denver also ranks 21st in opponent assists per possession.

• Time: 11:00 p.m. ET
• Where to watch: Peacock

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Mets' Juan Soto is only 104 walks away from ridiculous MLB record originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The New York Mets spent a fortune to sign Juan Soto away from the New York Yankees last offseason. While it's only been one season, it's been a great addition for the Mets.

Soto is one of the best hitters in baseball, and after posting 38 stolen bases last season, he's continued to add to his game. But one phase of his game that's been present since the beginning is his uncanny ability to generate walks.

The 27-year-old Mets outfielder is heading into 2026 with a 1,000-walk goal. As Sarah Langs of MLB.com outlined, Soto, who is 104 walks away from 1,000 for his career, can make some ridiculous MLB history if he reaches 1,000 walks this season.

Juan Soto can set ridiculous MLB history with 104 walk season

"Soto's 896 career walks are most in MLB history before turning 27, which he turned in October, and 28, which he will turn this October," Langs writes. "Soto needs 104 walks for 1,000. His fewest in a season in which he played at least 120 games was 108, in 2019."

Coming into the 2026 MLB season, Soto needs 104 walks to reach 1,000 for his MLB career. That total is very reachable, as he's done so every season since 2021, reaching at least 127 walks every year since then.

What makes this walk total and subsequent 1,000-walk career so ridiculous is that he would hold some wild MLB records.

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His current walk total of 896 is the most for a player before turning 28 years old. Soto accomplished that feat before turning 27 years old in October.

If he can reach 104 walks in 2026, which would put him at 1,000 walks in his career, he would break the record for the youngest player to reach that mark in MLB history.

The great Mickey Mantle holds the current record, as the Yankee great reached that total when he was 29 years old. Soto could reach that total before turning 28 years old.

Soto could not just reach 1,000 walks this season, an impressive feat on its own, but he could do so as the only player younger than 29 years old to reach that total, and he'd skip 28 entirely to set the record at 27 years old.

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At long last, we've reached the final day of spring training.

With regular-season games set to start on Wednesday, I've got one last batch of spring training MLB picks for you, including the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago Cubs on their respective moneylines on Tuesday, March 24.

Spring Training predictions for March 24

Pick	Odds
CLE moneyline	+105
Tigers moneyline	-160
Cubs moneyline	-115

Pick #1: Guardians moneyline

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Parker Messick is a popular breakout candidate this year, and it's easy to see why. He boasted a 2.72 ERA across seven starts while limiting the walks and home runs in his first cup of coffee at the MLB level.

The uptick in long balls this spring isn't a concern, and I like him more than Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Soroka in this matchup.

Obviously, spring bullpens can strike (as they did for two of my three picks yesterday), and even with Jose Ramirez and Chase DeLauter on the bench, I like these odds, which have shifted from -110 to +105 since the Cleveland lineup was announced.

Pick #2: Tigers moneyline

At -160, this is a lot of juice, but I expect the Detroit Tigers to deploy something very similar to their Opening Day lineup against Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano.

Sugano has thrown just three innings this spring and is coming off his debut MLB season where he posted a 4.64 ERA, allowed 33 home runs, and recorded a paltry 15.7% strikeout rate over 157 innings.

He doesn't miss bats, and even though Justin Verlander hasn't looked his best this spring, the old goat still has something left in the tank, as evidenced by his 3.85 ERA in 152 innings with the Giants last season. The talent disparity on the whole is worth paying the elevated price.

Pick #3: Cubs moneyline

Gerrit Cole makes his second spring start for the New York Yankees in his road back from elbow surgery. He pitched just one inning in his last outing, and I don't see them pushing him much more than that today, as his regular-season debut isn't expected to come until May or June.

The Chicago Cubs haven't seen the best from Edward Cabrera yet, but most of his 6.35 ERA came from his last outing when he allowed seven earned runs over three awful innings.

So, small sample sizes aside, with the Yankees likely going to the pen early, the Cubs are in a better position to do damage against the relievers.

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Luigi De Siervo has warned that Italian football is falling behind its European rivals due to outdated infrastructure, insisting modern stadiums are essential for the future of the game.

Speaking to Undici, with quotes via TuttoMercatoWeb, the Lega Serie A CEO highlighted the scale of the issue.

“In our country we have the oldest stadiums in Europe, with an average age of over 70 years per venue,” De Siervo said. “Fortunately, the situation is starting to change, but the new economic model will not be fully operational for at least six or seven years. In the meantime, the gap with other leagues will continue to grow.”

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – DECEMBER 22: CEO of Lega Serie A Luigi De Siervo and Andrea Butti meet with Suadi Arabian dignitaries prior to the medal ceremony after the Italian Supercup match between Juventus and SS Lazio at King Saud University Stadium on December 22, 2019 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images for Lega Serie A)

Serie A CEO De Siervo wants modernisation ahead of Euro 2032

Italy is set to co-host UEFA Euro 2032, a deadline De Siervo described as impossible to ignore. Especially with a new stadium for Milan and Inter entering construction soon and proposals from both Lazio and Roma to move on from the Stadio Olimpico.

“We have a deadline that cannot be postponed: in 2032 we will host the European Championships. There are outstanding projects, such as the new stadium in Milan with an investment of over €1 billion, as well as important plans involving Lazio and Roma. Discussions are ongoing in Genoa, while in Florence there is a moment of profound transformation.”

De Siervo stressed that infrastructure is closely tied to financial growth, particularly as clubs look to diversify revenue streams beyond broadcasting. In Milan, for example, an entirely new San Siro complex will offer more commercial opportunities and is expected to boost revenue massively. It is no surprise that the clubs chose to work with an architectural firm that has worked on other huge stadiums in Europe, such as London’s Wembley Stadium.

“Right now we are going through the most difficult phase. Our clubs are still heavily reliant on TV revenue, but commercial income is growing. Having modern, state-of-the-art stadiums would provide a major boost in that respect.”

He also pointed to a broader shift within the industry, with new executives bringing fresh ideas into Italian football.

“Fortunately, football is now attracting managers from more advanced industries, introducing new skills, different visions and ambitious projects.”

For Serie A, modernisation is no longer optional, it is a necessary step to remain competitive on and off the pitch.

Liverpool Eyeing Chelsea Star as Defensive Plans Take Shape

Liverpool’s recruitment strategy under Arne Slot continues to evolve, and the latest reports linking the club with Chelsea’s rising star Josh Acheampong offer a glimpse into the future direction at Anfield. Credit must go to CaughtOffside for bringing this story to light, highlighting a player who is quickly gaining admirers across Europe.

Rising Defender Attracts Elite Attention

CaughtOffside report that “multiple top clubs, including Real Madrid, Borussia Dortmund, Liverpool, and Newcastle United, are monitoring his progress closely”. That level of interest alone signals the calibre of talent Acheampong possesses. At just 19, he has already positioned himself as one of the most intriguing defensive prospects ahead of the summer 2026 transfer window.

Described as a “hybrid”, Acheampong’s ability to operate as both a right back and centre back aligns perfectly with modern tactical demands. Liverpool, in particular, have increasingly leaned towards defenders who can step into midfield spaces or contribute to build up play. Acheampong appears to fit that mould seamlessly.

Liverpool’s Long Term Defensive Vision

From a Liverpool perspective, this is a move that makes strategic sense. The club has been gradually refreshing its defensive options, and while immediate reinforcements may not be urgent, planning for the next cycle is essential.

Acheampong’s profile stands out. As noted in the original report, he is “equally comfortable as a right back or centre back”, offering flexibility that could prove invaluable in Slot’s system. His physical presence, standing at around 1.90 metres, combined with pace and composure, gives him a rare blend of attributes.

Photo: IMAGO

Liverpool’s interest appears to be part of a broader trend. Younger defenders who can adapt across roles are increasingly prized assets. Acheampong’s ability to “contribute to build up play, recover defensively, and overlap into attacking positions” makes him an ideal candidate for a high intensity, possession based approach.

Real Madrid Provide Serious Competition

Liverpool are not alone in their admiration. Real Madrid’s involvement adds a significant layer of competition. According to CaughtOffside, the Spanish giants “view him as a possible long term addition capable of strengthening their defensive depth”.

Madrid’s track record in developing young talent into world class performers cannot be overlooked. Their interest signals both the player’s ceiling and the challenge Liverpool would face in securing his signature.

Chelsea’s Stance and Transfer Reality

Despite the growing interest, Chelsea are reportedly reluctant to part ways with the defender. The club views Acheampong as “untouchable”, a strong statement that reflects his importance within their long term plans.

However, football economics often complicate such positions. The report suggests that “potential offers in the region of €25-30 million could test Chelsea’s resolve”. With Financial Fair Play considerations in play, even highly rated academy graduates can become viable sales.

Liverpool will be watching closely. Whether they choose to act decisively may depend on how the situation develops over the coming months.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

From a Liverpool supporter’s perspective, this is exactly the type of move the club should be exploring. Acheampong ticks so many boxes, youth, versatility, physicality, and a high developmental ceiling. These are the signings that have historically defined Liverpool’s smartest transfer windows.

There is also a clear tactical fit. Under Arne Slot, there is an increasing emphasis on intelligent defenders who can operate in multiple phases of play. Acheampong’s ability to shift between roles could offer depth and unpredictability, particularly in a system that values fluidity.

Of course, competition from Real Madrid is a concern. When they enter the race, it often shifts the landscape entirely. Yet Liverpool have shown in recent years that a strong sporting project, regular football, and a clear pathway can be just as persuasive as prestige.

The reported valuation of €25-30 million feels like a calculated risk worth taking. If Acheampong fulfils his potential, that figure could look modest in a few years. If not, Liverpool’s recruitment structure tends to mitigate those risks effectively.

Ultimately, this feels like a situation to monitor closely. If an opportunity arises, Liverpool should be ready to act decisively. Players of this profile do not stay under the radar for long.

Cubs trade idea brings in Mets young bust after injury to Seiya Suzuki originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

The New York Mets have done all they’ve needed to do, and with Opening Day here, it’s time to put the best players in the organization on the roster and get to work.

Mark Vientos has sadly been someone who we can’t trust at this point, and as a result, could be traded. At a certain point, teams have to make decisions based on fit, and this may be one of those moments.

FanSided’s Mark Powell believes there’s a trade to be made if the Mets want to go down that route, suggesting that the Chicago Cubs could be the team that takes a chance on him.

“At this rate, a trade seems more likely than not. The Mets have better internal options, not to mention the numerous hitters available via free agency or trade. The Chicago Cubs, who could be without Seiya Suzuki on Opening Day, could use a short-term DH option in the meantime. Vientos wouldn't be a bad fit, but it doesn't offer him the same career prospects as staying in Queens,” he wrote.

On one hand, Vientos still has some upside as a power bat who could develop into a nice player for the Mets one day. On the other hand, the Mets don’t have the at-bats available to allow that to happen right now.

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The Avalanche are getting healthy and the lineup is starting to take shape.

Just two days after captain Gabe Landeskog returned from a two-week absence, the Avs are set to get Logan O’Connor and Ross Colton back in the lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday. The two wingers returning means that Nazem Kadri will finally get the opportunity to move to center on the third line, giving head coach Jared Bednar his first look with the three-headed monster down the middle of the ice.

O’Connor’s availability is the biggest news of the day. The 30-year-old had missed each of the first 69 games of the regular season following offseason hip surgery and an undisclosed injury that followed. His return will more than likely spark a bottom six that has already played well. It also allows the veteran forward ample time to ramp up before the playoffs begin.

Colton’s return means the Avs are down to one forward missing from the lineup in Artturi Lehkonen. The 29-year-old scored in his last game two weeks ago when Colorado fell to the Edmonton Oilers at Ball Arena. At the time, he was playing the left wing on the second line, and that’s likely where he’ll slot in again.

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Frances Tiafoe saved two match points before defeating defending Miami Open champion Jakub Mensik.

The American, ranked 20th on the ATP Tour, needed seven match points of his own to defeat Mensik 7-6, 4-6, 7-6.

Tiafoe spoke to Mensik at the net after sealing the win before tearing off his shirt and celebrating with a lively Miami crowd.

Frances Tiafoe opens up about his respect for Jakub Mensik

After the match, Tiafoe shared what he said to Mensik, telling reporters: “I just said [to Mensik] I have a lot of love for you bro. I love what you have been doing. You are so young and you have done some insane things in the game.

“I said I have got a lot of love for you and he said likewise. We have always gotten along great.

“I remember when he qualified and made the third round of The Open. I was [like] bro who are you? How old are you?

“You are out here winning matches and he was like I won The Open last year! I thought ‘you’re pretty good and I didn’t know who you were!’

They played each other once before this Miami meeting, during last year’s Davis Cup qualifier between the USA and Czechia.

Tiafoe’s return to Miami this year has gone well so far, with three hard-fought wins carrying him into the semi-finals. He started with a comeback victory over Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets, followed by another tight three-set battle against Flavio Cobolli.

Frances Tiafoe’s road to the Miami Open quarter-finals

Tiafoe’s chances of reaching the Miami Open quarter-finals improved on Monday after unseeded Terence Atmane knocked out seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime.

Still, Atmane shouldn’t be overlooked. The Frenchman reached the Cincinnati Open semi-finals last year and has shown he can compete with top players.

If Tiafoe gets past Atmane, a quarter-final meeting with second seed Jannik Sinner would likely await. He has lost four of their five previous encounters, with his only win coming at the 2021 Vienna Open.

Their most recent match came at the 2024 Cincinnati Open final, where Sinner won 7-6, 6-2.

Should Tiafoe pull off an upset against Sinner, a potential semi-final clash with third seed Alexander Zverev could follow. The path to the title wouldn’t get any easier from there.

If he reaches the final, he could face a range of opponents. The top half of the draw has opened up following Carlos Alcaraz’s loss to Sebastian Korda, leaving Taylor Fritz as the highest remaining seed in that section at number six.

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Jonny Bairstow has criticised the England set-up, suggesting they need to bring "the care back in the game".

The debate around England's dismal Ashes defeat continued on Monday when it was confirmed coach Brendon McCullum, director of cricket Rob Key and Test captain Ben Stokes were to remain in their posts.

Wicketkeeper Bairstow was a key player in the early success under Stokes and McCullum but was dropped in 2024 and has not returned to the side since.

"You need the care back in the game," Bairstow said.

"It is OK saying people care about things - no they don't.

"If you are in the system, you are in the system.

"As soon as you are out of the system. you are out of the system."

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Bairstow, now 36, scored four hundreds across the first four matches under the current regime in 2022 before suffering a serious leg injury later that year.

He returned for the 2023 Ashes but was dropped the following summer, with his last Test - a match against India in March 2024 - his 100th.

The England and Wales Cricket Board's review came after this winter's 4-1 Ashes defeat, a tour blighted by poor planning, substandard performances and off-field issues.

Bowlers such as Mark Wood, who was picked despite missing the entire summer after knee surgery, only to manage just one Test, broke down with injuries while the batting line-up also struggled with only Joe Root and Jacob Bethell making centuries.

"If people get a finger injury, fine, but you have got to be on the park," Bairstow said.

"It is OK playing four or five games a summer and missing the rest, but you are not backing things up and that is why you get injured.

"I feel for people like Woody. I feel massively for him.

"He bowls at 95mph and is expected to just come in having not come off the back of any overs.

"There is no wonder he has got injured. He has not been done right in my opinion."

Speaking on Monday, Key admitted England "overvalued loyalty" throughout the Ashes series.

They stuck with under-performing batters such as Zak Crawley and Ollie Pope rather than looking to others who had performed well in county cricket.

Bairstow said: "As soon as you don't have people chasing you up your back side you become comfortable.

"When you become comfortable you become complacent, and when someone questions you directly you are not used to it because you are in an environment that is potentially not questioning you in a different way."

Lancashire all-rounder Liam Livingstone hit out at the England hierarchy last week, suggesting he did not want to be part of the recent T20 World Cup squad and was told by coaches he "cares too much".

Asked about his own chances of a recall, Bairstow added: "Judging by the last few years, I am not sure it is on their agenda.

"It will be an interesting question for you to pose to them if I do go out and score a couple of hundreds early season."

'Proof will be in pudding' over relationships with counties

In the absence of international duty, Bairstow captained Yorkshire in the County Championship last season, a role he will take on again this year. He will also be captain in the T20 Blast.

In response to their perceived indifference to county form, Key said on Monday the introduction of a new "county insight group" will offer input into selection and attempt to rebuild relations, including with county directors of cricket.

"The question you would ask is why have they disconnected in the first place?" Bairstow said.

"If you are trying to rebuild something, you are admitting you have done something wrong previously.

"It is good to know people are watching and nice to see there is some enthusiasm into the County Championship.

"We will see if the proof is in the pudding. I look forward to hearing a bit more about the review."

Gavin Hamilton, Yorkshire's general cricket manager, said: "They're making the right noises.

"Obviously, there could be one, two, even three positions available in the Test team, which is exciting. It's like what county cricket used to be at the start of the year.

"If they're a hugely successful Test team, you accept that you're not going to get in, but it's been frustrating, I can imagine, for players over the last two or three years and understandably.

"I don't want to say it was a closed shop, but it may have felt like that to some players. Certainly from our point of view, we've got a couple of lads that would be knocking on the door."

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It’s becoming clear that Mark Vientos may not have a long-term future in Queens, and if that’s the case, there’s not much of a reason to keep him on the roster.

The New York Mets have given Vientos a chance, but he hasn’t done enough with it to suggest that he can play at the highest level. With other options already in place, the Mets seem ready to go in a different direction. 

Another team could take a chance on him and hope the talent ends up being where it needs to be.

FanSided’s Mark Powell proposed a deal to get Vientos more at-bats, pitching a deal with the Chicago Cubs.

“At this rate, a trade seems more likely than not. The Mets have better internal options, not to mention the numerous hitters available via free agency or trade. The Chicago Cubs, who could be without Seiya Suzuki on Opening Day, could use a short-term DH option in the meantime. Vientos wouldn't be a bad fit, but it doesn't offer him the same career prospects as staying in Queens,” he wrote.

While Chicago may offer an opportunity, it could be short-lived, so Vientos would have to show the Cubs he can be a real option.

For the Cubs, though, it’s probably worth a risk. Considering Seiya Suzuki is out to start the season, adding a bat like Vientos would at least give them a right-handed look.

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The Anton Frondell era is here.

The Chicago Blackhawks officially recalled Frondell from Djurgårdens IF of the Swedish Hockey League (SHL). He is expected to make his debut on Tuesday when the Blackhawks face the New York Islanders.

Frondell, 18, was the third-overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft and signed his entry-level contract in July, but was loaned to Djurgårdens for their season, which ended with a playoff loss on Saturday.

He put together an impressive season in the SHL, becoming just the fourth 18-year-old to score 20 goals in the league’s history, joining Thomas Sandstrom, Markus Naslund, and hockey hall-of-famer Daniel Sedin. He also helped Team Sweden win the gold medal in the World Junior Championships in January, scoring five goals and adding three assists in seven games, earning the tournament’s “Top Forward” honors.

Where will Frondell play?

There doesn’t seem to be any hesitation on head coach Jeff Blashill’s part to make Frondell a big part of the team right out of the gate.

“Based on the level of play he’s had all year, how well he’s played the last part of the year, the fact that there’s zero practice time at this time of year, I’m going to throw into the fire kind of coach,” Blashill said Sunday.

When asked if he’d play alongside Connor Bedard, Blashill said, “He’ll play with a good player, for sure.”

He wasn’t lying.

Here’s how the Blackhawks lined up at Tuesday’s morning skate:

Ryan Greene-Connor Bedard-Frondell
Tyler Bertuzzi-Frank Nazar-Nick Lardis
André Burakovsky-Ryan Donato-Ilya Mikheyev
Teuvo Teräväinen-Sam Lafferty-Landon Slaggert

Sacha Boisvert rotated in.

Frondell was also on the Blackhawks’ top power play unit with Bedard, Nazar, Bertuzzi, and Artyom Levshunov.

What to expect from Frondell

Cam Robinson of Elite Prospects via CHGO: “That guy’s shot, my goodness. He’s doing one-handed backhands from the top of the circle. He is so strong. He is so talented. I think it’s going to be a little bit before we see the finished product in him. I’ve always felt that way. He’s a very physically mature player, but I think his game is going to need some rounding out. When he’s 24 years old, he’s going to be an absolute horse for the Blackhawks. He’s going to be a very, very good player.”

Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis: As confident as they come. When he doesn’t have the puck, he’s routinely scanning for ways to get himself into scoring position. He does an excellent job of getting himself into scoring lanes, especially on the right side. He’s fine as a playmaker, but you’d much rather have him firing shots on net. Still, the dual-threat nature of his game is explosive.

As a two-way force, few players can change the course of play better than Frondell. He’s so physically mature already, and that’s only going to improve as he gets older and more refined. Frondell plays a heavy power forward game, and while he’s not massive, he’s built like a tank. He’s fearless, always looking to do what it takes to win the puck.”

The Athletic’s Scott Wheelervia CHGO: “[The Blackhawks are] getting a super well-rounded, big-bodied, heavy-set kid. The scoring is legit. The ability to pound a one-timer and rip the wrister off the wall is legit. He’s got the ability to play in tight, around the net, on the cycle. He defends well. He’s a beloved teammate. Just an awesome, awesome kid. The big question is…how much offense is there? Is this the 50 to 60 point dominant two-way center? He’s not a natural playmaker. I don’t think he’s going to be a dynamic individual creator or an 80-90 point guy in the NHL. Can he be more than the 50-60 point guy? I think that’s within the realm of possibility. The playmaking needs to become more natural. He’s going to be a very, very good player.”

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Igor Tudor's position as Tottenham head coach is under major threat with the club's hierarchy facing another defining decision.

Tudor's failure to rescue a season spiralling into crisis was brought into even sharper focus by the damaging 3-0 home defeat by fellow strugglers Nottingham Forest on Sunday, leaving Spurs one point and one place above the Premier League's relegation zone.

The pressure is now on CEO Vinai Venkatesham - previously at Arsenal - sporting director Johan Lange, and the Lewis family, who are over-seeing affairs, as the gamble of Tudor's appointment continues to backfire.

Venkatesham, who comes under special scrutiny from fans given his Arsenal links, must get this next move right after Tudor's chaotic reign has brought only one win in seven matches so far.

If those in charge at Spurs get it wrong, the price could be arguably the most-embarrassing relegation in Premier League history and a place in the Championship.

So what can Spurs do next to stop the slide?

Stick with Igor Tudor?

Tudor, after four successive defeats, actually inspired improvement from Spurs in a deserved draw at Liverpool before beating Atletico Madrid – albeit in a losing Champions League cause – but normal service was resumed with the humiliating loss to Forest.

The Croat deserves sympathy, not least as he comes to terms with the death of his father, but also because he walked into a toxic atmosphere which built up under sacked predecessor Thomas Frank. He has inherited a squad decimated by injuries and stripped of all confidence.

Spurs have problems not of Tudor's making, but he has failed to establish any connection with supporters – or seemingly his players – and there has been very little language of support, at least in the football context, from the club.

Tudor's brusque style has inspired no more out of the Spurs squad than Frank's more empathetic approach, while a series of tactical shifts have suggested he is not sure how to navigate the best route out of the current crisis.

The low point came in the Champions League last 16 first leg away to Atletico Madrid. Tudor gambled on Antonin Kinsky in goal ahead of first-choice Guglielmo Vicario, only to remove the Czech after just 17 minutes following his two catastrophic errors that left Spurs 3-0 down in an eventual 5-2 defeat.

Do those in charge of Spurs really believe Tudor has the ability to pull them out of the mire – or do they acknowledge they made a serious error and it is time for another change?

Send for former Spurs firefighter?

This is the biggest dilemma Venkatesham and his fellow power brokers face as they work on a strategy before their next Premier League game, away to Sunderland on 12 April.

It might be one thing to decide Tudor has to go, should they chose to make that change, but who can realistically step in for what is now a firefighting job?

Former manager Harry Redknapp has indicated his willingness to return, but is now 79 and has not worked in management since being sacked by Birmingham City in May 2017. He was sacked by Spurs 14 years ago and calling for him would surely smack of desperation.

Redknapp has said Spurs "know where I am." It would be a sign of their plight should they go to find him.

Spurs legend Glenn Hoddle has also suggested he would be interested, but once again this would be a dip into the distant past.

Hoddle, now a respected television pundit, is 68, but was sacked as Spurs manager in September 2003. The last post the former England manager occupied was with Wolverhampton Wanderers, leaving in July 2006.

Ryan Mason, sacked by West Bromwich Albion in January, is a well-respected and popular figure having twice served as Spurs' caretaker manager following the sackings of Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte, but his reputation took a hit during an unrewarding spell at The Hawthorns.

After that disappointment, would Spurs turn to him? Would he even want to walk into such an ominous situation?

Tim Sherwood, the former player who left Spurs in May 2014 after a six-month spell as permanent head coach, has made it clear he fancies the job, saying: "I would keep them in the Premier League. I believe that someone with common sense keeps them in the Premier League."

Robbie Keane, currently at Ferencvaros in Hungary, falls into the category of the younger up-and-coming manager, but would the former Spurs captain leave a full-time job for a new post that might only extend to seven games.

Should Spurs make big move now?

It does not take a leap of imagination to announce that Igor Tudor will not be the Spurs head coach at the start of next season.

Should they throw caution to the winds and try to bring in a full-time appointment now to save their season from the ignominy of relegation?

Mauricio Pochettino would top a fan poll as the permanent successor to Thomas Frank – the Argentine still a much-loved figure after taking Spurs to the 2019 Champions League Final.

There is every indication he would jump at a return to north London after he was sacked by former chairman Daniel Levy only five months after losing to Liverpool in Madrid.

Spurs fans pin the blame on Levy for failing to back the coach and many would welcome Pochettino back with open arms.

Any notion of a Pochettino return, however, must wait until after the World Cup, as he is entrusted with coaching the United States at a home showpiece.

If Spurs are to seek an immediate full-time appointment, this leaves Roberto de Zerbi as frontrunner. The talented but combustible Italian established a fine reputation at Brighton and is available having left Marseille by mutual consent in February.

De Zerbi is also believed to be amenable to the idea.

The question is whether he would want to take the job immediately, with that prospect of relegation hanging over Spurs, or would be prefer to wait until the end of the season to see what division they are in?

If Spurs are in the Premier League they would be hugely attractive proposition to De Zerbi, but he may well have other options in the summer having been heavily linked with Manchester United.

De Zerbi may prefer to bide his time and sit tight as opposed to taking on a salvage operation.

Any other takers?

Sean Dyche's name has inevitably been linked after a good body of work fighting against the odds at Burnley and Everton, where he kept both teams up when relegation beckoned.

Do Spurs see Dyche as the sort of personality to handle Spurs, especially as his last job ended when he was sacked by Nottingham Forest after only 114 days in charge?

Austrian coach Adi Hutter is a rank outsider, although he did win admirers in the Premier League with his work at clubs such as Eintracht Frankfurt.

Hutter is on the market after being sacked by Monaco in October, but he really would be a wild card.

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It is 30 years to the day since Aston Villa won the League Cup by defeating Leeds 3-0 at Wembley.

Goals from Savo Milosevic, Ian Taylor and Dwight Yorke were enough for Brian Little's Villa to emerge victorious, two years on from Villa's 3-1 win over Manchester United in the 1994 final.

That success in 1996 remains Villa's most recent major domestic trophy.

Reminiscing about the match in an interview from 2025, goalscorer Taylor told BBC Radio WM: "It was just an unbelievable day.

"Funny things happen. I had been at the same cup final two years previous where we played against Manchester United as a fan and then two years later I'm playing in it and scoring.

"It was just nuts. Just to be there playing at Wembley was a massive thing, but to be winning there as well that was just amazing."

Midfielder Taylor's volley put Villa 2-0 up 10 minutes into the second half.

"Left foot as well," he added. "It was with my swinger. It was just the confidence going into that final - we knew we were going to win. The way we won as well - there was such a swagger.

"It was a brilliant day."

Listen to the full interview on BBC Sounds

Man Utd Injury Latest: Key Doubts Emerge Before Leeds Clash

Manchester United find themselves in a familiar position, buoyed by results yet shadowed by uncertainty. The latest Man Utd injury update arrives at a moment when momentum has been established, but not yet secured. Seven wins and two draws in ten matches under Michael Carrick have offered direction, though the underlying fragility remains evident.

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The 2-2 draw with Bournemouth, achieved with ten men, carried both encouragement and frustration. It preserved United’s place among the Premier League’s leading pack, sitting third, but also reinforced a sense that control remains elusive. Now, with a 24 day pause before facing Leeds, attention shifts toward recovery, management and preparation.

This Man Utd injury latest briefing will shape how that period is navigated.

Attacking Concerns Centre on Mbeumo and Sesko

Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko represent two of United’s most immediate concerns. Both have withdrawn from international duty, decisions framed as precautionary but carrying clear significance.

Mbeumo’s situation appears relatively straightforward. Having played 71 minutes against Bournemouth, he has been rested to protect against any aggravation. Reports suggest there is little concern regarding his availability for the Leeds fixture.

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His presence will be important. Mbeumo has provided energy and directness in forward areas, qualities that have helped sustain United’s attacking output during Carrick’s tenure.

Sesko’s case carries more nuance. The striker has been in strong form, scoring eight goals in his last 11 appearances, often from the bench. Yet his absence from Slovenia’s squad reflects an issue that has been managed carefully in recent weeks.

This is not a new injury, rather a continuation of an underlying concern. The decision to prioritise recovery during the international break suggests a calculated approach, one designed to preserve his effectiveness during the run in.

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Both players are expected to be available against Leeds, though their workloads will likely be monitored closely.

Defensive Stability Hinges on Martinez Return

Lisandro Martinez’s absence has been keenly felt. The defender has missed five matches since sustaining a minor injury ahead of the Everton fixture, leaving United reliant on alternative combinations in central defence.

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Carrick’s latest update offers encouragement.

“[Lisandro is] closer, a lot closer. He’s getting there, so after this one. I think he’ll be alright,”

This timeline aligns with United’s immediate needs. Harry Maguire’s suspension for the Leeds match creates a gap that Martinez is ideally suited to fill. His return would restore balance, not only in defensive structure but also in distribution from the back.

In contrast, Matthijs de Ligt’s situation remains unresolved. His absence has stretched toward four months, with a persistent back issue preventing a return to full training.

Carrick’s assessment reflects ongoing frustration.

“He’s obviously trying to work towards getting back, but it’s just the back issue really that’s proving difficult.

“We’ll keep working as hard as we can to get him back as quick as we can.”

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There is now a growing sense that De Ligt may not feature again this season. That possibility places additional emphasis on Martinez’s fitness and availability.

Mazraoui Fitness Boost and Dorgu Timeline

Noussair Mazraoui offers a more positive update. His recent absence, attributed to illness, proved temporary. Having rejoined the Morocco squad, he is expected to be fully available for the Leeds fixture.

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This return adds depth and flexibility, particularly in wide defensive areas where United have occasionally been stretched.

Patrick Dorgu’s situation sits somewhere between optimism and caution. His early impact under Carrick, including a goal in the 3-2 win over Arsenal, suggested a player finding form at an important moment.

His subsequent hamstring injury, sustained while chasing a ball at the Emirates Stadium, halted that progress.

Carrick outlined the uncertainty surrounding his recovery.

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“Pat, unfortunately, is going to be out for a period of time. We are still working through how long that is going to be.

“It’s disappointing because he has had such a big couple of weeks. We weren’t sure if it was a little bit of cramp or if it was something more serious.

“At the moment, it is looking a little bit more of a serious note. A few weeks out. How many weeks? We will have to wait and see.

“It is disappointing for all of us and Pat, he is in such a good place but unfortunately it is part of football and something you have got to work through and get him back as soon as we can.”

There remains a possibility that Dorgu could return in time for Leeds, though that timeline depends on the accuracy of the initial prognosis.

Man Utd Injury Latest Reflects Controlled Momentum

This Man Utd injury latest update captures a squad attempting to sustain progress while managing risk. The international break provides a valuable window, not only for physical recovery but also for recalibration.

United’s limited fixture schedule, shaped in part by their FA Cup exit, offers both challenge and opportunity. The gap between matches reduces immediate pressure, yet it also increases the significance of each upcoming fixture.

Facing Leeds at Old Trafford, United will be acutely aware that they are playing last in the round. Results elsewhere, from Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa, will frame the context of their performance.

Injuries, in this sense, extend beyond availability. They influence rhythm, selection and tactical identity. Carrick has navigated these variables effectively so far, but the next phase will demand continued precision.

There is a sense of controlled momentum. United are moving forward, but carefully, aware that progress can be disrupted as easily as it is built.

The return of key players, particularly Martinez, alongside the managed recovery of Mbeumo and Sesko, will be central to maintaining that trajectory.

For now, the focus remains on preparation. Leeds represent the next step, and perhaps a clearer indication of how sustainable this recent form truly is.

The English Football League (EFL) has confirmed the dates for the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two play-offs. 

All three divisions will conclude their regular seasons on Saturday 2 May, with play-off semi-finals scheduled between Friday 8 May and Friday 15 May.

The play-off finals will take place across the Spring Bank Holiday weekend, with the Championship final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 23 May, League One following on Sunday 24 May, and League Two concluding the weekend on Monday 25 May.

This will be the final season in which the Championship play-offs are contested solely by the teams finishing third to sixth in double-legged semi-finals, marking the end of an era for the competition’s traditional format.

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Samsung is currently moving forward with the One UI 8.5 Beta Program along with the release of the regular security patch. Several Galaxy devices received the March 2026 security patch, and now it is the turn of the Galaxy A36 smartphone.

March 2026 security update for the Galaxy A36 arrives with version A366NKSS5BZC3. The update is currently live for users in South Korea, and Samsung is expected to expand it to more countries in the coming days or weeks.

The fresh update comes with significant security enhancements, addressing a total of 67 critical and high-priority vulnerabilities. Google contributed by fixing eight critical and 52 high-level security issues in Android, covering a total of 60 Android security items.

In addition to the Android patches, Samsung has included seven Samsung Vulnerabilities and Exposures (SVE). These updates improve system stability, enhance core functionalities, and maintain smooth performance across the One UI interface.

The update is based on One UI 8 and Android 16. The Galaxy A36 is also eligible for the upcoming One UI 8.5 upgrade. Once the Beta program is concluded, Samsung will start expanding this major update to more countries.

To install the update, Galaxy A36 users can go to Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install. With the March 2026 update, the Galaxy A36 not only strengthens its security but also prepares for the smoother, feature-rich experience of One UI 8.5.

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It’s been only a month since the Galaxy S26 series launch, and we may now have our first look at the Galaxy Z Fold 8 design coming courtesy of Androidheadlines.

From the above, the phone looks almost identical to the last generation. Specifically, the display is the same, the camera layout, as well as the bezels. All indicates a familiar design that appeared first with the Galaxy Z Fold 7.

Last year, Samsung went overboard and gave the phone a slim look, which not only facilitates a better user experience but also contributes to aesthetics.

Based on the leak, the Z Fold 8 is likely to come with 158.4mm height x 143.2mm width x 4.5mm thin dimensions once fully unfolded, which shrinks to 158.4mm x 72.8mm and 9mm folded.

Galaxy Z Fold 8 CAD Render (Source – Androidheadlines)

Compared to this, the Fold 7 measures at 158.4 x 143.2 x 4.2mm unfolded, and 158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9mm folded. That said, the height and the width are the same, but the thickness could be changed. So, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 may carry the same design and dimensions (slightly thicker), thus not making the phone any thinner than the existing generation.

Furthermore, it could also use the 8-inch internal foldable and 6.5-inch cover displays. However, the under-display camera is still a mission from the foldable side.

These are some observations from the CAD renders, but we might come to more details when more leaks start to come out. One of the biggest features of this phone will be the One UI 9.0 (Android 17) user experience, and second, we’ll have to see whether the company adopts ALoP telephoto camera for this year’s Fold lineup, as it did with the S26 Ultra.

Samsung usually releases the Z Fold and Flip lineups in the second half of the year, and this year might not be different.

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Samsung is ready to launch two new phones, the Galaxy A37 and Galaxy A57. Even before the official launch, some stores have already shared their prices and main features. This gives us a clear idea of what to expect from these upcoming mid-range smartphones.

According to the information, both phones have now appeared in store in Kenya. These phones come with big 6.7-inch OLED screens, Full HD+ resolution, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. The displays are very bright, going up to 1,900 nits.

One key difference is that the Galaxy A57 supports HDR10+ for better video quality, while the A37 does not. The Galaxy A57 also has a stronger aluminum frame, while the A37 uses a plastic body.

The Galaxy A37 runs on the Exynos 1480 processor, while the Galaxy A57 uses a newer and more powerful Exynos 1680 chip. This means the A57 should be faster and better for gaming and multitasking. Both phones come with a 5,000mAh battery and support 45W fast charging, so they should last all day with quick charging support.

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The A37 is expected in three variants: 6GB/128GB, 8GB/128GB, and 8GB/256GB. The A57 will come in 8GB/128GB and 8GB/256GB options.

Both phones have Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front and back for protection and an IP67 rating, making them resistant to water and dust. They will run Android 16 with One UI 8.5 and will receive up to 6 major updates.

Samsung will officially launch these two phones tomorrow. Since most details are already known, the launch event will mainly confirm the final prices and availability in different countries. Stay tuned for more information.

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Orlando City officially announced the signing of Antoine Griezmann on Tuesday, with the French star set to join Major League Soccer after the conclusion of the 2025–26 European season. He will join Lionel Messi and Thomas Muller as one of the FIFA World Cup winners to play in the league.

Griezmann becomes the 20th player to compete in MLS after previously winning the World Cup. He achieved that honor at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, where he, alongside Kylian Mbappe, led France to a convincing victory over Croatia in the final.

During that triumph, the Atletico Madrid forward played a pivotal role with four goals and four assists, earning the Silver Boot as the tournament’s second-leading scorer, recognition as its top assist provider, and the Bronze Ball as the third-best player—behind only Luka Modric and Eden Hazard.

Interestingly, that same France squad also featured another World Cup winner who later moved to MLS: Hugo Lloris. The goalkeeper joined Los Angeles FC in 2024 from Tottenham Hotspur and has since made 99 appearances across all competitions.

Active World Cup winners in MLS

Once he joins Orlando City SC this summer, Antoine Griezmann will become the fifth active player competing in MLS with a World Cup title. His former France teammate Hugo Lloris is also part of that select group, while Thomas Muller—who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany—now stars for Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

At Inter Miami are the other two. Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul were crowned champions with Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup, defeating Griezmann and Lloris in the final. They are also teammates at club level, with Messi joining the Herons in the summer of 2023 and De Paul arriving in mid-2025.

All World Cup winners to play in MLS

Beyond the four players currently active in MLS, another 15 World Cup winners have played in the league over the past decades, adding quality and prestige to a competition that continues to grow in stature.

The first World Cup winner to play in MLS was Branco, who joined MetroStars in 1997 after winning the 1994 World Cup with Brazil. That same club later featured German legend Lothar Matthaus in 2000. The team eventually rebranded as New York Red Bulls and continued to attract high-profile talent, including Youri Djorkaeff and Thierry Henry, both World Cup winners with France. From the same country, Blaise Matuidi (Inter Miami) and Olivier Giroud (LAFC) also made their way to MLS in later years.

Among Brazilian World Cup winners to play in MLS are Denilson (FC Dallas), Kleberson (Philadelphia Union), and Kaka (Orlando City). They are joined by Italian stars Alessandro Nesta (CF Montreal) and Andrea Pirlo (New York City FC), as well as Spanish standouts David Villa (NYCFC) and Sergio Busquets (Inter Miami). Germany’s Bastian Schweinsteiger (Chicago Fire) also featured in the league.

The final case deserves special mention. Thiago Almada was part of Argentina’s 2022 World Cup-winning squad, alongside Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul. What makes his case unique is that he lifted the trophy while still a player for Atlanta United FC, making him the only player in history to win the World Cup while playing in MLS.

Nico Schlotterbeck has established as Borussia Dortmund’s best player, leading the defensive line. With his contract set to expire in 2027, both Real Madrid and Barcelona had reportedly made him a priority for the 2026–27 season. However, the German is now said to be close to renewing his contract, effectively shutting down any potential move to LaLiga this summer.

According to BILD, Nico Schlotterbeck is close to renewing his contract with Borussia Dortmund, extending his deal until 2031. With this, the German would hold the longest contract at the club. In addition, he would earn a salary of up to €14 million per season, including bonuses, making it one of the highest wages in the squad.

While this represents a setback for Real Madrid and Barcelona, Schlotterbeck has chosen to follow a formula similar to Dayot Upamecano’s at Bayern Munich. As part of his new deal, the German defender may include a release clause that can be activated from the summer of 2027, valued at €60 million, thereby leaving the door open for a future move away from Borussia Dortmund.

Despite opening the door to a potential exit, the German could cease to be a target for Real Madrid or Barcelona. Following his defensive struggles this season, both clubs are looking to reinforce their backlines in the summer of 2026, which could rule out a move for Schlotterbeck. Additionally, Los Blancos and the Blaugranas are already believed to have other targets in mind.

Report: Real Madrid chase two defensive reinforcements

Looking ahead to the 2026-27 season, Real Madrid are set to lose David Alaba and Antonio Rüdiger, as their contracts expire at the end of the season. Given the reported renewal of Nico Schlotterbeck, they have decided to pursue defensive reinforcements, seeking to improve the roster’s performance. As a result, Jacobo Ramon of Como 1907 and Ibrahima Konate, a free agent, have emerged as the new targets.

According to Matteo Moretto, Los Blancos are pleased with Jacobo Ramón’s development and are considering a return in the summer of 2026 through his €8 million buy-back clause. However, they are in no rush, as they also hold buy-back options in 2027 for €9 million and in 2028 for €10 million. Additionally, the Spaniard prioritizes a return to Real Madrid.

Alongside the young Spaniard, Ibrahima Konaté remains a clear target for Real Madrid, reports Defensa Central. With significant experience, he would arrive to provide immediate impact, but his salary demands are complicating the move. The Frenchman is reportedly asking for £200,000 per week on a five-year contract, along with a €15–18 million signing bonus.

Alessandro Bastoni supposedly emerges as Barcelona’s main target

Throughout the 2025–26 season, Nico Schlotterbeck was reportedly emerging as a priority for head coach Hansi Flick. However, Real Madrid’s growing interest and his proximity to a contract renewal led to him being ruled out. As a result, Inter Milan’s Alessandro Bastoni has emerged as Barcelona’s main target, as per Diario Sport.

With a contract running until 2028, the Italian defender is valued at around €60 million, as reported by Diario Sport. Despite the high price, the Blaugranas consider him the ideal player to lead the defense due to his experience and strong ball-playing ability. For this reason, the German would be discarded, prioritizing Bastoni, who is reportedly keen on joining the Spanish side.

The soccer world held its breath when Cristiano Ronaldo went down with an injury against Al-Fayha on February 28, raising immediate concerns about his availability for the biggest tournament on the horizon. With the 2026 World Cup fast approaching, every update surrounding the iconic forward has been closely monitored, especially given his importance to both Al-Nassr and Portugal.

In recent days, however, a sense of cautious optimism has begun to replace anxiety. Ronaldo has broken his silence with a brief but meaningful update, offering a glimpse into his recovery process. While the message itself was short, its impact was significant, calming fears that the injury could derail his final World Cup appearance.

The timing of this update could not be more crucial. Portugal is entering a decisive phase of preparation, with international friendlies and squad selections shaping the final roster. Ronaldo’s absence from the latest call-up raised eyebrows, but it also highlighted a broader strategy focused on long-term fitness rather than short-term gains.

At club level, the situation is equally serious. Al-Nassr continues its path towards a historic double with Ronaldo as its primary attacking force, and his return could prove decisive in the closing stretch of the season. Now, he seems to have eased any concerns, stating “Getting better every day” on social media.

Positive sign amid injury concerns

Ronaldo’s recovery began after he suffered a hamstring injury in late February, forcing him to step away from action for both club and country. The setback ruled him out of key fixtures, including Portugal’s friendlies against Mexico and the United States, but recent developments suggest that the situation is far from serious.

The forward shared images of his rehabilitation routine, showing him engaged in intensive gym work, including leg-strengthening exercises and upper-body training. These visuals, combined with his short message, reassured fans that progress is being made behind the scenes. Supporters quickly reacted with enthusiasm, interpreting the update as a clear indication that their captain remains on track for a timely return.

Recovery timeline and expected return

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez recently moved swiftly to dismiss any lingering doubts about the 41-year-old’s availability for the World Cup. “No, he’s not in danger. It’s a minor muscle injury,” Martinez stated. He further emphasized the player’s condition, adding, “Everything Cristiano has done physically this season shows that he’s in great shape.”

Medical assessments suggest that Ronaldo could return within one to two weeks, placing him firmly on track for upcoming Saudi Pro League fixtures after the FIFA break. This timeline means the veteran forward may soon rejoin Al-Nassr, potentially returning on April 3 against Al-Najma. Such a comeback would not only boost his club but also provide valuable match fitness ahead of the World Cup.

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A Milli Futbol Takımı'nın eski oyuncusu İlhan Mansız, Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu (TFF) Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu'nu ziyaret etti.

TFF'den yapılan açıklamaya göre İlhan Mansız, ziyarette TFF Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu'na FIFA 2002 Dünya Kupası'nda A Milli Futbol Takımı'nın ilk maçı olan Brezilya müsabakasında giydiği formayı hediye etti.

Hacıosmanoğlu, hediye için İlhan Mansız'a teşekkür ederek, "İnşallah bu güzel jenerasyonumuz da 24 yıl aradan sonra Dünya Kupası'na katılacak ve gösterecekleri performansla sizler gibi bizleri bir kez daha gururlandıracak." açıklamasını yaptı.

Hacıosmanoğlu da İlhan Mansız'a üzerinde isminin yazılı olduğu milli takım forması hediye etti.

Trabzon'da, 2023-2024 Trendyol Süper Lig'in 30. haftasında oynanan Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe maçının ardından çıkan olaylarla ilgili, futbolcular Bright Osayi Samuel'in 12 bin lira, İrfan Can Eğribayat ile Jayden Ousterwolde'nin ise 6'şar bin lira adli para cezasıyla cezalandırılmasına ve hükmün açıklanmasının geri bırakılmasına karar verildi.

Trabzon 3. Asliye Ceza Mahkemesi'nde, 17 Mart 2024'te Trabzon'da oynanan Trabzonspor-Fenerbahçe karşılaşmasının ardından çıkan olaylarla ilgili tutuksuz yargılanan Fenerbahçeli futbolcu Jayden Ousterwolde ile o dönem aynı takımda forma giyen Bright Osayi Samuel ve İrfan Can Eğribayat ile Trabzonsporlu taraftarlar H.Ç, R.B. ve K.O'nun yargılandığı davanın karar duruşması görüldü.

Mahkeme hakimi, müşteki sanık Bright Osayi Samuel hakkında "kasten yaralama" suçunu iki kez işlediğine hükmederek toplam 360 gün adli para cezası verdi.

Cezayı, 300 gün adli para cezasına indiren mahkeme toplam 12 bin lira ceza verdi ve hükmün açıklanması geri bıraktı.

Futbolcu Jayden Quınn Oosterwolde ile İrfan Can Eğribayat'a ise "kasten yaralama" suçlarından 120'şer gün adli para cezası verildi.

Her iki futbolcunun cezasını, eylemi spor alanlarında gerçekleştirmeleri nedeniyle 180'er gün adli para cezasına çıkaran mahkeme, sanıkların gelecekleri üzerindeki etkileri dikkate alınarak 150'şer gün adli para cezasına indirerek 6'şar bin lira ile cezalandırılmalarına ve hükmün açıklanmasının geri bırakılmasına karar verdi.

Mahkeme, sanık H.Ç'ye "kasten yaralama" suçundan 4 bin 480 lira, K.O. ile R.B'ye ise aynı suçtan 6'şar bin lira adli para ceza verdi.

Bu suçtan 3 sanık için hükmün açıklanmasının geri bırakılmasına karar veren mahkeme, bu kişilerin spor alanlarına girmelerini de yasakladı.

Mahkeme, ayrıca sanıklar H.Ç, R.B. ve K.O. hakkında, "yetkisiz olarak müsabaka alanına, soyunma odalarına, odaların koridorlarına, sporcu çıkış tünellerine" girme suçundan 3'er ay hapis cezası verdi.

Hapis cezasını, sanıkların geleceği üzerindeki etkilerini göz önüne alarak 2 ay 15'er güne düşüren hakim, hükmün açıklanmasının geri bırakılmasına karar verdi.

Yakalama kararı çıkarılan ve savunması alınamayan futbolcu Michy Batshuayi Tunga hakkında ise dosyanın ayrılmasına ve yargılamanın ve yakalamasının devamına hükmedildi.

Fenerbahçe Kulübü, sarı-lacivertli ekip hakkında çıkan iddialar üzerine bir açıklama yayımladı. Fenerbahçe'nin açıklamasında, "Adeta tek elden hazırlanarak organize şekilde gündeme sokulan yalan yanlış suçlamalar ve iftiralarla ilgili hukuki süreçler başlatılmış; ilgili kişi ve hesaplar nezdinde suç duyurularında bulunulmaya başlanmıştır" ifadeleri kullanıldı.

Fenerbahçe, son dönemde sosyal medyada kulüp hakkında yayılan iddialar ve manipülasyonlara karşı hukuki süreç başlattığını açıkladı.

Sarı-lacivertli kulüp, bu tür içeriklerin organize şekilde üretildiğini vurgulayarak taraftarlara sağduyu çağrısı yaptı.

Fenerbahçe'nin açıklaması şu şekilde:

"Son dönemde sosyal medya platformları üzerinden sistematik olarak dolaşıma sokulan asılsız iddiaları, çarpıtılmış bilgileri ve organize manipülasyon girişimlerini dikkatle takip etmekteyiz.

Adeta tek elden hazırlanarak organize şekilde gündeme sokulan yalan yanlış suçlamalar ve iftiralarla ilgili hukuki süreçler başlatılmış; ilgili kişi ve hesaplar nezdinde suç duyurularında bulunulmaya başlanmıştır.

Kulübümüze zarar veren bu kişilerle ilgili süreç kararlılıkla sürdürülecektir.

Fenerbahçe Yönetim Kurulu olarak; sportif anlamda alınan kararların ve atılan adımların yoruma açık olduğunun, yeri geldiğinde eleştirilebileceğinin bilincindeyiz.

Üyelerimizden ve taraftarlarımızdan gelen, samimiyetle paylaşılan her yorum ve eleştiri, bizim için olmazsa olmaz nitelikte ve değerdedir.

Bu doğrultuda, kendi değerlendirmelerimizi ve özeleştirimizi de her zaman yapıyoruz.

Futbol Takımımız nezdinde son dönemde üst üste gelen saha sonuçlarının yarattığı duyguyu camiamızla birlikte en güçlü şekilde hissediyor ve anlıyoruz.

Bunun sorumluluğunu da omuzlarımızda taşıyoruz.

Konuşulması gereken her konunun doğru zeminde ve açık şekilde ele alınmasından hiçbir zaman kaçınmayız.

Ancak tek merkezden çıkan, yalan yanlış manipülatif içeriklerin, kimliği belirsiz sahte hesaplar üzerinden gündeme getirildiği, aynı içeriklerin koordineli şekilde bazı kişilerce çeşitli yayın organları üzerinden kamuoyuna aktarıldığı bu ortamın, Fenerbahçemiz için ne denli sağlıksız, ne kadar zarar veren bir atmosfer yarattığı açıktır.

Değerli kongre üyelerimizin ve taraftarlarımızın, kaynağı ve dayanağı olmayan bu iddia, iftira ve manipülasyonlara karşı her zamankinden daha dikkatli ve sağduyulu olacağına inanıyoruz.

Sosyal medya üzerinden hayata geçirilmeye çalışılan yalan, yanlış ve iftiralarla gündemi yönlendirmeye, camiamızı etkilemeye yönelik hiçbir girişimin Fenerbahçe'de karşılığı yoktur; bu yöntemlerin sonuç doğurmayacağı açıktır.

Fenerbahçe'nin gündemi, farklı mecralarda oluşturulmaya çalışılan algılarla değil; kulübümüzün gerçekleri ve camiamızın iradesiyle belirlenir.

Kulübümüzün gündemine ilişkin tüm başlıklar, nisan ayında yapılacak Yüksek Divan Kurulu Toplantımızda kapsamlı şekilde ele alınacaktır.

Camiamızın ve kamuoyunun bilgisine sunarız."

Türkiye, 2026-2027 sezonunda UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi, UEFA Avrupa Ligi ve UEFA Konferans Ligi'nde 5 takımla mücadele edecek.

Türkiye Futbol Federasyonundan yapılan açıklamaya göre gelecek sezon UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde 2, UEFA Avrupa Ligi'nde 2 ve UEFA Konferans Ligi'nde 1 Türk takımı yer alacak.

Trendyol Süper Lig'i şampiyon tamamlayan takım, gelecek sezon UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne direkt lig aşamasından katılacak, ligi ikinci sırada bitiren ekip ise UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan başlayacak.

Ziraat Türkiye Kupası'nı müzesine götüren ekip, UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne play-off turundan, Trendyol Süper Lig'i 3. sırada tamamlayan takım ise UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan dahil olacak.

Süper Lig dördüncüsü ise UEFA Konferans Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan katılacak.

Ziraat Türkiye Kupası şampiyonu olan takım aynı zamanda UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne katılmaya hak kazanırsa, lig üçüncüsü UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne play-off turundan, lig dördüncüsü ise UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan katılacak. Süper Lig'i beşinci sırada tamamlayan takım ise UEFA Konferans Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan dahil olacak.

Türkiye Kupası'nı kazanan ekip ligi üçüncü sırada bitirirse, lig dördüncüsü UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan katılacak. Süper Lig'i beşinci sırada tamamlayan takım ise UEFA Konferans Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan dahil olacak. Şayet Türkiye Kupası'nı kazanan takım Süper Lig'i dördüncü tamamlarsa, ligi üçüncü sırada bitiren ekip UEFA Avrupa Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan, ligi beşinci bitiren ekip de UEFA Konferans Ligi'ne 2. eleme turundan katılacak.

17 yaşadək futbolçulardan ibarət Azərbaycan millisi (U-17) bu gün Avropa çempionatının seçmə mərhələsinin 2-ci raunduna start verib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, komandamız seçmə mərhələnin 2-ci raundu çərçivəsində ilk oyununa Bolqarıstanın Plovdiv şəhərində çıxıb.

B Liqasının 2-ci qrupunda yer almış millimiz startda yerli komanda ilə qarşılaşıb. “Xristo Botev” stadionunda keçirilmiş görüşü Sloveniya və Şimali Makedoniyadan olan hakimlər briqadası idarə edib. Oyun bərabərliklə başa çatıb. Azərbaycan millisinin heyətində Əli Bəşirov 39-cu dəqiqədə penaltidən fərqlənib.

Xatırladaq ki, U-17 yığmamız qrupdakı digər oyunlarını Litva (27 mart) və Maltanın (30 mart) müvafiq yaş qrupundan ibarət komandalarına qarşı keçirəcək.

Avropa çempionatının seçmə mərhələsi
B Liqası, 2-ci qrup
24 mart

Bolqarıstan – Azərbaycan 1:1
Baş hakim: Mateo Tozan (Sloveniya).
Baş hakimin köməkçiləri: Jure Jamnik (Sloveniya), Darko Vidiniç (Şimali Makedoniya).
Dördüncü hakim: Trpçevski Stoyanço (Şimali Makedoniya).
Plovdiv, “Xristo Botev” stadionu.