Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan çempionu “Qarabağ”ın vingeri Kamilo Duran karyerasında ilk dəfə Kolumbiya millisinə çağırılıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Ağdam klubunun mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.
24 yaşlı futbolçu martda keçiriləcək yoxlama görüşləri üçün milliyə dəvət olunub. İndiyə qədər milli komandaya dəvət olunmayan Duran “Qarabağ”ın heyətində bumövsümkü çıxışından sonra Kolumbiya yığmasına çağırılıb. Onun yer aldığı komanda martın 26-da Xorvatiya, üç gün sonra Fransa ilə qarşılaşacaq. Hər iki görüş Amerika Birləşmiş Ştatlarının (ABŞ) Orlando şəhərində baş tutacaq.
Xatırladaq ki, Kamilo Duran 2025-ci ilin avqustunda Portuqaliyanın “Portimonense” klubundan 200 min avro müqabilində “Qarabağ”a keçib. 23 yaşlı kolumbiyalı futbolçunun Ağdam klubu ilə 2028-ci ilin 30 iyununadək müqaviləsi mövcuddur.
Duran indiyə qədər “Qarabağ”ın heyətində 34 oyuna çıxıb, 9 qol və 7 məhsuldar ötürmə müəllifi olub.
Kolumbiyada “İndependente Medelyin” və Braziliyada “Flamenqo”nun gənclərdən ibarət komandalarında çıxış etmiş Duran daha sonra Portuqaliyaya transfer olunub. O, “Eştrela”nın U-23 komandasında, “Lusitaniya” və “Portimonense”də forma geyinib. Hücumçu Kolumbiyanın U-20 millisinin də üzvü olub.
Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında mübarizə aparan “Turan Tovuz” bəzi ev oyunlarını Sumqayıtda keçirəcək.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə Peşəkar Futbol Liqası (PFL) rəsmi saytı vasitəsilə məlumat yayıb.
Bildirilib ki, daha əvvəl Tovuz şəhər stadionunun ot örtüyündə yaranmış problemlə əlaqədar Peşəkar Futbol Liqası tərəfindən Tovuz klubunun ev oyunlarını müvəqqəti olaraq “Azərsun Arena”da keçirməsinə icazə verilib:
“Klubun Tovuz şəhər stadionuna qayıtması öncədən test oyununun keçirilməsi şərti ilə Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 25-ci turunun oyununa planlaşdırılıb. Son aparılan təhlillər, mütəxəssis rəyləri və klubun rəsmi müraciətinə əsasən, stadionun oyuna hazır vəziyyətə gətirilməsinin ən tez aprel ayının ortalarında mümkün ola biləcəyi müəyyənləşib. Tovuz klubunun müvəqqəti olaraq çıxış etdiyi “Azərsun Arena”nın da təmirə bağlanması səbəbindən (“Turan Tovuz”un bu stadiondan yalnız fevralda istifadə edəcəyi əvvəlcədən rəsmi şəkildə bildirilmişdi) sözügedən turun oyununun, həmçinin Azərbaycan Kubokunun yarımfinal mərhələsi çərçivəsində keçiriləcək ev qarşılaşmasının Mehdi Hüseynzadə adına Sumqayıt şəhər stadionunda təşkili ilə bağlı Peşəkar Futbol Liqasına müraciət daxil olub.
Tovuz şəhər stadionundakı mövcud durum, klubun müraciəti, eləcə də “Sumqayıt” klubunun razılıq məktubu nəzərə alınaraq Peşəkar Futbol Liqası tərəfindən “Turan Tovuz”un Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 25-ci turunun qarşılaşmasını və Azərbaycan Kubokunun yarımfinal mərhələsindəki ev oyununu Mehdi Hüseynzadə adına Sumqayıt şəhər stadionunda keçirməsinə qərar verilib. Sözügedən qarşılaşmalardan sonra Tovuz şəhər stadionunun ümumi vəziyyəti yenidən qiymətləndiriləcək və 26-cı turdan etibarən komandanın ev oyunlarının Tovuz şəhər stadionunda keçirilib-keçirilməməsi ilə bağlı əlavə qərar qəbul olunacaq”.
Galatasaray'ın teknik ekibinde yer alan Ismael Garcia Gomez, Okan Buruk ile ilgili övgü dolu sözler kullandı. Geleceği için mesaj veren İspanyol antrenör, Premier Lig'de çalışmak istediğini söyledi.
PSG forması giyen Fabian Ruiz'in geleceği için açıklama geldi. İspanyol futbolcunun menajeri Loren del Pino, 29 yaşındaki futbolcunun kariyerinin ilerleyen döneminde Real Betis'e dönmek istediğini söyledi.
Juventus, Manchester City ile sözleşmesi sezon sonunda bitecek Bernardo Silva ile ilgileniyor. İtalyan ekibi, Silva'nın temsilcisiyle ön görüşmelere başladı.
Hakan Calhanoglu’s future at Inter is uncertain as the Turkish midfielder’s contract expires in June 2027, and the Nerazzurri have not yet begun talks over a new deal.
Fabrizio Romano and Matteo Moretto report the latest transfer updates on Inter, with a focus on their plans in central midfield.
Latest Inter transfer updates: Calhanoglu and more
Turkish star Calhanoglu faces an uncertain future at the Stadio Meazza as his contract formally expires in June 2027 and the Nerazzurri have not yet opened talks over a new deal.
If the situation won’t change in the next two months, then Calhanoglu’s summer exit will be very likely, according to Romano.
Calhanoglu has been struggling with injuries in recent weeks. He was not involved in Sunday’s Derby della Madonnina and will miss the next Serie A match against Atalanta due to an adductor problem.
Inter are expected to make considerable changes in the middle of the park over the summer. Davide Frattesi, for example, has not been given consistent playing time and already received offers during the January window.
On the other hand, Aleksandar Stanković has impressed the Nerazzurri during his time at Club Brugge and the Serie A giants are expected to activate a clause to bring the 20-year-old back to the club.
MILAN, ITALY – OCTOBER 29: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Newcastle have reportedly placed a €90m price tag on Sandro Tonali, making a return to Serie A unlikely for the Italian midfielder, though a move to a top Premier League club remains a realistic possibility.
Italian transfer expert Matteo Moretto reports the latest transfer updates on Italy international Tonali.
Tonali: Latest transfer updates
Newcastle consider the ex-Milan star a key player, but the two parties will decide how to proceed over the coming months, also depending on the offers they receive.
According to the report, the asking price is close to €90-100m and if Newcastle won’t lower their demands, Serie A clubs would have almost no chance of signing him.
Moretto confirms Juventus are the most interested club in Tonali, but the asking price is really high for the Old Lady.
At the same time, some Premier League clubs have already moved, including the two Manchester clubs and the “top four” teams in the standings.
Moretto confirms that Tonali has plenty of admirers in England, but it’s still unclear whether any suitor will match Newcastle’s asking price over the summer.
Tonali, 25, is under contract with Newcastle until June 2028.
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Sandro Tonali of Newcastle United arrives at the stadium prior to the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James’ Park on February 28, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
The Italian star has scored three goals and provided seven assists in 45 appearances across all competitions this season.
Six Serie A players, including Adrien Rabiot and Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson, have been given a one-game ban, while Inter director Dario Baccin and Milan were fined after the Derby della Madonnina.
The Serie A sports Judge has issued his verdict after Round 28, as SportMediaset reports.
Sports Judge’s decisions after Serie A Week 28
Cremonese defender Giuseppe Pezzella was sent off after the Grigiorossi’s 2-1 loss against Lecce and fined €10,000 “for having, on the field of play and in a vehement manner, criticised the referee’s performance, addressing the match official with disrespectful expressions.”
Five other players were one yellow card away from suspension before the latest Serie A round and were booked over the weekend, resulting in a one-game ban.
The other suspended players for Round 29 are Milan’s Adrien Rabiot, Roma’s Evan Ndicka, Bologna’s Lewis Ferguson, Cagliari’s Sebastiano Esposito and Genoa’s Patrizio Masini.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Referee Daniele Doveri at the end of the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Why were Milan fined after derby vs. Inter?
Milan have received two fines. The first, amounting to €22,000, was imposed because the Rossoneri “unjustifiably” caused a two-minute delay during the second half. The second fine, worth €8,000, concerns insulting chants by Milan supporters directed at Inter players. In addition, a group of Rossoneri supporters also pointed a laser beam at an opposing player at the end of the first half.
Inter director Dario Baccin was also fined €10,000 for having repeatedly criticised a refereeing decision after the match in a “disrespectful and arrogant manner.”
Italian journalist Riccardo Trevisani taunts Milan fans over Samuele Ricci’s handball in the Derby della Madonnina: ‘They’d be talking about Marotta League if the roles were reversed.’
Journalist tells Milan fans ‘be honest with yourself’
Italian journalist Trevisani, one of the most popular football pundits in the country, told Cronache di Spogliatoio (via TMW): “People like to start controversies. Get out of this scarf-wearing, fan-biased way of talking and try to make a clear-headed analysis.
“The Milan fans who say today it was never a penalty would be out in the streets with flags, talking about the Marotta League, if the roles were reversed. At least, to be honest with yourself, otherwise we’ll never improve. In a situation like this, any team that isn’t given a penalty would get angry.”
The latter said he was happy that such incidents would no longer be considered penalties, while Bergomi argued that the referee should have reviewed the incident on the pitchside monitor.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: The AC Milan fans show their support during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Milan’s victory against Inter, their second in two games against their city rivals this season, leaves the Rossoneri second in the standings, seven points below the Nerazzurri.
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Google Ads is rolling out auto end screens — a new feature that appends an interactive, auto-generated card to the end of eligible video ads to nudge viewers toward a conversion.
How it works. An interactive screen appears for a few seconds immediately after the video finishes playing.
Content is auto-populated from campaign data — app name, icon, price, and a direct install link for app campaigns
End screens appear by default on eligible ads, requiring no setup from advertisers
Why we care. Advertisers no longer need to manually build post-roll calls-to-action. This feature is on by default and changes the end of your video ads — and if you’ve already built custom YouTube end screens, they’ll be overridden without any warning. With end screens being the last thing a viewer sees before deciding to act, losing control of that moment matters.
And with broader expansion planned, now is the time to understand how it works before it reaches more of your campaigns.
The catch. Enabling auto end screens in Google Ads overrides any manually added YouTube end screens — meaning advertisers who’ve already customized their YouTube end cards will lose them.
Current limitations. The feature is only available for in-stream ads running in mobile app install campaigns, with broader expansion planned but not yet dated.
What stays the same. Auto end screens don’t affect billing or view counts — they’re purely an added engagement layer tacked on after a full video view.
Next steps. Advertisers running mobile app install campaigns should audit their video ads now — check whether auto end screens are serving as expected and verify that any manually added YouTube end screens aren’t being silently overridden. As Google expands the feature beyond app installs, it’s worth establishing a review process early so campaigns are ready when eligibility broadens.
The DSCRI-ARGDW pipeline maps 10 gates between your content and an AI recommendation across two phases: infrastructure and competitive. Because confidence multiplies across the pipeline, the weakest gate is always your biggest opportunity. Here, we focus on the first five gates.
The infrastructure phase (discovery through indexing) is a sequence of absolute tests: the system either has your content, or it doesn’t. Then, as you pass through the gates, there’s degradation.
For example, a page that can’t be rendered doesn’t get “partially indexed,” but it may get indexed with degraded information, and every competitive gate downstream operates on whatever survived the infrastructure phase.
If the raw material is degraded, the competition in the ARGDW phase starts with a handicap that no amount of content quality can overcome.
The industry compressed these five distinct DSCRI gates into two words: “crawl and index.” That compression hides five separate failure modes behind a single checkbox. This piece breaks the simplistic “crawl and index” into five clear gates that will help you optimize significantly more effectively for the bots.
If you’re a technical SEO, you might feel you can skip this. Don’t.
You’re probably doing 80% of what follows and missing the other 20%. The gates below provide measurable proof that your content reached the index with maximum confidence, giving it the best possible chance in the competitive ARGDW phase that follows.
Sequential dependency: Fix the earliest failure first
The infrastructure gates are sequential dependencies: each gate’s output is the next gate’s input, and failure at any gate blocks everything downstream.
If your content isn’t being discovered, fixing your rendering is wasted effort, and if your content is crawled but renders poorly, every annotation downstream inherits that degradation. Better to be a straight C student than three As and an F, because the F is the gate that kills your pipeline.
The audit starts with discovery and moves forward. The temptation to jump to the gate you understand best (and for many technical SEOs, that’s crawling) is the temptation that wastes the most money.
Discovery, selection, crawling: The three gates the industry already knows
Discovery and crawling are well-understood, while selection is often overlooked.
Discovery is an active signal. Three mechanisms feed it:
XML sitemaps (the census).
IndexNow (the telegraph).
Internal linking (the road network).
The entity home website is the primary discovery anchor for pull discovery, and confidence is key. The system asks not just “does this URL exist?” but “does this URL belong to an entity I already trust?” Content without entity association arrives as an orphan, and orphans wait at the back of the queue.
The push layer (IndexNow, MCP, structured feeds) changes the economics of this gate entirely, and I’ll explain what changes when you stop waiting to be found and start pushing.
Selection is the system’s opinion of you, expressed as crawl budget. As Microsoft Bing’s Fabrice Canel says, “Less is more for SEO. Never forget that. Less URLs to crawl, better for SEO.”
The industry spent two decades believing more pages equals more traffic. In the pipeline model, the opposite is true: fewer, higher-confidence pages get crawled faster, rendered more reliably, and indexed more completely. Every low-value URL you ask the system to crawl is a vote of no confidence in your own content, and the system notices.
Not every page that’s discovered in the pull model is selected. Canel states that the bot assesses the expected value of the destination page and will not crawl the URL if the value falls below a threshold.
Crawling is the most mature gate and the least differentiating. Server response time, robots.txt, redirect chains: solved problems with excellent tooling, and not where the wins are because you and most of your competition have been doing this for years.
What most practitioners miss, and what’s worth thinking about: Canel confirmed that context from the referring page carries forward during crawling.
Your internal linking architecture isn’t just a crawl pathway (getting the bot to the page) but a context pipeline (telling the bot what to expect when it arrives), and that context influences selection and then interpretation at rendering before the rendering engine even starts.
Rendering fidelity: The gate that determines what the bot sees
Rendering fidelity is where the infrastructure story diverges from what the industry has been measuring.
After crawling, the bot attempts to build the full page. It sometimes executes JavaScript (don’t count on this because the bot doesn’t always invest the resources to do so), constructs the document object model (DOM), and produces the rendered DOM.
I coined the term rendering fidelity to name this variable: how much of your published content the bot actually sees after building the page. Content behind client-side rendering that the bot never executes isn’t degraded, it’s gone, and information the bot never sees can’t be recovered at any downstream gate.
Every annotation, every grounding decision, every display outcome depends on what survived rendering. If rendering is your weakest gate, it’s your F on the report card, and remember: everything downstream inherits that grade.
The friction hierarchy: Why the bot renders some sites more carefully than others
The bot’s willingness to invest in rendering your page isn’t uniform. Canel confirmed that the more common a pattern is, the less friction the bot encounters.
I’ve reconstructed the following hierarchy from his observations. The ranking is my model. The underlying principle (pattern familiarity reduces selection, crawl, rendering, and indexing friction and processing cost) is confirmed:
Approach
Friction level
Why
WordPress + Gutenberg + clean theme
Lowest
30%+ of the web. Most common pattern. Bot has highest confidence in its own parsing.
Established platforms (Wix, Duda, Squarespace)
Low
Known patterns, predictable structure. Bot has learned these templates.
WordPress + page builders (Elementor, Divi)
Medium
Adds markup noise. Downstream processing has to work harder to find core content.
Bespoke code, perfect HTML5
Medium-High
Bot does not know your code is perfect. It has to infer structure without a pattern library to validate against.
Bespoke code, imperfect HTML5
High
Guessing with degraded signals.
The critical implication, also from Canel, is that if the site isn’t important enough (low publisher entity authority), the bot may never reach rendering because the cost of parsing unfamiliar code exceeds the estimated benefit of obtaining the content. Publisher entity confidence has a huge influence on whether you get crawled and also how carefully you get rendered (and everything else downstream).
JavaScript is the most common rendering obstacle, but it isn’t the only one: missing CSS, proprietary elements, and complex third-party dependencies can all produce the same result — a bot that sees a degraded version of what a human sees, or can’t render the page at all.
JavaScript was a favor, not a standard
Google and Bing render JavaScript. Most AI agent bots don’t. They fetch the initial HTML and work with that. The industry built on Google and Bing’s favor and assumed it was a standard.
Perplexity’s grounding fetches work primarily with server-rendered content. Smaller AI agent bots have no rendering infrastructure.
The practical consequence: a page that loads a product comparison table via JavaScript displays perfectly in a browser but renders as an empty container for a bot that doesn’t execute JS. The human sees a detailed comparison. The bot sees a div with a loading spinner.
The annotation system classifies the page based on an empty space where the content should be. I’ve seen this pattern repeatedly in our database: different systems see different versions of the same page because rendering fidelity varies by bot.
Three rendering pathways that bypass the JavaScript problem
The traditional rendering model assumes one pathway: HTML to DOM construction. You now have two alternatives.
WebMCP, built by Google and Microsoft, gives agents direct DOM access, bypassing the traditional rendering pipeline entirely. Instead of fetching your HTML and building the page, the agent accesses a structured representation of your DOM through a protocol connection.
With WebMCP, you give yourself a huge advantage because the bot doesn’t need to execute JavaScript or guess at your layout, because the structured DOM is served directly.
Markdown for Agents uses HTTP content negotiation to serve pre-simplified content. When the bot identifies itself, the server delivers a clean markdown version instead of the full HTML page.
The semantic content arrives pre-stripped of everything the bot would have to remove anyway (navigation, sidebars, JavaScript widgets), which means the rendering gate is effectively skipped with zero information loss. If you’re using Cloudflare, you have an easy implementation that they launched in early 2026.
Both alternatives change the economics of rendering fidelity in the same way that structured feeds change discovery: they replace a lossy process with a clean one.
For non-Google bots, try this: disable JavaScript in your browser and look at your page, because what you see is what most AI agent bots see. You can fix the JavaScript issue with server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG), so the initial HTML contains the complete semantic content regardless of whether the bot executes JavaScript.
But the real opportunity lies in new pathways: one architectural investment in WebMCP or Markdown for Agents, and every bot benefits regardless of its rendering capabilities.
Rendering produces a DOM. Indexing transforms that DOM into the system’s proprietary internal format and stores it. Two things happen here that the industry has collapsed into one word.
Rendering fidelity (Gate 3) measures whether the bot saw your content. Conversion fidelity (Gate 4) measures whether the system preserved it accurately when filing it away. Both losses are irreversible, but they fail differently and require different fixes.
The strip, chunk, convert, and store sequence
What follows is a mechanical model I’ve reconstructed from confirmed statements by Canel and Gary Illyes.
Strip: The system removes repeating elements: navigation, header, footer, and sidebar. Canel confirmed directly that these aren’t stored per page.
The system’s primary goal is to find the core content. This is why semantic HTML5 matters at a mechanical level. <nav>, <header>, <footer>, <aside>, <main>, and <article> tags tell the system where to cut. Without semantic markup, it has to guess.
Illyes confirmed at BrightonSEO in 2017 that finding core content at scale was one of the hardest problems they faced.
Chunk: The core content is broken into segments: text blocks, images with associated text, video, and audio. Illyes described the result as something like a folder with subfolders, each containing a typed chunk (he probably used the term “passage” — potato, potarto, tomato, tomarto). The page becomes a hierarchical structure of typed content blocks.
Convert: Each chunk is transformed into the system’s proprietary internal format. This is where semantic relationships between elements are most vulnerable to loss.
The internal format preserves what the conversion process recognizes, and everything else is discarded.
Store: The converted chunks are stored in a hierarchical structure.
The individual steps are confirmed. The specific sequence and the wrapper hierarchy model are my reconstruction of how those confirmed pieces fit together.
In this model, the repeating elements stripped in the first step are not discarded but stored at the appropriate wrapper level: navigation at site level, category elements at category level. The system avoids redundancy by storing shared elements once at the highest applicable level.
Like my “Darwinism in search” piece from 2019, this is a well-informed, educated guess. And I’m confident it will prove to be substantively correct.
The wrapper hierarchy changes three things you already do:
URL structure and categorization: Because each page inherits context from its parent category wrapper, URL structure determines what topical context every child page receives during annotation (the first gate in the phase I’ll cover in the next article: ARGDW).
A page at /seo/technical/rendering/ inherits three layers of topical context before the annotation system reads a single word. A page at /blog/post-47/ inherits one generic layer. Flat URL structures and miscategorized pages create annotation problems that might appear to be content problems.
Breadcrumbs validate that the page’s position in the wrapper hierarchy matches the physical URL structure (i.e., match = confidence, mismatch = friction). Breadcrumbs matter even when users ignore them because they’re a structural integrity signal for the wrapper hierarchy.
Meta descriptions: Google’s Martin Splitt suggested in a webinar with me that the meta description is compared to the system’s own LLM-generated summary of the page. If they match, a slight confidence boost. If they diverge, no penalty, but a missed validation opportunity.
Where conversion fidelity fails
Conversion fidelity fails when the system can’t figure out which parts of your page are core content, when your structure doesn’t chunk cleanly, or when semantic relationships fail to survive format conversion.
The critical downstream consequence that I believe almost everyone is missing: indexing and annotation are separate processes.
A page can be indexed but poorly annotated (stored but semantically misclassified). I’ve watched it happen in our database: a page is indexed, it’s recruited by the algorithmic trinity, and yet the entity still gets misrepresented in AI responses because the annotation was wrong.
The page was there. The system read it. But it read a degraded version (rendering fidelity loss at Gate 3, conversion fidelity loss at Gate 4) and filed it in the wrong drawer (annotation failure at Gate 5).
Processing investment: Crawl budget was only the beginning
The industry built an entire sub-discipline around crawl budget. That’s important, but once you break the pipeline into its five DSCRI gates, you see that it’s just one piece of a larger set of parameters: every gate consumes computational resources, and the system allocates those resources based on expected return. This is my generalization of a principle Canel confirmed at the crawl level.
Gate
Budget type
What the system asks
1 (Selected)
Crawl budget
“Is this URL a candidate for fetching?”
2 (Crawled)
Fetch budget
“Is this URL worth fetching?”
3 (Rendered)
Render budget
“Is this page a candidate for rendering?”
4 (Indexed)
Chunking/conversion budget
“Is this content worth carefully decomposing?”
5 (Annotated)
Annotation budget
“Is this content worth classifying across all dimensions?”
Each budget is governed by multiple factors:
Publisher entity authority (overall trust).
Topical authority (trust in the specific topic the content addresses).
Technical complexity.
The system’s own ROI calculation against everything else competing for the same resource.
The system isn’t just deciding whether to process but how much to invest. The bot may crawl you but render cheaply, render fully but chunk lazily, or chunk carefully but annotate shallowly (fewer dimensions). Degradation can occur at any gate, and the crawl budget is just one example of a general principle.
Structured data: The native language of the infrastructure gates
The SEO industry’s misconceptions about structured data run the full spectrum:
The magic bullet camp that treats schema as the only thing they need.
The sticky plaster camp that applies markup to broken pages, hoping it compensates for what the content fails to communicate.
The ignore-it-entirely camp that finds it too complicated or simply doesn’t believe it moves the needle.
None of those positions is quite right.
Structured data isn’t necessary. The system can — and does — classify content without it. But it’s helpful in the same way the meta description is: it confirms what the system already suspects, reduces ambiguity, and builds confidence.
The catch, also like the meta description, is that it only works if it’s consistent with the page. Schema that contradicts the content doesn’t just fail to help: it introduces a conflict the system has to resolve, and the resolution rarely favors the markup.
When the bot crawls your page, structured data requires no rendering, interpretation, or language model to extract meaning. It arrives in the format the system already speaks: explicit entity declarations, typed relationships, and canonical identifiers.
In my model, this makes structured data the lowest-friction input the system processes, and I believe it’s processed before unstructured content because it’s machine-readable by design. Semantic HTML tells the system which parts carry the primary semantic load, and semantic structure is what survives the strip-and-chunk process best because it maps directly to the internal representation.
Schema at indexing works the same way: instead of requiring the annotation system to infer entity associations and content types from unstructured text, schema declares them explicitly, like a meta description confirming what the page summary already suggested.
The system compares, finds consistency, and confidence rises. The entire pipeline is a confidence preservation exercise: pass each gate and carry as much confidence forward as possible. Schema is one of the cleaner tools for protecting that confidence through the infrastructure phase.
That said, Canel noted that Microsoft has reduced its reliance on schema. The reasons are worth understanding:
Schema is often poorly written.
It has attracted spam at a scale reminiscent of keyword stuffing 25 years ago.
Small language models are increasingly reliable at inferring what schema used to need to declare explicitly.
Schema’s value isn’t disappearing, but it’s shifting: the signal matters most where the system’s own inference is weakest, and least where the content is already clean, well-structured, and unambiguous.
Schema and HTML5 have been part of my work since 2015, and I’ve written extensively about them over the years. But I’ve always seen structured data as one tool among many for educating the algorithms, not the answer in itself. That distinction matters enormously.
Brand is the key, and for me, always has been.
Without brand, all the structured data in the world won’t save you. The system needs to know who you are before it can make sense of what you’re telling it about yourself.
Schema describes the entity and brand establishes that the entity is worth describing. Get that order wrong, and you’re decorating a house the system hasn’t decided to visit yet.
The practical reframe: structured data implementation belongs in the infrastructure audit, and it’s the format that makes feeds and agent data possible in the first place. But it’s a confirmation layer, not a foundation, and the system will trust its own reading over yours if the two diverge.
Why improve infrastructure when you can skip them entirely?
The multiplicative nature of the pipeline means the same logic that makes your weakest gate your biggest problem also makes gate-skipping your biggest opportunity.
If every gate attenuates confidence, removing a gate entirely doesn’t just save you from one failure mode: it removes that gate’s attenuation from the equation permanently.
To make that concrete, here’s what the math looks like across seven approaches. The base case assumes 70% confidence at every gate, producing a 16.8% surviving signal across all five in DSCRI. Where an approach improves a gate, I’ve used 75% as the illustrative uplift.
These are invented numbers, not measurements. The point is the relative improvement, not the figures themselves.
Approach
What changes
Entering ARGDW with
Pull (crawl)
Nothing
16.8%
Schema markup
I → 75%
18.0%
WebMCP
R skipped
24.0%
IndexNow
D skipped, S → 75%
25.7%
IndexNow + WebMCP
D skipped, S → 75%, R skipped
36.8%
Feed (Merchant Center, Product Feed)
D, S, C, R skipped
70.0%
MCP (direct agent data)
D, S, C, R, I skipped
100%
The infrastructure phase is pre-competitive. The annotation, recruited, grounded, displayed, and won (ARGDW) gates are where your content competes against every alternative the system has indexed. Competition is multiplicative too, so what you carry into annotation is what gets multiplied.
A brand that navigated all five DSCRI gates with 70% enters the competitive phase with 16.8% confidence intact. A brand on a feed enters with 70%. A brand on MCP enters with 100%. The competitive phase hasn’t started yet, and the gap is already that wide.
There’s an asymmetry worth naming here. Getting through a DSCRI gate with a strong score is largely within your control: the thresholds are technical, the failure modes are known, and the fixes have playbooks.
Getting through an ARGDW gate with a strong score depends on how you compare to all the alternatives in the system. The playbooks are less well developed, some don’t exist at all (annotation, for example), and you can’t control the comparison directly — you can only influence it.
Which means the confidence you carry into annotation is the only part of the competitive phase you can fully engineer in advance.
Optimizing your crawl path with schema, WebMCP, IndexNow, or combinations of all three will move the needle, and the table above shows by how much. But a feed or MCP connection changes what game you’re playing.
Every content type benefits from skipping gates, but the benefit scales with the business stakes at the end of the pipeline, and nothing has more at stake than content where the end goal is a commercial transaction.
The MCP figure represents the best case for the DSCRI phase: direct data availability bypasses all five infrastructure gates. In practice, the number of gates skipped depends on what the MCP connection provides and how the specific platform processes it. The principle holds: every gate skipped is an exclusion risk avoided and potential attenuation removed before competition starts.
A product feed is only the first rung. Andrea Volpini walked me through the full capability ladder for agent readiness:
A feed gives the system inventory presence (it knows what exists).
A search tool gives the agent catalog operability (it can search and filter without visiting the website).
An action endpoint tips the model from assistive to agentic — the agent doesn’t just recommend the transaction, it closes it.
That distinction is what I built AI assistive agent optimization (AAO) around: engineering the conditions for an agent to act on your behalf, not just mention you.
Volpini’s ladder makes the mechanic concrete: each rung skips more gates, removes more exclusion risk, and eliminates more potential attenuation before competition starts. A brand with all three is playing a different game from a brand that’s still waiting for a bot to crawl its product pages.
Note: Always keep this in mind when optimizing your site and content — make your content friction-free for bots and tasty for algorithms.
DSCRI are absolute tests, ARGDW are competitive tests. The pivot is annotation.
Five gates. Five absolute tests. Pass or fail (and a degrading signal even on pass).
The solutions are well documented:
Discovery failures fixed with sitemaps and IndexNow.
Selection failures with pruning and entity signal clarity.
Crawling failures with server configuration.
Rendering failures with server-side rendering or the new pathways that bypass the problem entirely.
Indexing failures with semantic HTML, canonical management, and structured data.
The infrastructure phase is the only phase with a playbook, and opportunity cost is the cheapest failure pattern to fix.
But DSCRI is only half the pipeline, and it’s the easiest to deal with.
After indexing, the scoreboard turns on. The five competitive gates (ARGDW) are competitive tests: your content doesn’t just need to pass, it needs to beat the competition. What your content carries into the kickoff stage of those competitive gates is what survived DSCRI. And the entry gate to ARGDW is annotation.
The next piece opens annotation: the gate the industry has barely begun to address. It’s where the system attaches sticky notes to your indexed content across 24+ dimensions, and every algorithm in the ARGDW phase uses those notes to decide what your content means, who it’s for, and whether it deserves to be recruited, grounded, displayed, and recommended.
Those sticky notes are the be-all and end-all of your competitive position, and almost nobody knows they exist.
In “How the Bing Q&A / Featured Snippet Algorithm Works,” in a section I titled “Annotations are key,” I explained what Ali Alvi told me on my podcast, “Fabrice and his team do some really amazing work that we actually absolutely rely on.”
He went further: without Canel’s annotations, Bing couldn’t build the algos to generate Q&A at all. A senior Microsoft engineer, on the record, in plain language.
The evidence trail has been there for six years. That, for me, makes annotation the biggest untapped opportunity in search, assistive, and agential optimization right now.
This is the third piece in my AI authority series.
When people speak naturally, their language flows. It’s often messy, incomplete, and not especially coherent. The Google search bar, however, required something different. Users had to compress their needs into short phrases or slightly longer queries — what’s traditionally classified as short-tail or long-tail.
To make that work, users stacked queries across a journey, moving through a funnel from A to B and refining as they went. In the process, users often stripped out personalized nuance to match what they believed the search engine could understand. In response, SEO professionals built systems around that constraint, grouping queries by search volume, categorizing them by a limited set of intents, and measuring competitiveness.
That dynamic is changing. SEOs need to understand the behavioral change that’s emerging. Google is promoting Gemini, and phone manufacturers like Samsung are marketing AI-enabled features as product USPs. Alongside this product marketing, there’s also a level of education happening. Users are being encouraged to be more expressive with their queries, personalize their searches, and describe what they’re looking for in greater depth.
Moving from keyword research to prompt research
This is where we need to move away from the notion of keyword research to prompt research. Keyword research traditionally assumes that demand can be quantified, that variations can be listed and grouped, and that optimization happens at a phrase level or a cluster level. In the new hybrid AI and organic search world, demand is much more of a generative concept. Prompts can be written in countless ways while preserving the same underlying need.
This doesn’t make keyword research obsolete, but it does change its focus. Instead of extracting keywords from tools as we’ve done, we also need to start understanding and modeling journeys. Instead of grouping by volume alone, we need to group by decision stage and the type and level of uncertainty the user has.
The output of this process isn’t simply a keyword map, but a task map that accurately reflects the real pressures and constraints experienced by the audience. This is an evolution from short-tail and long-tail keyword research to an infinite tail of prompt research.
You can describe the infinite tail as an expansion of the long tail. But that underestimates what’s actually changing. It’s not just about more niche phrases or longer query strings. It’s about the level of personalization that’s been layered into each request.
As users add context, constraints, and preferences, prompts become unique combinations of a multitude of factors. The number of possible combinations effectively becomes infinite, even if the underlying tasks remain finite. AI systems respond by evaluating the given prompts and probabilistically predicting the next tokens rather than using exact-match strings.
It’s less about how you rank for a specific keyword or whether you’re visible in AI for a specific phrase. It becomes whether your content has the highest probability of satisfying the situation being described. That’s a different optimization problem altogether. You’re not competing on phrasing. You’re competing on task completion.
This part of the journey is where “fuzzy searches” happen, meaning the path isn’t a straight line. Success isn’t just about finishing a task. It’s about making sure the user actually found what they were looking for. Since every user moves differently, the process is flexible rather than a set of rigid steps.
One of the most important mechanics in AI search is query fan-out. When a complex prompt is submitted, the system doesn’t treat it as a single string. Instead, it decomposes a request into a network of subquestions, classifications, and checks that together form a broader evaluation framework.
From an SEO perspective, this means your content moves beyond evaluation against a single phrase or specific document matches. Instead, it’s assessed across a network of related questions, with a collective determination of whether it can satisfy a broader task.
In a fan-out world, you win by supporting the entire decision cluster that surrounds that term. If your content addresses only one narrow dimension of the task, it becomes fragile. If it supports multiple layers of the decision, it becomes resilient. Fan-out rewards structural coverage and contextual relevance rather than repetition of specific phrases.
Grounding queries help provide the LLM with a level of confidence through its fan-created queries. AI systems generate answers and attempt to validate them.
They’re used to check whether a proposed answer is supported elsewhere, whether claims are consistent across sources, and whether the entity behind the information is reputable. If an AI system includes your brand in a summarized response, it needs a level of confidence to defend it virtually if challenged by alternative information.
This changes the meaning of authority. In traditional SEO, ranking could be achieved through technical content, links, and other forms of manipulation. In AI search, selection also depends on how easily your content can be corroborated against a broader consensus within the cohort. This can involve factors tied to entity clarity, including structure, data consistency, consistent messaging, and external validation. These signals reduce uncertainty for the system. You’re not just trying to appear. You’re trying to be selected and defended.
Organic search isn’t disappearing. Ranking still influences discovery, technical SEO still shapes crawlability, and architecture still determines how well a site and its content are understood.
But now, AI layers sit on top, synthesizing information and influencing which brands are surfaced within conversational responses. In this hybrid environment, organic visibility feeds AI selection. They aren’t exclusive, and yet they aren’t codependent.
AI selection can reinforce brand perception, and fan-out rewards depth of current coverage. Grounding then rewards trust and consistency. This is where the infinite tail rewards genuine audience understanding and the creation of websites and content systems that support it.
This is a shift from keyword research to prompt research, and not just a cosmetic renaming of the process. Success will depend on understanding why people search, the decisions they’re making, the uncertainties they face, and the evidence they need before committing. Search increasingly revolves around satisfying situations rather than matching strings. Designing for the infinite tail means designing for people and the tasks they’re trying to complete.
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The Bitcoin price just clawed its way back above $70,000 and suddenly the market mood looks a little less gloomy. Not euphoric. Not yet. But the data flashing across trading dashboards suggests something interesting is brewing beneath the surface.
On the daily chart, buy pressure has quietly started to dominate. Buy volume currently sits around 84 million, comfortably ahead of sell volume near 59 million. That imbalance may not look dramatic at first glance, but in crypto markets it often hints that buyers are slowly regaining control after a period of weakness. And when momentum begins shifting like that, things can move fast.
Bitcoin Price Reclaims Key Momentum
Technically speaking, the rebound matters. The Bitcoin price chart shows the asset bouncing from recent lows and stabilizing above the psychologically important $70,000 level. Momentum indicators aren’t screaming “overheated” either.
The CMF currently reads 0.04, signaling that capital is flowing into the asset rather than draining out. Positive CMF readings generally indicate accumulation, suggesting traders are quietly building positions instead of exiting the market.
Then there’s the RSI. At 51.69, the indicator sits comfortably in neutral territory far from overbought conditions. In other words, there’s still room for price movement before the market starts flashing warning signs.
For anyone watching BTC/USD, that combination along with rising buy volume, positive capital flow, and neutral RSI this often points to potential continuation rather than exhaustion.
Stablecoin Liquidity Begins Building
Moreover, Data tracking stablecoin movements on the TRON network reveals a noticeable rise in USDT transfers across centralized exchanges, with a particularly sharp increase in reserves on Binance.
As of March 10, Binance’s USDT reserves climbed to approximately $4.77 billion. This marks the second major spike since February 8, 2026, when reserves briefly reached around $4.9 billion.
In crypto market terms, stablecoin reserves are often described as “dry powder.” When traders move large amounts of stablecoins onto exchanges, it typically means capital is preparing to enter the market.
Whales Move While Retail Hesitates
Meanwhile, another indicator offers a curious twist. The Whale vs Retail Delta on Binance remains negative, suggesting retail activity is still lagging behind larger participants. Yet the data also shows an increasing frequency of high-value whale transactions, hinting that bigger players are actively positioning themselves.
That dynamic shows whales accumulating while retail stays cautious this has historically preceded periods of heightened volatility. Combine that with rising stablecoin liquidity and improving technical indicators, and the market suddenly looks… primed.
For analysts building Bitcoin price prediction models, the situation is simple: liquidity is building, buyers are stepping in, and momentum indicators remain neutral. Which means the next move in the Bitcoin price could show momentum.
The crypto market has shown renewed strength in the early trading hours as selling pressure across major assets begins to ease. Bitcoin has reclaimed the $70,000 level, a key resistance that previously capped bullish attempts, signaling improving market sentiment. As a result, major altcoins such as Ethereum, XRP, and Solana are also moving toward their respective resistance zones. Meanwhile, a few mid-cap tokens, including Ethena (ENA), Stellar (XLM), and Worldcoin (WLD), appear to be emerging from prolonged consolidation phases, setting the stage for a potential upside breakout.
Ethena (ENA) Price Analysis
The ENA price is trading within a clear horizontal range between $0.095 and $0.119, indicating a prolonged consolidation phase after the previous decline.
The $0.108 level acts as a key mid-range resistance, and a breakout above this level could push the price toward $0.119.
If bulls successfully reclaim $0.119, the next major resistance appears near $0.13, which previously acted as a strong rejection zone.
The RSI is hovering slightly above the neutral 50 level, suggesting momentum is gradually shifting toward buyers.
Failure to break above $0.108–$0.11 could send ENA back toward the range support near $0.095, which remains a critical downside level.
Stellar (XLM) Price Analysis
XLM price is currently attempting to reclaim the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level near $0.161, which acts as a key pivot point.
A successful hold above $0.161 could push the price toward the 0.618 Fibonacci level at $0.166–$0.167.
If bullish momentum strengthens further, the next upside targets appear near $0.175 (0.786 Fibonacci) and $0.185 (previous swing high).
On the downside, the $0.155 level (0.382 Fibonacci) serves as the immediate support during pullbacks.
Losing $0.147–$0.148 support (0.236 Fibonacci) could shift momentum back to the bears and increase the probability of a drop toward $0.136.
Worldcoin (WLD) Price Analysis
WLD price continues to trade within an ascending parallel channel, indicating a developing bullish structure despite recent pullbacks.
The lower boundary of the channel near $0.36–$0.37 is currently acting as dynamic support, where buyers recently stepped in.
If the rebound continues, the mid-channel resistance around $0.42 could be the next short-term target.
A successful breakout above the mid-channel could allow WLD to climb toward the upper channel resistance near $0.46–$0.47.
However, losing the channel support near $0.36 may invalidate the bullish structure and trigger a drop toward $0.34.
Wrapping it Up!
Overall, the charts suggest that the prices of ENA, WLD, and XLM are currently trading near important technical levels, with signs of gradual bullish recovery after recent consolidations. While ENA is attempting to break above its mid-range resistance, WLD continues to respect an ascending channel that could support further upside if momentum strengthens. Meanwhile, XLM is testing a key Fibonacci pivot, which may determine the next directional move.
If broader market sentiment remains supportive, these altcoins could attempt higher resistance levels in the near term, though failure to sustain momentum may keep prices within their current consolidation ranges.
Cronos coin price is expected to go as high as $0.3000 to $0.3500 in 2026.
CRO crypto may cross the $1 mark, with a potential high of $1.3190 by 2029.
Cronos (CRO) serves as the backbone of the Cronos Chain, a high-performance, open-source ecosystem engineered by Crypto.com. Designed to bridge the gap between traditional finance and Web3, CRO acts as a versatile utility token that facilitates instantaneous, low-cost global transactions while powering a vast suite of DeFi applications, perpetuals, and fiat-integrated markets.
Driven by institutional-grade infrastructure and a rapidly expanding global footprint, CRO’s market performance increasingly reflects a surge in investor confidence and real-world utility. As the network matures into 2026, its role in the next generation of digital asset exchange becomes even more pivotal.
In this analysis, we leverage advanced technical indicators and historical performance models to forecast the trajectory of Cronos. Whether you are a long-term holder or a strategic investor, this guide provides essential price projections for 2026 and through to 2035, helping you determine if CRO/USD is the missing piece for your portfolio.
CRO is currently in a “wait and see” period. If the demand zone at $0.0500 – $0.1000 continues to hold, the convergence of a bullish MACD cross and recovering CMF points toward a gradual climb back to the $0.3000 level. Investors should watch for a definitive close above the supply zone to confirm a long-term bullish reversal.
Cronos Price Prediction March 2026
The Cronos price is currently consolidating on the daily chart around the central horizontal line at around $0.0777, which represents the multi-year demand range block (marked in green). This consolidation is showing decreasing momentum, and if it continues on the daily chart, we may see this trend persist into March.
However, if the price breaks above $0.1000, we can expect it to reach the 200-day EMA band around $0.1200 by March. Conversely, if bearish forces take effect, March could see the price drop to the lower end of the current demand range, potentially hitting a low of around $0.0600.
Recent Updates & Network News
On February 5, 2026, Cronos announced the development of a unified trading platform offering tokenized stocks, commodities, and prediction markets. This expansion is supported by a strategic integration with Fireblocks, providing the secure, institutional-grade custody infrastructure necessary for market makers to trade at scale.
Following this, a post on February 28 announced the Cronos v1.7 Network Upgrade is scheduled for March 10 at 07:00 GMT. This technical maintenance will involve approximately 30 minutes of downtime to align with recent SDK updates and implement RPC performance improvements to ensure long-term chain stability.
CRO Price Prediction for 2026
The weekly chart for CRO/USD reveals a persistent long-term structure defined by a well-established accumulation zone. Since late 2023, Cronos has consistently found a floor within the $0.0500 to $0.1000 demand area. This “buy zone” has historically triggered significant rallies, notably in late 2024 and mid-2025, where the price peaked at $0.3900.
As of early 2026, CRO has returned to this familiar base, setting the stage for its next major move.
The current weekly price action suggests a period of base-building. We are seeing a repeat of the historical pattern where CRO enters a deep consolidation phase before a vertical expansion.
Supply Zone: The primary target for a breakout lies between $0.3000 and $0.3500.
The Pivot Point: Simply hitting the supply zone isn’t enough; for a true trend reversal, CRO must flip this resistance into support to reclaim its 2022 highs.
Moreover, While the price remains flat, the underlying “engine” of the market (indicators) is starting to show signs of exhaustion from the bears:
In MACD for instance we are currently approaching a weekly bullish cross. Historically, this cross has served as the starting gun for intensified consolidation that eventually leads to a breakout at later stage.
CMF is the most encouraging sign. The CMF has bounced sharply from a low of -0.32. This move toward the zero line suggests that selling pressure is fading and capital is starting to stabilize within the ecosystem.
RSI & AO, Both indicate that the “cooling off” period is still in effect. This lack of a clear direction in RSI confirms we are in a neutral accumulation phase, which is often known as the quiet before the storm.
What Makes CRO Interesting in 2026?
In 2026, Cronos (CRO) stands out as a unique bridge between high-finance and retail utility. The landscape shifted dramatically in late august 2025 when Trump Media Group announced a $6.42 billion CRO Digital Asset Treasury strategy, signaling a massive institutional endorsement of the token’s scarcity.
Beyond the headlines, Cronos remains a technical powerhouse with zero downtime over four years. It currently supports 150M+ users via the Crypto.com ecosystem and powers payments for 10M+ merchants. While the broader market has cooled in Q1, Cronos maintains a healthy 100,000 daily transactions, proving its resilience. This blend of “battle-tested” infrastructure and “institutional-grade” liquidity makes it a critical pillar of the 2026 digital economy.
Cronos (CRO) Price Prediction for 2027-2035
Year
Minimum Price ($)
Maximum Price ($)
Average Trading Price ($)
2027
0.1690
0.3490
0.2490
2028
0.3570
0.6990
0.5090
2029
0.7100
1.3190
0.9890
2030
1.3490
2.4010
1.8210
2031
2.4200
4.1990
3.2350
2032
4.2210
7.1000
5.5290
2033
7.1090
11.5050
9.1650
2034
11.5910
18.4510
14.7650
2035
18.4290
28.7110
23.1990
Cronos Token Price Prediction for 2027
By 2027 Cronos token price is expected to trade between $0.1690 and $0.3490. The average expected trading cost is $0.2490.
CRO Price Prediction for 2028
In 2028, CRO price is expected to trade between $0.3570 and $0.6990. The average expected trading cost is $0.5090.
Cronos (CRO) Crypto Price Prediction for 2029
Experts expect Cronos crypto to trade between $0.7100 and $1.3190 in 2029. The average expected trading cost is $0.9890.
CRO Price Prediction for 2030
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CRO/USD Price Prediction for 2031
Based on technical analysis by experts, in 2031 CRO/USD is expected to trade between $2.4200 and $4.1990. The average expected trading cost is $3.2350.
Cronos Price Prediction for 2032
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CRO Crypto Price Prediction for 2034
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What is the Cronos (CRO) price prediction for 2026?
CRO is expected to trade within the $0.05–$0.35 range in 2026, with a breakout above $0.30 needed to confirm a bullish reversal.
Can Cronos (CRO) reach $1 by 2030?
Based on long-term projections, CRO could trade between $1.34 and $2.40 by 2030 if adoption and momentum continue.
Is Cronos a good long-term investment through 2035?
Long-term forecasts suggest gradual growth toward higher ranges by 2035, but returns depend on adoption and market cycles.
What could drive CRO price growth in 2026?
Institutional integration, network upgrades, rising utility, and a confirmed bullish MACD cross could support upside momentum.
A new exchange-traded fund linked to XRP is reportedly set to enter the U.S. market. The Kurv XRP Enhanced Income ETF, launched under the Kurv ETF Trust, is expected to go live around March 11, 2026, following its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The ETF will allow investors to gain exposure to XRP through traditional brokerage platforms without directly buying the cryptocurrency.
Interest in XRP investment products has been rising steadily. Over the past week, XRP ETFs recorded about $19 million in inflows, pushing total assets under management close to $1.1 billion.
Earlier in February 2026, XRP exchange-traded products attracted more than $106 million, bringing total inflows this year to around $153 million. With demand for XRP ETFs rising, the question now is: will it push the XRP price higher?
Let’s dive in!
XRP Price Stays Under Stress
At the time of writing, XRP is trading near $1.39, with a 24-hour trading volume of around $2.6 billion. The token has seen a slight decline of about 1% in the past hour, while daily movement shows a modest 3% change.
XRP currently has around 61.2 billion tokens in circulation out of a maximum supply of 100 billion, making it a deflationary cryptocurrency. Most of the recent trading activity has taken place on centralized exchanges, which accounted for the entire $2.6 billion daily volume.
Historically, XRP reached its all-time high of $3.84 in January 2018, while its all-time low was $0.0028 in July 2014. Despite being significantly below its peak, the token has still delivered a massive long-term recovery from its early price levels.
However, Crypto analyst Egrag Crypto believes XRP could still see a strong rally if it holds support near the 100-day exponential moving average (EMA). In previous market cycles, XRP often formed a bottom around this level before starting a major uptrend.
For example, during the 2017 bull run, XRP jumped from about $0.0056 to $3.31, while in 2021 it rose from roughly $0.21–$0.32 to $1.96 after touching similar support levels.
With XRP currently trading around $1.38, analyst say the asset may again be approaching a similar macro support zone. Based on Fibonacci expansion levels, potential long-term targets range between $6 and $9, while a more bullish market cycle could push the price as high as $20–$25.
Can the ETF Trigger a Rally?
The launch of the Kurv XRP ETF could help expand institutional access and increase liquidity around XRP. However, the immediate price impact may depend on overall market sentiment and whether XRP can break key resistance levels in the coming weeks, as suggested by Egrag.
If demand continues to grow and technical resistance levels are cleared, the ETF launch could become an important catalyst for XRP’s next major price move.
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The Kurv XRP Enhanced Income ETF is a fund designed to give investors exposure to XRP through regular brokerage accounts without directly buying the cryptocurrency.
When could the Kurv XRP ETF launch in the United States?
The ETF is expected to launch around March 11, 2026, after its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, pending final regulatory steps.
Could the XRP ETF launch push the XRP price higher?
An ETF can increase institutional access and liquidity, but XRP’s price rally will likely depend on market sentiment and breaking key resistance levels.
The XRP price is sending mixed signals right now. On one side, a massive chunk of the supply is sitting in losses. On the other, derivatives traders are suddenly showing renewed appetite for leverage.
Yeah… it’s one of those strange crypto moments where the market looks both pessimistic and speculative at the same time.
Data from on-chain analytics firm Glassnode shows that nearly 60% of XRP’s total supply about 36.8 billion tokens is currently underwater, per an x post. In simple, more than half the circulating supply is being held at a loss relative to when it was acquired.
And here’s the twist: that’s higher than during the COVID market crash, China’s crypto ban, and even the collapse of FTX.
XRP Price Holders Sitting In Loss
When a majority of tokens are underwater, it tells a pretty blunt story about market sentiment. A lot of investors bought higher. And now they’re waiting.
Historically, clusters of underwater supply often create psychological pressure. Some holders eventually capitulate. Others simply sit tight, hoping for a rebound.
Either way, the XRP price chart tends to reflect these emotional tug-of-wars. If price begins to recover, those underwater holders may become future sellers as soon as they reach break-even levels.
That’s one reason analysts often pay close attention to supply-in-loss metrics when building XRP price prediction scenarios.
Derivatives Traders Are Returning
While spot holders appear stuck in losses, the derivatives market is telling a different story. According to data from CryptoQuant, Arab Chain highlighted that open interest for XRP contracts on Binance has climbed above its 30-day average.
The numbers are fairly precise. Total open interest now sits around 447.7 million XRP, slightly above the 30-day average of roughly 426.7 million XRP.
The standard deviation stands near 16.38 million XRP, while the Z-Score has reached about 1.28. In derivatives analytics, a positive Z-Score means open interest is sitting above its typical historical range. Translation? Traders are opening more positions than usual.
Liquidity Creeping Back Into Market
A rising open interest reading often signals new capital entering the derivatives market, rather than simply existing traders reshuffling positions. That appears to be the case here.
The Z-Score remains positive but not extreme, suggesting leverage is expanding gradually rather than explosively. In other words, speculative activity is returning but it hasn’t reached overheated territory yet.
For the XRP/USD market, that creates a strange dynamic. On one side, a huge portion of holders are underwater. On the other, derivatives traders are quietly building positions again.
So the market is essentially balancing between latent selling pressure and renewed speculative interest. Which means the next major move in the XRP price might not be quiet.
Cardano (ADA) price continues to rank among the largest altcoins by market capitalization, but an important question remains: how much real activity is actually happening on the network? Despite its strong valuation, the level of capital flowing into the ecosystem appears relatively modest compared with competing blockchains.
Besides, the on-chain data raises suspicion for investors and traders about whether ADA’s valuation is supported by network usage or if market speculation is playing a larger role. As the blockchain sector becomes increasingly competitive, understanding the gap between market value and actual ecosystem activity may become critical in assessing Cardano’s long-term outlook.
Cardano’s Valuation Raises Questions as Ecosystem Activity Remains Limited
Cardano ($ADA) continues to rank among the largest altcoins by market capitalisation, but the level of real activity on the network remains relatively modest. This raises an important question: is the network’s valuation fully supported by ecosystem usage? According to data from DefiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) within Cardano’s DeFi ecosystem has never exceeded $1 billion, suggesting the ecosystem is developing.
In contrast, Ethereum has established a dominant position in decentralized finance, while Solana has built strong momentum in high-speed decentralized applications. Cardano, however, is still searching for a clearly defined sector where it can establish similar leadership. Another factor often highlighted by analysts is the pace of development.
Although Cardano launched in 2017, smart contracts were only introduced in 2021, giving competing blockchains several years to build stronger ecosystems, developer communities, and network effects. As the blockchain sector becomes increasingly competitive, the gap between Cardano’s market valuation and measurable ecosystem activity may remain a key topic of discussion among investors and analysts.
What’s Next for the ADA Price Rally?
From a market perspective, traders are also closely watching key technical levels. The $0.245 support zone currently represents an important level for ADA. A decisive breakdown below this area could open the door for deeper downside targets near $0.112 or even $0.051, which would represent a 50% to 80% decline from that support region if bearish pressure intensifies.
The 4-hour ADA chart shows the price consolidating while holding a rising trendline support formed since early February. Cardano is currently trading near $0.264, slightly above the support zone around $0.243–$0.25, which has repeatedly triggered short-term rebounds. This suggests buyers are defending lower levels despite recent volatility. However, the upside remains capped by resistance near $0.268, while the stronger barrier around $0.30–$0.302 continues to reject bullish attempts.
Momentum indicators show mild improvement as the RSI climbs near 57, indicating gradually strengthening bullish momentum. Meanwhile, the Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) remains slightly negative near –0.15, suggesting capital inflows are still limited. If ADA holds the ascending support, the price could attempt another move toward $0.30, while a breakdown below $0.243 may trigger a deeper pullback toward $0.22.
Can Cardano Break the $0.30 Barrier?
Cardano continues to trade within a tight range while holding a crucial ascending support, indicating that buyers remain active at lower levels. Although momentum indicators show gradual improvement, the $0.30 resistance remains the key level that could determine the next major move. A sustained breakout above this zone may trigger stronger bullish momentum, while failure to maintain support near $0.24 could keep ADA stuck in consolidation in the near term.
Twenty-one years after she last played for Michigan State, Kristin Haynie remains the program's all-time leader in steals. So, yes, she loves herself some defense.
It's no surprise, then, that the Central Michigan women's basketball team's rapid rise back to relevance has coincided with the team's improved play on that side of the ball. In Haynie's first season as head coach in 2023-24, the Chippewas ranked last in the Mid-American Conference in points allowed; her second season, they got it up to seventh; this year, they are fifth.
"You just want to keep getting better," Haynie said earlier this week, before departing for Cleveland for the MAC tournament. "I would like us to anticipate more ... and cause more havoc."
No. 4 seed Central Michigan (18-11) will get that chance to cause some real havoc this week in Cleveland, where it will open the MAC tournament at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday against No. 5 seed Ohio (17-12) in a rematch of their New Year's Eve game in Mount Pleasant, won by Ohio, 85-83, in overtime.
That was the most points CMU allowed in a MAC game this season, as if it needed any more reminders on the importance of stepping up on defense.
Meanwhile, the Chippewas also will be defending the honor of the state of Michigan in Cleveland. Their program is the only one of the six from Michigan (men or women) to qualify for the MAC tournament this year.
"We want to be the state team from Michigan in the MAC, and we were super happy to be able to do that," Haynie said. "We're very fortunate to be in the spot we want to be in."
Haynie's team won just six games in her first season as a head coach; its goal was to more than double that in Year 2, and the Chippewas did, at 14-17. This year's preseason goal was simple enough: win more games (check), including one (at least) in Cleveland.
Central Michigan finished fourth in the MAC in the regular season, at 12-6. There were promising signs early on, including a 57-55 home win over Purdue during a gauntlet of a nonconference schedule.
The Chippewas are led offensively by sophomore guard Madi Morson (Canton), the reigning MAC freshman of the year and a candidate for player of the year, averaging a MAC-best 20 points a game while shooting 38.8% from 3. She also leads the team in steals, with 38. Sophomore forward Ayanna-Sarai Darrington averages 14.7 points. Central Michigan has gotten most of its starts this year from underclassmen.
"We're young. We have a lot of freshmen and sophomores," said Haynie, an assistant coach at Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Michigan State from 2012-23, whose contract as CMU head coach was extended by two years last month. It now runs through 2028-29 at more than $220,000 a year. "We're getting there."
The winner of Wednesday's game advances to Friday's MAC semifinals, against either No. 1 Miami (Ohio) or No. 8 Kent State. The championship game is set for 11 a.m. Saturday.
Central Michigan has secured its first winning season since 2020-21, when it made the last of its three consecutive appearances in the NCAA Tournament in a four-season span.
The Gunners have the quadruple in their sights as they went through the Champions League league phase perfect, sit top of the Premier League table, are in the League Cup final and have a favorable FA Cup draw in the quarterfinals. Mikel Arteta's side are the heavy favorites to dismantle Leverkusen and have a favorable potential quarterfinal lined up too. Arsenal will aim to wrap up this last 16 tie in the first leg, but be wary of the threat Leverkusen pose on the counter.
Leverkusen have endured a tough season after Erik ten Hag was fired just a few games after replacing the hugely successful Xabi Alonso who left for Real Madrid last summer. Danish coach Kasper Hjulmand has struggled to replicate the magic Alonso created, and basically every other coach on the planet would fail to live up to those remarkable achievements. But after a huge squad overhaul this season, Leverkusen have now steadied the ship and have lost just once in their last 11 games in all competitions. And they still have plenty of dangerous individuals who will enjoy being the underdogs.
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How to watch Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal live, stream link and start time
Kick off time:1:45pm ET Wednesday (March 11) Venue:BayArena — Leverkusen, Germany TV Channel/Streaming: Paramount+
Bayer Leverkusen team news, focus
There are plenty of big names still at Leverkusen with Czech star Patrik Schick the biggest goalscoring threat. USMNT playmaker Malik Tillman will aim to be a nuisance, probably off the bench, while former Liverpool center back Jarell Quansah has had an impressive debut season in Germany. Kasper Hjulmand sets Leverkusen up in a 3-4-2-1 system and they will be quite happy with soaking up plenty of pressure and then look to hit Arsenal on the counter with plenty of play out wide.
Arsenal team news, focus
There are a few injury concerns for Arsenal with Martin Odegaard working his way back from a knee issue and the trio of William Saliba, Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori all doubts. Ben White and Mikel Merino remain out. It's likely that Arteta will bring Bukayo Saka, Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and Jurrien Timber back in to start after they were on the bench for the FA Cup win at Mansfield Town at the weekend. Piero Hincapie is actually allowed to play despite being on loan from Leverkusen. It will also be intriguing to see if another former Leverkusen star, Kai Havertz, is in the starting lineup as he continues to sharpen up after his long spell out with injury.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal prediction
This feels like it will be a lot tighter than Arsenal fans would hope for. Go for a draw. Bayer Leverkusen 1-1 Arsenal.
Mass fight between players from Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro on Sunday, March 8, 2026 Credit: Pedro Vilela/Getty
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A soccer game between Brazilian Serie A teams Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Atlético Mineiro broke out into a mass brawl on Sunday, March 8
Footage of the fight showed players who weren't on the field joining the scuffle
A total of 23 players received red cards
A mass brawl broke out during a soccer game in Brazil, resulting in a huge number of players receiving red cards.
On Sunday, March 8, 23 players were sent off the field following the brawl between Cruzeiro Esporte Clube and Atlético Mineiro in Belo Horizonte, according to the Associated Press.
“Clube Atlético Mineiro and its athletes do not condone any form of violence in football,” Atlético Mineiro wrote in a post on X on Sunday.
“At the end of the match played this Sunday at Mineirão Stadium, valid for the final of the Campeonato Mineiro, regrettable scenes of mutual aggression involving athletes on the field were recorded,” they added.
Kaio Jorge of Cruzeiro fighting with Gabriel Delfim of Atletico Mineiro during a match between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro on March 8, 2026 in Belo Horizonte, Brazil Credit: Pedro Vilela/Getty
The club went on to say that they would make sure the incident did not occur again, adding that it remains committed to “respect, to fair play, and to the values that should guide the sport.”
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The fight began when Cruzeiro midfielder Christian challenged Atletico goalkeeper Everson, who then tackled Christian and pulled him to the ground, according to the AP.
In footage shared on social media and by ESPN, Everson was seen kneeling on top of Christian as he laid on the ground covering his head.
Players from both teams then came to their teammates' defenses by punching and kicking one another.
Along with 23 players being given red cards, per the AP, the local military police also had to intervene in the fight.
Among the 23 players who received red cards was Atlético Mineiro forward Hulk, who condemned Sunday’s incident.
Hulk was seen punching an opponent’s head before getting kicked in the chest, per the AP.
Lucas Villalba (L) of Cruzeiro and teammates fight with Hulk of Atletico Mineiro and teammates on Sunday, March 8, 2026 Credit: Pedro Vilela/Getty
“What happened in yesterday's game does not represent the values that football should convey. Rivalry is part of the sport, but respect must always prevail over any emotion,” he wrote on his Instagram Stories, per the AP.
Hulk added, “I apologize to everyone who was in the stadium, to those who watched on television, and especially to the children who look to football for inspiration. What we saw on the field is not the example we want to set.”
Hulk went on to say that he takes full responsibility “for my part in what happened and I regret that moment.”
The soccer player continued that athletes would never get on the field “with the intention of harming anyone," adding, “We make mistakes, but we also need to acknowledge when we're wrong and learn from them. May this episode serve as a reflection for all of us. We move forward, respecting football and everyone who loves this sport.”
Sunday's game finished with Cruzeiro winning 1-0. Cruzeiro are currently in 19th place in the Brazilian Serie A league — the top tier of soccer in Brazil — while Atlético Mineiro are in 17th.
Great Britain has secured its first medal of the Winter Paralympics, with Neil Simpson claiming silver in the men’s alpine combined event.
The Scottish skier, guided by Rob Poth, delivered a strong performance after narrowly missing out on the podium in earlier races.
Simpson, alongside guide Rob Poth, had finished fourth in both the Super-G – where he had been looking to defend his title – and the downhill events on Monday.
After sitting in fourth following Tuesday’s opening Super-G run in a factored time of one minute and 14.55 seconds, a superb slalom run of 42.52 seconds saw Simpson move top of the provisional overall standings.
The silver medal was guaranteed after Canada’s Kalle Ericsson dropped out of contention over the slalom.
Italy’s Giacomo Bertagnolli, the leader after the Super-G, was the last competitor down the course. Bertagnolli’s third-fastest slalom time of 42.89s was just enough to edge out Simpson to take the gold by 0.65s in front of a home crowd. Austria’s Johannes Aigner claimed bronze.
Italy's Giacomo Bertagnolli won gold in Tuesday's race (REUTERS)
"The visually impaired men’s is really strong and there’s lots of really great guys in there so really pleased to get on to the podium," said Simpson, who now has three Paralympic medals after the gold and bronze he won in Beijing.
"I would say there were good performances in the fourth places, so we are just glad to continue that, especially going into the slalom as well."
Poth, stepping in for Simpson’s brother Andrew, also feels the British pair can take confidence into the giant slalom event on Friday, with the slalom race following on Sunday.
"I’m buzzing with it to be honest," he said. "For me, it was a little bit of a relief, but I think our slalom is in a great place and I think we won that run."
Britain’s Fred Warburton, guided by James Hannan, failed to finish the Super-G course. In the women’s combined VI event, Menna Fitzpatrick, GB’s most decorated Paralympic skier, finished in ninth place with her guide Katie Guest.
"Every race that you do builds on confidence. It adds little bits every time," said Fitzpatrick, who had placed sixth in the women’s Super-G. "It’s more experience in the start gate and it helps calm the nerves as well. We know where to go for the next few races."
Earlier on Tuesday, Britain’s mixed wheelchair curling team were beaten 8-6 by hosts Italy, slipping to another disappointing defeat in the round-robin stage. Hugh Nibloe’s team will be back in action at Cortina Curling Centre against China on Wednesday morning.
"We are going to come out and are going to do the very best we can. The pressure has left us now," said Nibloe. "We have not been destroyed like other teams have been, so we have got positives to take. It is an inexperienced team and some of these guys have more Paralympics in them so let’s see what it feels like to win again."
Dissecting the odds board and uncovering hidden value is what first drew me to wagering on golf. At the Players Championship, annually boasting one of the deepest fields in professional golf, there are always intriguing opportunities if you’re willing to look beyond the favorites.
Year after year, TPC Sawgrass reveals clear statistical patterns tied to success on Pete Dye’s demanding design. Players must carefully tightrope walk the line between risk and reward on every hole. By leaning on those trends, we can identify players whose profiles quietly fit the test, even if their odds suggest otherwise.
Min Woo Lee stormed out of the gates at TPC Sawgrass last year, firing an impressive 11-under total heading into the weekend to sit in a tie for the lead. His natural volatility can actually be viewed as an asset when evaluating longshot options on the betting board.
We already know what to expect from him off the tee, but his recent improvements with his approach play are particularly intriguing. He ranked inside the top 10 on strokes gained/approach at Bay Hill and gained an impressive +4.6 strokes with his irons at Pebble Beach.
Min Woo’s natural aggressiveness aligns well with the architectural DNA of Pete Dye’s most famous test at TPC Sawgrass. Simply put, he has the moxie to get it done on Sunday.
A proven winner in Florida, Sepp Straka possesses the type of high-end upside we seek in a dark-horse candidate. He’s long been comfortable on the grainy grasses of the Sunshine State, and he struck it beautifully once again at Bay Hill, putting himself in position to capitalize on birdie opportunities.
TPC Sawgrass historically favors accuracy over raw power, which plays directly into Straka’s hands. He’s carved out his niche on tour by consistently playing from the fairway and excelling on approach shots from inside 150 yards.
Pair that with his recent course history—three finishes of T-16 or better in his last four appearances at Sawgrass—and Straka looks primed for another strong showing at the PGA Tour’s flagship event.
Current best odds: 54-1, DraftKings Sportsbook
Shane Lowry (64-1)
Richard Heathcote
An early exit from the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week might not have been the worst thing for Shane Lowry. After getting bitten by the Bear Trap at the Cognizant Classic, the Irishman likely benefited from a hard reset.
There’s also strong precedent for a bounce-back. Jacob Bridgeman and Akshay Bhatia were both in control at Pebble Beach before stumbling down the stretch. Bridgeman responded by winning the Genesis, while Bhatia delivered a clutch performance at Bay Hill.
Lowry has quietly thrived at TPC Sawgrass, gaining an average of +6.78 strokes on the field across his last five appearances at the Players. He’s proven he can deliver in big moments, and the market may be offering a discounted price this week based on just two bad swings.
If you’re wandering around a PGA Tour driving range at dusk, there’s a good chance you’ll find Alex Noren grinding. One of the tour’s hardest workers, Noren leaves no stone unturned, and he’s trending in the right direction with three consecutive positive finishes in signature events.
With so much water in play at TPC Sawgrass, precision off the tee is essential. Missing left is particularly costly here; Sawgrass carries the second-highest penalty differential on tour between left and right misses off the tee.
That dynamic plays perfectly into Noren’s shot shape. He exclusively works the ball left-to-right and rarely misses on the left side of the fairway. Combine that course fit with his rising confidence, and Noren makes for an intriguing longshot as you dig deeper down the odds board.
Current best odds: 80-1, FanDuel Sportsbook
Aaron Rai (100-1)
Raj Mehta
Few players understand the intricacies and the demands of the closing stretch at TPC Sawgrass quite like Aaron Rai. It’s essentially his home course in the United States, and you can often find him on the back of the range here dialing in his craft.
He’s also the only player in tournament history to navigate the iconic closing stretch with a birdie-ace-birdie sequence, pulling off the feat in 2023. Rai finished T-19 that year and followed it up with a strong T-14 at The Players last season while dominating from tee to green.
Rai possesses two pivotal strengths that correlate strongly with success at Pete Dye’s masterpiece: He hits fairways consistently and currently leads the field in proximity from the critical 125-200-yard approach window. Simply put, TPC Sawgrass fits the eye of Rai.
Current best odds: 100-1, FanDuel Sportsbook
Tom Hoge (310-1)
Alex Goodlett
Looking for a true lottery-ticket option further down the board? Tom Hoge fits the bill. He holds the course record at TPC Sawgrass after firing a blistering 10-under 62 during the 2023 Players Championship.
Hoge finished tied for third that year and followed it up with another T-3 in 2025, gaining an astronomical +9.8 strokes on approach.
Sawgrass suits his statistical profile perfectly. More than 40 percent of approach shots come from inside 150 yards, a range where Hoge thrives. Historical data also suggests he’s a top-5 putter in this field on this particular grass type.
At above 300-1, it’s hard to find a player offering more bang for your buck this week than Tom Hoge.
You wait an age for a medal, then two come along almost at once.
Cristian Westemaier Ribera became Brazil's first ever Winter Paralympic medallist by finishing second in the Para-cross-country skiing men's seated sprint on Tuesday.
The 23-year-old's silver came less than a month after Lucas Pinheiro Braathen won the South American nation's first medal at a Winter Olympics - gold in the men's giant slalom.
Ribera was the fastest qualifier, won his semi-final and led in the closing stages of the final, appearing on course for gold.
However, he was overtaken in the final few metres by China's Liu Zixu, who added a third medal to the gold and bronze he won in Para-biathlon earlier in the Games.
"It is so emotional," said Ribera. "I would have wanted to come away with a gold medal, but Liu was very strong.
"It was always my dream. When I started to compete in this sport, I thought I would be a Paralympian.
"After I did that, my goal was to win a medal. Now it's happened, so I'm very proud."
Liu Zixu (wearing bib number 10) passed Cristian Westemaier Ribera (bib number one) near the finish line to claim gold [Getty Images]
Brazil were first represented at a Winter Paralympics at Sochi 2014 and have eight competitors in action at the 2026 edition.
Because of the lack of snow in Brazil, much of Ribera's training is done on roller skis, which have wheels to emulate cross-country skiing.
He said: "It's very different, it's very difficult, but I'm here representing Brazil and I'm very happy."
Ribera, who was born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, which affects joint movement, is competing at his third Winter Paralympics.
His previous best finish came at Pyeongchang 2018 when, aged 15, he finished sixth in the 15km sitting event.
He failed to match that performance in Beijing four years later, but a World Championship sprint gold in 2025 put him among the medal favourites at Milan-Cortina.
His younger sister, Eduarda, represented Brazil in cross-country skiing at each of the past two Winter Olympics.
In all, six Para-cross-country skiing gold medals were awarded on Tuesday.
Raman Svirydzenka claimed Belarus' first medal of the 2026 Games with victory in the men's standing sprint, while Anastasiia Bagiian won Russia's second gold at Milan-Cortina in the women's vision impaired sprint.
Americans Oksana Masters (women's sitting sprint) and Jake Adicoff (men's vision impaired sprint) were victorious in their respective events, while Vilde Nilsen of Norway won gold in the women's standing sprint.
Real Madrid: Fede Valverde challenges the Mbappé and Bellingham approach
Fede Valverde disagrees with Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham
Real Madrid: Fede Valverde challenges the Mbappé and Bellingham approach
In Tuesday’s press conference ahead of Real Madrid vs Manchester City tomorrow, Fede Valverde addressed the cases of Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham.
Fede Valverde couldn’t dodge questions about Kylian Mbappé, who is injured and ruled out for tomorrow’s blockbuster clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City. “He’s a very important player, but now that we’re preparing for the match… the key is to stay focused and give everything we’ve got. We need to give 100% both in attack and defense… and get a good result for the second leg.” he stated.
The versatile midfielder was also asked about the trips made by the Frenchman to Paris and Jude Bellingham to London to seek a second medical opinion, as they reportedly don’t trust the Madrid medical staff. “I have everything I need here and I’m convinced I’m surrounded by the best. I have great confidence in Real Madrid and I have a physiotherapist who is my right-hand man; I rely completely on his judgment. Since the end of the match against Celta, my focus has been solely on City. Outside factors don’t affect us. We’ll approach this match with the best intentions and I hope it will be a great night.” he declared.
The Lombard side, the only Italian club still in the competition, is aiming for a positive result at home ahead of the return leg. On the other side, Bayern Munich approaches this clash with the goal of securing a solid advantage to boost their chances of reaching the quarterfinals.
The Bavarian club impressed during the group stage, finishing with 21 points. The Germans netted 22 goals while conceding only 8.
Atalanta, meanwhile, had to battle to reach this stage of the tournament. The Italian side collected 13 points in the group phase before sealing qualification by eliminating Borussia Dortmund in the playoff round.
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SOUTH BEND — Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz, who died Wednesday, March 4, in Orlando, Florida. He was 89.
According to the official obituary posted on social media by Holtz’s family, a visitation will be held Sunday, March 15, from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Basilica of the Sacred Heart on Notre Dame’s campus.
A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 1 p.m. Monday, March 16, at the Basilica with burial to follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery on campus.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Holtz Charitable Foundation, Inc, Attn: Treasurer: 791 Pheasant Run Court, Port Orange, FL, 32127 or at holtzfoundation.org.
Contributions may also be made to Holtz’s Heroes Foundation, Inc., Attn: Brian Baker: 9630 Claymount Lane, Fishers, IN 46037 or at holtzsheroes.org.
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Alexander Zverev is through to the fourth round of the Indian Wells Open after a hard-fought win over Brandon Nakashima.
Zverev edged the opening set in a tiebreak, but Nakashima responded by taking the second and pushing the match to a decider.
The German, who holds the fourth seed at this year’s tournament, pulled away in the third set to seal his place in the last 16, where he will face Frances Tiafoe.
Tiafoe has not beaten Zverev since their first meeting back in 2017, with Zverev holding an 8-1 lead in their head-to-head record.
And following his latest win over Nakashima, the 28-year-old has added another milestone to his growing list of achievements.
Alexander Zverev first to 100 ATP Masters wins this decade
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Per Opta Ace, the world No. 4 has become the first player to reach 100 match wins at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments since the start of 2020.
In doing so, Zverev reached that century before Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic or Jannik Sinner could get there.
Since the beginning of the decade, the German star has captured four ATP Masters titles from six finals appearances.
After losing in the Paris Masters final in late 2020, he went on to win both the Madrid Open and Cincinnati Open in 2021.
Zverev only reached one Masters final during 2022 and 2023, but he rebounded to claim two titles at that elite level in 2024.
Alexander Zverev’s ATP Masters 1000 campaigns
Although he did not lift an ATP Masters 1000 trophy in 2025, Zverev still put together a few deep runs later in the season.
After a series of early exits during the first half of the year, Zverev made it to the semifinals at the Canadian Open before being stopped by Karen Khachanov.
He followed that up with another semifinal appearance in Cincinnati, this time falling to Alcaraz in straight sets.
Zverev’s final four appearance at a Masters event came at the Paris Masters, where he was handed a heavy 6-0, 6-1 defeat by Sinner.
They now face their worst finish in the Six Nations and need to beat title-chasing France to avoid finishing with a record four defeats from five games
There are a lot of reasons to love the World Baseball Classic. But one of them: It brings together matchups that you would never otherwise see.
For example, were it not for this tournament, most baseball fans would not know the name Ondřej Satoria. However, now that he has performed on the international stage, people around the world know about this electrician from the Czech Republic. The pitcher also works as an electrical controller at ČEZ Group.
Satoria has played for the Czech Republic national teams in different age groups since 2014. He was especially impressive during the 2023 World Baseball Classic, striking out three players from Samurai Japan including Shohei Ohtani. His fastest pitch was just 79 miles per hour.
The 5-foot-8, 165-pound electrician from Ostrava had another great performance against Samurai Japan during the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
He threw 4.2 scoreless innings against Samurai Japan on March 10, recording three strikeouts in the performance.
Satoria also threw 3.2 scoreless innings during his game against Australia earlier in the tournament, giving up no runs while recording six strikeouts and just one walk in his two games on the mound. He rarely threw more than 72 miles per hour.
But the game against Samurai Japan was his final during international playing, retiring from the tournament at 29 years old (via MLB.com):
“I think it’s right, because I got famous here three years ago, and it totally makes sense to me to end it here on probably -- for us -- the biggest international stage where we can play,” Satoria said. “I will definitely enjoy every moment that I can wear our jersey.”
He received a standing ovation from the crowd gathered at the Tokyo Dome after his final game. It's moments like these that make this tournament so fun.
The New England Patriots reportedly are sniffing around on a pair of top receivers -- but not the ones you're thinking of.
Numerous rumors have connected the Patriots to a potential trade for Philadelphia Eagles star A.J. Brown. And a new report indicates Jacksonville Jaguars wideout Brian Thomas Jr. is available, although he might not be a good fit in New England.
However, NFL insider Josina Anderson floated two other receivers in an X post on Tuesday morning.
"Names like Chris Olave, Romeo Doubs have come up in Patriots considerations," Anderson wrote.
Doubs, a 2022 fourth-round pick, is an intriguing player who averaged 53 catches and 666 yards over the last three seasons with the Green Bay Packers. But Olave would be the real prize.
The 2022 first-round pick (11th overall) battled injuries over his first four seasons with the New Orleans Saints, most notably a handful of concussions. But the Ohio State product has been a force when healthy, despite typically playing with subpar quarterbacks.
Olave eclipsed 1,000 yards in each of his first two campaigns before a severe concussion limited his production in 2024. He bounced back with a career-best season in 2025, posting 100 catches for 1,163 yards and nine touchdowns.
Still just 25 years old, Olave is young and talented enough to be a legitimate No. 1 wideout for the next few years. He's due to hit free agency after next season, so the Saints could look to trade him if they're unwilling to attach a massive contract to a player with such a lengthy injury history.
The New England Patriots weren't among the NFL teams that received a compensatory pick for the 2026 NFL Draft. However, they still have an exceptional haul with 11 picks overall ahead of the event on April 23-25.
Those picks could be used to address the numerous areas of need on the current roster. The team could use more offensive line depth, a No. 1 wide receiver, a young tight end and added defensive front depth, particularly on the edge.
While big-ticket free agents can drastically improve a football team, the path to sustainable success in the NFL ultimately comes through the draft. The best teams have an eye for finding the right young talent and developing them into key contributors on the football field.
That's an area where the Patriots failed for many years before Mike Vrabel arrived as head coach. It's an area the team is aiming to get better at under his watch.
Now that all of the draft picks are in, let's take a look at every pick in the Patriots' arsenal for the 2026 NFL Draft.
A fisherman in Texas was arrested and charged Sunday with violating a fishing tournament law after it was discovered he had altered the weight of a largemouth bass he submitted for weigh-in at Lake Fork.
Officials from the Lake Fork Lure Co. Tournament contacted Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens in Wood County to investigate a bass that was presented at weigh-in that raised concerns of possible tampering, the Texas Game Wardens reported on Facebook.
The use of a metal detecting wand alerted staff to the potential of a foreign object.
Game wardens conducted a necropsy of the fish and discovered three, ¾-ounce weights in the fish’s stomach. The weights showed no signs of erosion. The game wardens also found the same style and size weights in the fisherman’s boat.
Curtis Lee Daniels, 45, of Willow Park was released Monday from the Wood County Jail on a $20,000 bond, according to KLTV. Because the tournament’s prize money exceeded $10,000, the charge for violating a fishing tournament law is a third-degree felony. The overall prize money at the tournament was $11,500.
Daniels could face up to 10 years in prison and $10,000 in fines as a result of the third-degree felony charge.
The arrest was made on the second and final day of the inaugural tournament, which featured 564 anglers, according to Outdoor Life.
Daniels works as a guide on Lake Fork and regularly fishes in bass tournaments. He told Outdoor Life he will not comment until he speaks with his attorney.
Outdoor Life also reported that Daniels “was convicted of a misdemeanor in Wood County in 2019 for possession of a slot limit black bass” and that he was “found guilty by jury in January 2019 and forced to pay $519.”
The FSU Seminoles continue to pound the pavement to get a commitment in the 2028 class. When they hosted their Junior Day event over the weekend, a familiar face was in attendance, and it was edge prospect Malik Muhammad.
After the 6-foot-4, 205-pounder got a scholarship offer last August, he attended FSU's season opener against Alabama, and he was also on campus when they played Miami in October. The Seminoles pulled out all the stops last Saturday as Muhammad praised several members of the coaching staff for how they treated him and his family.
"The FSU visit this weekend was amazing definitely love the way that @Coach2Bless @CoachNickWill @Coach_Norvell & @FSUCoachTW welcomed me and my family love it there and definitely will be back," Muhammad wrote.
At the moment, Muhammad is an unranked prospect. However, that will likely change soon after a very productive sophomore season in 2025. He tallied 71 tackles, four sacks, four pass breakups, and forced three fumbles for Worth County High School in Sylvester, Georgia.
Florida State is the school Muhammad has visited the most. They will look to continue that trend as they try to snag a commitment from him.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Wilt Chamberlain. Those two will forever be linked now for the rest of basketball eternity.
Gilgeous-Alexander tied one of Chamberlain's many mythical NBA records. A pull-up 3-pointer helped extend his 20-point scoring streak to 126 consecutive games. To celebrate the monumental accomplishment, the reigning MVP hit the game-winner in a 129-126 win over the Denver Nuggets.
What a moment. If Gilgeous-Alexander wins a second consecutive MVP award, we'll look back at this night as one of the moments that swung most voters his way.
Here's what the Oklahoma City Thunder had to say about Gilgeous-Alexander tying Chamberlain:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
"It's still a lot to even wrap my head around. To be honest with you, I try not to even think about it — especially during the season. So much is going on. So many things have to go right to get what you ultimately want. That gets 100% of my focus, especially basketball-wise. But obviously, being a conversation with a guy like that is special. It's crazy to think where I was 10 years ago, I'd be here today."
Jaylin Williams
"I think with what he's already done, you can say that he's already an all-time great. He's just added on to it. I think every game, every situation, he just continues to impress. When you're the best in the world, it's hard to continue to impress. He's doing it night in and night out. I think the most impressive thing as a teammate or as a friend of Shai is what he is off the court. When I came to the Thunder, he's a top player in the league, he's this player, he's whatever. He's just like me. He's just like the 34th pick. He's just like two-way. Whatever it is, he's the same person as everybody else. He's the MVP of the league, but he's a better person."
Ajay Mitchell
"Just being here for two years, seeing what he does consistently is kinda rare. Just seeing him at work is crazy. When you're into it, when you're playing, you don't really realize it. But when I can take a step back and actually think about it, you see that it's kinda rare what he's doing. He's on the pace to be one of the all-time greats. He's an amazing player."
Mark Daigneault
"I mean, tremendous poise, confidence. He doesn't change his mindset, regardless of circumstance. He doesn't break a sweat doing anything. That was an outstanding performance by him. Not only the last stretch, but the game control, the blend of attacking and passing. Put his teammates in advantages all night. They threw two guys at him all night and yet he was able to get his stuff in the game and activate his teammates."
Corpus Christi area basketball teams claimed berths in the UIL state semifinals and multiple track, baseball and softball players had standout performances to become finalists for the Apple Dental Center High School Athlete of the Week.
The Caller-Times is taking weekly nominations and will release a list of finalists for the High School Athlete of the Week each Tuesday.
Students in all varsity sports are eligible to be nominated. The poll will close at 2 p.m. Thursday and the winners will be announced Friday each week.
Nominations are due by 5 p.m. Monday and can be submitted through email at ctsports@caller.com, by messaging the Caller-Times through its Facebook page, or on X @CallerSports.
Take a moment to look at some of the top performances last week and vote on caller.com or below.
Ellie Acosta, Orange Grove softball — Acosta went 3-for-3 with a double, triple, a home run and four RBIs in a win against Odem.
Sidney Castillo, Woodsboro softball — Castillo pitched four scoreless innings with five strikeouts and went 2-for-3 with a home run and six RBIs in a 15-0 win against Yorktown.
Kaitlyn Kilgore, Gregory-Portland girls track — Kilgore won the girls shot put with a throw of 38 feet, 3 inches and captured the discus title with a mark of 118-6 inches at the CBCA Meet of Champions.
Jerry Longoria, Aransas Pass baseball — Longoria struck out 12 batters over 5.2 innings while giving up two earned runs on two hits. Longoria also got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
Parker Malone, Veterans Memorial softball — Malone went 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double and five RBIs in a district win against King.
Jeremiah Moore, Veterans Memorial — Moore finished with 24 points in the Eagles' Class 5A Division I regional final game against Leander Glenn.
Isabella Montalvo, Carroll softball — Montalvo threw a five-inning no-hitter with seven strikeouts and went 1-for-3 in a 15-0 win against King.
Aiden Salinas, London boys basketball — Salinas led the Pirates with a game-best 22 points in the Pirates' regional championship win against Goliad.
Former Auburn forward Chaney Johnson made his NBA debut Monday night for the Brooklyn Nets in their 126-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Johnson played only five minutes in the win, but he made an immediate impact. He made both of his field goal attempts for four points. He also logged a block, a steal, and a rebound in the game.
With Johnson's debut, he became the fourth member of Auburn basketball's Final Four squad from the 2024-25 season to record NBA minutes as a rookie this season. Among the group, Dylan Cardwell has appeared in the most games, playing in 29 with one start for the Sacramento Kings. Johni Broome appeared in 11 games for the Philadelphia 76ers before tearing his meniscus in a G League game, and Miles Kelly has appeared in 14 games for the Dallas Mavericks.
Johnson played in 73 games in two seasons for Auburn after transferring into the program from Alabama-Huntsville. He averaged 6.9 points per game during his career, which included a 9.1 point average during Auburn's Final Four run during the 2024-25 season.
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It's a fairly sizable contract for a player with little in terms of proven production in his past. The former Michigan State standout who is nicknamed "speedy" registered career highs in receptions (29) and receiving yards (444) last campaign. Paying Nailor nearly $12 million annually is notable for a receiver without a single 500-yard season under his belt.
Nailor has shown savviness as a red-zone route runner, having scored 10 touchdowns across 2024-25. The Raiders are betting on Nailor's upside for one very good reason. In Minnesota, he was stuck behind Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison on the depth chart. Even tight end TJ Hockenson is a big-time target hog.
The Raiders are signing WR Jalen Nailor to a 3-year, $35M contract, per @AdamSchefter
The Raiders believe Nailor is capable of producing more. Additional opportunities and targets should lead to bigger numbers for Nailor. He'll provide rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza with another vertical weapon in the passing game.
Choosing the right free agents is a projection. The Raiders are comfortable projecting Nailor into a bigger role in Klint Kubiak's offense. The results will determine whether it's a successful signing or not, but there's logical reasons to believe Nailor will prove to be a shrewd addition.
George Flanagan came off injured in Huddersfield's loss to Hull KR on Sunday [SWPix]
Huddersfield Giants say they are facing an "unprecedented" injury crisis headed into their Challenge Cup tie against holders Hull KR on Saturday.
The Super League basement side said in a statement on Tuesday that they have 16 first-team members unavailable.
"It is common knowledge that we are doing it tough at the moment, particularly on the injury front," the statement added.
Of the short-term injuries, Connor Carr (shoulder), George Flanagan (ankle) and Matty English (knee) are all set to miss out this weekend pending the results of scans.
Niall Evalds (calf), Adam Swift (hamstring), Adam Clune (ankle) are set to return in early April, Logan Blacker (thigh) mid April, with Sam Halsall (hamstring), Joe Greenwood (ankle) coming back late April.
Harry Rushton has a broken thumb and is predicted to return in early May with Marshall Land (ankle) set for a return at the end of May.
Meanwhile Liam Sutcliffe (hamstring) is out until at least July and Zac Woolford and Archie Sykes to be monitored due to suffering a head knock.
Sam Hewitt is undergoing surgery on Tuesday, while Tanguy Zenon is cup tied having already appeared in the Challenge Cup this season with Halifax prior to his move across West Yorkshire.
PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 28: Jake Irvin #27 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the game between the Washington Nationals and the New York Mets at Clover Park on Saturday, February 28, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Lucas Casel/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images
This morning I had the privilege of going into the Nationals locker room during their media availability time. I had the chance to talk to a few pitchers and they updated me on how their spring’s were going. It was very cool to be in there and the players gave thoughtful answers.
The first person I talked to was Brad Lord, who is entering a big season. Before he became a big leaguer, Lord famously worked at Home Depot in the offseason. While he does not have to do that anymore, he told me that not much has changed in his offseason routine. Lord told me that he had “The same throwing program and buildup time”. Luckily for him, he can now do that without shifts at Home Depot.
According to Lord, these throwing programs and workout routines are all done in communication with the team. That is something I thought to be the case, but it is cool to have that confirmed by a big leaguer.
While there was a ton of change in the organization, the new regime did not make any major changes to his arsenal. He told me that he has a slightly different changeup grip, but this offseason was about “fine-tuning” his arsenal rather than making any radical changes. Sometimes pitchers don’t need to make radical changes, and that seems to be the team’s belief about Lord.
One person I was surprised to see in the locker room was Zack Littell. While he has not officially signed with the team yet, he is in the building. I had the chance to chat with him for a little bit, and he gave some really thoughtful answers. Once his signing is officially official, I can show you those quotes.
While Brad Lord made some smaller tweaks, Jake Irvin made some bigger changes. He said he has been “working on a lot of different things with the new staff”. Irvin also mentioned how it has been fun to see how the new staff member’s minds work.
The biggest change he made was adding a sweeper. Irvin also talked about how he is “working to get the velo up”. Getting that velocity back to where it was in 2024 would be a game changer for Irvin. He lost over a tick on his fastball last season. In his first spring start his velocity was down even more. However, it was back to 2025 levels in his second start.
Irvin hopes there is more in the tank as he continues to build up this spring. He said that his velocity was continuing to trend in the right direction during his bullpen on the backfields the other day. Irvin thinks that his new sweeper adds a different dimension to his arsenal.
One interesting thing he told me was that he hopes to “Use my whole arsenal together to make swing decisions harder”. I really liked that quote and thought it showed a high level of pitching IQ. All of a pitcher’s pitches need to play off of each other in a way that makes each pitch better. Irvin is aware of that and it is something he wants to do in 2026.
The last pitcher I talked to was Drew Smith. He signed with the team on a Minor League deal, but the veteran has a good chance of making the team. Before undergoing Tommy John Surgery in the summer of 2024, he was a mainstay in the Mets bullpen.
Now, at 32 years old, he is a veteran in a young clubhouse. He admitted that this is not what he is used to, adding, “In New York it was more of a veteran group, and this group is definitely young, which is actually nice. I have never been considered an older guy, but here I am”. Smith also mentioned that the energy and vibes were good, which is something you would usually associate with a younger group.
On an individual level, it is clear that Smith is not totally satisfied, despite a pair of scoreless outings this spring. He is trying to get back to his pre-surgery level, but does not think he is there yet.
One thing he brought up a couple times is that he is “moving a little too slowly for my liking”. That is not a saying I had heard before, but it makes sense. As a pitcher you need to be explosive, and Smith feels like he is not all the way back yet. His velocity is down about a tick, but given all the time he has missed, that is not surprising.
Smith told me he hopes to make four to five more appearances this spring and stressed that in-game action will help him get back up to speed. I actually wrote about Smith the other day, and mentioned how he may need a little bit of time in AAA to ramp up properly.
With these quotes, I definitely think he could use some time to get his feet wet again in professional baseball. He has missed a year and a half, so some rust is only natural. However, Smith’s stuff is really good, and he has shown that this spring, even if he is not totally himself yet. Smith is going to play a role in the Nats bullpen, though it might not be on Opening Day.
He seems like a good veteran to have around, and I think he has plenty of gas left in the tank. Smith also mentioned he has been working on a couple new pitches. His slider has been much slower than it was pre-surgery, so I would not be surprised if that slider is actually a couple different shapes.
It was very cool to get his access, and the players were great. I am down in West Palm Beach for the next few days, so if you have any questions you think I should ask, comment down below.
The New Orleans Saints just wrapped up an exciting day of free agency. Adding Travis Etienne, David Edwards, and Noah Fant boosts the Saints’ offense significantly.
While there’s still much more free agency to go, and New Orleans is far from done, it’s time for another mock draft.
1.8: WR Carnell Tate, Ohio State
Maybe controversial, but I didn’t pass on Jeremiyah Love for this pick. If Love is there, he’s the pick for me, even with the Etienne signing. Love’s stock has been on the rise, and he’s now a pick for the Tennessee Titans with the fourth overall pick.
But Love going early opens up Carnell Tate as an option at eighth overall. Tate is a Z receiver and fits the Saints’ offense perfectly. Adding the 6-foot-3 wideout allows New Orleans to put Chris Olave in the slot and keep Devaughn Vele at the X.
Tate has a great frame for an NFL receiver and is surprisingly fast. His 4.53 40-yard dash at the combine doesn’t showcase his game speed. He remains the top wideout in the NFL draft, and falls to the Saints at 8, continuing to boost the offense.
2.42 CB Keionte Scott, Miami
Here is your Alontae Taylor replacement. Like Taylor, Miami cornerback Keionte Scott can rush the quarterback, play in the slot, and play in the box.
Scott possesses a rare tackling ability from the slot and will shine in Brandon Staley’s defense. There’s room to grow for the Miami cornerback, but he’s a great fit for the Saints and appears in my mock for the second time.
3.73 OL Parker Brailsford, Alabama
While I would’ve liked to attack defense in this draft, there weren’t any defensive options that I liked left on the board that I could justify taking over Alabama center Parker Brailsford.
Brailsford wouldn’t initially play center for the Saints, but could be a potential Cesar Ruiz replacement if New Orleans goes in that direction. He could also be insurance at center if Erik McCoy continues to struggle to stay on the field.
Brailsford is undersized, but has the production and athleticism to be a desirable pick in the third round. With strong showings against SEC competition, Brailsford should have no problems developing into a strong NFL interior offensive lineman.
CINCINNATI, OH - JANUARY 04: Linebacker Devin Bush #30 of the Cleveland Browns returns an interception for a touchdown in a game between the Cleveland Browns and the Cincinnati Bengals on January 4, 2026, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, OH. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
Like many Chicago Bears fans, I’ve spent the last day or so refreshing my screen constantly, waiting for confirmation that the Bears have pulled off one of the monstrous moves we’ve been theorizing about all offseason:
A trade for Maxx Crosby? Nope, he’s a Raven now.
Signing Trey Hendrickson? Turns out no one wants to do that.
Jaelan Phillips? Nah, he’s gone, too.
Tyler Linderbaum? Getting paid a lottttt of money to play for the Raiders.
In fact, pretty much every top-tier player on the free agent market has a home. Meanwhile (at the time of this writing, anyway), the Bears have made just two “big” signings—locking in safety Coby Bryant (three years, $40 million) and linebacker Devin Bush (three years, $30 million)—and one depth addition, signing former Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Neville Gallimore to a two-year, $12 million deal.
And to fill in their hole at left tackle, they signed…the left tackle they seemingly couldn’t wait to bench last year, Braxton Jones! (Okay, that might not be completely fair, as he was clearly hurt to start the season.)
On one hand, the Bears can say, “See? We got those defensive improvements you asked for!” But we all know they have more work to do, especially up front. Relying on defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo, who did exceedingly little before his Achilles injury last year, to improve while coming off that injury feels optimistic, and Gallimore shouldn’t ideally be more than your fourth defensive tackle.
Plus, the Bears still need a second corner and at least one more safety, and I wouldn’t hate it if they revisited the center position, too. (That ship has probably sailed after the Garrett Bradbury trade.)
And yet, the Bears seem content to plug holes with a bunch of band-aids rather than taking calculated swings at blue-chip players with all that cap space they just opened up.
Why?
Long story short: because they’re good now. And good teams don’t spend a lot of money in free agency. That’s what bad teams do.
By my count, teams with the 10 worst records in the NFL spent about $130 million in free agency on average the following offseason over the last five years. By contrast, the ten best teams by record spent an average of about $83 million over that same five-year period. That’s about a 57% difference.
The Bears have literally jumped from one side of the line to the other in just one season, as have teams like the New England Patriots (whose fans and media are also freaking out over lack of spending) and Seattle Seahawks, who each spent more than $240 million last offseason.
Going into 2025, the Bears spent a bunch of money and draft capital to fix the offensive line and drafted the likes of Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III to go along with their budding superstar quarterback Caleb Williams. On the other side, they still have cornerback Jaylon Johnson and Montez Sweat, even though a lot of the rest feels chaotic.
In other words, they have a real core of players already, which was evidenced by that playoff appearance they just had. They don’t have to go out and buy one, like the Las Vegas Raiders and Tennessee Titans just did.
That also means they have to be even more strategic with how they spend their money and draft capital. As much as I would’ve enjoyed a Crosby trade or signing Linderbaum, the plain fact is that you can do more to shore up your weak spots by spreading that money around to multiple players in free agency, then using your draft picks to bring in cheap, young talent. (Grabbing that extra second-round pick from the Buffalo Bills in the DJ Moore trade helps almost as much as those lost third-round comp picks for Ian Cunningham would have.)
And let’s not forget the paydays some of their current crop of young talent will soon command. Williams and Darnell Wright, in particular, are going to be very, very expensive. Pushing yourself up against the cap limit when you don’t have to, even in service of winning on Williams’ rookie deal, with that staring you in the face isn’t always wise.
It’s pretty simple: the best teams don’t spend nearly as much in free agency as the bad ones, and the best teams are still the ones who draft best. So freaking out about what the Bears have or haven’t spent in free agency so far is missing the point.
Ryan Poles and the Bears are learning what consistent winners like the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles consistently navigate: draft well, pay your stars, then stay sustainable. Sure, other teams are improving by trading for or signing talent. But you can’t be worried about keeping up with the Joneses the way they are. The Bears are the Joneses right now, and the constraints of the salary cap mean they have to be more mindful of how they keep this team good for the foreseeable future.
So while it may look like Poles is sitting on his hands just because he’s cheap, he’s actually doing it because he’s smart. These next few waves of free agency as the market cools down could be more interesting, though.
Mar 7, 2026; Duluth, GA, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels mascot RJ during a timeout against the Louisville Cardinals in the second quarter at Gas South Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images | Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Today marks the beginning of the ACC Tournament in Charlotte, North Carolina. UNC would’ve liked to have entered the tournament under better circumstances, but regardless, they will do everything they can to win the event for the first time in ten years. The odds are against them, quite literally, but anything can happen, right?
Per FanDuel Sportsbook, right now the Heels have the fourth-best odds (+2500) of winning the ACC Tournament. Duke has the highest odds of winning it all to the surprise of nobody, but what is interesting is that Louisville has the third-best odds as a six seed. They would have to play the Blue Devils if they win their game against the winner of Florida State vs. Syracuse.
Going back to the Tar Heels, there’s no great way of predicting what will happen. One could make the argument resolving the turnover issue and working harder on the boards would give them a decent chance of beating Duke in a rubber match, but also that is asking a lot. Yes, the Blue Devils are down Caleb Foster and Patrick Ngongba, but that didn’t stop them from belting the Heels this past Saturday. Perhaps a kinder environment and a thirst for revenge will be key. But none of that matters if they cannot take care of whoever their opponent is on Thursday night. Should they actually make it out of their side of the bracket, though, their chances of winning the tournament look pretty good.
What do you think of UNC’s odds of winning the tournament? Do you think they can make it to the championship game? Let us know in the comments below.
A’ja Wilson autographs her A’One signature shoe. | Getty Images
Not long ago, women’s sneakers were an afterthought, at best—and not thought of at all, at worst.
But with the rising popularity of the WNBA and women’s college basketball, these athletes are getting the respect they deserve.
Catilin Clark has a deal with Nike, and her signature is imminent. Breanna Stewart is with Puma, and Sabrina Ionescu has had three signature releases already with Nike. Add in Rickea Jackson’s partnership with Skechers, plus Jacy Sheldon’s deal with HOLO Footwear, and all these collaborations are becoming too much to keep up with.
That’s what we call a good problem.
A’ja Wilson’s A’Two is now the signature standard
Things weren’t always this way, and A’ja Wilson is a perfect example.
For many years, her fans demanded that Nike release a signature sneaker for the superstar. Of course, the release was inevitable, and when it finally arrived, it lived up to the hype.
Wilson finally got her own sneaker and a logo to match. And, just as her fans expected, it was a massive success.
Wilson not only had a successful sneaker launch, she also added another ring to her wardrobe, winning the 2025 WNBA championship. And now, she’ll be adding another sneaker to her closet with the A’Two.
It did exactly what it was meant to do and put people on notice. The A’Two is a level up of that strong foundation. It’s bigger, bolder and even more me. I poured my whole heart into the shoe and the collection — creating something that everyone can continue to feel a part of, from the girlies to the kids to the fellas.
It may have been frustrating that the best player on the planet had to wait so long for these off-the-court benefits, but good things take time. Wilson now has it all and has broken the glass ceiling on what is possible for women basketball players everywhere.
Jordan Brand jumps on the Azzi Fudd opportunity
Now that the momentum has built, players are getting attention from brands sooner and sooner.
UConn superstar Azzi Fudd recently announced her NIL deal with Jordan Brand. She’s now part of a company that features other women’s basketball stats, like her teammate Sarah Strong and former UConn greats in Napheesa Collier and Gabby Williams, along with NBA stars Luka Dončić and Jayson Tatum.
Previously, Fudd was signed to Under Armour’s Curry Brand.
That deal has since expired, and now Fudd will be part of the iconic Jumpman brand. Fudd released a statement on the new partnership:
I grew up watching what the Jumpman meant to basketball and to the culture around the game. So becoming part of the Jordan Brand family represents what I am stepping into and the greatness that I aspire to be.
The fact that Fudd already has so many suitors represents the growth that’s already happening in women’s basketball. Soon, the idea that a player like Wilson would ever go multiple years without a signature sneaker will be laughable and a thing of the past.
In the present, Wilson proved that even a delay couldn’t deny her success. And her second signature shoe shows that while it took some time to get to this point, Wilson is just getting started.
A popular collaboration between Nike and TOGETHXR created a T-shirt that reads “Everyone Watches Women’s Sports,” and soon the idea that everyone WEARS women’s sports merch—from head to toe—will also be a reality.
Mar 7, 2026; North Port, Florida, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth inning during spring Training at CoolToday Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images | Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
When the Atlanta Braves were at their most dominant a few seasons ago, a lot of that success had to do with the fact that their infield was basically a machine. No matter where you looked in the lineup, it was tough to find an out when all of these guys were in there and clicking at the same time. Fortunately, most of that infield is still here but as time has marched on, questions have emerged.
Chief among those questions is whether or not we’ll ever see guys like Ozzie Albies, Matt Olson and Austin Riley reach the lofty heights of production that they achieved during the 2022 and 2023 seasons. Will Ha-Seong Kim return to form as well once he returns from injury? Where does Maurico Dubón fit in all of this once the Braves have their ideal lineup ready to go? How effective will the depth be and can the depth be trusted if the injury bug rears its ugly head once again? This is a group where success is just as likely as failure, which makes this crew a fascinating unit to talk and think about.
First Base
Assuming things stay the same as they were ever since his arrival ahead of the 2022 season, first base for the Atlanta Braves will once again be The Matt Olson Show. He put on a great show in 2025 and if he can deliver a repeat performance then that’ll be a pleasant development. Dating back to 2019, Olson has either had a “good season” or a “great season” without really chaining together two great seasons in a row.
For what it’s worth, most of the projection models are suggesting that Olson will in fact follow the pattern and put up simply a “good season” this time around — ZiPS is currently projecting that he’ll hit .250/.342/.468 with a .348 wOBA and 124 wRC+. Again, that’s a perfectly fine season for Olson to have but it’s also not anything that would have the eyes popping out of your head like a Looney Tunes character or anything like that.
There is a question as to whether or not new manager Walt Weiss will choose to follow in his predecessor’s steps and let Olson play all 162 if he fully desires or if he’ll try to encourage Olson to get some rest days in. If that’s the case, then that means that Dominic Smith (assuming he makes the squad) could see some time at first base for the Braves this season. The defense would certainly take a bit of a downturn with Smith at first base but he’s coming off of a season where he produced 111 wRC+ over 63 games while playing for the Giants, so hopefully he’d be able to produce a bit whenever called upon. If all goes well, he won’t be called upon that often since Olson is still likely to play the vast majority of games with a rest only coming on occasion instead of being a regular thing.
Second Base
Similarly to Matt Olson, if Ozzie Albies has his way then he’ll be playing every day. If he remains healthy then the main question will then become if the version of Ozzie that we’re going to see is closer to the one who was performing like a star in 2023 and 2021 or if we’re going to see the version that’s been scuffling about for the past couple of seasons.
While it’s tough to extrapolate World Baseball Classic performances to the Major League Baseball regular season, one thing that was very encouraging about Ozzie’s historic walk-off blast was the fact that he hit it from the left-hand side. If that’s going on then hopefully the wrist issues that played a role in his struggles last season are now long behind him and we’ll be back to seeing Ozzie playing at a pretty high level. That would require some over-performance according to the projections but at the same time, if Ozzie starts doing some real damage from the left side of the plate then that’ll answer a lot of questions when it comes to his immediate future during this upcoming season.
When it comes to the leather, Ozzie Albies hasn’t been known for his defense for a few seasons now. If he’s also in the lineup every day like he and Olson want to be, then that’ll just be something the Braves have to live with. If he’s taking some games off then one thing that could provide some solace is that the defense that’ll be provided by any of the players behind him on the depth chart should be better.
Brett Wisely is certainly not here for his bat so if he can serve as a reliable stand-in with solid defense then the Braves should be happy with what he can provide. Maurico Dubón can also play a very capable second base as well so I’d imagine that he’ll be a perfect candidate to give Ozzie a day of rest once Ha-Seong Kim comes back and gets settled at shortstop. Once again, if Ozzie stays healthy then the Braves are going to just roll with whatever he gives them unless it’s a complete disaster.
Shortstop
Speaking of Dubón and Kim, This is one spot where Atlanta’s depth will already be put to the test. Due to Ha-Seong Kim’s icy mishap during the winter, Dubón is now set to be the starting shortstop until Kim is healthy again. While Dubón should be decent for the Braves at SS, this also isn’t exactly ideal since Dubón would be much better utilized as a utility guy who can fill in at any spot on the diamond whenever needed instead of being an everyday player. Dubón will have to continue playing some good-to-great defense (he’s coming off of an absolute banger of a 20 OAA season in 2025) while he serves as the starting shortstop for Atlanta because it’s highly unlikely that he’s going to be doing any type of big bopping with the bat and seems like a shoo-in for the ninth spot in the order.
Once Kim does eventually return to the lineup, it is very clear that the Braves are banking on Kim returning to the form that he showed in his last fully healthy season in 2023. That was when he produced a wRC+ of 110 for the Padres alongside a .330 wOBA. Atlanta will be happy if he can get that wOBA back into the .300s in 2026 and they’ll be over the moon if it’s anywhere near .330 again. Kim when healthy is also a very solid defender as well — again, his 2023 season saw him put up 9 OAA and if he can return to anything even approaching that then things will be going well for Kim in Atlanta.
While Kim is gone, we should be seeing a fair amount of Jorge Mateo at shortstop as well. Mateo is a burner on the basepaths and that should make this coaching staff pretty happy to have him around since it’s been public knowledge that the Braves are certainly looking to get better as a baserunning team going forward. With that being said, his defense hasn’t really been something to get excited about since 2023 and you aren’t going to get a lot of pop out of his bat, either. If Dubón can stay healthy then Mateo will likely be utilized as a pinch-runner but if the injury bug strikes Dubón then Mateo will be pressed into action and we’ll just have to hope for the best from the former Orioles utilityman.
Third Base
I wrote about it earlier during spring training and it bears repeating: The Braves need Austin Riley to return to star status if they’re going to have any real aspirations of being serious contenders in 2026. When the Braves were at their best during this current era, Austin Riley was playing a major part in that success. Injuries derailed a lot of Atlanta’s dreams of success for the past couple of seasons and Riley got swept up in that mess as well.
So it’s definitely lovely to hear that Riley is reportedly feeling good and ready to contribute for the upcoming season. As of right now, ZiPS is currently projecting for Riley to be a 120 wRC+ hitter alongside .344 wOBA and a .262/.325/.477 slash line. If he can combine that with some good defense then his production should be something that is approaching the Halcyon days of when Riley was performing like an elite third baseman. If the defense is not there then he’s still got a long way to go since he finished with a wRC+ as high as 144 during that particular run.
No matter what, Riley will have to be healthy (and produce) if the Braves are going to get it done this season since there isn’t a lot behind Riley in case things go sideways again. Nacho Alvarez Jr. is still just 22 but it’s tough to foresee him suddenly turning into a dangerous hitter going forward. His dinger during the WBC was encouraging enough but it is still one of those things where you’d have to squint to believe any scenario that results in Nacho being a feared hitter. Dubón and Mateo may also receive some time here if Riley’s not in there every day and this could also be where we see a Kyle Farmer sighting as well. Both corners of Atlanta’s infield are going to heavily depend on their current starters to stay healthy and produce if the Braves are going to return to where they want to be this season.
Again, I really hate to harp on the whole “health” thing but with a group of guys who are used to playing every day, that is absolutely the key here. I’m not going to go as far as to say that this group of players staying healthy will result in another 100-win season but I will say that the Braves will need this starting core to stay on the field if they’re going to be in the Postseason conversation again.
The depth is better than it was last season and it’ll already be put to the test since Ha-Seong Kim may not be around until May at the earliest. Mauricio Dubón is a good addition to the squad but we likely won’t see him reach his full potential until he’s back to being utilized as a utilityman instead of an everyday player. As long as Dubón can keep the boat afloat at shortstop and the other three starting infielders can get clicking then this particular part of the team should be fine. That’s a big ol’ “should,” though.
Real Madrid: Rodrygo undergoes successful operation!
Real Madrid: successful surgery for Rodrygo!
Real Madrid has shared some encouraging news regarding Rodrygo. After suffering a serious injury to his right knee, with an anterior cruciate ligament rupture and a torn lateral meniscus, the Brazilian forward has undergone successful surgery—a crucial milestone in his recovery process.
In an official statement, the Madrid club confirmed the success of the operation.
“Our player Rodrygo has successfully undergone surgery to repair the rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament and the tear of the lateral meniscus in his right knee. The procedure was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes under the supervision of Real Madrid’s medical staff. Rodrygo will begin his rehabilitation in the coming days.”
The player will now begin a gradual rehabilitation phase, aiming to return to the pitch as soon as possible. While his season is already in jeopardy, this successful operation marks a reassuring first step toward his comeback to competitive football.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - MARCH 3: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona during the Spanish Copa del Rey match between FC Barcelona v Atletico Madrid at the Camp Nou on March 3, 2026 in Barcelona Spain (Photo by David Ramirez/Soccrates/Getty Images) | Getty Images
We are rapidly heading into the business end of the season when teams across the globe will battle it out for the biggest prizes on offer.
Barcelona’s hopes of winning the Copa del Rey have already been ended by Atletico, but Hansi Flick’s side remain in contention in La Liga and the Champions League.
The Catalans will be hoping they can keep key players such as Pedri and Lamine Yamal for the run-in and will also be hoping Flick’s team can learn from some damaging defeats they have suffered along the way.
With everything that has happened and with much more to come, what concerns you the most about Barca in the coming months? It can be concerns about injuries, referees, fixtures, the presidential elections, transfers or even the prospect of Barca’s biggest rivals winning big.
So today’s Barca Blaugranes Question of the Day is:
What scares you the most about this season as a Barcelona fan?
Now it’s over to you! Feel free to share your thoughts, predictions, upsets, and opinions and answers in the comments section below!
"TNA Impact's" viewership and ratings have grown once again, following a slight dip in both metrics the previous two weeks.
The March 5 edition of "Impact" has drawn just a shade under the quarter million mark, with the average viewership of the show being 249,000, according to "Programming Insider." This is a sizable jump from the viewership for the previous two weeks — the February 26 and February 19 editions — which drew an average audience of 233,000. Last week's show's viewership is inching closer to the highest audience "Impact" has garnered since its move to AMC, which came on the February 12 edition that registered 254,000 viewers. As per "Wrestlenomics," the 249,000 number is higher than the four-week average, which is at 240,000.
The 18–49 key demographic rating also grew marginally for the March 5 "Impact," rising from 0.03 to 0.04. While it has risen from the previous week, the rating is lower than the four-week average, which is currently at 0.05.
Last week's show began with a TNA Knockouts World Championship match, where Arianna Grace successfully retained her title against Jody Threat, while The System became the new #1 contenders for the TNA World Tag Team titles. Leon Slater, meanwhile, continued his 200+ day reign as TNA X-Division Champion when he defeated Nic Nemeth, while the show closed with TNA World Champion Mike Santana demanding that TNA management reinstate Steve Maclin, whom he will face at Sacrifice later this month.
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JANUARY 17: Rashid Shaheed #22 of the Seattle Seahawks enters the field during player introductions prior to an NFL divisional playoff football game against the San Francisco 49ers at Lumen Field on January 17, 2026 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The gates opened on the legal tampering period at noon Monday, and the deals came fast and furious.
For the Seattle Seahawks, things got off to a less than desirable start, with both Ken Walker and Coby Bryant agreeing to terms with other teams. News then turned to the better for Seattle fans, with reports emerging that the Hawks would be keeping one of their own, cornerback Josh Jones, but then it emerged that Boye Mafe had agreed to a monster contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. Then, to cap the day off, John Schneider and Mike Macdonald agreed to a three-year contract with wide receiver Rashid Shaheed.
Without wasting any time, here is how much Shaheed and Jobe will cost the Seahawks in the coming years.
Josh Jobe #Seahawks deal: three years, $24M, $14.25M gtd, $7M signing bonus, salaries $1.74M (gtd), $6.49M ($5M gtd for inj at signing, skill, cap if on roster 5th day, 2027 LG yr, $7.24M; $30K per game active roster bonus annual, $250K interception incentive annual Max APY:…
Putting all that into an easier to read format and it comes out as:
Signing bonus: $7M
2026 base salary: $1.74M (fully guaranteed)
2027 base salary: $6.49M ($5M guaranteed for injury at signing, vests to full guarantee the Friday after the Super Bowl next February)
2028 base salary: $7.24M
$510k in per game roster bonuses each year ($30k per game)
$250k interception incentive each season
Breaking that out for the cap hit of each season, and it is:
2026: $4.583M ($1.74M base salary + $2.333M signing bonus proration + $510k in per game roster bonuses)
2027: $9.333M ($6.49M base salary + $2.333M signing bonus proration + $510k in per game roster bonuses)
2028: $10.083M ($7.24M base salary + $2.333M signing bonus proration +$510k in per game roster bonuses)
And for Shaheed the numbers are as follows:
#Seahawks Rashid Shaheed deal: three years, $51M, $20M signing bonus, $34.735M gtd, salaries $2.235M (gtd), $11.735M (inj gtd at signing, skill, cap if on roster 5th day 2027 LG yr, $14.735M, annual $45K per game active roster bonus annual
2026 base salary: $2.235M (fully guaranteed at signing)
2027 base salary: $11.735M (guaranteed for injury at signing, vesting into full guarantee the Friday after the Super Bowl next offseason)
2028 base salary: $14.735M
Per game roster bonuses of $765k per season ($45k per game)
And slicing and dicing that down to the cap hits, it comes out as:
2026: $9.666M ($2.235M base salary + $6.666M signing bonus proration + $765K in per game roster bonuses)
2027: $19.166M ($11.735M base salary + $6.666M signing bonus proration + $765k in per game roster bonuses)
2028: $22.166M ($14.735M base salary + $6.666M signing bonus proration + $765k in per game roster bonuses)
And that’s that, meaning now it’s time for fan debate about the value of the contracts and what it means for the of field performance of the team in 2026,
Feb 14, 2026; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange guard Nate Kingz (4) makes a shot with only a second remaining to win a game against the Southern Methodist University Mustangs at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images | Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
The 14th seed Syracuse Orange begin ACC Tournament play this afternoon against the 11th seed SMU Mustangs. The Orange won the regular season meeting 79-78 on a Nate Kingz drive in the final seconds- it’s the last game the Orange have won this season. Now with both teams on a losing streak, they meet in the middle game of today’s triple-header in Charlotte.
The game tips at 4:30 pm on ACC Network with the winner moving on to face Louisville tomorrow at 2:30. Here’s what we’re watching for:
Kevin: Stand up or roll over?
I don’t think this Syracuse team has quit on each other or the coaching staff, but they are also not locked in. Will they finally show some consistent fight now that it’s truly win or go home? Or will they get to Charlotte and realize that it’s time to head back to Syracuse and pack it up? With so much upheaval coming this is a final chance for players to make an impression on their next coaching staff, so what will they show?
Dom: Can revenge not be served cold?
Syracuse notably stormed back from a deficit to get by the Mustangs back in mid-February. Nearly a full month later, and the Orange haven’t won a game since. SMU is a team out for blood and desperately needs this win to get itself closer to the bubble. It will come out with all the urgency possible to win and advance. If the Orange don’t get out to a start and show the energy early, this will be over within the first 10 minutes.
Szuba: Boopie versus the 2-3 zone; Syracuse freshmen
In the first meeting Syracuse played predominantly 2-3 zone, which was by and large ineffective. What it did do, however, was limit Boopie Miller from driving the lane and going on a scoring spree. He was held in check to a season-low 11 points. Does Autry bust out the zone again for this matchup? Elsewhere, Sadiq White is listed as probable to play and Kiyan Anthony was listed as questionable. Do those guys get any run after sitting out last game? Anthony was instrumental in Syracuse’s second half comeback during the first meeting between these two squads.
It’s been nearly 20 years since Kobe Bryant hit an iconic buzzer beater over Dwayne Wade to help the Los Angeles Lakers defeat the Miami Heat in December 2009.
Bryant’s shot was one of the most impressive in NBA history and remains an unforgettable moment in the five-time NBA champion’s career.
Ten years later, Wade hit a nearly identical one-legged, game-winning, 3-point shot against the Golden State Warriors in February 2019. After the game, Wade referenced Bryant’s shot against him in 2009 and thanked the Hall of Famer for his guidance.
“Kobe hit that game-winner on me in L.A. When he hit it on the glass from the top of the key, I thought, ‘How is that possible?'” Wade said. “Thank you for showing me the way. Mamba mentality.”
When Dwyane Wade channeled Kobe and made this crazy game-winner in his last game against the Warriors.
Wade recently paid tribute to the late Lakers legend in 2026 when he recreated Bryant’s iconic buzzer beater. Wade was wearing a Bryant jersey while the other player defending him wore Wade’s Heat jersey.
Bryant and Wade quickly built a rivalry when Wade joined the NBA in 2003. Wade was a rising star for the Heat in the Eastern Conference, while Bryant was a superstar for the Lakers in the Western Conference.
Eventually, the pair built a strong friendship off the court. Bryant and Wade both helped Team USA win a gold medal in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.
“Early on, we didn’t have a relationship because of the whole Kobe-Shaq drama,”said Wade via ESPN. “Over time, we built the relationship; of course, the Olympics, you get to respect somebody and know their family. I get Christmas cards, Thanksgiving cards from Kobe and his family all year.“
Wade retired from the NBA in 2019 just three years after Bryant retired in 2016. Now, both players are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Margo’s photos from one of the baseball games against UIC take the stage this week! The Tigers swept the Flames in the four-game series at home. The first two games were won by one run each and the last two were shutouts. Here are the photos of the week!
Fun fact about me: I grew up a huge fan of Cardinals baseball despite being from the heart of Wrigleyville. My high school is also just across the highway from UIC, so it was really cool to see these two teams play each other. As my favorite players retired I stopped following St. Louis as closely, but I still have a love for watching baseball. Getting photos of the pitcher pitching and the batter batting are pretty easy things to do considering they’re repetitive actions, but fielding is a bit more difficult because you have to be in just the right position at just the right time to get good photos. I love that in the first photo we can see second baseman Eric Maisonet watching the ball before it gets to his glove while UIC’s Vidal Colon slides headfirst into second and I love the second photo for showing the tag, although it was too late.
Like I mentioned earlier, it’s guaranteed that you’re able to get a photo of the pitcher pitching during a baseball game. That being said, just because a photo is “guaranteed” doesn’t mean it’s always done well, but I think this one is. There’s a lot of different angles you can get with pitcher photos because they’ll always be in the same spot, but side profiles like this one Margo got of Josh McDevitt warming up pregame really appeal to me. I like that she chose to shoot this from this side because we’re able to see his glove, face, jersey and arm without anything being blocked like it would be if she had tried to get this same shot from the opposite side.
Same idea with this photo; it’s easy to get photos of the batter but not always easy to make them good, or in this case to be already focusing on the batter as he bunts (unless you know enough about baseball strategy to know when a bunt is likely to happen). Because swings are more common than bunts, a photo like this stands out more to me than the average swinging photo, sometimes regardless of whether or not the batter makes contact unless it’s a big play that has a strong impact on the game.
Here we have another photo of Maisonet, this time with him presumably throwing the ball to the pitcher after the end of a play. It may not be the most lively or exciting photo, but I appreciate the fact that Margo decided to take this photo at all because it’s technically a “quieter” moment. I also love Maisonet’s expression, his eyes tracking the ball and the way his fingers twist from the throw.
Somewhat similar to the first photos, here we have a photo of first baseman Tyler Macon receiving a throw to try to pick off the runner at first. I like this photo even more than the earlier ones because we can see Macon watching as the ball reaches his glove and the runner diving for first base in the background, in addition to the word “Tigers” being framed in the background. It’s a really nice composition and Margo had a great angle for this play!
For our last photo, we have this shot of Cameron Benson celebrating toward the Tigers’ dugout after advancing to second base. Without an extremely long lens, this is about as tight as we can go on baseball players to get their reactions. Honestly, as much as I want to see more of Benson’s face here, I really think the wider shot showing his full body provides some important context to the image that gives it just a bit more interest.
Margo will be covering some more baseball as well as softball this weekend so be sure to keep an eye out for that! Come back next week for some more outtakes from the semester’s coverage so far!
Hans Niemann's sex toy cheating scandal is recounted in Netflix's UNTOLD docuseries
The American chess star was the center of controversy after defeating five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen in the 2022 Sinquefield Cup
Niemann says the scandal "destroyed" his life in an exclusive trailer from the series
The move heard around the chess world is being resurfaced in Netflix's UNTOLD: Chess Mates.
The latest season of the streamer's hit docuseries, which explores four new stories in sports this season, deep dives into the infamous cheating scandal involving a sex toy that arose at the 2022 Sinquefield Cup.
The episode, debuting April 7, tells the rise of Hans Niemann, a then-20 year old rising star capitalizing on the meteoric growth of online chess who challenged Magnus Carlsen, widely regarded as the greatest chess player of all time.
Ultimately, the American phenom defeats the multi-time chess champ of Norway. Niemann's ascension ends in an epic, controversy-shrouded victory over Carlsen, eventually leading to allegations of cheating using a sex toy.
Magnus Carlsen in Netflix's "Untold: Chess Mates." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
"My entire life and career has been destroyed," Niemann says in the UNTOLD: Chess Mates trailer, shared exclusively with PEOPLE. "And I'll have to live the fact that every conversation I have about chess, we'll eventually discuss anal beads."
"I felt that I was not playing a human," Carlsen recalls in the teaser clip, which rehashes the speculation that the American player was getting "help from somewhere else," leading to his defeat of the world's best player.
Niemann, who has admitted to cheating in the past, was suspected of wearing vibrating anal beads that a co-conspirator would buzz to indicate when to make certain moves on the chess board.
"I don't understand how you'd think that'd be possible," Niemann says of the alleged cheating tactic that sent the chess world into a tizzy. "It was mainstream news. It's a genuine conspiracy against me."
Of the five-time world champion Carlsen, Niemann says in the clip: "He's entered a new level of paranoia that is not like, sane."
"I only know that when I sit down at the board, I am better than the other guy," the confident Norwegian chess grandmaster says in the trailer.
Danny Rensch and Erik Allbest in Netflix's "Untold: Chess Mates." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
In attempt to clear his name from cheating controversy, Niemann fights back to the top of the chess world while setting the stage for a high-stakes rematch with Carlsen in 2024.
"Everyone's day of judgement comes," Niemann says, concluding the trailer.
Netflix's "Untold: Chess Mates." Credit: Netflix
In an September 2023 interview with Piers Morgan on his show Piers Morgan Uncensored, Niemann was asked if he had ever used anal beads while playing. He told the host, "I can tell you, no. Categorically, no. There’s absolutely no evidence that I’ve ever cheated."
"It's very disheartening to be accused of cheating after that victory. These things happen and I managed to learn a lot during that time and it really taught me a lot of very important lessons about life and chess," Niemann added to Morgan.
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In October 2022, Niemann filed a lawsuit against world chess champion Magnus Carlsen, among others, claiming he had been defamed and that they had "unlawfully [colluded] to blacklist him from the profession to which he has dedicated his life."
"My lawsuit speaks for itself," he wrote on X — formerly known as Twitter — in October 2022 while sharing a copy of the suit.
Hans Niemann in Netflix's "Untold: Chess Mates." Credit: Courtesy of Netflix
However, his $100 million case was dismissed by a judge in June 2023, per CNN.
Lawyers for Chess.com subsequently told the outlet: “We are very pleased with the court’s order dismissing Hans Niemann’s claims. Our clients are happy to see an end to this saga, and are pleased that all parties can now focus on growing the game of chess."
UNTOLD: Chess Mates, directed by Thomas Tancred, premieres on Netflix on April 7.
Scottie Scheffler will be hopeful of rediscovering his best form at The Players Championship this week.
Scheffler’s game has been slightly off on the PGA Tour so far this season, although he does already have a win to his name.
The 29-year-old world number one still hasn’t finished outside the top 25 since August 2024, and he has proven time and time again that not only can he contend when he’s not at his best, but he can win.
One thing’s for sure, Scheffler will need to improve his driving, iron play and putting at TPC Sawgrass, if he is to have any chance of winning The Players Championship this week.
The man from Dallas, Texas, has been the best player in the professional game for three or four years now, and it’s not even close.
But what does he have that has enabled him to be so dominant on the PGA Tour since 2022?
What Scottie Scheffler does that scares every player in world golf
It’s fair to say that Scheffler has produced a certain level of golf over the past few years that we haven’t seen since Tiger Woods in his prime.
In a game of fine margins though, how has he managed to separate himself from the likes of Rory McIlroy, Xander Schauffele and co?
When speaking on The Golf Channel’s Live From The Players, journalist Eamon Lynch revealed what a veteran PGA Tour player told him about Scheffler this week at TPC Sawgrass.
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“I talked to a veteran player yesterday, and he was talking about Scottie,“ Lynch said.
“And he said, ‘wouldn’t it be great that your worst week, you played lousy and you tie for 12th, which is what he did out at Riviera?’
“You could argue, Scottie’s worst and most loose performance, we’ve seen out of him, came last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, and he was still top 25.
“And that’s, I think, what scares the other players about Scottie.
“We’ve seen it also this year in Phoenix. We saw it at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. He will have a lousy run.
“He looks as though he’s just kind of out of sorts out of the tournament. And suddenly he’s lurking, he’s a couple of strokes back on Sunday afternoon.
“He just doesn’t go away.“
That is absolutely spot on.
Scottie Scheffler’s ‘C’ game is good enough to win
Even when Scheffler has his ‘C’ game, he is capable of winning. He proved that at La Quinta in January when he romped away to victory at the American Express.
His mentality is arguably the strongest in the game while his miss dispersion is about as tight as it can be…most of the time.
There have been cracks in Scheffler’s armour over the past few weeks.
However, nobody in the game works harder on the practice ground than the 20-time PGA Tour winner.
He will be desperate to show the world that he’s not going anywhere by winning The Players Championship this week.
Would anyone really bet against him doing just that?
Over the past few weeks we have dived into the recruiting classes for each school in the Mountain West and PAC 12. Last week, we took a look at the transfer classes from each Mountain West school, and this week we are going to take a look at the transfer class from each PAC 12. As we continue to look at the division of the two conferences, we can see a substantial difference in how they recruit. It will be interesting to see how it all comes together on the field. With that being said, let’s take a look at the Good, Bad, and Ugly of PAC 12 transfer classes.
The Good
Washington State
It’s not surprising to see the Cougars on this list. Schools with new coaches generally have a bigger need to dip into the transfer portal. The Cougars are no exception, as they will bring in 28 new players from the transfer portal. UC Davis transfer quarterback Caden Pinnick was highly sought after and has the potential to be one of the best quarterbacks in the PAC 12. He is also a great fit in Kirby Moore’s system that relies on accuracy and quick decision making. It is clear that this staff saw an immediate need in the secondary, as they brought in several corners and safeties that can compete for significant playing time.
Boise State
Spencer Danielson has made it clear that he does not want a program that relies on the transfer portal, and player retention is his top priority. However, he also realizes that there are times where immediate needs have to be addressed and the transfer portal is the best way to do so. This class did a nice job of addressing immediate needs at wide receiver and in the secondary. The Broncos have the smallest transfer portal class in the conference, but brought in some significant additions like Cam Jamerson (TCU), Roman Tillmon (South Dakota), and Taebron Bennie-Powell (Notre Dame).
San Diego State
Sean Lewis might be returning for his third season as Aztec head coach, but he is still bringing in one of the largest and deepest transfer portal classes in the PAC 12. One thing that has held the Aztecs back the past few seasons is inconsistent play at the quarterback position. Lewis and his staff think they may have solved that problem with the addition of Kentucky transfer Stone Saunders. One interesting thing about this class is that they didn’t really focus on one particular position; it looks like they wanted to prioritize competition at every position.
Oregon State
The Beavers probably aren’t done in the portal and will likely need to add some grad transfers this spring. The current class features 20 additions. It is clear that cleaning things up on the offensive side of the ball was a major priority for new head coach JaMarcus Shephard. The Beavers are bringing in multiple quarterbacks, wide receivers, and offensive linemen in an effort to create competition and depth. Shephard’s transfer portal class already ranks among the top half of the conference, as his experience at Alabama appears to be paying dividends with recruits.
The Bad
Texas State
The Bobcats knew they couldn’t come into the current PAC 12 and complete with the roster they had. As a result, they are bringing in 18 new transfers to compete for playing time. I am a big fan of Mississippi State transfer wide receiver Davian Jackson. Jackson has elite speed and could come in and immediately be one of the top receivers in the conference. It is also clear that this team wants to be more physical in the front seven with a number of additions at linebacker and on the defensive line.
Colorado State
After the firing of Jay Norvell, there was an early exodus of players out of Fort Collins that continued into the off-season. As a result Jim Mora Jr. and his staff have had to rely heavily on the transfer portal. The Rams will be bringing in 35 new players, many following Mora Jr. and his staff from UCONN. 16 of the 35 transfers are coming from UCONN with notable additions like quarterback Ksaan Farar and EDGE rushers Nykobi Brown and Brandon Kelly. Mora Jr.’s ability to succeed early will likely come down to these transfers. Are these players talented enough to compete in the PAC 12? Only time will tell.
The Ugly
Utah State
I was a little surprised to see Bronco Mendenhall’s class rank so low considering his recent success in the transfer portal. The Aggies are bringing in the second largest transfer class with 32 new players coming in, but only Fresno State is ranked lower. I’m worried about this team at quarterback position. The additions of former Aggie McCae Hillstead (BYU) and Grady Brosterhous (Virginia) are intriguing, but I’m not sold that either quarterback has the ability to compete with the top quarterbacks in the conference. Maybe I should have more faith in Mendenhall, but I’m not confident.
Fresno State
Entz must really like what he is building in Fresno, because only Boise State is bringing in fewer transfers than the Bulldogs. Entz and his staff are bringing in 13 new players through the transfer portal, and this class is the lowest ranked in the PAC 12 according to 247 Sports. The most notable additions come at the safety position with the additions of Northern Illinois safety Taylor Powell and UCLA safety Croix Stewart. The lack of activity in the transfer portal would have me concerned if I was a Fresno State fan, but maybe we should trust Entz considering the success he had as a head coach at North Dakota State.
Which PAC 12 school had the best transfer portal class? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.
Germany's Justus Strelow competes in the Men's Biathlon 10km Sprint Event at the Anterselva Biathlon Arena during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. Strelow returns from a finger fracture into the squad for this week's penultimate World Cup season stop in Estonia where a lot is at stake for the women's team. Hendrik Schmidt/dpa
German biathlete Justus Strelow returns from a finger fracture into the squad for this week's penultimate World Cup season stop in Estonia where a lot is at stake for the women's team.
The German ski federation DSV said that Strelow will travel to Otepää, where the action starts on Thursday with the men's sprint.
Strelow broke his finger recently while mountain biking and missed last week's World Cup races in Kontiolahti, Finland.
The women's team includes Marlene Fichtner, who had her best career placings in fourth and fifth in the individual races in Kontiolahti but then violated rules in the relay which led to a two-minute penalty and a worst-ever 16th place finish for the team.
As a result, Germany must fight in Otepää and at next week's finale in Oslo to keep fifth place in the nation's rankings and with it six starters in races next season. If they fail to finish fifth they will only get five slots in 2026-27.
Finland and the Czech Republic are closing in and DSV sporting director Felix Bitterling said that "defending fifth place will be one of the big aims for the rest of the season."
Leverkusen's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring during the German Bundesliga soccer match between Bayer Leverkusen and 1. FC Heidenheim at the BayArena. Schick is back from injury but not likely to start in Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal. Marius Becker/dpa
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick is back from injury but not likely to start in Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal.
Coach Kasper Hulmand told reporters on Tuesday that "Schicki can make the squad" for the last 16 first leg match after he missed the last two Bundesliga matches.
Christian Kofane is expected to start in Schick's place again, like in the Bundesliga where he scored in the 1-0 at SV Hamburg and 3-3 at Freiburg.
Arsenal are big favourites as Premier League leaders and topped the league phase in the Champions League by winning all their eight matches. They have reached the League Cup final and are also still in the FA Cup as they chase four trophies.
"Arsenal are maybe the best team in Europe right now," Hjulmand said.
"It's the toughest test but we are excited by this opportunity. We need to enjoy this big game with our fans and bring our best performance. It's a big challenge but we are ready.
"Anything can happen in one or two games. We have a lot of quality in our squad."
Kofane added: "I'm really excited about the game, Arsenal are a great team. We have trained well and want to give everything we can."
Leverkusen, who are sixth in the Bundesliga and in the German Cup semi-finals, will face their former forward and German international Kai Havertzz for the first time in an official match.
Havertz came through Leverkusen's academy and played first team football there 2016-2020. He moved on to Chelsea and then to Arsenal in 2023.
Like Schick, Havertz is not expected to start on Wednesday in the wake of injury problems. Summer signing Viktor Gyökeres is expected to be fielded by manager Mikel Arteta.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - AUGUST 23: Tyler Bass #2 of the Buffalo Bills jogs off the field after an NFL preseason football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on August 23, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) | Getty Images
According to a report from Over the Cap, the Buffalo Bills and Tyler Bass have agreed to a new contract that could keep Bass in Western New York in 2026. Bass missed the 2025 season with an injury and Matt Prater performed very well in his place.
Bass was set to make $3.85 million in base salary in 2026 and $3.2 million in 2027 on his deal signed in 2023. Now he will make $2.45 million in 2026 and has the chance to earn $4.3 million in 2027.
In exchange for the pay cut, the Bills guaranteed $1 million to Bass (including paying $500,000 immediately as a signing bonus) and added incentives including a per-game roster bonus of $10,000 up to $170,000 in 2026 only. He has $1 million available in unnamed 2026 incentives, but could include extra point or field percentage and even team performance. Considering the kicker missed the entire 2025 season, the incentives could be anything and still not count against the cap as Not Likely To Be Earned incentives.
Because only $500,000 of his salary is guaranteed, this doesn’t make Bass a roster lock. The Bills could cut him and that $500,000 would be offset but whatever the new team pays him, and that is less than league minimum.
His 2027 spot is also more tenuous, because they moved some of his salary to a roster bonus due the fifth day of the league year. With now a $1.5 million roster bonus due that early in the offseason, Buffalo will need to make a decision early in their process after the Super Bowl.
His two-year average of $3.375 million is 16th in the NFL while his 2026 figure of $2.45 million would sit in the exact same spot. He’s essentially the lowest-paid veteran kicker on a multi-year contract.
What are Not Likely To Be Earned incentives?
The Collective Bargaining Agreement splits incentives into Likely To Be Earned (LTBE) and Not Likely To Be Earned (NLTBE). The LTBE incentives were benchmarks the player hit last year while NLTBE incentives weren’t met the prior season. If it’s NLTBE, it doesn’t count on the current year salary cap. If the player achieves the benchmark, it’s added to the following year’s cap commitment.
Tyler Bass yearly contract breakdown
Here are the new numbers for Tyler Bass’s yearly contracts.
2026
2023 signing bonus: $1.02 million 2026 signing bonus: $250,000 Workout bonus: $100,000 Per-game roster bonus: $10,000 per game up to $170,000 (NLTBE) Base salary: $1.68 million Incentives: Up to $1.05 million (NLTBE)
Cash: $2.45 million (plus incentives)
Cap hit: $3.05 million Dead cap if cut: $2.54 million Cap savings if cut: $500,000
2027
2023 signing bonus: $1.02 million 2026 signing bonus: $250,000 Roster bonus: $1.5 million Workout bonus: $100,000 Base salary: $2.7 million Incentives: $50,000
Cash: $4.3 million
Cap hit: $5.57 million Dead cap if cut: $1.27 million Cap savings if cut: $4.3 million
The Golden State Warriors' three-game road trip started with a bang, upsetting the Houston Rockets with a short-handed rotation last week. After a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, the Warriors had the chance to pick up a much-needed win to end their road swing against the tanking Utah Jazz.
Although the Warriors were without Steph Curry, Kristaps Porzingis, Al Horford, Moses Moody and Will Richard, the Jazz were also missing a flurry of key players, including Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., Walker Kessler, Jusuf Nurkic, Isaiah Collier and rookie Ace Bailey.
Despiet a limited rotation, the Jazz took an early lead and never really looked back. Behind De'Anthony Melton, the Warriors were able to keep things close against the Jazz throughout the game. Yet, they couldn't find a way to run down the Jazz down the final stretch.
Melton tallied 15 points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as the Jazz dealt the Warriors a brutal upset loss on Monday night, 119-116. Outside of Melton, the rest of the Warriors shot 5-of-15 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc in the fourth quarter. The Warriors especially struggled from the free-throw line, missing six free throws in the fourth quarter. Brandin Podziemski missed four free throws in the final frame.
Melton led the Warriors with 22 points on 7-of-16 shooting from the field with seven boards and two assists in 20 minutes. Seven other members of the Warriors tallied double-figure scoring performances on Monday, including 13 points from Seth Curry off the bench.
Curry played his first game since early December, recording 13 points on 4-of-6 shooting from the field with a pair of made 3-pointers in 12 minutes off the bench.
Monday night marked only the third win for the Jazz without Lauri Markkanen on the season, moving their record to 3-20 on the season, when the Finnish star is sidelined. The Warriors have now lost four of their last five games and are 3-7 over their last 10 games.
With the Warriors' loss in Utah and the Los Angeles Clippers beating the New York Knicks on Tuesday night, the Warriors fell to the No. 9 seed in the West, as the Clippers moved to the No. 8 seed.
The Warriors will return to Chase Center on Tuesday night for the second leg of a back-to-back against the Chicago Bulls.
With their win over Penn State last Sunday, No.14 Rutgers men’s basketball is slated to play No.11 Minnesota in the second round of the Big Ten tournament on Wednesday, March 11th. The two teams squared off earlier this season, with the Golden Gophers earning a dominating 80-61 victory over the Scarlet Knights.
Both Minnesota and Rutgers are coming into this game having gone 2-1 in their last three games. The Knights earned victories over Maryland and Penn State, while almost knocking off No. 8 Michigan State, and the Gophers earned victories over UCLA and Northwestern but were blown out by Indiana. Minnesota finished the season with an overall record of 8-12 in Big Ten play, while Rutgers finished with a record of 6-14.
The Gophers are led on offense by guard Cade Tyson, who averages a team-leading 19.4 points per game. He also leads the active members of the team in rebounds per game with 5.4. Minnesota’s second-best scorer and top rebounder this season, Forward Jaylen Crocker-Johnson, was ruled out for the season in early February with an injury. In his absence, guard Langston Reynolds has become the secondary scorer, averaging 11.7 points per game. Guard Isaac Asuma is another player to watch for Minnesota, as he averages 11.2 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. He had a very good performance against Rutgers the last time the two teams played, recording 11 points and six assists in the Gophers’ lopsided win.
As a team, Minnesota is averaging 70.1 points, 31.2 rebounds, and 17.2 assists per game while shooting 45.8 percent from the field, 70.1 percent from the line, and 34.5 percent from three. Rutgers, in comparison, is averaging 70.9 points, 33 rebounds, and 11.9 assists per game while shooting 41.8 percent from the floor, 73.9 percent from the line, and 32.4 percent from three.
For Rutgers to have a chance of winning this game, they need to slow down Tyson and be more competitive on defense than they were in their last matchup. In their last matchup, Tyson had 27 points and 10 rebounds, good for a double-double and more than 1/4th of the Gophers total points. The Knights’ defense had an awful performance in that game, allowing Minnesota to shoot 60 percent from the field and 58 percent from three, while grabbing nine fewer defensive rebounds than the Gophers. Disrupting Minnesota’s passing lanes would go a long way toward improving the overall defensive performance, as the Knight surrendered 23 total assists in their last matchup.
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives Rutgers a 29.7 percent chance to win.
Rutgers vs Minnesota will tip off on Wednesday, March 11th, inside the United Center in Chicago, 25 minutes after the conclusion of game 5, which will be at approximately 9 pm. Live coverage for the game will be available on the Big Ten Network.
Despite re-signing Justin Strnad, Alex Singleton and J.K. Dobbins, Denver could still use more insurance at linebacker and running back, and they haven't added any big playmakers at tight end or wide receiver. So, who's left?
Nate Davis of USA TODAY published a list of the 100 best free agents in this year's class. There are still three wide receivers, three linebackers and four tight ends available who could interest the Broncos. Notables on the list include:
Note that this list is current as of the time of publication. Things can move quickly during NFL free agency. Fans can track all of Denver's moves in the coming days on Broncos Wire.
The 2026 free agency period in the NFL has arrived. All 32 teams, including the Buffalo Bills, are getting to work.
The new 2026 league year in the league officially begins on Wednesday at 4 p.m. That's the same time players that are pending free agents can officially sign contracts with new teams.
While that is the case, prior to that plenty of transactions are reported on or others such trades or contract restructures.
Stay up-to-date with all of those moves in Buffalo with Bills Wire's free agency tracker right here:
Trade for DJ Moore
The Bills made a huge pre-free agency trade, landing wide receiver DJ Moore in a deal with the Chicago Bears. Buffalo gave up a second-round pick in 2026 and also acquired a 2026 fifth-round selection in the deal.
Bills release four (but actually three)
Working to get under the projected 2026 salary cap amount of $301.2 million by the start of the new year league, four players were reportedly released by the Bills. Those were safety Taylor Rapp, cornerback Dane Jackson, wide receiver Curtis Samuel and cornerback Taron Johnson.
The Bills and offensive lineman Connor McGovern agreed to a new contract despite reports that the player and team had not had any discussions about re-signing. McGovern was set to become a free agent.
Before releasing Johnson as a part of the four players previously listed, the Bills managed to get a little something for him. Buffalo acquired a sixth-round selection in a trade with the Las Vegas Raiders for Johnson. The Bills also parted with a seventh-round selection in the deal.
New cornerback added
Former Atlanta Falcons defensive back Dee Alford became the first addition to defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard's unit. Alford and the Bills agreed to a three-year deal.
Selection Sunday is only a few days away, but in the meantime we have a feast of conference tournament games to watch — and potentially wager on. We've already seen upsets that will impact the bracket and plenty of buzzer-beaters — all signs that March is here.
Our college basketball handicappers — Matt Russell and Corbie Craig — will be here throughout March, providing their analysis on all things college basketball betting for Yahoo Sports. To begin, they look at their favorite bets for Tuesday's conference tourney games, along with a couple of futures wagers.
Big Ten: (17) Maryland vs. (16) Oregon (-3.5, 138.5)
Russell: That there’s such a thing as a 17-16 seed game is dark, but it’s particularly unbecoming for Maryland and Oregon. That said, Buzz Williams is building for next season, while Dana Altman is lamenting a lost season.
During the usual time that the Ducks start to get dangerous in January, star big man Nate Bittle missed a month and the season got away from Oregon. Bittle’s been back for seven games, and while the Ducks aren't a threat to win six games in a row, they’re better currently constructed than their rating in the market and the number next to their name in the bracket.
Altman will give it his all, and the Ducks will be around for a few days, starting by covering this short number.
Bet: Oregon -3.5
Big Ten: (18) Penn State vs. (15) Northwestern (-6.5, 146.5)
Craig: There was a stretch earlier in 2026 where it looked like Penn State might actually be turning a corner.
During Kayden Mingo’s three-game absence, the offense unexpectedly found a spark in Freddie Dilione: one of the few guards on the roster willing to consistently hunt his own shot. For a moment, the idea of Penn State operating with two primary creators hinted at some upside — but that optimism faded quickly.
The backcourt duo has struggled mightily from deep, combining to shoot around 26% from 3 while often dominating possessions before kicking the ball out late in the shot clock. The stagnant approach shows up in the numbers, with Penn State sitting just 94th nationally in adjusted offensive efficiency according to KenPom. That plays into the hands of Northwestern, which has already shown the defensive blueprint in a 94-73 win over Penn State back in January.
Northwestern’s stretch bigs create awkward matchups while still having the length to contain slashing guards, making life difficult for a half-court offense that already struggles to create clean looks. With the structure of the conference tournament also incentivizing Northwestern to slow things down once ahead, this game profiles as more controlled than the market suggests.
Bet: Penn State-Northwestern under 146.5
ACC: (13) Wake Forest vs. (12) Virginia Tech (-2.5, 151.5)
Russell: No one can do it alone, and with the injury to Nate Calmese, Juke Harris has been left to single-handedly win games for Wake Forest.
In two meetings this season, Virginia Tech — a team that defends the 3 well — has mostly silenced Juke, holding Harris to 11-for-29 shooting.
The Demon Deacons got the first game, because Calmese was able to pick up the slack. In the rematch, without his running mate, Harris and Wake Forest got blown out. While my projections have this slightly closer to a pick’em, once you factor how much easier it is to defend Wake, the favorite is the play here.
Bet: Virginia Tech -2.5
Big 12: (15) Kansas State vs. (10) BYU (-10.5, 166)
Russell: I don’t like it anymore than you do, as I was hoping to not be compelled to bet on Kansas State for the remainder of the season, but BYU’s defense is so bad that they can’t be trusted to cover a big number. Calling the Cougars 68th nationally in KenPom’s season-long metrics is flattering.
The market’s back to liking BYU a little big after Saturday’s win over Texas Tech, but that was at home. While we don’t expect many K-State diehards in Kansas City, and this game might be played 2-on-1 with AJ Dybantsa and Robert Wright trying to outscore PJ Haggerty, getting 10.5 points is too many to pass up while hoping the Wildcats aren’t completely checked out.
Bet: Kansas State +10.5
Conference tourney futures we like
Craig: The Big 12 is absolutely loaded this year. The league brings six teams ranked inside the KenPom top 25 and four of the top 10 players in the country — and that’s before you even get to Darryn Peterson, the potential No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. In a conference this deep, the bracket path matters, and things set up pretty well for the Kansas Jayhawks.
Kansas likely opens with TCU, then would see Houston or BYU before a potential title game appearance. Compared to the rest of the bracket, that’s a pretty solid draw. Houston has to get through BYU while Texas Tech runs into a clash with Iowa State, two matchups that could easily turn into grind-it-out battles. There really aren’t many easy paths in this tournament, but Kansas avoiding some of those early heavyweight games is notable.
At the current market price, it’s a good buy-low spot on the Jayhawks to make a run.
Bet: Kansas to win the Big 12 tournament (+850)
Russell: Maybe it’s the green, or that Tom Izzo seemed like he’s up for a fight the next time Michigan State plays Michigan, or maybe it’s a path that (like Kansas, which I agree with Corbie on) seems pretty comfortable, but the Spartans are another 3-seed price just shy of 10-1 that has a better-than-that-line chance of winning their tournament.
UCLA rarely beats anyone of note outside of Pauley Pavilion, and we’re still waiting on something, anything from Purdue. Nebraska has had a great season, but Michigan State is the second-best all-around team in the Big Ten, as evidenced by Sunday’s slugfest in Ann Arbor. The Wolverines pulled away late, but with Illinois and Wisconsin on their half of the bracket, Sparty might get to Sunday, and find someone else there.
When it comes to conference tournaments, caring about winning them can be a factor, and Michigan State would love to take this one down. Since defense is tied to effort, and the Spartans are eighth in KenPom’s defensive rating, that should be on the expected level right through Sunday.
Bet: Michigan State to win Big Ten tournament (+750)
The Las Vegas Raiders were by far the busiest team on the first day of NFL free agency. They signed six players, with a total of $240.5 million shelled out on Monday, March 9.
The Raiders were the worst team in the league last season, going 3-14 on their way to earning the No.1 overall pick. They’re more than likely going to select Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza, but they want to raise the floor of their roster to become competitive with Mendoza at quarterback.
Tyler Linderbaum was the crown jewel of this free agency cycle. The former Baltimore Ravens center has made a Pro Bowl every season from 2023-25. At just 25 years old, he has at least five more years of prime pass protection.
No. 1: C Tyler Linderbaum
The Raiders paid up for Linderbaum, giving him a three-year, $81 million contract. He became the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history.
Sep 7, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) with center Tyler Linderbaum (64) and guard Andrew Vorhees (72) at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-Imagn Images
Still, it was absolutely worth it. Linderbaum ranks second among centers in pass-block win rate since the Ravens drafted him 25th overall in 2022, and he was ranked seventh in run-block win rate. He should be the centerpiece of an offensive line that’s looking to rebound after a tough 2025.
No. 2: LB Nakobe Dean
Linebacker Nakobe Dean is also relatively young, signing his three-year, $36 million deal at 25 years old. However, unlike Linderbaum, Dean was a late breakout for the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafted in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft, he didn’t become a starting linebacker until the 2023 season. Unfortunately, a Lisfranc injury cut his season short after just five games.
2024 was his breakout season. Dean earned 128 combined tackles, nine tackles for loss, and three sacks, helping the Eagles win Super Bowl LIX. Unfortunately, Dean suffered a torn patellar tendon in the Eagles’ wild card bout against the Green Bay Packers.
He recovered by Week 6 of the 2025 NFL season, and he finished that season with 55 combined tackles, 4.0 sacks, and two forced fumbles. Time will tell if the Raiders are getting the 2024 version of Dean, or whether he can stay healthy. However, it’s wise to bank on that anyway.
No. 3: LB Quay Walker
They also nabbed Dean’s college teammate, Quay Walker. He was paid $40.5 million for three years.
Walker has been good at staying on the field, playing 58 of a possible 68 games in his career with the Green Bay Packers. He’s also consistently earned over 100 combined tackles, earning an average of 117.3 combined tackles through his past four years in Green Bay.
Walker is just the type of person the Raiders need in this 3-4 defense. Walker is an athletic freak, and the Raiders’ linebacker group of Devin White and Elandon Roberts was rough last season. He also has chemistry with Dean, as they were teammates with the Georgia Bulldogs.
No. 4: EDGE Kwity Paye
Kwity Paye was brought in at a three-year, $48 million clip to help fill a massive void. EDGE rusher Maxx Crosby was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for two first-round picks, so Paye will hope to get at least some of the production Crosby had with Las Vegas.
Paye has garnered 30.5 sacks through five seasons with the Indianapolis Colts, so at the very least, he’s an adequate piece to have on the line. He’s still just 27 years old, so there could still be some untapped potential, but with better young edge rushers on the board, like Odafe Oweh and Boye Mafe, the Raiders could’ve potentially missed out.
No. 5: WR Jalen Nailor
The Raiders did add a pass-catcher for Fernando Mendoza in this class: Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jalen Nailor. Las Vegas’ receiving room is pretty barren, with Tre Tucker, Jack Bech, and D’Onte Thornton as their top three options, so they signed Nailor for three years at $35 million.
However, Nailor is also unproven. He was the third option to Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in the passing attack, and overall, he had just 1,066 yards and 11 touchdowns on 69 receptions in his four-year tenure with the Minnesota Vikings. He’s never had a season with over 450 receiving yards.
Nailor is a strong run-blocking wide receiver, but he shouldn’t be the only wide receiver the Raiders should target.
No. 6: K Matt Gay
The Raiders also brought on kicker Matt Gay to be their new kicker. Gay was with the Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers. He started out as the Commanders’ kicker, but after going 13 for 19, they released him on November 17th, 2025
The San Francisco 49ers signed him on November 19th, and he made all four of his field goals. He also made every extra point in 2025, but he converted just 73.9% of his field goals on the year.
It’s hard to be overjoyed with this signing, especially with the Raiders replacing incumbent kicker Daniel Carlson in the process. Carlson converted on just 81.5% of his kicks, but that was a higher percentage than Gay in 2025. Safe to say, the Raiders might’ve downgraded on special teams.
Most who are Zach Ertz fans would rather not have our final memory of him include an injury and watching him being carted off the field. 18 days before Christmas, that kind of put a damper on our holiday.
A torn ACL was the diagnosis. Once upon a time, that ended NFL careers. Now, there's a recovery process and an eventual return for most. There is, however, one issue. The former Philadelphia Eagles star turns 36 years old in November. It's an enormous ask to petition someone that age to return to 100% health, even if that person is Zach Ertz.
Still, fans are fans for a reason, and if we're honest, even if the thought was fleeting, we all thought about a reunion when we learned his time with the Washington Commanders was over. One more issue... No one has asked the Eagles and Howie Roseman what they thought about that recently.
Don't count on a reunion between the Eagles and Zach Ertz this offseason.
Most of us, when we think of Zach Ertz, reminisce about his fourth-quarter dive into the end zone during Super Bowl LII. That one gave Philadelphia the lead for good and helped secure its first Lombardi Trophy.
Much has happened since then. Dallas Goedert was drafted. They shared snaps before Ertz was traded, and the legend left while only being ten catches short of tying Pro Football Hall-of-Fame receiver Harold Carmichael as the franchise's all-time leader in receptions. Yes, a reunion would be cool, but don't cash in any chips.
According to longtime Eagles reporter Derrick Gunn, Philadelphia has no intention of bringing Ertz home for another run.
As much as they love and respect him .. the eagles have no interest in bringing Zach Ertz back ...
As stated, the Eagles love him. So do fans and media members, but if the first day of legal tampering taught us anything, it's this. Howie Roseman and his staff have no intention of being emotional, nostalgic, or led by their feelings.
Ertz will one day be inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. He was always a great ambassador for the organization, but it appears his playing days are long over. Still, no one should expect any love loss on either side of this relationship.
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch
Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Preview as Champions League Knockout Stage Begins
Champions League knockout football tends to sharpen narratives. For Arsenal, the journey into the last 16 arrives with growing expectations and a sense of momentum that has been building throughout the campaign. Mikel Arteta’s side travel to face Bayer Leverkusen in Germany on Wednesday evening carrying the distinction of being the only team to navigate the league phase with a perfect record.
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That achievement inevitably changes the tone around their European campaign. Arsenal have progressed from promising contenders to a side many now view as genuine favourites. Their visit to the BayArena therefore carries an added dimension of scrutiny.
Bayer Leverkusen approach the tie from a different position. Kasper Hjulmand’s team advanced through the knockout phase play offs after finishing 16th in the league phase, yet their performances against English opposition earlier in the tournament suggest they are capable of unsettling Arsenal’s rhythm.
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Arsenal Champions League Momentum
Arsenal’s Champions League form has been one of the defining features of their season. Arteta’s side dominated the league phase, collecting maximum points and setting a benchmark for consistency across Europe.
Confidence within the squad has grown alongside that success. Arsenal are currently unbeaten in 11 matches across all competitions and remain on course for what could become a remarkable season if their form continues.
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Such momentum places pressure on every knockout match. Arsenal now carry the expectations that accompany strong early performances in the Champions League. For Arteta, maintaining composure and clarity in these moments becomes essential.
The Gunners arrive in Germany with a style built around control, intensity and attacking variation. Their ability to rotate players without sacrificing quality was evident during the FA Cup victory over Mansfield, a match that demonstrated the depth within Arteta’s squad.
Bayer Leverkusen Champions League Challenge
Leverkusen’s route to the last 16 has been more complicated. Their 16th place finish in the league phase forced them into a knockout play off against Olympiacos.
The German side advanced with a 2-0 aggregate victory, a tie that was effective rather than spectacular. Hjulmand’s team now face a significantly greater challenge against one of the Champions League’s form sides.
Their earlier performances against Premier League opposition offer encouragement. Leverkusen recorded an impressive 2-0 victory away at Manchester City during the league phase and also secured a 2-2 draw with Newcastle.
Those results highlight a capacity to compete with English teams, particularly when the BayArena crowd creates the intense atmosphere that European nights often demand.
At the same time, Leverkusen’s campaign has produced contrasting results. A heavy defeat against Paris Saint Germain earlier in the competition exposed defensive vulnerabilities that Arsenal will look to exploit.
Team News Before Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
Injuries may shape the tactical picture for both teams.
Arsenal remain uncertain about the availability of William Saliba, who has been dealing with an ankle injury that ruled him out of recent victories over Brighton and Mansfield. His presence would strengthen a defensive line already missing several key figures.
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That FA Cup match introduced additional concerns. Leandro Trossard and Riccardo Calafiori both left the field with what Arteta described as niggles. The manager has yet to confirm whether either player will be available in Germany.
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Ben White also continues to manage a knock, while Martin Odegaard is expected to remain out until April with a knee injury. Midfielder Mikel Merino is recovering after undergoing surgery on a foot problem.
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Leverkusen face defensive issues of their own. Arthur, Loic Bade and Lucas Vazquez are unavailable, placing additional responsibility on Jarrell Quansah as the German side prepare to contain Arsenal’s attacking threat.
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Further uncertainty surrounds striker Patrik Schick, who is dealing with a minor muscular injury. Goalkeeper Mark Flekken remains sidelined with a knee problem and is not expected to return this month. Nathan Tella is also considered a doubt after suffering a minor knock.
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Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal Prediction
Knockout matches often hinge on the balance between composure and opportunism. Arsenal’s recent performances suggest they possess both qualities in abundance.
Arteta’s squad has demonstrated resilience, depth and tactical maturity during their unbeaten run. Those attributes become particularly valuable in away fixtures where patience and structure can determine the outcome.
Leverkusen will draw confidence from previous results against English opposition. The energy of the BayArena crowd could also influence the rhythm of the contest during the opening stages.
Yet Arsenal’s attacking fluidity and growing belief may prove decisive over the course of the evening.
Barcelona interested in 20-year-old Moroccan winger, reveals agent
The name of 20-year-old Moroccan winger Gessime Yassine is beginning to gain momentum in the market for emerging talents.
After shining at the Under-20 World Cup with Morocco, the young winger secured a transfer to RC Strasbourg in January earlier this year.
But a bigger move could be just around the corner for the attacker, with his agent dropping a hint about the same.
Barcelona among the clubs interested
Indeed, Yassine’s representative, Herve Cros, revealed that Barcelona are closely monitoring the player’s development but clarified that no formal offer has been made yet.
“Barça’s interest in signing Yassine is real, but so far, there is no official offer. We are waiting to see what happens next,” Cros revealed in an interview on WinWin Sport (h/t Mundo Deportivo).
Yassine’s reputation grew significantly after an impressive performance at the FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he was one of the key players in the Moroccan team’s historic title-winning campaign.
Capable of playing on either wing, the 20-year-old forward was one of the tournament’s standout performers, boosting his profile and attracting the attention of several European clubs.
Following that, he joined RC Strasbourg during the most recent winter transfer window and has since become one of the standout young prospects.
People close to the young forward believe the next transfer window could be crucial in determining his future.
For now, Barcelona’s scouting department continues to monitor the situation surrounding one of Morocco’s most promising talents while deciding whether to take the next step and attempt to sign him.
Davide Ancelotti talks Carlo Ancelotti, Vinicius, Xabi Alonso, Real Madrid – ‘Being fired is part of life’
Davide Ancelotti has rejoined his father, Carlo Ancelotti, in the Brazil national team camp following a surprising early exit from Botafogo, a club he managed for just five months.
Davide was rated highly at Real Madrid due to his tactical acumen. He was even linked with a potential return to Real Madrid when Xabi Alonso was facing an uncertain future at the end of last year.
Now working with the Brazilian national team alongside his father, Carlo, Davide has recently sat down with DAZN for an interview (h/t Mundo Deportivo), where he talks about Real Madrid, Vinicius and more.
Davide Ancelotti on Carlo, Vinicius and Xabi
First and foremost, Davide revealed his experience of trying to emulate his father, only to realise he is much different.
“It’s true that we are similar in character. At first, I tended to imitate him a bit because he is my role model, and I’ve also had to learn that I’m different, that I’m not the same, and that I don’t have the aura he has, he has won five Champions League titles,” he said.
The former Real Madrid assistant coach went on to highlight the importance of managing a dressing room, particularly when the team is loaded with stars such as those at the Bernabeu.
“When a player is a star, he’s alone. I always think my father was very good at this, at getting especially close to the star. Because he understands that’s his role within the team.
“A true star is someone who has to give to others, who makes others better, and who has a lot of responsibility, not only from the outside, but also from within. Everyone inside expects him to win the game,” he said.
Davide Ancelotti is rated highly for his tactical acumen. (Photo by Dhavid Normando/Getty Images)
Failing to manage this dressing room atmosphere was one of the primary reasons why Xabi Alonso was let go.
Talking about Alonso, Davide said being sacked by your club is part and parcel of being a coach, adding that the incident won’t impact Alonso’s legacy.
“Coaches change. Xabi is a young coach who is going to have an extraordinary career, and surely, this won’t affect him. These things happen.
“I, who experience it every day as a coach, understand it. Perhaps, from the outside, it might seem like a bigger shock. But, in the end, being fired is part of life, and we have to accept it,” he said.
Finally, Davide Ancelotti offered his thoughts on Vinicius Jr., praising the Brazilian international for his ability to change the complexion of matches.
“Vini has an eye for goal, he dribbles, he provides assists… As a player, I don’t think Vinicius can be questioned (…)
“From the outside, his personality is a topic of discussion, but I don’t think that should distract from how decisive and game-changing he is. In the end, teams plan their matches with him in mind,” he concluded.
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IBM and Lam have collaborated for more than a decade to advance logic fabrication, notably enabling early generations of 7 nm, nanosheet, and EUV process technologies. Under this new five-year agreement, the companies intend to extend logic scaling to the sub-1 nm node. The work will focus on developing new materials, advanced etch and deposition capabilities for increasingly complex device architectures, and new High-NA EUV lithography processes to enable next-generation interconnect and device patterning and accelerate industry adoption.
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The Mario & Luigi Rematch Wireless RGB Gaming Controller features TMR thumbsticks, four dynamic RGB modes that ignite Super Mario, motion control, and a C button for quick access to GameChat, and all-day gaming comfort. On the audio side, the Mario Star Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset has 40 mm speakers for immersive audio, over-ear jersey knit cushion earpads, and a noise-canceling flip to mute mic. Both the Mario & Luigi Rematch Wireless RGB Gaming Controller and Mario Star Airlite Fit Wired Gaming Headset are available for pre-order at www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers worldwide The controller has an MSRP of $64.99/£54.99/€64.99 and the headset's MSRP is $27.99/£19.99/€24.99 and both arrive in stores globally on March 30, 2026.
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According to OpenAI, organizations adopting AI coworkers require systematic methods to test agent behavior, detect risks before deployment, and maintain transparent records to support oversight and governance. Promptfoo, led by co‑founders Ian Webster and Michael D’Angelo, has built a suite of tools trusted by more than a quarter of Fortune 500 companies. Its open‑source CLI and library for evaluating and red‑teaming large language model applications have become widely used across the industry. OpenAI stated that it will continue supporting the open‑source project while expanding enterprise‑grade capabilities within Frontier.
Srinivas Narayanan, CTO of B2B Applications at OpenAI, said the acquisition brings deep engineering expertise in evaluating and securing AI systems at scale. He noted that Promptfoo’s work enables businesses to deploy secure and reliable AI applications, and integrating these capabilities into Frontier will strengthen the platform’s native security features. OpenAI highlighted that the integration will introduce automated security testing and red‑teaming directly into Frontier, enabling enterprises to identify risks such as prompt injections, jailbreaks, data leaks, tool misuse, and out‑of‑policy agent behaviors.
The company also emphasized that security and evaluation will be embedded into development workflows, allowing teams to identify, investigate, and remediate risks earlier in the lifecycle. Enhanced reporting and traceability will support governance, risk management, and compliance requirements as AI oversight expectations continue to rise globally.
Promptfoo CEO Ian Webster said the company was founded to give developers practical tools to secure AI systems, noting that the increasing connectivity of AI agents to real data and systems makes validation more critical than ever. He added that joining OpenAI will accelerate efforts to deliver stronger security, safety, and governance capabilities for teams building real‑world AI applications. The acquisition remains subject to customary closing conditions.
Luma announced the launch of Luma Agents, a new class of AI collaborators capable of executing end-to-end creative work across text, image, video, and audio. Designed for agencies, marketing teams, studios, and enterprise organizations that aspire to scale creative output without sacrificing quality, Luma Agents maintain full context from the initial brief to final delivery – coordinating tools, models, and iterations within a single unified system.
“Creative work has never lacked ambition; it’s lacked execution capacity,” said Amit Jain, Co-Founder and CEO of Luma. “Creative teams shouldn’t have to spend their time orchestrating tools. They should spend it creating. Agents aren’t shortcuts. They’re collaborators that maintain context, coordinate execution, and advance projects so teams can focus on taste, direction, and strategy.”
For the past several years, most AI systems have been assembled by chaining together separate models for language, vision, video, and reasoning — stitching outputs together through orchestration layers. While powerful in isolation, these systems fragment context and require increasingly complex workflows to produce reliable creative results.
Luma believes intelligence should not be assembled in pieces; it should be built as one coherent system.
Creative Agents That Make You Prolific
Luma Agents replace fragmented, multi-model workflows with coordinated, execution built on unified reasoning. Instead of switching between disconnected tools and rebuilding context at every step, teams work alongside Agents that:
Execute projects end-to-end, from planning through production and delivery
Maintain shared context across text, image, video, and audio
Advance multiple creative directions in parallel
Evaluate and refine outputs instead of generating one-shot results
Integrate into enterprise tools and production systems via API
Agents operate inside a collaborative, multiplayer environment where humans direct creative intent and Agents handle orchestration, routing, and execution – resulting in more output, greater consistency, and higher creative velocity.
Deployed at Global Scale
Luma Agents are already embedded across global agency operations.
Publicis Groupe and Serviceplan Group are deploying Luma Agents across strategy, creative development, and production workflows to increase throughput while maintaining brand consistency across markets.
“Luma is now part of our broader House of AI ecosystem and integrated directly into our creative workflows. It allows our teams across more than 20 countries to collaborate more smoothly and develop great work faster. For our clients, that means high-quality creative output delivered with greater speed and efficiency – without compromising craft,” says Alexander Schill, Global CCO at Serviceplan Group.
Built on Unified Intelligence
Luma Agents are built on Unified Intelligence, a new model architecture designed to move beyond the industry’s prevailing approach of assembling intelligence in pieces. Instead of chaining together separate models for language, vision, and generation, Unified Intelligence trains a single multimodal reasoning system capable of understanding and generating across formats within the same architecture.
For the past several years, most AI systems have been assembled as pipelines: one model writes text, another generates images, another processes video, and orchestration layers attempt to stitch their outputs together. While effective for narrow tasks, these systems fragment reasoning, lose context between steps, and require complex workflows to produce reliable results.
Unified Intelligence takes a different approach. Instead of connecting specialized models after the fact, it trains a single multimodal reasoning system capable of understanding and generating across formats within the same architecture.
Rather than separating thinking from creation, Unified Intelligence tightly couples reasoning and rendering, allowing the system to plan, imagine, and produce as part of one coherent cognitive process.
When a human architect sketches a building, they are not simply drawing lines – they are simultaneously simulating structure, light, spatial dynamics, and lived experience. Reasoning and imagination happen together. Unified Intelligence is built on the same principle.
The first model built on this architecture is Uni-1.
Uni-1 is a decoder-only autoregressive transformer operating over a shared token space that interleaves language and image tokens, allowing both modalities to function as first-class inputs and outputs in the same sequence. This design enables the model to reason in language while imagining and rendering in pixels within the same forward pass.
Rather than generating outputs step-by-step across disconnected systems, Uni-1 can plan, visualize, and produce creative artifacts as part of a single coherent reasoning process. The result is a foundation where thinking and creation are tightly coupled, much closer to how human intelligence works.
Built on top of this unified architecture, Luma Agents can coordinate complex creative workflows that previously required multiple tools and manual orchestration. They can:
Coordinate across leading AI models, including Ray3.14, Veo 3, Sora 2, Kling 2.6, Nano Banana Pro, Seedream, GPT Image 1.5, and ElevenLabs
Automatically select and route tasks to the best model or capability for each step
Maintain persistent context across assets, collaborators, and creative iterations
Evaluate and refine outputs, improving results through iterative self-critique
Together, these capabilities allow Luma Agents to function not as isolated generation tools, but as collaborative AI creatives capable of executing end-to-end creative work.
“Intelligence shouldn’t be fragmented by modality,” added Jain. “Unified systems reason holistically. When the same model can think, imagine, and render, you move closer to intelligence that behaves coherently across the entire creative process.”
Enterprise-Ready by Design
Luma Agents are designed for enterprise environments where intellectual property protection, compliance, and operational scale are critical. Key enterprise safeguards include Full IP ownership retained by customers, automated content review to reduce copyright risk, legal trace documentation demonstrating human involvement, required human review workflows prior to public release, and cloud-based infrastructure with enterprise-grade guardrails.
As the United Arab Emirates advances its digital tax transformation agenda, organizations across the country are preparing for the introduction of mandatory e-invoicing regulations in 2026. This landmark shift is set to redefine how businesses generate, exchange, and report invoices, reinforcing transparency, compliance, and operational efficiency across the national economy.
Positioning itself at the forefront of this transition, Business Line, a SAP partner, is enabling enterprises to navigate the evolving regulatory landscape with future-ready e-invoicing solutions and integrated SAP digital transformation services. By combining deep regulatory understanding with enterprise technology expertise, the company is helping organizations align their financial processes with the UAE’s next phase of digital governance.
The UAE’s e-invoicing initiative, led by the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Federal Tax Authority, is designed to standardize invoice reporting, enhance tax compliance, and enable real-time data exchange between businesses and authorities. As companies prepare to adopt structured electronic invoicing frameworks, the need for seamless integration with existing enterprise systems has become a strategic priority.
Business Line is supporting this transition by enabling organizations to integrate compliant e-invoicing capabilities within their SAP environments, ensuring automated invoice generation, secure data exchange, and alignment with regulatory standards. The company’s solutions are designed to help enterprises modernize legacy processes, improve financial visibility, and ensure readiness ahead of regulatory deadlines.
“E-invoicing marks a transformative step in the UAE’s digital economy journey,” said Ali Jafri, AVP – Sales, Middle East, Business Line. “Our focus is on helping organizations not only meet compliance requirements but also leverage this shift to strengthen their digital core through SAP-enabled automation and intelligent financial processes.”
By embedding compliance directly into enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, Business Line enables businesses to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and enhance accuracy across financial workflows. This integrated approach ensures organizations can respond to regulatory requirements with agility while building scalable, future-ready digital infrastructures.
As the UAE continues to strengthen its position as a global hub for innovation and digital excellence, e-invoicing is expected to play a pivotal role in driving efficiency and transparency across industries. With compliance timelines approaching, early adoption is critical for organizations seeking to mitigate risk and maintain business continuity.
Business Line remains committed to supporting enterprises throughout this transition, empowering them to achieve compliance, accelerate SAP-led transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth in an increasingly digital business environment.
Reclaim Security, a preemptive exposure-remediation platform, announced $26 million in total funding, including a recent $20 million Series A round led by Acrew Capital, with participation from QP Ventures and Ibex Investors. The funding will accelerate the company’s mission to eliminate what many security leaders consider cybersecurity’s most persistent gap: remediation.
As attacker breakout times have fallen to as little as 27 seconds, enterprises still require an average of 27 days to remediate critical exposures. Over the past decade, organizations have invested heavily in detection tools to identify vulnerabilities and misconfigurations, yet resolving them remains largely manual, slow, and operationally risky. The result is an expanding backlog of exposures that security teams identify but struggle to safely close.
“There is a massive ‘Remediation Mirage’ in the market right now. Vendors are slapping an AI label on what is essentially just Prioritization 2.0 or faster ticket management,” says Barak Klinghofer, CEO and Co-founder of Reclaim Security.
”The recent launch of Claude Code, which wiped billions from the market value of traditional security giants, is a massive wake-up call. While such tools can identify hundreds of vulnerabilities in seconds, they also hand attackers an autonomous, high-speed engine for exploit generation. We’ve seen reports of AI-orchestrated espionage campaigns where 80-90% of tactical operations were executed autonomously. In this new reality, if your ‘remediation’ strategy still ends with a human reviewing a manual Jira ticket, you aren’t just slow, you’ve lost the race.
Reclaim is the only platform providing true Agentic Remediation. Through our PIPE engine, we’ve removed the fear of ‘breaking the business,’ allowing our AI to move from discovery to resolution in seconds. While others are perfecting the recommendation, we are perfecting the execution.”
Automating Cybersecurity’s “Last Mile”
Reclaim’s platform introduces the industry’s first AI Security Engineer, an autonomous system designed not only to identify exposures, but to resolve them safely and at scale.
At the core of the platform is PIPE (Productivity Impact Prediction Engine), a simulation engine that predicts the operational and business impact of a proposed security change before it is deployed. By accurately modeling how changes impact applications, workloads, user productivity and business processes, organizations can implement remediation without risking downtime or operational disruption.
This simulation-first approach enables organizations to:
Prioritize exposures most likely to be exploited by attackers
Deploy automated or semi-automated remediations safely
Reduce remediation timelines from weeks to minutes
Eliminate manual configuration and ticket-driven workflows, allowing security teams to focus on strategic initiatives
Reclaim analyzes how real attack techniques would traverse a specific environment, evaluates how existing defenses would respond, and predicts the operational impact of remediation before changes are deployed. By combining advanced attack path modeling with business-aware remediation, the company eliminates exploitable pathways safely and at scale. This approach enables a shift away from reactive “assume breach” strategies toward proactively removing exposure without disrupting critical business operations.
Real World Impact
Early enterprise customers across financial services, healthcare, government, and critical infrastructure sectors report measurable results, including 80% increase in overall threat resilience, 75% increase in ROI from existing security stack and 90% reduction in manual effort when resolving critical exposures
“Security tools are excellent at explaining why something is risky,” said Mark Kraynak, Founding Partner at Acrew Capital. “What they don’t do is make remediation safe and practical. The real breakthrough isn’t more prioritization, it’s removing risk without breaking the business. Reclaim does exactly that, and that’s why it matters.”
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Samsung has pushed a new update for its Good Lock app with version 3.0.15.0. The update improves the overall experience for Galaxy users as it brings some improvements and fixes that make the app more stable and efficient.
The fresh Good Lock update mainly focuses on optimization and bug fixes. Samsung has reduced the app size by removing unnecessary resources. This helps make the app lighter and more efficient on Galaxy devices.
The update also brings changes related to the user interface. Previously, some users experienced an issue where the app’s interface did not update properly after installing a plugin. Because of this, newly installed plugins sometimes did not appear immediately in the app. Samsung has now fixed this issue, so the UI refreshes correctly after plugin installation.
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In addition, the update also includes improvements to overall system stability and performance. These changes help the app run more smoothly and reduce minor bugs.
Although this update does not introduce new features, it makes the app more reliable. By optimizing the app size and fixing UI issues, Samsung is ensuring that Good Lock works better across supported Galaxy devices.
Users can download the latest Good Lock update by visiting the Galaxy Store. Simply open the Galaxy Store app, search for Good Lock, and tap the update button if the new version is available.
New research has emerged on how astronomers might detect a Dyson sphere. A Dyson sphere is a hypothetical megastructure built around a star to capture its energy, first proposed by physicist Freeman Dyson in 1960.
Lenovo has released a new high-end tablet. Available across the Eurozone and the UK, the new tablet combines a 144 Hz display with a large battery and a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 series chipset. The Idea Tab Pro Gen 2 can be configured with an optional keyboard accessory, too.
Garmin has issued a new software update for many of its older high-end smartwatches. Rolling out globally, the new update focuses on resolving outstanding bugs again rather than adding any new features.
The Asus ExpertCenter P700 mini tower is a new SSF PC powered by a GeForce RTX 5060 discrete GPU and AMD Gorgon Point APUs. With a decent array of ports and a compact chassis, the P700 appears to be a good option for folks who require discrete graphics.
Garmin is rolling out another update for multiple high-end smartwatches. While the company cites over half a dozen changes in its changelog, Beta Program participants have noticed a crucial issue with Garmin's new beta software.
Lenovo has quietly released a new 15-inch multimedia laptop globally. Equipped with a 165 Hz OLED display, the new laptop also features an 84 Wh battery, Nvidia RTX 50 series GPUs and a choice of Intel Panther Lake processors. The Yoga Pro 7i Aura Edition Gen 11 is considerably larger than its Gen 10 predecessor, too.
Prolific leaker, Evan Blass, has shared additional images of the Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2. Unfortunately, most of the key specs of the multimedia tablet, which has a giant JBL speaker on the back, are still unknown.
The Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus is expected to arrive soon, taking the place of the Core Ultra 5 245K. With four additional efficiency cores and higher turbo clocks, the 250K Plus appears ready to cement its position as a powerful productivity machine.
Samsung US reports that the pre-order volume for the new Galaxy S26 series is up nearly 25% across channels (including its own online store, major carriers and big retailers). The split between the three models is even more skewed than it was in Korea.
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra represented a whopping 80% of all pre-orders. For comparison, the report from Korea had the Ultra at 70% of all pre-orders.
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We’re one week away from the Oppo Find N6 launch and the teasers are ramping up. The latest batch comes directly from Oppo and details the foldable’s crease-less display. Oppo claims it achieved the first “zero-feel crease” thanks to its updated hinge and all-new auto-smoothing Flex Glass.
As with any foldable device, the hinge is arguably the most important bit of hardware, and Oppo has a new 2nd-generation Titanium Flexion Hinge, which is made using a liquid 3D printed component.
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After his knee injury, the condition of Kylian Mbappé has been surrounded by uncertainty, with talk even emerging about a serious injury. In response to this, coach Álvaro Arbeloa shared a positive update on the Frenchman, sparking hope among the fans.
Kylian Mbappé stands as the undisputed leader of Real Madrid, shining at the offensive level as the team’s top scorer. Nevertheless, he suffered an injury to his left knee that has kept him out of the last matches and even left him out of the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 game vs. Manchester City. Along with this, the Frenchman has been surrounded by speculation about a serious injury, leading coach Álvaro Arbeloa to give a positive update on his condition.
In the press conference prior to the game between Real Madrid vs. Manchester City, Álvaro Arbeloa gave positive news about Mbappé’s recovery: “He is much better. It is something to take day by day. This whole week has been very positive, he has returned with great sensations and every day he is better. We are expecting him back very soon.” With this in mind, the Frenchman could have chances of playing in the second leg, making an expected comeback.
Following Arbeloa’s statements, the supposed partial tear of Mbappé’s posterior cruciate ligament could be ruled out, relieving the fans. With this, Real Madrid could gain an offensive boost, as only Vinicius Jr., Gonzalo Garcia, and Brahim Diaz remain effective scorers to defeat the Citizens, which seems insufficient to lead the series. Despite this, Kylian’s return could be handled with caution, with evaluations occurring week by week.
Amid Kylian’s absence for the first leg against the Citizens, coach Arbeloa could place all his hopes on Vinicius Jr., who should lead the scoring effort. Nevertheless, Federico Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni could also be key contributors, just as they have been in previous games. Additionally, Los Blancos might even settle for a draw, trusting that Mbappé will make the difference in the second leg.
Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrating.
Real Madrid injury crisis worsens CL clash vs. Manchester City
Although Kylian Mbappé is progressing positively in his recovery, he remains out of the first-leg game vs. Manchester City, as he has not managed to reach his peak form. Far from being the only absence, Real Madrid are suffering a crisis of injuries to several stars that complicate their series in the Champions League Round of 16. With this in mind, coach Arbeloa will be forced to make changes in his lineup.
Not only is Mbappé ruled out for the first-leg clash, but also Jude Bellingham, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Daniel Ceballos, Rodrygo Goes, and Álvaro Carreras. For that reason, the coach may opt for Brahim Diaz or Gonzalo Garcia, and Ferland Mendy in the starting lineup. Nonetheless, Carreras may be able to play in the second leg, alongside the Frenchman, giving Los Blancos high hopes for the second leg at Etihad Stadium.
Vinicius Jr. among three Real Madrid stars on yellow card tightrope
Along with the seven absences due to injury, Real Madrid could even lose more players to compete against Manchester City in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium. Vinicius Jr., Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Dean Huijsen could miss the next Champions League game due to yellow card accumulation if they are booked in the match.
Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe and head coach Álvaro Arbeloa.
Galatasaray and Liverpool meet in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 edition. Here you can find kickoff times along with TV and streaming information for viewers in the United States.
Here are all of the details of where you can watch Galatasaray vs Liverpool on US television and via legal streaming:
The road to the quarterfinals heats up as Galatasaray host Liverpoolin a highly anticipated clash. The Turkish side arrives with momentum after eliminating Juventus to reach this stage and will rely on the energy of their home crowd to challenge one of Europe’s most consistent teams.
Liverpool, meanwhile, proved their quality in the league phase, finishing third with 18 points from a possible 24 and entering the matchup as one of the tournament’s strongest contenders. With both clubs carrying confidence and plenty at stake, this promises to be a thrilling battle you won’t want to miss.
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Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan çempionatının (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün ən böyükhesablı qələbəsi qeydə alınıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, bu, ölkə çempionatının 23-cü turuna təsadüf edib.
“Qarabağ” “Araz-Naxçıvan”la qarşılaşmada qonaqların qapısından 6 cavabsız top keçirib. Cari mövsümdə ilk dəfə bir komanda altı top fərqi ilə qalib gəlib. Ağdam klubu həm də mövsümdə bir oyunda 6 qol vuran ilk komanda olub.
Buna qədər mövsümün rekordu 5:0-a bərabər idi. 2025-ci il avqustun 30-da “Zirə” evdə “Kəpəz”ə, sentyabrın 21-də “Qarabağ” səfərdə “Araz-Naxçıvan”a 5 cavabsız qol vurmuşdu.
Qeyd edək ki, Premyer Liqanın cari mövsümündə 53 xal toplamış “Sabah” hazırda vahid liderdir. “Qarabağ” 49 xalla ikinci, “Turan Tovuz” isə 44 xalla üçüncü pillədə qərarlaşıb.
Portuqaliyalı futbol mütəxəssisi Rui Jorje Azərbaycanın U-20 milli komandasının baş məşqçisi vəzifəsinə təyin edilib.
Arena.az bu barədə AFFA-nın rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.
Bildirilir ki, AFFA İcraiyyə Komitəsinin 19 fevral 2026-cı il tarixində keçirilmiş iclasında Azərbaycanın 20 yaşadək futbolçulardan ibarət milli komandasının baş məşqçisi postuna Rui Jorjenin namizədliyi müzakirə çıxarılmış və təsdiq edilmişdi.
Hüquqi prosedurların tamamlandığını nəzərə alaraq Rui Jorje müvafiq millinin baş məşqçisi postuna təyin olunub.
Azərbaycanın U-20 millisi 2027-ci ildə Azərbaycan və Özbəkistanda keçiriləcək FIFA U-20 Dünya Çempionatında ölkəmizi təmsil edəcək. Yeni təyin olunmuş baş məşqçinin mətbuat konfransı AFFA rəhbərliyinin iştirakı ilə yaxın günlərdə təşkil olunacaq. Dəqiq tarix, vaxt və mətbuat konfransının keçiriləcəyi məkanla bağlı ictimayyətə məlumat veriləcək.
Qeyd edək ki, Rui Jorje məşqçiliyə futbolçu kimi son klubu olan “Belenenseş”də başlayıb. Portuqaliyalı mütəxəssis 2006-2010-cu illər aralığında adıçəkilən klubun U-19 komandasına rəhbərlik edib, 2008/2009-cu illər mövsümündə qısa müddət əsas komandanın baş məşqçisi olub.
2010-cu ildə Portuqaliyanın U-21 yığmasının “sükanı arxası”na gətirilən Jorje 15 il bu komandanı çalışdırıb. Onun rəhbərliyi altında portuqaliyalılar 5 dəfə Avropa çempionatının final mərhələsində iştirak edib, bunun ikisində (2015, 2021) gümüş mükafat qazanıb. Həmin illər ərzində Jorje Portuqaliyanın Olimpiya millisinə də rəhbərlik edib.
“Mingəçevir” – “Səbail” Hakimlər: Əli Əliyev, Vüqar Bayramov, Ruslan Babayev, Şamil İmanzadə. Hakim-inspektor: Orxan Məmmədov. AFFA nümayəndəsi: Erkin Hüseynov. Yaşar Məmmədzadə adına Mingəçevir şəhər stadionu (ehtiyat meydança), 15:00.
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“Cəbrayıl” – “Zaqatala” Hakimlər: Alik Yunusov, Qəzənfər Məmmədov, Taleh Məmmədov, Nazim Abdullayev. Hakim-inspektor: Ramil Diniyev. AFFA nümayəndəsi: İlham Əliyev. Şamaxı Olimpiya İdman Kompleksinin stadionu, 15:00.
Juventus have already begun preliminary talks to sign Manchester City star Bernardo Silva as a free agent, but according to Gazzetta, the Bianconeri are facing competition from several clubs, including Galatasaray and Inter Miami.
It is no secret that Bernardo Silva is among the Juventus targets for next season, especially because the Portuguese is available as a free agent at the end of his contract in June.
Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City in June
Gazzetta dello Sport confirms that the Portugal international has decided not to extend his contract with the Premier League giants, so he’ll be listening to offers from other clubs in the coming months.
Juventus will need Champions League revenues to match the midfielder’s salary demands, which are between €7m and €8m per season.
The Bianconeri are aware that the competition will be stiff as the 31-year-old has reportedly attracted interest from Galatasaray, Inter Miami and Benfica, among others.
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JUNE 30: Bernardo Silva #20 of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between Manchester City and Al-Hilal at Camping World Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
Juventus have set their sights on other free agents as well. Leon Goretzka (Bayern Munich) is another target in central midfield, and so are Roma’s Zeki Celik and Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi in defence.
MUNICH, GERMANY – MARCH 29: Leon Goretzka of FC Bayern München runs with the ball during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and FC St. Pauli 1910 at Allianz Arena on March 29, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Riccardo Calafiori trained with the rest of the Arsenal team today and is expected to be available for tomorrow’s Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen, providing good news for the Italy national team as well.
Italy defender Calafiori took part in Arsenal’s training session on Tuesday on the eve of an away Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen.
Calafiori returns to Arsenal training after injury
Several sources, including Football London, report that the ex-Bologna defender was spotted on the pitch on Tuesday during the final Gunners’ training session before their trip to Germany.
Calafiori was forced to be substituted during the second half of Arsenal’s FA Cup 5th Round match against Mansfield Town over the weekend.
Mikel Arteta said the Italian had “little niggles” and wasn’t “comfortable continuing.”
LONDON, ENGLAND – JANUARY 28: Riccardo Calafiori of Arsenal in action during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD8 match between Arsenal FC and FC Kairat Almaty at Arsenal Stadium on January 28, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Calafiori’s recovery comes as good news for Italy national team as well. In barely two weeks, in fact, the Azzurri will face Northern Ireland in the World Cup play-off semifinal in Bergamo.
The match will be played on March 26, while the potential Final will be against the winner of Wales-Bosnia and Herzegovina on March 31.
BERGAMO, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 05: Riccardo Calafiori of Italy in action during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Italy and Estonia at Stadio di Bergamo on September 05, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Mattia Ozbot/Getty Images)
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta will possibly provide a more in-depth fitness update during a pre-match press conference later today.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reveals that Inter legend Evaristo Beccalossi was one of his first idols as a kid: ‘He made us dream and sometimes…’
As FIFA prepares for the 2026 World Cup, its President Gianni Infantino spoke to AS about the tournament’s organisation and his passion for the game.
Infantino: Beccalossi among ‘my first idols’
“I’ve been a total football fan since I was a child. I have many idols. I remember the World Cup in Spain in 1982. Italy won it, with Paolo Rossi and that whole team of great players,” he said.
“For me it was spectacular. I was a 12-year-old boy at the time. That team and that moment are engraved in my heart. I’m also a supporter of Inter. One of my first idols – perhaps not well known in Spain – was Evaristo Beccalossi, a No. 10 who didn’t play in that World Cup or with the national team because the coach had other plans. Inter’s No. 10 made us dream and sometimes… also some things that can’t be said. I remember Alessandro Altobelli scoring a goal in the final. His third goal and the celebration against Germany were spectacular.”
Beccalossi spent six seasons at Inter, scoring 37 goals in 217 matches between 1978 and 1984. Despite being one of the most creative footballers at the time, he never made his senior debut for Italy.
FIORENZUOLA D’ARDA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 06: Evaristo Beccalossi of Italy looks on during the International Friendly match between Italy U19 and Nethrerlands U19 on September 6, 2019 in Fiorenzuola d’Arda, Italy. (Photo by Emilio Andreoli/Getty Images)
“Speaking about the 1980s and 1990s, we must talk about Diego Maradona, one of the greatest of all time,” Infantino continued.
“When you watch the images now, you think about what he did and what he was capable of. Players weren’t protected like they are now. An idol, a phenomenon. I didn’t see Pelé play, but he was a global idol before social media, before globalisation. He’s still an idol for children today, and they never saw him play – that means he did something special. Ronaldo Nazario was a phenomenon too. Whenever you talk to players and ask who the strongest player they played with was, ninety per cent say Ronaldo. He was spectacular.”
As for today’s idols, the decision is quite simple.
“They’re still there – Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo – but I also have to remember all the Spaniards who won the 2010 World Cup. Many of them are friends now: Xavi, Iniesta, Casillas, Puyol… Spain has always had great players and coaches like Vicente del Bosque, Luis Aragonés and Pep Guardiola. They are people who have written the history of football, and that’s why we are very grateful to Spain.
epa09864023 FIFA president Gianni Infantino speaks at the start of the main draw for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar, 01 April 2022. EPA-EFE/NOUSHAD THEKKAYIL
“With the Club World Cup, we give opportunities to players from all over the world. We see the big clubs mainly in Europe and America, but there you can also see great clubs from other continents,” concluded Infantino.
“Club football is the foundation of football. Much more is played at the club level than at the national team level, and it needed a tournament like this internationally. It has been a success. Now we are talking with everyone to see how we can improve it. People mention thirty-two teams, but there could be more. We will decide where it will be played – that hasn’t been decided yet – but we’ll take the necessary time after the World Cup to see how we can make it better.”
Milan owner Gerry Cardinale congratulated Rossoneri players in the dressing room after Sunday’s 1-0 win over Inter, reinforcing the club’s intention to keep Massimiliano Allegri in charge beyond the summer.
Milan owner Cardinale visited the Rossoneri players in the dressing room at the Stadio Meazza on Sunday night, after their 1-0 win against city rivals Inter.
What Cardinale told Milan players after a 1-0 win against Inter
According to Gazzetta, Cardinale told the players that he was proud of them for showing great spirit and never giving up. He thanked the footballers, the staff members and those working behind the scenes and suggested he’d soon return to watch the team in action at San Siro.
Milan sit second in the Serie A table, seven points below Inter. According to the report, Cardinale is satisfied with the team’s results and performances, but also with the work of directors Giorgio Furlani and Igli Tare, as well as his main advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Cardinale is in constant contact with management and feels the project is finally on the right path with Allegri at the helm.
epa10157496 AC Milan owner Gerry Cardinale (R) before the Italian Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and FC Inter Milan at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 03 September 2022. EPA-EFE/ROBERTO BREGANI
The Italian tactician is seen as an added value, and Cardinale fully trusts him. Allegri is contracted with Milan until 2027 with an automatic option to extend to 2028 if Milan qualify for the Champions League this season.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri looks on during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Inter at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
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“Content is king” remains one of the most widely accepted ideas in SEO. Not everyone has agreed. Different schools of thought have always existed, with some practitioners prioritizing backlinks and others focusing on technical SEO.
Content is often treated as the primary driver of search visibility. I’m not arguing that.
My point is simpler: if you’ve relied on content to drive results — and earn a living — you should start doubling down on distribution.
With AI search changing the game, creating great content (and, yes, building some backlinks) is no longer enough to get it seen. The more important question may no longer be “What should I write next?” but “Where should I push this next?”
AI tools are further fragmenting search
Content distribution has become far more important in recent years, especially as audiences spread across more online spaces. In many teams, this job was usually outsourced to someone other than SEOs:
Social media managers.
Community managers.
PR specialists.
Various assistants and interns.
Sure, distribution held some value to SEO, but it was generally considered more beneficial to other functions.
Thanks to AI search, it’s finally landed squarely on our plate. Since AI models have fragmented search to an unprecedented level, distribution is now key to meaningful SEO outcomes.
There are three key drivers behind this change:
Different tools have different sourcing logic.
AI tools source differently from traditional search.
Their logic is changeable.
If this all sounds a bit abstract, let’s briefly dig into the evidence and explain what’s really going on.
Different tools have different sourcing logic
Search is fragmenting as people use a wider range of tools. Ideally, one strategy would work everywhere, but research shows that’s not the case.
AI search tools cite different sources, a 2025 Search Atlas study found. Some show significantly more overlap with the SERPs than others. This indicates that different tools follow different sourcing logic. And as long as that’s true, optimizing for one won’t necessarily boost visibility on another.
The whole thing is even trickier because users seem more open to switching tools than before. Gemini may soon surpass formerly unrivaled ChatGPT in traffic share, according to Similarweb. That could change again quickly.
Thinking there’s a single clear winner, like Google used to be, would be wrong. Focusing on the most popular tool at the moment isn’t a guaranteed strategy.
To maximize visibility, we need to consider how multiple AI tools source their information, which implies our distribution strategy needs to be broad.
AI search uses different logic from traditional search
The Search Atlas study showed that some AI search tools overlap with Google more than others — but in all cases, the overlap is pretty low. Perplexity ranked the highest at 43%, while ChatGPT barely hit 21%.
Characterizing Web Search in The Age of Generative AI (PDF) explicitly finds that AI search tools draw from a much wider pool of sources and are more likely to cite sites with fewer visits than traditional search engines.
This shows us that fragmentation is compounding. The pool of potential sources is wider, with little overlap among AI tools or between AI and traditional search.
The sourcing logic is changeable
The most problematic factor out of all, though, is that the sourcing logic of one tool can and often does change, too. This leads to different domains getting cited for the same prompts at different points in time — a phenomenon called citation drift.
Citation drift is more frequent than we might assume. Over the course of just a month, for instance, AI tools change approximately 40-60% of the domains they cite for the same prompt, according to Profound.
In other words, one domain could appear several times in a single response, then disappear completely the following month. This flip-flopping gets even worse over longer periods. For example, Profound’s study also showed that, from January to July, as many as 70% to 90% of the domains cited for the same prompt had changed.
Search is fragmented across tools and time. As cited domains change more frequently, users see more sources, making it even harder for you to push your brand to the front.
So, what can we do about it? How should we approach this increasing fragmentation of search?
While this might change as new tools and strategies emerge, the best answer we have so far is this: focus on broad, multi-channel distribution.
When you can’t reliably predict which sources will be used, the best strategy is to widen your footprint. This creates more potential entry points into AI systems’ training and retrieval layers.
This will require some serious shifts in how many SEOs approach their work. Here are a few you can implement right away.
1. Get good at collaborating
You’re unlikely to win fragmented AI search on your own. Optimizing for it now takes a much broader approach than before, pulling in digital PR, social media, community management, and other functions.
Those areas require skills many SEOs don’t have. Those who do still have only 24 hours in a day, so spreading that work across multiple disciplines isn’t realistic.
This only works with a team. You might hate that idea, especially because it means giving up full control of your projects and results. I get it, but that’s the reality right now. You’ll have to let some things go, trust others to handle them, and divide responsibilities. In other words, you’ll need to collaborate efficiently.
Even if you let experts handle certain tasks, you’ll still need at least a surface-level understanding of other disciplines becoming central to search.
SEOs will still own at least parts of distribution, whether that means handling the high-level strategy or downright executing it on specific channels.
In either case, doing this well requires skills you may not have used much before. So now’s the time to develop them.
That could mean learning more about digital PR, partnerships, thought leadership, syndication, community presence, or something else. With so many possibilities, it helps to start with the area you feel most comfortable with or most drawn to at the moment.
3. Shift your mindset from ranking to presence
You also need to change how you think about SEO, and then translate that shift into actual workflows. Google is still a major traffic driver, and rankings still matter. But for a fragmented, AI-driven search, obsessing over rank won’t cut it.
Instead of asking, “How do I get this content to rank?” You now need to ask, “How do I get this content into as many places as possible?”
Again, the goal is to create multiple entry points across AI systems, platforms, and audiences, increasing the chances of your content getting discovered, cited, and surfaced.
That’s why it’s important to start thinking more about overall presence across ecosystems rather than just positions in specific search engines.
4. Redesign your workflow
If you’ve successfully shifted your mindset from ranking to presence, it’s time to build a workflow that reflects that change.
I know firsthand how easy it is to forget about distribution, especially if it wasn’t part of your process before. To make it stick, you need to redesign your workflow to position distribution at the core.
A good place to start is by adding a launch phase, where content is distributed immediately upon publishing. After that, you could include a recurring phase every few months to ensure you regularly refresh and redistribute content.
Define reusable details upfront, like which channels you’ll consistently target and who owns each one. That way, you’ll minimize planning from scratch and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
5. Start with these easy-to-implement best practices
Finally, if you want some easy tactics to immediately add to your to-do list, consider these:
Pilot content partnerships, starting where it’s easiest. Usually, that implies reaching out to existing business partners first.
Proactively distribute your content on third-party sites, whether that means syndicating it or repurposing it for Quora and LinkedIn.
Pay attention to where AI tools already pull from. While sourcing logic changes constantly, you may still notice recurring patterns worth leveraging.
Give a special push to your existing, older content to counteract the pitfalls of citation drift. Reintroduce it on new channels, or work to get it referenced in new places.
The shifts are large enough that you’ll need to rethink how you do SEO. As search fragments, the work itself will have to evolve.
The approaches and workflows you relied on in the past won’t translate cleanly into a landscape shaped by multiple AI tools, changing sourcing logic, and constantly shifting citations.
These processes will also become more complex because they require closer collaboration with other teams. Distribution now intersects with digital PR, social media, partnerships, and community management, making cross-team coordination more important than before.
There’s a long road ahead. The best way to keep your sanity is to start small: focus on manageable steps, take them one at a time, and build from there.
“Qarabağ”ın futbolçusu Kamilo Duran Kolumbiya millisinə çağırılıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, 24 yaşlı futbolçu martda keçiriləcək yoldaşlıq görüşləri üçün dəvət olunub.
İndiyədək milli komandaya dəvət olunmayan Duran “Qarabağ”ın heyətində bu mövsümki çıxışından sonra Kolumbiya yığmasına çağırılıb. Onun yer aldığı komanda martın 26-da Xorvatiya, üç gün sonra Fransa ilə qarşılaşacaq. Hər iki görüş ABŞ-nin Orlando şəhərində baş tutacaq.
Qeyd edək ki, Kamilo 2025-ci ilin avqustunda “Qarabağ”a keçib.
İtaliyalı keçmiş futbolçu Françesko Totti “Roma”ya qayıda bilər.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, bu barədə insayder Nikolo Skira məlumat yayıb. Klub rəhbərliyi Tottini aşağı yaş qruplarından birinə baş məşqçi təyin etməyə hazırlaşır. Təyinatın yaxın zamanda reallaşacağı bildirilir.
Totti 1993-2017-ci illərdə “Roma”nın formasını geyinib. O, klubda 785 oyunda 307 qol vurub, 205 məhsuldar ötürmə edib.
Azərbaycanın U-20 millisinin baş məşqçisi açıqlanıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, yığmanın “sükanı” Rui Jorjeyə tapşırılıb. Bu barədə AFFA-nın mətbuat xidməti məlumat yayıb.
Azərbaycanın U-20 millisi 2027-ci ildə Azərbaycan və Özbəkistanda keçiriləcək FIFA U-20 Dünya Çempionatında ölkəmizi təmsil edəcək.
Yeni təyin olunmuş baş məşqçinin mətbuat konfransı AFFA rəhbərliyinin iştirakı ilə yaxın günlərdə təşkil olunacaq.
Qeyd edək ki, Rui Jorge məşqçiliyə futbolçu kimi son klubu olan “Belenenseş”də başlayıb. Portuqaliyalı mütəxəssis 2006-2010-cu illər aralığında adıçəkilən klubun U-19 komandasına rəhbərlik edib, 2008/2009-cu illər mövsümündə qısa müddət əsas komandanın baş məşqçisi olub. 2010-cu ildə Portuqaliyanın U-21 yığmasının “sükanı arxası”na gətirilən Jorge 15 il bu komandanı çalışdırıb. Onun rəhbərliyi altında portuqaliyalılar 5 dəfə Avropa çempionatının final mərhələsində iştirak edib, bunun ikisində (2015, 2021) gümüş mükafat qazanıb. Həmin illər ərzində Rui Jorge Portuqaliyanın Olimpiya millisinə də rəhbərlik edib.
Portuqaliyalı hücumçu Kriştiano Ronaldonun İspaniyanın “Almeriya” klubunun səhmlərinin bir hissəsini aldığını xəbər vermişdik.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, alışdan sonra Sequnda klubuna diqqət daha artıb. Belə ki, “Almeriya” Ronaldonun klubun səhmlərinin bir hissəsini almasından sonra İspaniyada instaqramda ən çox izləyicisi olan 5 klubdan biri olub.
1. Real Madrid – 181 milyon
2. Barselona – 147 milyon
3. Atletiko Madrid – 18 milyon
4. Sevilya – 3.6 milyon
5. Almeriya – 3.2 milyon.
“Almeriya” Sequndada 29 turdan sonra 52 xalla 2-ci sıradadır.
UEFA-da elit gənc oyunçuların inkişafı üzrə ekspert Julien Eskude Bakıda işgüzar səfərdə olub.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, o, iki günlük səfər zamanı AFFA-nın baş katibinin müavini Elçin Məmmədov, Texniki direktor Cahangir Həsənzadə və Elit-Məşq layihəsinin meneceri Rüfət Kərimli ilə görüşüb.
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“Real” gələn mövsüm Alvaro Arbeloanın yerinə namizədlər arasında məşqçi Maurisio Poçettinonu da daxil edib. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, İspaniya klubu […]
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Dortmund “Borussiya”sının yarımmüdafiəçisi Yulian Brandt “Arsenal” və “Barselona”nın maraq dairəsindədir. Msport.az xəbər verir ki, hər iki klub oyunçunun vəziyyətini izləyir. […]
Msport.az xəbər verir ki, yarımmüdafiəçinin Mançester klubundakı son mövsümünü keçirməsi ehtimal edilir. “Şəhərlilər”in kapitanının müqaviləsi bu yay bitir və hazırda […]
Michael Selig said blockchain-powered prediction markets could improve price discovery and public information, even as several US states challenge the platforms in court.
A French couple was forced to transfer about $1 million in Bitcoin during a fake police home invasion as wrench attacks keep rising, local media reported.
Bitcoin price taps $71,000, with liquidity thin above the spot price and heavy clusters below, setting up a potential sweep of the highs before another dip.
DeFi lacks its final primitive. Insurance turns hidden risks into priced, programmable coverage. Programmable insurance with uncorrelated capital creates TVC safety nets.
Ethereum has failed to remain deflationary since the switch to Proof-of-Stake, as ETH's price has disappointed Ether investors, particularly against Bitcoin.
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has set a bold price target for Hyperliquid’s $HYPE token at $150 by August 2026, about five times its current level near $30. Hayes bases his outlook on Hyperliquid’s strong revenue potential, estimating its 30-day revenues could annualize to around $1.4 billion. Alongside this, $HYPE’s price recently climbed above $35 amid robust trading, including $10 billion in 24-hour perpetual volume and $6.04 billion open interest. The anticipation of Portfolio Margin entering its alpha phase is further fueling optimism around the token.
Trust Wallet has introduced a real-time security feature to protect users from address poisoning scams. The tool scans wallet addresses before transactions are completed, warning users about lookalike scam addresses and blocking high-risk ones. It also highlights small character differences to prevent costly errors. The protection is now active on 32 EVM-compatible networks, including Ethereum, BNB Chain, Polygon, and Base, helping users avoid fraud and send crypto more safely.
A brokerage connected to the family of US President Donald Trump is facing questions from US lawmakers after helping several Chinese companies enter American stock markets.
The firm, Dominari Securities, is now part of a congressional review examining how certain foreign companies were listed in the United States and later became linked to suspicious stock trading patterns.
US Congressional Committee Requests Documents From Three Brokerages
The review is being carried out by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party. Lawmakers asked three firms, such as Dominari Securities, D. Boral Capital, and Revere Securities, to provide records related to Chinese companies they helped bring to the public.
Committee leaders John Moolenaar and Ro Khanna asked the firms to submit documents that show how these listings were approved and marketed to investors.
The request includes internal communications, funding sources, trading records, and compliance procedures used during the IPO process.
Lawmakers Focus on Suspicious Trading After Chinese IPOs
The committee is reviewing cases where newly listed Chinese companies experienced sudden price spikes shortly after entering the US markets.
In a congressional letter, multiple trading accounts allegedly placed similar buy orders above the IPO price. These trades temporarily pushed share prices higher.
After the spike, insiders reportedly sold large amounts of stock. Prices later collapsed, leaving many retail investors with losses. This pattern is sometimes described by regulators as a coordinated stock manipulation strategy.
Regulatory filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission show that Dominari has participated in several corporate fundraising deals.
One example involves work connected to Thumzup Media Corporation, which later adopted a treasury strategy involving Bitcoin.
Dominari Securities operates under Dominari Holdings and runs its offices from Trump Tower in Manhattan.
Public filings show that Eric Trump holds a significant stake in the company. Earlier this year, both Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr. joined the firm’s advisory board.
Because of these ties, the brokerage has drawn additional attention after lawmakers began examining the role of Wall Street underwriters involved in listing small Chinese companies in US markets.
Billions Lost by US Investors in Recent Years
Lawmakers say the scale of the problem has grown rapidly. According to figures cited in the congressional review, similar stock schemes may have drained roughly $16 billion from US investors since 2023.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has also recorded a sharp increase in complaints linked to these cases. Reports connected to stock manipulation involving foreign issuers have increased by about 300%.
These trends have raised broader questions in Washington about how overseas companies gain access to US capital markets.
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FAQs
Why is Dominari Securities being investigated by US lawmakers?
US lawmakers are reviewing Dominari Securities for helping Chinese firms list on US exchanges and whether those IPOs were later linked to coordinated stock manipulation.
What suspicious trading activity triggered the congressional review?
Investigators found cases where coordinated buy orders pushed IPO prices higher, after which insiders allegedly sold shares, causing sharp price crashes.
Is there an official lawsuit against Dominari Securities yet?
The issue is currently under congressional investigation. Lawmakers are collecting documents, and the findings could determine whether regulators pursue legal action.
Why are Chinese IPO listings in the US under scrutiny?
Officials worry some overseas firms use US listings to access capital while weak oversight allows manipulation that harms retail investors.
Zcash price climbed nearly 10% to around $224 today, outperforming much of the broader crypto market after a major funding announcement linked to the project’s development ecosystem. While the wider market has been dealing with macro uncertainty and cautious trading sentiment, the Zcash price rally appears to be fueled by renewed investor interest and fresh capital entering the ecosystem.
But the real question traders are asking now is simple: Is this just a short-term reaction, or the start of a major breakout for ZEC?
$25M Funding Sparks Fresh Confidence in Zcash
The latest catalyst behind the Zcash price surge comes from Zcash Open Development Lab (ZODL), which announced it has secured over $25 million in seed funding. The investment round drew support from several well-known crypto venture firms, including:
Paradigm
a16z crypto
Winklevoss Capital
Coinbase Ventures
Cypherpunk Technologies
Chapter One
The funding will accelerate development of tools and infrastructure aimed at strengthening the Zcash privacy ecosystem. ZODL was founded by Josh Swihart, the former CEO of the Electric Coin Company (ECC). Under his leadership, the team previously launched the Zashi wallet, a product designed to make private transactions on Zcash more accessible to users.
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The wallet has already shown strong adoption. Since 2024, the application has helped expand the Zcash shielded pool by more than 400%, while enabling over $600 million worth of ZEC swaps since October 2025. Earlier this year, the entire ECC product team joined ZODL, reinforcing development efforts and signaling a new phase of ecosystem expansion.
Zcash Price Approaches Breakout Zone: Major Rally Next?
Beyond the news catalyst, the Zcash price chart is also showing an important technical setup. Recent price action indicates that ZEC rebounded from a strong demand zone near $200, a level where buyers stepped in to defend the market after months of downward pressure.
The latest rally has now pushed the Zcash price toward a descending resistance trendline near $230, a structure that has capped multiple attempts at recovery over the past few months. If ZEC manages to break above this resistance, analysts believe the next upside targets could appear around $250 and $260, potentially $300 if momentum accelerates. However, failure to break the trendline could lead to short-term consolidation, with $200 remaining the key support level traders will watch closely.
Beyond the funding announcement, on-chain data also points to growing market interest in Zcash. Recent exchange flow metrics show more than $7 million worth of ZEC recorded as net inflows over the past two days, indicating fresh capital entering the market as the price rally gained momentum.
Historically, sustained inflows often signal accumulation phases, where traders position themselves ahead of potential upside volatility. The recent spike in capital flows coincides with Zcash’s sharp price rebound toward the $220–$224 zone, reinforcing the bullish sentiment triggered by the latest funding news. If inflows continue while the Zcash price tests key resistance levels, the current rally could gain further traction in the near term.
Outlook for ZEC
With fresh funding and $7M in recent exchange inflows, the Zcash price is approaching a key resistance zone. A breakout above the descending trendline could push ZEC toward $250, while failure to hold momentum may see the price retest $200 support in the near term.
FAQs
Why is the Zcash (ZEC) price up today?
Zcash price rose after ZODL secured $25M in funding from major crypto investors, boosting confidence and attracting fresh capital into the ZEC ecosystem.
What are the key support and resistance levels for Zcash price?
ZEC faces resistance near $230. If the breakout fails, the main support traders are watching sits around the $200 demand zone.
Is Zcash seeing increasing market demand?
Yes. Over $7M in recent exchange inflows suggests traders are accumulating ZEC, often a signal of growing interest before potential price volatility.
MANTRA just crashed 44% in a single session, wiping out millions overnight, and the Cardano price prediction community watched it happen while debating whether ADA can hold $0.26.
That is crypto in March 2026: large caps bleed slowly, mid caps crash violently, and the traders who build wealth are the ones who positioned in presale infrastructure before the breakout changes everything.
MANTRA Crashes 44 Percent in Single Day as Token Holders Learn the Cost of Holding Without Research
MANTRA crashed 44% to $0.037 in a selloff that blindsided holders, according to Blockchain Magazine. The crash reminds you that holding without research can destroy portfolios overnight.
The Cardano price prediction debate continues around $0.26, but even bulls know $0.30 is 15% over weeks depending on catalysts that have been “coming soon” for years. The real opportunity is building positions in infrastructure that grows regardless of which token crashes next.
Where the Real Opportunity Lives While ADA Debates Chart Levels and Tokens Crash Overnight
Pepeto Is the Infrastructure Play That Does Not Depend on Any Single Token’s Price Action
While traders analyze the Cardano price prediction and pray that $0.26 holds, Pepeto is building the infrastructure that benefits no matter which direction any individual token moves, because the exchange processes trades in both directions and the bridge connects blockchains regardless of whether the market is pumping or dumping.
The project is constructing a full crypto trading exchange with cross chain bridge technology connecting every blockchain into one platform. The founder already built Pepe to a $7 billion valuation, and the presale has raised $7.5M with a SolidProof audit completed before the first dollar entered, so unlike MANTRA, the due diligence was done before you even showed up.
At $0.000000186, the entry sits at six decimal zeros while the Cardano price prediction community debates whether ADA can gain 15% over the next month. The Binance listing is approaching, and when that listing goes live, the presale floor gets replaced by exchange volume and the price becomes whatever the market decides, which historically for exchange tokens with real infrastructure is multiples higher than what presale buyers paid.
The presale holders are excited for the launch day, because they can’t wait to see their initial investments multiplying in numbers nobody can imagine. Every Pepeto presale stage fills faster, the wallets entering are growing, and the presale that MANTRA holders wish they had found before their token crashed 44% is sitting right here with an audit already done and a founder who already proved he can build at scale.
The 204% annual yield on staked positions compounds daily, but the crash you just saw in MANTRA is exactly why this presale exists, because the exchange infrastructure Pepeto is building is where the value lives no matter what happens to any single token. And that is exactly why among Pepeto presale holders there are many whales, they see a revolution in crypto building while many still hesitate to join.
ADA
The Cardano price prediction shows ADA at $0.24 according to CoinMarketCap after failing $0.28. Whales moved 230 million ADA, but the token sits below a descending trendline.
A break above could push toward $0.30, but losing $0.25 opens a drop to $0.22. The stablecoin market cap jumped 29% showing activity, but the Cardano price prediction still depends on catalysts that have not arrived.
SUI
SUI trades near $0.98 after bouncing from $0.88, with $1 resistance in focus. A falling wedge suggests a reversal, but $1 holds heavy leveraged positions. If buyers fail to break through, SUI stays stuck between $0.88 and $1 while facing upcoming token unlocks adding pressure to an already fragile recovery.
The Bottom Line
MANTRA crashed 44% because holders skipped due diligence, ADA fights $0.26 with whales dumping 230 million tokens, and Pepeto’s SolidProof audit was done before the first dollar entered while the $7 billion founder ships exchange tools instead of excuses.
The team announced the launch date is closer than most realize according to Markets.businessinsider.com reports, which means every day you wait is a day closer to launch while your position stays at zero. The Binance listing reprices this permanently, and the presale MANTRA holders wish they had found is right here with a door closing fast. Visit the Pepeto official website and enter before the launch arrives and this early opportunity ceases to exist.
The Cardano price prediction targets $0.30 if bulls push through resistance, but Pepeto at presale pricing with exchange infrastructure offers multiples ADA cannot produce. Visit the Pepeto official website.
Why did MANTRA crash 44%?
MANTRA crashed due to a major selloff that caught holders off guard, highlighting the importance of audited presale projects like Pepeto that complete security reviews before raising any capital.
Is Pepeto safer than holding large cap altcoins?
Pepeto completed its SolidProof audit before the presale opened and has a $7 billion founder leading development, while large caps like MANTRA can lose 44% in a single day without warning.
Vitalik Buterin, ETH Co-founder, is advocating for a simpler approach to staking on Ethereum, arguing that the process should not require specialized technical skills. According to Buterin, staking infrastructure has become too complex, which limits broader participation and weakens decentralization.
To address this, the Ethereum Foundation is currently testing a distributed staking system using 72,000 ETH. The setup uses a lightweight version of Distributed Validator Technology (DVT), allowing validator nodes to operate across multiple machines rather than relying on a single server.
The goal of this experiment is to make staking easier and more accessible, particularly for institutions holding large amounts of ETH.
How the New System Works
Under this model, participants do not need advanced technical expertise to run staking nodes. Instead, they simply choose the computers that will run the nodes and create a shared configuration file.
All machines use the same key, and the system automatically handles networking, validator coordination, and other technical tasks. This removes much of the complexity that usually comes with running blockchain infrastructure.
“My hope for this project is that we can make it maximally easy and one-click to do distributed staking for institutions.” Said Buterin
Reducing Complexity in Blockchain Infrastructure
Buterin also criticized the common belief that operating blockchain infrastructure requires professionals or highly specialized teams. He argues that such complexity discourages participation and goes against the core goal of decentralization.
“The idea that running infrastructure is this scary, complicated thing where each person participating must be a professional is awful and anti-decentralization.”
Toward More Decentralized Staking
Looking ahead, Buterin suggests that staking could eventually run through simple deployment tools such as Docker containers or similar systems. Nodes could start with a single command, automatically connect, and begin staking.
He added that making staking easier is the first step toward spreading control of Ethereum’s validator network across more participants and institutions.
Interestingly, despite fluctuations in Ethereum’s market price, staking participation continues to rise. Currently, around 3.2 million ETH is waiting to join the validator queue, creating a waiting period of about 55 days.
Meanwhile, only 29,000 ETH is waiting to exit staking, which takes roughly 12 hours to process. Overall, about 37.5 million ETH, valued at roughly $76.5 billion, is already staked on the network, accounting for nearly 31% of Ethereum’s total supply.
Looking Ahead
By making staking simpler, Buterin hopes more institutions and regular ETH holders will participate, increasing decentralization and strengthening the Ethereum network. If successful, the “one-click” staking model could reshape how ETH holders engage with the network, making validator participation accessible to everyone.
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Wallets linked to Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss have transferred about $130 million worth of Bitcoin (around 1,773 BTC) to Gemini’s hot wallet over the past week, according to Arkham Intelligence. While the tracker suggested the funds were “presumably to sell,” no on-chain sales have been confirmed. Gemini’s total holdings remain stable at nearly 59,872 BTC. The transfers sparked debate online, especially after the twins recently promoted long-term holding, or “HODL,” during a TV appearance.
The Flow blockchain native token FLOW is up nearly 60% today, trading around $0.0655 and becoming one of the top gainers in the crypto market. Meanwhile, trading activity has also increased significantly. FLOW’s 24-hour trading volume jumped more than 640% to about $175.5 million.
Now the question is what’s driving the Flow token price up today?
Flow Foundation Motion Filling Spark Price Rally
One major factor behind the rally is a legal step taken by the Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs. On March 9, both entities filed a motion in a Seoul court seeking to prevent local exchanges, including Upbit, Bithumb, and Coinone, from delisting FLOW on March 16.
Earlier this week, Binance removed the monitoring tag placed on FLOW following a security incident in December. The exchange said the previously identified issues had been resolved.
Flow Foundation remains committed to ensuring open access to $FLOW in every market.
Today, Flow Foundation and Dapper Labs have filed with the Seoul Central District Court to suspend the termination of FLOW trading support on three Korean exchanges on March 16.
Other platforms have also taken similar steps. HTX said that Flow services are still active on its platform. Meanwhile, Korbit also cleared the token after finishing its own review.
These updates have helped reduce fears about exchange limits, which had earlier hurt confidence in Flow.
Ecosystem Activity Continues to Expand
Another factor supporting the rally is continued development activity on the Flow network. Major brands, including The Walt Disney Company, National Basketball Association, National Football League, and Ticketmaster, are building projects on the blockchain.
Developer activity across the ecosystem reached record levels in the last quarter, according to updates shared by the project.
From a technical view, FLOW had been trading inside a prolonged downtrend for several months, forming lower highs and lower lows within a falling channel.
Recently, the price bounced from the lower support zone around $0.04 and moved up toward the upper trendline. This breakout candle with higher volume suggests buyers are starting to step in.
If the breakout holds, the next short-term resistance could be around $0.10. A sustained move above that area may open the path toward $0.15.
However, if the price drops back below $0.05, the breakout may weaken, potentially sending FLOW back toward the $0.038 support zone.
FAQs
Why is Flow (FLOW) coin price up today?
Flow (FLOW) coin price surged after legal action to prevent exchange delistings and Binance removing its monitoring tag, easing market concerns.
What is driving the recent Flow (FLOW) coin price rally?
The rally is fueled by rising trading volume, exchange support, and continued ecosystem growth as major brands build projects on the Flow blockchain.
Is the Flow token a good investment?
Flow has strong partnerships with brands like Disney, NBA, and Ticketmaster. Its long-term potential depends on ecosystem growth and broader crypto market trends.
Analysts suggest XRP may be nearing the end of its corrective Wave 4, opening the door for a possible Wave 5 rally. Price action shows support around $1.30–$1.40, with technical indicators pointing to easing selling pressure and a potential trend reversal. If the Elliott Wave structure continues to unfold, some projections place upside targets between $5.85 and $18. Growing confidence is also backed by Ripple’s expanding global payments network and increasing ecosystem adoption.
As the broader crypto market begins to stabilize, the Jupiter (JUP) price is gradually gaining traders’ attention. The token recently rebounded from a key support level within a descending channel, hinting that the extended correction phase may be nearing its end. While the broader trend still remains under pressure, improving momentum indicators suggest buyers are slowly stepping back into the market.
At the same time, on-chain data points to steady ecosystem activity. If the participation remains stable and buying pressure continues to build, the token could attempt a recovery in the coming sessions.
On-Chain Activity Signals Steady User Engagement
On-chain data also provides insight into Jupiter’s ecosystem activity. According to the latest metrics, Jupiter records roughly 120,000 daily active addresses, while the broader category of DEX aggregators sees around 194,500 active users.
Although Jupiter represents a portion of the total aggregator activity, the trend suggests that user engagement has remained relatively stable over the past few months, with occasional spikes during periods of increased market activity.
The data indicates that Jupiter continues to maintain a meaningful share of the DEX aggregator ecosystem, reinforcing its position as one of the primary liquidity routing platforms within the Solana network.
Jupiter Price Holds Channel Support as Momentum Slowly Improves
The daily chart shows that JUP has been trading within a descending parallel channel since late 2025, reflecting a prolonged corrective phase after the earlier rally. The price recently rebounded from the lower boundary of the channel and is currently trading near $0.17, suggesting that buyers are attempting to regain short-term control.
From a momentum perspective, the Relative Strength Index (RSI) has climbed back above the midline and is hovering near 54, indicating improving bullish momentum. A sustained move above this level could support a continuation toward the mid-channel resistance near $0.20–$0.22, which now acts as the immediate upside barrier.
Meanwhile, the Directional Movement Index (DMI) signals a gradual shift in trend strength. The +DI line is beginning to rise while the ADX remains moderate, suggesting that a new directional move could be developing if buying pressure continues to increase.
If the bulls maintain control and push the price above the descending resistance trendline, JUP could attempt a breakout toward $0.25, which aligns with the upper boundary of the broader channel. However, failure to sustain the current momentum could drag the price back toward the key support zone near $0.15.
FAQs
Why is Jupiter (JUP) price gaining attention now?
JUP recently rebounded from a key support level inside a descending channel, and improving momentum indicators suggest buyers may be returning.
What factors could drive Jupiter (JUP) price higher?
Rising trading volume, strong user activity on Solana, and a breakout above key resistance levels could support a continued JUP price recovery.
What is the long-term outlook for Jupiter (JUP) price?
If adoption on Solana grows, JUP could move beyond $0.25 and target $0.30+ over time, though market trends and ecosystem growth remain key factors.
XRP price turned on Tuesday as the crypto market rallied, and after Brand Garlinghouse highlighted Ripple’s priorities for the year. Ripple (XRP) token rose to $1.3895 from this week’s low of $1.3365. It has remained in this range in the…
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Arsenal midfielder 1 booking away from Champions League suspension
Arsenal have one player at direct risk of a yellow-card suspension going into the knockout stages of the Champions League, but many others are only two cards away.
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Arsenal dealt with a couple of yellow-card suspensions during the League Phase of the Champions League, with Martin Zubimendi serving a ban against Slavia Praha and fellow midfielders Mikel Merino and Declan Rice banned against Kairat Almaty.
The one positive of those suspensions is that none of the three are one booking away from a ban anymore, but Christian Norgaard is.
UEFA rules ban players for one match after they receive their third yellow card of the tournament, and Norgaard is on two after bookings against Slavia Praha and Club Brugge. One more on Wednesday would see him missing the last-16 second leg.
That’s because the next threshold for a ban is five yellows, with Merino, Zubimendi, and Rice on three. The other five players have one yellow card each, putting them two away from the first threshold of three.
The yellow cards will be wiped later in the tournament, but not until after the quarter-finals.
To be clear, a third/fifth/seventh yellow card in the second leg of the quarter-final stage would still result in a ban for the first leg of the semi. It’s only after that second leg that the yellows are wiped. Effectively, that means you can’t get a yellow-card ban for the semi-final second leg or the final.
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The rest of Arsenal’s players are all currently pretty safe, as none of them have been booked a single time. But given it only takes three bookings to get your first ban, it doesn’t take long to find yourself at risk.
The Bucs' rookie class in 2025 had some bright spots for the team in a season full of downs that overwhelmed the team and fans. We write this coming off the first day of free agency where the Bucs lost Mike Evans despite their best efforts to retain him. Now, this rookie class quickly gets thrust into the spotlight and will be asked to play a bigger role.
Looking back on their 2025 season, PFF presented it through a fantasy football lens. Obviously, Emeka Egbuka was the star of the class after being drafted 19th overall. PFF's Rob Conway discussed his season, writing, "Egbuka (68.5 PFF receiving grade) finished the 2025 regular season with the most targets (126) out of the rookie receiver class, the second-most yards (938) and tied for the second-most touchdowns (six). . .Though he recorded only a single 100-yard receiving game after Week 5's seven-catch, 163-yard and one-touchdown outing against Seattle, he did enough across the season to finish as the WR24 (193.7 points) — right at the tail end of WR2 territory."
Conway also highlighted Tez Johnson, who also had his moments, is worth keeping an eye on now. He was a seventh-round pick for the Bucs in 2025 due to his size but his talent was never a question. PFF discussed he will be a flash in the pan choice week to week, but he did finish higher in production than some notable names.
"But his WR66 (92.4 points) finish was ahead of some surprising names, such as Xavier Legette and Ricky Pearsall. While they battled various injuries throughout the campaign, they are both former first-round picks whose teams were trying to feature them much heavier than the Buccaneers were with Johnson until he forced their hand."
Between the picks of Egbuka and Johnson, and the previous years selection of Jalen McMillan, the wide receiver position remains a bright spot for the team.
An Iranian cross-country skier has been forced to withdraw from the Winter Paralympics, a decision described as "heartbreaking" by the nation's Paralympic Committee, due to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.
Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei, who was set to be Iran’s sole representative at the Milan Cortina Paralympics, did not attend the opening ceremony last Friday.
The International Paralympic Committee confirmed that he was unable to travel safely to Italy amid the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the United States of America.
Hamid Alisamimi, chief executive of Iran’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC), expressed profound regret on Tuesday regarding Khatibi's absence from the Games. "The recent events have been very painful for many people, and it is especially heartbreaking for athletes who have dedicated years of hard work and preparation to represent their country," Mr Alisamimi stated in an email to The Associated Press.
Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei’s withdrawal was confirmed shortly before Friday’s opening ceremony (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)
He further elaborated on the skier's personal disappointment: "Aboulfazl Khatibi Mianaei, like many others, has faced deep disappointment at being unable to participate in the Paralympics after such long and determined preparation.
“At the same time, he believes that sport should always remain a bridge between nations and a symbol of peace."
Military actions by the United States and Israel against Iran commenced on 28 February, less than a week before the Milan Cortina Winter Paralympic Games officially opened on 6 March.
This escalating conflict has cast a shadow over Iran’s future involvement in global sporting events, including the men’s football World Cup scheduled for the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Mr Alisamimi concluded by expressing Iran’s hope "that the international sports community will take responsible action to condemn and suspend countries that violate human rights, so that the world of sport can stand on the right side of history and uphold the values of justice, dignity, and peace."
Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Sonny Styles (0) pressures Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the Big Ten Conference championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
It is amazing just how quickly the NFL Draft landscape can change.
Certainly, the NFL Scouting Combine reshaped the board. Players like Sonny Styles and Dillon Thieneman improved their draft stock with some incredible performances. But some big trades — Maxx Crosby heading to the Baltimore Ravens and Trent McDuffie to the Los Angeles Rams — have changed the landscape as well.
Then came the first day of free agency.
The opening of the league’s legal tampering window forced every NFL analyst to rip up their most recent mock draft and return to the drawing board, and we here at SB Nation are no different. Depth charts have changed, and needs are now very different for several teams from what we thought just 48 hours ago.
That means it is time yet again to look at how the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft could unfold. Here are the picks, with some big picture thoughts following the mock draft.
Pick
Team
Player
Position
School
1
Las Vegas Raiders
Fernando Mendoza
QB
Indiana
2
New York Jets
Arvell Reese
LB
Ohio State
3
Arizona Cardinals
Francis Mauigoa
OT
Miami
4
Tennessee Titans
Rueben Bain Jr.
EDGE
Miami
5
New York Giants
Sonny Styles
LB
Ohio State
6
Cleveland Browns
Spencer Fano
OT
Utah
7
Washington Commanders
Jeremiyah Love
RB
Notre Dame
8
New Orleans Saints
Carnell Tate
WR
Ohio State
9
Kansas City Chiefs
Mansoor Delane
CB
LSU
10
Cincinnati Bengals
Caleb Downs
S
Ohio State
11
Miami Dolphins
David Bailey
EDGE
Texas Tech
12
Dallas Cowboys
Keldric Faulk
EDGE
Auburn
13
Los Angeles Rams (via ATL)
Kenyon Sadiq
TE
Oregon
14
Las Vegas Raiders (via BAL)
Jordyn Tyson
WR
Arizona State
15
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Akheem Mesidor
EDGE
Miami
16
New York Jets (via IND)
Makai Lemon
WR
USC
17
Detroit Lions
Kadyn Proctor
OT
Alabama
18
Minnesota Vikings
Dillon Thieneman
S
Oregon
19
Carolina Panthers
Caleb Lomu
OT
Utah
20
Dallas Cowboys (via GB)
Avieon Terrell
CB
Clemson
21
Pittsburgh Steelers
Olaivavega Ioane
IOL
Penn State
22
Los Angeles Chargers
Peter Woods
DT
Clemson
23
Philadelphia Eagles
Monroe Freeling
OT
Georgia
24
Cleveland Browns (via JAX)
KC Concepcion
WR
Texas A&M
25
Chicago Bears
Kayden McDonald
DT
Ohio State
26
Buffalo Bills
T.J. Parker
EDGE
Clemson
27
San Francisco 49ers
Lee Hunter
DT
Texas Tech
28
Houston Texans
Blake Miller
OT
Clemson
29
Kansas City Chiefs (via LAR)
Denzel Boston
WR
Washington
30
Denver Broncos
C.J. Allen
LB
Georgia
31
New England Patriots
Germie Bernard
WR
Alabama
32
Seattle Seahawks
Jermod McCoy
CB
Tennessee
Jeremiyah Love continues his rise
In nearly every single mock draft until this one, I slotted Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love to the Kansas City Chiefs with the ninth pick in the first round. The reasoning was simple: Kansas City needed to bolster their running game (even if Patrick Mahomes is back for Week 1), and Love was the best player at that position, and one of the best players in the entire class.
But as the Combine unfolded, one of the rumors that made its way from Indianapolis to the rest of the NFL world was that the Chiefs were kicking the tires on veteran running backs in free agency, partly because of this need but also due to a belief that when they were finally on the clock at No. 9, Love would be off the board.
So who might draft Love ahead of the Chiefs at No. 9?
How about the Washington Commanders?
Dan Quinn and company addressed one of their pressing needs on Monday when they agreed to terms on a deal for pass rusher Odafe Oweh, and instead, they can add some help for Jayden Daniels by drafting Love at No. 7.
Sonny Styles continues his rise as well
In my last mock draft, I had the New York Giants adding some help for Jaxson Dart, with Makai Lemon from USC.
One of the first messages I received after that was published was a note from my dear friend Ed Valentine from Big Blue View about that selection.
Let’s just say his message has changed my line of thinking regarding what the Giants might do in that spot.
Yes, New York lost Wan’Dale Robinson on the first day of free agency. But with their pick at 37, they can find a replacement option at wide receiver. A player the caliber of Styles’ will not be on the board at that spot in the second round. Even with the Giants adding Tremaine Edmunds in the first day of free agency, Styles’ athleticism can be used in a WILL linebacker role, letting him fly around the field and to the football. Suddenly, the Giants’ defensive front has a bit more teeth.
Rams load up for one more run
In previous mock drafts, I had the Los Angeles Rams looking at the future, and their defense. Cornerback was a popular pick for the Rams at No. 13, while adding Ty Simpson with their second first-round pick as a potential quarterback of the future seemed like a forward-thinking move for Les Snead.
But with the Rams swinging a trade for Trent McDuffie — and then agreeing to terms on a contract with cornerback Jaylen Watson — suddenly the picture in the secondary looks a lot different.
And it certainly looks like Los Angeles is loading up for another run in 2026.
So instead of finding Stafford’s future replacement, let’s give him some help with Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq, who turned in a stunning Combine performance of his own and would give Sean McVay a fascinating matchup player for his offense.
Raiders continue the rebuild
Thanks to the trade with the Baltimore Ravens, the Las Vegas Raiders now have a pair of selections inside the top 15 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Nothing has changed at No. 1. There is every reason in the world to believe the Raiders are drafting Fernando Mendoza with the first selection. But now with another pick in the first round, Las Vegas can go a few different directions. Adding a pass rusher to replace Maxx Crosby is an option, but the Raiders added Kwity Paye and Quay Walker on the first day of free agency to bolster their pass rush. Paye will give Las Vegas an option on the edge, while Walker has shown an ability to get after the quarterback from the second level.
And the Raiders can still address pass rush early in the second round, as the edge position is a pretty deep group in this draft.
While the Raiders added Jalen Nailor on the first day of free agency, he is primarily a slot receiver. Giving Mendoza an outside threat seems like a wise investment for John Spytek, so in this mock, we have the Raiders adding Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson with that second first-round selection.
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Greg Newsome II takes the field. | Getty Images
The New York Giants have agreed to terms with former Jacksonville Jaguars and Cleveland Browns cornerback Greg Newsome, per a report from Jordan Schultz. The deal is, reportedly, a one-year contract.
The Giants were forced to pivot at the cornerback position after losing Cor’Dale Flott to the Tennessee Titans, and Jamel Dean agreed to terms with the Pittsburgh Steelers while the Giants were negotiating with Flott.
MADRID (AP) — Kylian Mbappé was not with Real Madrid for training on Tuesday ahead of a crucial Champions League game against Manchester City as coach Álvaro Arbeloa suggested the French striker could return soon.
Mbappé hasn't played since Feb. 21 because of a knee problem which also ruled him out of Madrid's win over Benfica in the Champions League playoffs.
“Well, he’s better. Obviously, we have to take one day at a time and see how he is evolving," Arbeloa said through an interpreter. "But this week has been positive. He’s back giving a good feeling. And we are looking forward to having him back soon.”
Madrid said Mbappé had not trained with the team, along with other injured players, and it would be a major surprise if he plays at home to City on Wednesday. Arbeloa initially suggested last month that he would be back within days.
The uncertainty over Mbappé complicates an already fraught injury situation at Madrid, which also lost midfielder Rodrygo for the rest of the season with a knee injury last week. Jude Bellingham hasn't played in over a month and also didn't train with the team Tuesday.
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 10: Alvaro Arbeloa, head coach of Real Madrid, speaks during the training session and press conference ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Round of 16 First Leg against Manchester City FC at Ciudad Real Madrid on March 10, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Alvaro Arbeloa spoke to the media ahead of Real Madrid’s match against Manchester City on Wednesday. He was asked about Vinicius Jr — which he expected — and he replied: “I expected this question from you. Whoever is on the pitch will be important. And Vinicius, too. We’ve had a lot of injuries and he’s taking on a huge amount of responsibility. He’s our main attacking threat, as you’d expect. And we need him at his best if we want to knock Manchester City out.”
Arbeloa on the match
“It’s a tough one… one where we need the fans. We’ll be highly motivated. The Champions League is very special for us.”
Arbeloa on facing Pep Guardiola
“It’s motivating to experience a Champions League round of 16 tie; to experience a night like tomorrow. It’s very motivating. It will be a great experience. I’m really looking forward to it.
“He always has a surprise up his sleeve. No matter how many times you watch his teams, you know there’s always something in store, and you have to be prepared for the many variations that can appear. I’d be very surprised if there wasn’t some new formation or new player. He always tends to overthink his tactics.”
Arbeloa on Guti’s words
“I have immense respect for him because of what he means to Real Madrid; for the legacy he left behind. I greatly respect his opinion because, as I said, I’m not here to judge every opinion. Best regards; I hope I can give him a hug soon.”
Arbeloa on Laporta’s quotes about the Negreira case
“Who said that?” (“Laporta”) “Ah, yes, candidate Laporta! I think he was the one who quadrupled the payments to Negreira. So there’s not much more to say.”
Arbeloa on Kylian Mbappé’s injury
“He’s much better, but we have to take it one day at a time. He’s come back feeling great. And we’ll take it one step at a time.”
Arbeloa on his quotes from Vigo about ‘those who wanted to come’
“That doesn’t mean anyone didn’t want to come, no. I wanted to acknowledge those who made a tremendous effort to be there. To go out on the field and perform the way they did. That’s all I said. The interpretation… that’s up to you. No player who wasn’t in Vigo was there because they didn’t want to come.”
Arbeloa on his quotes about being the favourites for everything
“If I said it, I mean it. We shouldn’t feel inferior to anyone. We know how difficult this tie is going to be, but we’re going to face it with great enthusiasm. Looking them in the eye.”
Arbeloa on Eduardo Camavinga
“Much better, he’s had a really bad week. Here we say ‘worse than a toothache’. But he’s been back with the group since Saturday and he’s perfectly fine for tomorrow.”
Arbeloa on whether he has changed since becoming Real Madrid’s head coach
“Differences… I don’t think there are any. You simply gain experience. But I believe I’m the same person, even though I’ve been coaching Real Madrid for two months, which is like a masterclass. A huge learning experience. I’m going to enjoy every day I’m here until the end.”
Arbeloa on youth players being ready for tomorrow
“Well… I think we all agree that in Vigo, the youth team players showed they’re not afraid to step up. Thiago had a fantastic game, Palacios changed the team, Manuel Ángel was key on that ball… it’s not easy to trust the youth academy when you’re sitting here, and that’s something people need to understand. Because the best players in the world are here, and to play a youth player, you have to bench one of them. It’s not easy, but I have a lot of faith in them, and I feel that people identify with them. They’re ready for matches like tomorrow’s, as they’ve already shown.”
Arbeloa on whether he has a system in place for marking Haaland and Foden
“We’ll have to mark a lot of players, because they have a lot of individual talent. But they also perform well as a team; they can play with their eyes closed. It’s a match where we need to be very solid defensively, on set pieces… every detail is crucial. But we’re focused, confident about what’s to come.”
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 20: Reed Blankenship #32 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts as he runs off the field following an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images
NOTE: This article was written before the Reed Blankenship signing. Blankenship signed a three-year $24.75M contract with Houston.
I get it, you’re sick and tired of reading about offensive lineman. If you’re a film junkie like myself, the past half-decade has been an arduous slog of watching kick-slides and trench warfare.
However, this offseason isn’t just about gap schemes and pulling guards for Houston. Thanks to several inept free-agent decisions, the Texans have a glaring hole at starting strong safety.
It all began last offseason when starting safety Eric Murray signed with Jacksonville. Houston subsequently traded for C.J. Gardner-Johnson to start next to a young Calen Bullock. They were also counting on veteran Jimmie Ward to play a significant role on the defense.
In the months that followed, Jimmie Ward was arrested and underwent surgery, which landed him on the Physically Unable to Play (PUP) list the entire 2025 season. Once the campaign began, CJGJ fell out of favor with the locker room and was subsequently released due to “friction behind the scenes with him complaining about his role, wanting to blitz more” per Aaron Wilson.
Those events forced M.J. Stewart into the spotlight. He performed valiantly, but is not the athlete Houston needs at the position. Houston did re-signed M.J. Stewart to a one-year, $2.7M contract yesterday, but that contract reflects the short-term tenure with which they see Stewart.
Given that Houston employs five defensive back formations as much as anyone in the league, sourcing a reliable starting safety option to round out the defense is essential. They don’t need an ultra-impactful starter; they have enough stars in the defensive back room to form a constellation. What they need is a lunch-pail safety who will be a consummate pro, cover with tenacity, and rally to the football. (And they got that in Reed Blankenship)
Unfortunately, the top three free-agent safeties are already off the board. Bryan Cook, Coby Bryant, and Jalen Thompson all signed with new teams today, each commanding salaries between $11 million and $13.4 million annually. The best remaining options include Kyle Dugger (PIT), Jaquan Brisker (CHI), Geno Stone (CIN), and Jaylinn Hawkins (NE). Each is expected to cost between $7 million and $10 million per year, a fair market value for a starting-caliber safety.
As for rookie options, this year’s class features the strongest group of safety prospects in the past five years, with three projected first-round selections and another three to five expected to come off the board on Day Two. Unless Houston selects a safety in the first round, something extremely a-typical for General Manager Nick Caserio, the two best options are A.J. Haulcy (UH transfer to LSU) and Zakee Wheatley out of Penn State. Both are deep safeties who play downhill and have a knack for creating turnovers. Haulcy is projected to go early in the second round while Wheatley may go late second to early third.
Whether through the draft or free agency, Houston desperately needs to fill the glaring hole at safety.
The Browns' effort to build a new stadium with public funding has hit a significant roadblock, in the form of a court challenge to the manner in which the politicians plan to pick the taxpayers' pockets.
Via Laura Hancock of the Cleveland Plain Dealer, Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Magistrate Jennifer D. Hunt issued a preliminary injunction blocking the effort to siphon unclaimed funds.
Preliminary injunctions are rarely awarded; they keep the status quo in place until the lawsuit can be resolved. In this case, it means that Ohio can divert none of the billions in unclaimed funds for the new Browns stadium until a final ruling is issued.
The legal challenge to using unclaimed funds is simple — it arguably violates the takings and due process clauses of the Ohio Constitution.
To get a preliminary injunction, the plaintiff must show, among other things, a substantial likelihood of success as to the merits of the claim. Getting a preliminary injunction, then, is a key stepping stone toward winning the case.
The Ohio Attorney General's office is planning its next steps. Obviously, there will be appeals that could lead all the way to the Ohio Supreme Court. For now, however, Ohio can't touch a single penny of unclaimed funds while the case proceeds.
Which puts the entire project on hold, unless Ohio comes up with another way to come up with its subsidy for the new stadium.
LANDOVER, MD - OCTOBER 23: Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders hits Allen Lazard #13 of the Green Bay Packers after a catch during the second half of the game at FedExField on October 23, 2022 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The Green Bay Packers have reportedly landed their first outside free agent of the 2026 cycle. Green Bay will be bolstering its cornerback group by adding Benjamin St-Juste on a 2-year, $10 million contract, adding competition to a group that has some questions on the outside.
St-Juste, who measures in at 6-foot-3 and 200 pounds and will turn 29 in September, was a 3rd-round draft pick by the Washington Commanders in 2021. He spent four years with Washington, including three as one of the team’s primary starting boundary corners, with his best season coming in 2023 (17 pass breakups, one interception, two forced fumbles). St-Juste then signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers last offseason.
2025 was arguably St-Juste’s best season in the NFL on a per-snap basis, however, though he played more of a rotational role with the Chargers than he did in Washington. He played just 37 percent of the defensive snaps last year, but he recorded 7 pass breakups, matching his total from 2024. He also allowed a career-low passer rating of 68.3 (according to Pro Football Reference).
Furthermore, St-Juste became a major special teams contributor for the Chargers a year ago after playing fewer than 200 total snaps on teams over all four years with Washington. With his more limited defensive role in Los Angeles, he was on the field for 296 special teams snaps in 2025, nearly 3/4 of the Chargers’ total.
The Packers’ deal with St-Juste will make him the only true boundary corner whose contract will run past 2026. Both Keisean Nixon’s and Carrington Valentine’s contracts expire at the end of the coming season, while Nate Hobbs and Javon Bullard (signed through 2028 and 2027, respectively) are both primarily slot players.
Additionally, this contract should offset the deal received by Kingsley Enagbare for the purposes of compensatory draft pick calculations. However, that still keeps the Packers in line to receive picks for Malik Willis and Quay Walker, who have already agreed to terms elsewhere, as well as Romeo Doubs and Rasheed Walker when they eventually sign their new deals. Any additional qualifying free agent signing with the Packers would cancel out one of those top four players, unless the Packers lose another player to another team this cycle.
Ohio State’s basketball season has largely been defined by its core rotation.
Players like Bruce Thornton, John Mobley Jr., Devin Royal, and Amare Bynum have carried the majority of the scoring and minutes as the Buckeyes push toward the postseason. But beneath that primary group, the development of younger depth pieces has quietly helped stabilize the roster.
Two players in particular have provided important growth and insurance for Ohio State’s rotation, Colin White and Ivan Njegovan.
Neither player has been a headline contributor in the stat sheet, but both have shown steady development throughout the season and have become meaningful depth pieces in Jake Diebler’s system. Their progress has allowed Ohio State to maintain flexibility when dealing with injuries, foul trouble, or matchup adjustments, something that becomes increasingly valuable late in the season.
Colin White: a defensive spark and developing wing
Colin White entered the program with a strong resume but limited early opportunity. The 6-foot-6 forward from Ottawa, Ohio, arrived in Columbus after a decorated high school career that included Ohio Mr. Basketball honors and more than 2,000 career points, while leading Ottawa-Glandorf to four consecutive state Final Four appearances.
However, White’s freshman season was slowed by injury and limited minutes, allowing him to appear in just 19 games while averaging around 1.1 points and rebounds. That early setback meant his development would take time.
Throughout the 2025–26 season, White has gradually carved out a niche as a defensive and energy wing off the bench. At roughly 6-6 and over 200 pounds, he provides size on the perimeter and the ability to guard multiple positions, something that has made him useful in situational lineups.
Statistically his role remains small, with only limited scoring and assist totals in the rotation. But his value has often come through less obvious contributions. White has been used to defend opposing wings, crash the glass, and provide physical minutes when the Buckeyes need a defensive boost.
That role has become especially important when Ohio State’s depth has been tested by injuries or when the coaching staff wants to preserve energy for its starters. White’s willingness to embrace a low-usage role has helped him remain a trusted option even without high scoring totals.
The long-term appeal of White’s development is that his skill set fits exactly what Ohio State needs from its bench wings, defense, effort, and positional flexibility. If his offensive game continues to expand, particularly as a shooter and secondary playmaker, he could become a much larger part of the rotation in future seasons.
Ivan Njegovan: size, rim protection, and developmental upside
While White provides depth on the wing, Ivan Njegovan represents a very different kind of developmental piece.
The 7-foot-1 center from Otočac, Croatia, is the tallest player on Ohio State’s roster and brings a traditional interior presence that few teams possess. Njegovan’s path to college basketball has been relatively unique. He began playing the sport later than many prospects but quickly developed due to his size and physical tools.
As a freshman, Njegovan appeared in 21 games, averaging 1.6 points and 1.5 rebounds while shooting 50 percent from the field, while also recording eight blocked shots in limited minutes. Those numbers reflected the early stage of his development rather than his long-term potential.
This season, Njegovan has continued to grow into his role as a situational backup center behind Ohio State’s primary frontcourt rotation. His minutes have fluctuated depending on matchups and roster health, but he has shown flashes of the skills that make him intriguing.
One of the clearest examples came early in the season when Njegovan scored 15 points in a dominant win over Mount St. Mary’s, showing his ability to finish efficiently when given opportunities.
Njegovan’s biggest impact, however, comes defensively. His size allows him to contest shots at the rim and provide a shot-blocking presence that changes how opponents attack the paint. Even in short stints, a player with that kind of length can alter possessions simply by being on the floor.
Offensively, his game remains a work in progress, but he has shown the ability to finish around the basket and occasionally step out for perimeter shots. For a player still relatively new to high-level basketball, those flashes suggest there is still significant room for growth.
Why their development matters for Ohio State
For teams competing in the Big Ten and pushing toward March, depth often becomes the difference between surviving the grind of the schedule and fading late in the season.
Ohio State’s rotation has leaned heavily on its core group, but players like White and Njegovan have provided important depth stability. When starters deal with foul trouble, injuries, or fatigue, having dependable role players who understand their responsibilities can help prevent significant drop-offs.
White provides defensive versatility on the wing, while Njegovan offers size and rim protection inside. Those two skills address different areas of the roster, giving the coaching staff options when adjusting lineups.
Their development also matters for the program’s future. Young players who gain experience in supporting roles often become much larger contributors later in their careers. By learning the system, adapting to Big Ten physicality, and developing confidence in limited minutes, both White and Njegovan are laying the foundation for expanded roles down the line.
For now, they may not be the players filling the highlight reels or leading the scoring column. But in a long season where depth can determine how far a team goes, their steady improvement has quietly helped strengthen Ohio State’s rotation.
As the Buckeyes continue navigating the final stretch of the season, contributions from players like White and Njegovan could become even more valuable.
With the conclusion of the regular season and Big Ten Tournament, we're getting closer and closer to an NCAA Tournament berth for Iowa women's basketball.
Creme has the Hawkeyes listed as a 2 seed following the loss to the Bruins. If his prediction were to come true, would be playing in the Region 4 Sacramento side of the bracket. Iowa's first game in this week's bracketology would come against No. 15 seed Western Illinois.
In this projection, the Hawkeyes would host games during the first weekend of action at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The other two teams coming to Iowa City in this projection would be Oregon (7) and South Dakota State (10).
Iowa women's basketball NET ranking
On March 10, the Hawkeyes were listed as No. 10 in the NET rankings. NET rankings change daily, so be sure to keep tabs on where Jan Jensen's team lands following each day as conference tournament games go on.
Chase Briscoe needs to bounce back in the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. After wrecking out of the Cup Series race at Phoenix Raceway, Briscoe sits 33rd in the point standings with a 53-point deficit to the Chase bubble. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver also has a 178-point deficit to Tyler Reddick, who leads the standings.
Briscoe has three finishes of 36th place or worse in four races to start the 2026 NASCAR season with a best finish of second place at EchoPark Speedway. The No. 19 car has shown speed; however, a wreck at the Daytona 500, followed by issues at Circuit of the Americas and Phoenix have put him in a deep hole.
There shouldn't be any concern about Briscoe's ability to make the Chase yet, but his place in the regular season standings is very important. The Chase awards bonus points based on a driver's finishing position after 26 races, so this very slow start is affecting his final 10 races. Briscoe simply needs to finish a race and earn a solid amount of points at Las Vegas this weekend.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 26: Larry Borom #79 of the Miami Dolphins looks to block during the second quarter of the NFL 2025 game between Miami Dolphins and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 26, 2025 in Atlanta, United States. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images
When it came to the offseason, fans clamored for the Detroit Lions to fix the foundation of the team, the offensive line. After releasing center Graham Glasgow and Taylor Decker, the team signed center Cade Mays and offensive tackle Larry Borom. While these new signings aren’t a direct one-to-one replacement, they’re helpful pieces that the team can use to rebuild its offensive line.
Unlike Mays, Borom isn’t looked at as a guy who jumps off the screen for you. He’s a player who could help the team in many ways and, at worst, is depth on a team that could use it, considering how many injuries they’ve suffered the past few years. Let’s get into Borom’s fit, role, and value for the Lions and put a grade to it.
Larry Borom’s fit for the team
Heading into the start of the “legal tampering” period of NFL free agency on Monday, the Lions had some holes on the offensive line. They needed a starting tackle and center, and while Mays fits the hole for the center position, I don’t believe Borom is a presumed starter for 2026. While he started for the Miami Dolphins in 11 games last year, playing in 16 games total, he appears to be more of a competition move for third-year offensive tackle Giovanni Manu.
What stands out to me about Borom is his versatility. While he primarily plays right tackle, he has experience at every position other than center. When he was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2021 NFL Draft, Borom spent four years playing at both tackle spots and some guard in 2022.
With a total of 62 snaps at guard compared to over 2,400 at tackle, he’ll almost certainly be considered a tackle in Detroit. This front office loves versatility, though. Look at one of their picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, Miles Frazier, a guy who can play all five positions. Borom fits a need for this team, and while I don’t believe it’s at the starting level, it’s good depth for the team to have.
Grade: B
Borom’s role/talent level
Now here is where things take a bit of a turn. According to PFF, Borom was ranked the 79th best offensive tackle in 2025 with a 60.7 offensive grade. His strength? Pass blocking, ranking 64th out of the offensive tackles with a 67.1 grade. His weakness? Run blocking, ranking 103rd with a 54.4 grade.
There appears to be some talent there, and this is why I don’t think he is a direct replacement for Decker at left tackle, or right tackle if the team moves Penei Sewell over. I believe Borom is competing with Manu for the OT3 job. At 6-foot-5 325 pounds, Borom is a big body that could be used as a swing tackle in heavy sets and an extra blocker on passing downs, too.
He could overtake Manu as OT3, as the team appeared to have Jamarco Jones ahead of him in the preseason before Jones suffered a season-ending injury. If the team doesn’t think Jones can return at full strength in 2026 and want an upgrade, Borom is your guy. If Borom can beat out Manu for the backup tackle role, Manu’s future in Detroit could be bleak.
Role/talent grade: C+
Are the Lions getting good value in Borom?
It’s tough to say right now, as there are no details about his contract with Detroit. All that is known is that Borom has agreed to terms with the Lions. He is coming off a one-year, $2.5 million with the Dolphins. If the price is similar to what he got in Miami, then I would think it’s a good value for what he’s at.
For now, I have to give this grade an incomplete until more details come out.
Value grade: INC
Overall
This wasn’t a big move that fans have been wanting, as there are plenty of needs this team has to figure out. Getting a backup offensive tackle as one of your first two moves in free agency isn’t going to win you offseason headlines, and it won’t make plenty of folks happy. But I think bringing in a veteran tackle who can move to guard in case of emergency is a good move in the right direction for this team. The team doesn’t have Dan Skipper anymore as the swing tackle, and they could use all the depth they can.
I still wonder if they bring in a better offensive tackle to compete with a rookie for the starting tackle job, or if they are locked in on drafting a rookie at pick 17 in the 2026 NFL Draft. Borom is simply a depth move who gives the team help and options in the end. It’s an upgrade over Skipper and Manu, but don’t expect Borom to be listed as a starter come September.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 09: Fernando Tatis Jr. #23 of the Dominican Republic reacts after hitting a grand slam during the second inning against Israel at loanDepot park on March 09, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Randy Vasquez had his first misstep of Spring Training in the San Diego Padres 4-1 loss to the Texas Rangers at the Peoria Sports Complex on Monday. He allowed two runs on three hits, walked two and had two strikeouts over four innings. That may not sound great, but when you consider how Texas was able to plate the runs, it makes the performance a little easier to understand for San Diego fans. A single, a stolen base and a two-out single scored the first run for the Rangers, but the second run came as a result of a two-out triple. Sometimes the batter puts the ball in the right spot to get the best result and that is what Brandon Nimmo did with a sharp ground ball down the right field line. Both runs allowed by Vasquez came in the second inning. He settled in for the remainder of his outing and kept Texas off the board. The Padres offense did not find much success against Rangers pitching. San Diego recorded four hits in the game and the one run the Padres scored crossed the plate as a result of an error.
San Diego plays the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. at 1:10 p.m. today.
San Diego signed veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo to a minor league deal without an invitation to Spring Training, so he is working to improve and impress the Padres staff to make a case for him seeing some big-league at-bats in 2026.
Jeff Sanders of the San Diego Union-Tribune issued his latest installment of the Padres roster review with his focus being Nick Castellanos. The slugger had a public exit from Philadelphia but seems to have settled in well with his new teammates and organization.
The Padres outrighted reliever Daison Acosta to open a spot on the 40-man roster and sent catcher Ethan Salas to minor league camp. Acosta was placed on waivers this weekend and passed through unclaimed and will remain in the San Diego organization.
Zack Littell ended his free agency and signed with the Washington Nationals this weekend. Lincoln Zdunich of Gaslamp Ball makes a case for why Padres general manager A.J. Preller should have competed for his services.
Detroit Tigers top prospect Kevin McGonigle hit his first home run of Spring Training and is making his case for remaining with the team to and possibly through Opening Day.
New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones, who has hit some prodigious home runs in spring camp, has been sent to Triple-A by the organization. The Yankees also announced that Max Fried will start Opening Day for the club.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 19: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers scores a touchdown during the second quarter of a game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on November 19, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) | Getty Images
In theory, Evans kills two birds with one stone: he’s the No. 1 receiver the 49ers were missing with Brandon Aiyuk going AWOL, and he’s a quality replacement to soon-to-be former 49er Jauan Jennings. But that’s in theory, as Evans is on the wrong side of 30 with a recurring hamstring injury, which isn’t the most comfortable of combinations.
With Evans choosing Santa Clara as just his second home in his 13-year career, these are the numbers to know for one of the newest 49ers:
33
Evans will be 33 years old by the time the regular season starts.
It’s a give-and-take situation for Evans as he enters rarified air as a soon-to-be 33-year-old receiver with the 49ers. He’s been productive in his thirties, combining for 2,627 yards on 183 receptions, good for 27 touchdowns over his last three seasons since hitting the big three-0. Those numbers are hampered by a 2025 season in which Evans missed nine games with a broken collarbone (more on that in a minute), resulting in a season with just 368 yards on 30 receptions.
Evans will offer something the 49ers haven’t seen in more than a decade, however: a wide receiver over the age of 33. The last 49ers receiver to play a game for the 49ers over the age of 33 was Anquan Boldin’s age-35 season back in 2015. Like Evans, Boldin was brought to the 49ers in his age-33 season, and he certainly did not disappoint. Boldin had two 1,000-yard seasons in his three years with San Francisco.
He’s on the older side for a wide receiver, especially from what 49ers fans are used to, but if he can stay on the field, Evans has a chance to be a game-changer for the 49ers offense, despite his age.
18
Evans has missed 18 games since the 2019 season.
Speaking on whether Evans can stay on the field.
18 games missed over seven seasons isn’t too bad considering half of those games are after Evans turned 30. But that number is boosted by a 2025 season that saw Evans miss nine games with various injuries, the biggest being a broken collarbone suffered in Week 7, causing the receiver to miss five of those nine games.
What’s most concerning is that most of the other nine games missed since 2019 have been the result of a nagging hamstring injury.
The 49ers’ injury history isn’t stellar, and a nagging hamstring injury for a player of Mike Evans’ age doesn’t feel great in tandem. You can almost put Evans in the Trent Williams category; he’s going to miss at least a couple of games in a given season, it just comes down to when he will miss them.
Evans has also seen a decline in his snap count over the last four seasons, starting at 927 in 2022 and ending at 357 last season. The 49ers are obviously hoping closer to the former than the latter for their new No. 1 receiver.
11
Evans has 11 1,000-yard receiving seasons in his 12-year career.
Somehow, someway, a 1,000-yard wide receiver has been rarer for the 49ers than an age-33 or older receiver taking a snap since the turn of the millennium. Since 2000, nine different 49er receivers have taken a snap for San Francisco. In that time span, only five different receivers have had a 1,000-yard season:
Terrell Owens (four times)
Michael Crabtree (one time)
Anquan Boldin (two times)
Deebo Samuel (one time)
Brandon Aiyuk (two times)
Only Boldin, Samuel, and Aiyuk have recorded a 1,000-yard season since Mike Evans joined the NFL back in 2014. George Kittle isn’t included since he’s a tight end and not a receiver, but he’s had four 1,000-yard seasons since he entered the league back in 2017.
If Evans can stay on the field, he’s got a good chance to become receiver number six to join the 1,000-yard club for the 49ers.
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Travis Kelce’s reported decision to return to the Kansas City Chiefs has fans talking about his fiancée Taylor Swift. The Chiefs tight end had sparked retirement rumors after his team failed to qualify for the playoffs for the first time in a decade. Fans were apprehensive about whether Kelce would return for another NFL season or opt for marital bliss with Swift. However, now it reportedly appears that Kelce is all set to play his 14th season.
Travis Kelce’s reported Chiefs return sparks Taylor Swift talks
Travis Kelce’s reported decision to return the Chiefs has sparked Taylor Swift talks among fans as well. As per ESPN, Kelce has reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs worth up to $15 million. ESPN reports that Kelce informed the Chiefs management of his intention to return on Monday, March 9.
Notably, the 36-year-old reportedly renewed his contract with the Chiefs in the nick of time. Kelce’s contract with the Chiefs was set to expire on Wednesday, March 11, following a two-year, $34.25 million extension in April 2024.
Insiders dished to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport that the Chiefs’ tight end was courted by other teams with lucrative monetary offers. However, he turned them down to honor his long-standing professional relationship with the Chiefs. At the time of writing, neither Kelce nor the Chiefs have made an official announcement. However, that hasn’t stopped fans from celebrating on the internet.
Swifties are rejoicing over the fact that they may see the pop icon in the stadium next year, cheering for her fiancée. One fan commented, “The National Football League better start paying Travis Kelce what he’s worth—and make up for the years he should’ve been making more. He’s the face of the league, and the attention and money he and Taylor Swift have brought to the NFL are undeniable.”
A second fan wrote, “Looks like Taylor Swift is bringing some extra magic to the Chiefs. Her presence definitely seems to be a good omen for those victories.” Another fan commented, “The Chiefs also signed Taylor Swift for one more season!”
Notably, Swift and Kelce have been together since mid-2023. The “Daylight” crooner indirectly confirmed their relationship when she attended one of his NFL games. Since then, Swift has attended as many games as her busy schedule permits. The celebrity couple will reportedly get married in June this year.
UEFA Champions League: Charting Lazar Samardzic’s impressive campaign as Bayern face Atalanta
Serie A side Atalanta will host Bayern Munich in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League later today. It would be fair to point out Lazar Samardzic’s campaign, especially after the season he has had in Europe.
So far, the attacking midfielder has racked up three goals in the competition. His penalty against Borussia Dortmund was taken impeccably two weeks ago, sending Atalanta through to where they find themselves.
Before that too, the Serbian was key. He had scored the all-important late winner against Marseille. That didn’t just play a role in taking Atalanta through but indirectly contributed to the French side’s knockout later in the Champions League.
Against Club Brugge too, Samardzic found the net when the Belgian side were 1-0 up. This helped La Dea turn things around, again ensuring them of possible progress.
Remarkably, Samardzic is fifth in the competition for movement with the ball that has led to a goal or a chance (2.71). He is behind only Lamine Yamal, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue and Kylian Mbappe. That says everything that needs to be known about the 24-year-old, who is also proving detractors wrong on the way.
The Judgment Day attacking Finn Balor on WWE Raw - WWE
Finn Balor was shockingly attacked and ejected by The Judgment Day, led by Dominik Mysterio, this week on "WWE Raw," and a former member of the group, Damian Priest, has reacted to the betrayal.
Priest knows a thing or two about being thrown out of The Judgment Day as he and Rhea Ripley were removed from it by the likes of Balor, Mysterio, Carlito, and JD McDonagh on "Raw" in 2024. It seems that the former WWE World Heavyweight Champion has had the last laugh after watching Balor being backstabbed by his compatriots.
"Sucks doesn't it," asked Priest simply on social media.
McDonagh and Liv Morgan, who were involved in the attack on Balor this week, reacted to Priest's remarks. McDonagh reminded him that he had done something similar to Edge, while Morgan said he would know something about it.
Balor's removal from the group on this week's show was initiated by Mysterio, who was unhappy that the Irish star didn't come out to help him in his Intercontinental Championship match against Penta on last week's show. The Irish star made a pointed comment toward Mysterio, suggesting that Dominik's father, WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, may have been right when he said that he was entitled. This angered Dominik, who turned on Balor, with the rest of the group following suit. Balor was the longest-serving member of the current iteration of the group, having joined the faction in June 2022, a few months after it was formed by Edge, aka Adam Copeland. Aside from Balor, Edge, Priest, and Ripley, Carlito was also a part of the faction in his short second stint with WWE.
Jon Rahm and Rory McIlroy are in a war of words over the Ryder Cup, and it seems every time either one of them speaks, they’re talking with the other in mind.
This spat is over Rahm’s Ryder Cup status, as the Spaniard refused to agree to a deal offered by the DP World Tour which would have allowed him to play on both the tour and LIV Golf this season.
Eight other LIV players accepted this deal, including Rahm’s LIV and Ryder Cup teammate Tyrrell Hatton, but Rahm refused out of principle. The DP World Tour asked the players to play six events this year, including two dictated by the tour, and Rahm said he’ll only play four.
So what does this have to do with McIlroy? It’s mandatory for Team Europe’s Ryder Cup players to be members of the DP World Tour, so this saga is throwing Rahm’s eligibility into serious doubt.
McIlroy called the deal “generous” and said that Rahm probably isn’t happy to be playing in South Africa for LIV this year, so why is it a problem for him to play two more DP World Tour events?
Without naming McIlroy, Rahm responded to this in the build-up to LIV Singapore.
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Jon Rahm’s retort to Rory McIlroy’s LIV South Africa comments
Before LIV Singapore, it was put to Rahm that he has now won in eight different countries after last week’s win in Hong Kong. The two-time major winner was asked what this means to him, and he said, “I certainly never thought about it that way.
“I think the only thought I’ve ever had is how many continents are you able to win, and I’ve never played in Africa, so that’s always been a limit. Or actually, as a matter of fact, never played in South America, either. So I’ve been able to play in three and win in three. I guess four; I haven’t won in Australia yet.
“I guess it can put things in perspective, as well. I think, at least in my case, up until LIV, I didn’t play as much worldwide as so many of the players had to play in the ’70s, ’80s, ’90, maybe early 2000s, especially if they were European, having the opportunity to go play and win events elsewhere.
“I would be very curious to know where Greg Norman is at because I think having over 100 wins in his career, it’s probably quite diverse, as well. I think it’s really unique, the opportunity to go play and take your golf to different corners of the world and be able to win in them is quite special.
“I thought eight was a lot up until you mentioned Sergio having 18 and knowing Seve had 20 some. It’s impressive. So knowing that we’re playing in 10 different countries in LIV, hopefully I can keep adding to that tally and hopefully get to 10 someday and maybe 20 someday.”
Between these comments, and LIV Golf’s social media putting out a video on how excited Rahm was to play in South Africa, it seems the Saudi-backed league are trying to send a message to McIlroy and the golfing world as a whole.
The eight countries Jon Rahm has won in after Hong Kong victory
Rahm’s professional career is a masterclass in global dominance. He has secured professional victories in eight different countries after last week, showcasing a rare ability to adapt his game to diverse climates and course architectures.
The countries are as follows:
United States: The lion’s share of his success, including his two Major Championships, the 2021 U.S. Open at Torrey Pines and the 2023 Masters at Augusta National.
Spain: Rahm has stayed true to his roots, winning the Spanish Open three times (2018, 2019, 2022) to match the record of his idol, Seve Ballesteros.
United Arab Emirates: He has dominated the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, winning the season finale three times (2017, 2019, 2022).
Ireland: Rahm has twice conquered the Emerald Isle, winning the Irish Open in 2017 (Portstewart) and 2019 (Lahinch).
Mexico: He notched a PGA Tour victory at the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta and has seen further success there at LIV Mexico.
United Kingdom: Beyond his DP World Tour exploits, Rahm added a UK title to his resume through LIV Golf’s London events.
Saudi Arabia: Since joining LIV Golf, Rahm has expanded his trophy cabinet into the Middle East with a victory in Riyadh.
Hong Kong: Most recently, in March 2026, Rahm snapped a winless drought by claiming the LIV Golf Hong Kong title with a record-equalling score.
From the desert sands of Dubai to the fabled pines of Georgia, Rahm’s eight-country sweep cements his legacy as one of golf’s most versatile international icons.
With the bankruptcy and complete collapse of Main Street Sports, which had the local TV rights for nine MLB teams (and previously others who had left the group), the local TV landscape for baseball is changing again for 2026.
In past editions of this article, I’ve been able to cobble together what each team was scheduled to make from their local broadcast arrangements. But now, with many RSNs gone and the concept of “rights fees” fading away, that’s not really even possible anymore. In general, though, teams that have gone the streaming way have had their TV revenue cut, sometimes by as much as 25 percent.
Here’s what we do know.
Major League Baseball will produce broadcasts for 15 of the 30 MLB teams this year via what the league is calling MLB Local Media.
Twenty-one of the teams will have a local, in-market streaming option available.
Some of the teams that left Main Street have gone out on their own, while others will be under a MLB umbrella.
In general, team streaming options range from about $100 to $120 per season.
By division, then, here’s how each MLB team will carry local broadcasts this year.
NL East
Braves: The Braves, one of the teams affected by the Main Street collapse, have created their own network called BravesVision, separate from the channels that will be operated by MLB. It will be available via streaming, and also in-market via cable and satellite. Here’s how that will all work.
Marlins: The Marlins were another team in the Main Street group. They have created their own network called Marlins.TV. As in the Atlanta market territory, they’ll be available on cable/satellite, though likely with an additional fee. Details here.
Mets: The Mets own SNY, their own regional sports network. More than 100 Mets games will be on this RSN, with others on WPIX-11, a local OTA channel in New York. More details here.
Nationals: The Nationals will stream on Nationals.TV, similar to the Braves and Marlins deals, and have cable/satellite access in the local market. More about Nats local TV here.
Phillies: Phillies games are on the regional sports network NBC Sports Philadelphia, with some on the OTA channel NBC-10. There’s also an in-market streaming option; more details here.
NL Central
Brewers: The Brewers were also part of the Main Street collapse. They have created Brewers.TV, a streaming option, as well as in-market cable/satellite access. More details here.
Cardinals: The Cardinals are another of the nine teams affected by the Main Street Sports issue. They will start Cardinals.TV for streaming, and have games available in-market via cable and satellite. More here.
Cubs: The Cubs will continue on Marquee Sports Network. Once the regular season begins, about 145 Cubs games will be on Marquee, with the rest on national channels Fox, ESPN, NBC/Peacock and Apple. Marquee offers in-market streaming; details here.
Pirates: The Pirates have started their own RSN, SportsNet Pittsburgh, which they are sharing with the Penguins. As with many other teams, local cable/satellite access is available, along with a streaming option. Details here.
Dodgers:About 145 Dodgers games will be on their owned local RSN, SportsNet LA. This deal, of course, is how the Dodgers can blow away all the other teams’ budgets — they’re getting about $334 million a year from this channel.
Giants: Most Giants games will be on NBC Sports Bay Area, as they have been for years. They are also offering Giants.TV for in-market streaming. Details here.
Rockies: MLB is producing Rockies games again this year over Rockies.TV. Details here.
AL East
Blue Jays: The team is owned by Rogers Communications, the largest cable operator in Canada. They’ll have their usual selection of games on Rogers systems throughout Canada.
Rays: The Rays are another team affected in the Main Street collapse. They’ll have Rays.TV produced by MLB, on local cable and satellite, with a streaming option. More here.
Yankees: Most Yankees games are on their owned YES Network, but beyond that… it’s complicated:
Under current blackout rules, in-market Yanks fans cannot use MLB.TV to stream regional broadcasts. The lucky ones with YES covered in their TV plans are in the clear, but those without YES need a separate direct-to-consumer service called Gotham Sports App. The costly subscription has been a contentious issue within the fan base, and Gotham recently announced slight price reductions. As it stands, users can either sign up for a specific Yankees pass or go for the full product, which includes MSG Network (NBA’s New York Knicks, NHL’s New York Rangers and others).
AL Central
Guardians: The Guardians have been produced by MLB Local Media for a couple of years and that will return in 2026, on regional cable/satellite, and via streaming. Details here.
Royals: As is the case for many teams, the Royals are produced by MLB Local Media and have cable/satellite and streaming options. More here, and also 10 games will be simulcast on a local OTA station, KCTV5.
Tigers: The Tigers, after the Main Street collapse, created Detroit SportsNet, which will also carry Red Wings games. The usual cable/satellite opportunity will exist in Michigan, as well as streaming. More details here.
Twins: The Twins switched to streaming last year and Twins.TV is back for 2026, as with many other teams, available on cable/satellite in the Twins market territory. Details here.
Angels: The Angels always seem to like to do things differently. They were one of the nine teams affected by the Main Street collapse. But instead of going to streaming, the Angels simply bought their RSN, and so their games will continue to be on FanDuel Sports Network West. The team bought the name as well as the channel. The league will still run Angels.TV for in-market streaming.
Astros: The Astros have created their own RSN, Space City Home Network, in partnership with the NBA’s Rockets. There’s also a streaming option called SCHN+. Details here.
Athletics: A’s games are produced by NBC Sports California (which is a separate channel from the Giants’ NBC Sports Bay Area). There’s also a streaming option.
Mariners: Mariners.TV will carry the team’s games regionally on cable/satellite and via streaming. More here.
Rangers: The Rangers own their own channel, Rangers Sports Network. As with most teams, they have cable/satellite access and in-market streaming. More here.
As you can see, Commissioner Rob Manfred is getting close to his dream of having MLB Local Media control all teams’ TV rights, so he can sell local and national rights as one package. Given the Dodgers, Yankees, Mets, Red Sox, Cubs and others having large RSN investments, though, that dream might wind up being deferred.
The move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium has made a big difference to Everton’s finances.
It was not easy saying goodbye to Goodison Park, but it was something that needed to happen if the club wanted to take the next step.
The new 52,000-seat stadium is expected to bring in an additional £40m each year, which should mean more resources for David Moyes to work with.
The Friedkin Group have done a good job of boosting commercial revenue and one of their newer ventures is already making more than major concerts do.
Hill Dickinson Stadium is making more from sporting events than concerts
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Rugby events at Hill Dickinson Stadium are reportedly bringing in more revenue than concerts, according to the Liverpool Echo’s Chris Beesley, who shared the information during an appearance on the Royal Blue Podcast.
He said: “So I will add to that is that I have been told, not been given any specific figures at all but I am told that events such as the Super League Magic Weekend, the Rugby Union International, all of those sort of events, we have seen obviously the Rugby League Test Match as well, are more lucrative than concerts.
“Concerts give you a lot of kudos but they don’t necessarily give you the same sort of revenues. That is what I have been told about that.”
With that in mind, it is fair to say big-name gigs probably will not be a regular feature at Everton’s new ground.
The club also need a licence to host late-night events like concerts and boxing matches. They did apply for one last year and there is no sign that they are abandoning that approach altogether.
For instance, this month, Everton are set to host an international friendly between Scotland and Ivory Coast – a match expected to generate around £1m in profit for the club.
Operating out of
American Top Team at the time, the Canadian grappler excelled
in her Octagon debut and put away Emily
Whitmire with a first-round armbar as part of
“The Ultimate Fighter 26” Finale undercard on Dec. 1, 2017 at
Park Theater in Las Vegas. Whitmire conceded defeat 2:12 into Round
1.
Robertson executed a takedown inside the first minute, scrambled to
the
Syndicate MMA rep’s back, secured hooks and started to hunt the
choke. However, Whitmire reversed into full guard, pushed the
Din
Thomas protégé to the fence and applied her ground-and-pound.
Robertson seemed unimpressed. She wheel her hips into position,
snatched the arm from the bottom and forced the tapout.
As Robertson approaches her forthcoming
UFC Fight Night 269 co-main event with Amanda
Lemos this Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, her stoppage
of Whitmire remains one of her most memorable submissions. Four
others to consider:
UFC Fight Night 130
May 27, 2018 | Liverpool, England
Robertson rendered the former
Cage Warriors Fighting Championship titleholder unconscious
with a rear-naked choke in the second round of their women’s
flyweight prelim at Echo Arena. The end came 2:05 into Round 2.
McCann enjoyed some success in the standup exchanges but looked
lost once the action spilled onto the mat. Robertson took down and
mounted “Meatball” in the first round, setting the tone for what
was to come. She secured another takedown early in the middle
stanza, climbed to mount and transitioned to the back. Robertson
then snaked her arm in place, tightened her squeeze and waited for
the Liverpool native to lose consciousness.
UFC on ESPN 11
June 20, 2020 | Las Vegas
Robertson dispatched the
MMA Lab export with a rear-naked choke in the third round of
their women’s flyweight prelim at the UFC Apex. Casey clocked out
4:36 into Round 3. Robertson dictated the terms of their engagement
for much of the match with repeated takedowns and suffocating
control. Casey thrived in the standup exchanges, but those moments
were too few and far between. She threatened with a belly-down
armbar in the third round, only to see Robertson escape and
scramble into top position. Shortly after, she progressed to the
back, weaved her arms into place and locked down the fight-ending
choke.
UFC 269
Dec. 11, 2021 | Las Vegas
Robertson swept aside the Brazilian with a rear-naked choke in the
first round of their women’s flyweight prelim at T-Mobile Arena.
Cachoeira, who missed weight for the bout by three pounds, waved
the white flag 4:59 into Round 1. Robertson walked through
considerable fire—punches left her with a bloody nose—before she
finally corralled “Zombie Girl” on the canvas. She climbed to full
mount, unleashed elbows and maneuvered behind Cachoeira when an
attempted armbar failed. From there, she stitched together the
choke, withstood several blatant eye gouges from her desperate
counterpart and prompted the stoppage.
UFC Fight Night 210
Sept. 17, 2022 | Las Vegas
Robertson put the
Dana White’s Contender Series and
Invicta Fighting Championships alum to sleep with a rear-naked
choke in the second round of their women’s flyweight prelim at the
UFC Apex. A short-notice substitution for Melissa
Gatto, Agapova slipped into the abyss 2:19 into Round 2.
Robertson did not escape unscathed. Agapova defended takedowns with
damaging elbows and hammerfists along the fence in the first round
but could not keep the determined Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt at
bay. Robertson executed a takedown inside the first minute of the
middle stanza, climbed to full mount and ultimately progressed to
the back, at which point she cinched the choke. Agapova failed
miserably in a feeble attempt to escape the maneuver before losing
consciousness in the Canadian’s capable clutches.
Sam Wolstenholme has had three seasons with Bristol Bears [Getty Images]
Exeter Chiefs have signed scrum-half Sam Wolstenholme from Bristol Bears.
The 26-year-old, who made 19 appearances in three years for Bristol after arriving from Leicester Tigers, will join the Chiefs for the 2026-27 campaign.
Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter told the club website he will be a good fit for Exeter.
"Sam is a player we're really pleased to be bringing on board at Chiefs," he said. "I've actually looked at him several times over the years, and I've always thought he's a very good player.
"He's a guy who knows the importance of his basic fundamentals but also is very aligned on how a team wants to play, driving a team to make sure they're playing in the right areas of the field and following game plans.
"He's another important addition to the quality of the group that we're going to try to build."
It’s an anticlimactic NEC final, as the top-seeded Long Island University Sharks battle the third-seeded Mercyhurst Lakers on Tuesday, March 10.
LIU has secured the bid to the NCAA Tournament because Mercyhurst is transitioning to Division I and isn’t tourney eligible until the 2028-29 season.
My Mercyhurst vs Long Island predictions and college basketball picks back the Lakers as road underdogs.
Mercyhurst vs Long Island prediction
Mercyhurst vs Long Island best bet
Mercyhurst vs Long Island best bet: Mercyhurst +6.5 (-116)
Long Island has been the better team down the stretch, with just three losses across its final 20 games, while Mercyhurst has staggered home with a 6-5 record.
However, LIU got to celebrate in the semifinal after beating Wagner, and motivation might not be as high as it usually is.
The Lakers are also one of the three teams to hand LIU an L, downing them 91-83 on February 21.
Despite the shaky record, Mercyhurst has been a cover star, going 5-0-0 against the spread in its last five, and 8-2-0 ATS in the last 10.
Mercyhurst vs Long Island same-game parlay
These programs have only four meetings, but they’ve all been within the last two years, with the Over hitting in three of them.
LIU is the highest-scoring team in the NEC, and the last matchup was a 91-83 shootout.
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Messi’s greatest game? Champions League teams chase mega record
It was one of those days when everything just went right for Lionel Messi. In the Champions League first leg against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, "La Pulga" simply couldn't stop scoring goals.
After scoring two goals by halftime, the Argentinian increased the lead to 3-0 in the 49th minute against an overwhelmed Werkself. But that was far from enough for him. In the 58th and 84th minutes, the world star added more: five goals!
Five goals in a Champions League round of 16 match? That had never happened before in the entire competition. However, years later, another striker set out to at least match this mega record.
On March 14, 2023, Erling Haaland also scored five goals for Manchester City against RB Leipzig – naturally in the round of 16 as well.
Tonight, as the Champions League round of 16 kicks off, FC Bayern Munich will face Atalanta BC, among others. If Harry Kane is fit, we have a little challenge for him.
What do you think: Will this record ever be broken?
The court heard how Joey Barton published dozens of posts relating to former footballer and pundit Eniola Aluko [PA Media]
Former England footballer and pundit Eni Auko has been awarded more than £300,000 damages and legal costs after suing Joey Barton for libel over social media posts.
Pundit Aluko brought legal action against Barton over two posts he made in 2024 on social media site X.
Earlier the High Court heard the case had been stayed, meaning proceedings were halted and Barton was ordered to pay "substantial" damages and Aluko's legal costs.
Gervase de Wilde, for Aluko, said that in the two X posts Barton, from Huyton, had wrongly claimed she had "cynically sought to exploit her status as an alleged victim of racism and bullying", and that she was a hypocrite.
Barton - who managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers - did not attend the hearing, with Mr de Wilde telling the court that he was arrested on Monday and is currently being held in custody.
Joey Barton, who managed Fleetwood Town and Bristol Rovers, did not attend the hearing [PA Media]
De Wilde said that between January and August 2024, Barton published 48 posts relating to Aluko on his X account, adding that he had "carried out a deliberately targeted public campaign of vilification".
He said one post included an image of Aluko's head superimposed onto serial killer Rosemary West's body.
"The campaign amounted to an attack on multiple aspects of her life and personality."
"Mr Barton's campaign caused Ms Aluko enormous distress. When she sought to defend herself against Mr Barton's conduct, and that of his followers, he criticised and attacked her for doing so," he added.
De Wilde said Aluko was worried that however she tried to stop the harassment, Barton "would exploit and manipulate it to use against her".
The barrister said: "Mr Barton has now accepted that his campaign against Ms Aluko amounted to harassment and that he should not have made the publications."
According to a court order seen by the Press Association, Barton has been told to pay £339,000, with the first £100,000 plus interest due by March 24.
Justice Nicholas Lavender granted Barton seven days to ask to change the order.
Aluko attended the London court earlier and said: "I'm glad it's the end."
The Bills reportedly have hosted Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell for a pre-draft visit ahead of the 2026 NFL draft, per Syracuse.com.
Buffalo is taking a look at the 6-foot-2, 220-pound pass catcher, who has been one of the more productive wide receivers in the ACC during his time with the Cardinals. He is a big-bodied wideout who profiles at the pro level as an X receiver with the ability to win contested catches and create separation on the outside.
If that rings a bell, it's because that's a receiver type Buffalo has sought in recent years.
Hailing from Yazoo City, Mississippi, Bell was a three-star recruit out of Greenville Christian School who later developed into a proficient target for Louisville. His size and catch radius have made him a reliable option in the red zone and on third-down situations throughout his collegiate career.
He had a strong 2025 campaign with impressive numbers while flashing his abilities as a primary target. His route-running improved steadily throughout his time at the college-level, and he has shown an ability to track deep balls and make adjustments to the football.
NFL draft analysts highlight his physicality at the catch point as one of the most NFL translatable traits. His willingness to go up and battle for 50/50 balls also sets him apart from other receivers in this year's class.
The Bills' wide receiver depth chart remains a work in progress beyond Khalil Shakir and new trade acquisition DJ Moore. General manager Brandon Beane has made it clear that adding weapons for quarterback Josh Allen is an offseason priority, and Bell's contested-catch ability and size could fit Buffalo's offense and needs.
He currently projects as a second or third-round pick, though his pre-draft process could help him climb boards.
The Los Angeles Rams have been active all offseason, both in re-signing their own players and making outside additions. On Day 1 of free agency, they agreed to a deal with cornerback Jaylen Watson and long snapper Joe Cardona, continuing their push toward winning another Super Bowl.
What they didn’t do was lose anyone.
As of Tuesday morning, not a single Rams player has signed with another team in free agency. Using Spotrac’s free agency tracker, the only other team that hasn’t lost a player up to this point is the Dallas Cowboys.
The Rams re-signed their top player before free agency began, bringing back Kam Curl on a three-year deal worth $36 million. Had Curl gotten to free agency, he likely would’ve signed a deal with another team by now. But since the Rams struck a deal before his contract expired, they prevented him from departing.
Here’s an updated list of the Rams’ free agents, most of whom are still available.
TE Tyler Higbee: Re-signed with Rams
S Kamren Curl: Re-signed with Rams
OT David Quessenberry: Re-signed with Rams
RT Rob Havenstein: Retired
WR/PR Xavier Smith (ERFA): Tendered by Rams
OL Justin Dedich (ERFA): Tendered by Rams
K Harrison Mevis (ERFA): Tendered by Rams
WR Tutu Atwell
CB Cobie Durant
CB Ahkello Witherspoon
QB Jimmy Garoppolo
OT D.J. Humphries
CB Roger McCreary
LS Jake McQuaide
TE Nick Vannett
LB Troy Reeder
RB Ronnie Rivers
CB Derion Kendrick
OLB Keir Thomas (RFA)
OLB Nick Hampton (RFA)
It remains to be seen if the Rams will re-sign any of their other free agents but given the lack of interest on Day 1, it's likely that most of them are going to sign somewhat cheap contracts when they do find a home – be it in L.A. or with another team.
The top Rams free agents remaining are Tutu Atwell, Cobie Durant and Roger McCreary, and Jimmy Garoppolo still has to decide where he'll be playing next season, too.
It's the final week for bubble teams to make their cases for the NCAA tournament.
As the final set of conference tournaments get underway, there are still a few teams needing a win (or three) to solidify their March Madness status. Here's a look at the teams whose performances will have the most NCAA tournament bubble impact ahead of Selection Sunday.
Miami (Ohio) (31-0)
The RedHawks are assuredly in the NCAA tournament after becoming the only team at the top level of college basketball to go undefeated during the regular season. The ceiling for Miami is probably a No. 8 seed or so, with the possibility of the RedHawks falling to a No. 9 or a No. 10 seed if they don’t win the MAC tournament.
And you might be surprised to find out that Miami is far from a lock to win that tournament, too. In fact, the RedHawks aren’t even the favorite. Akron is -110 to get the league’s automatic bid while Miami is at +225 after winning its last three regular-season games of the season by a combined six points.
If we take those odds at face value, there’s a very real chance the MAC will get two teams in the NCAA tournament with Akron scoring the auto bid and Miami making the field as an at-large. That will bump a team out of March Madness.
Missouri (20-11)
The Tigers should also be in the field but could find themselves in Dayton for the First Four games if they are a one-and-done in the SEC tournament. Mizzou has wins over Florida, Kentucky, Vanderbilt and Tennessee in SEC play, but lost their last two games of the regular season to fall all the way to No. 8 in the SEC tournament after having a chance at the No. 3 seed.
Missouri will probably play Kentucky in the SEC tournament on Thursday. A second win over the Wildcats likely solidifies the Tigers as a No. 10 seed or so. A loss — especially an ugly one — could send the Tigers to Ohio.
Auburn (16-15)
Auburn’s continued presence on the NCAA tournament bubble is a great example of how shallow the bubble field is this season.
If the Tigers lose to Mississippi State in the first round of the NCAA tournament, it’s nearly impossible to see how a .500 team that won seven of its 19 games against SEC opponents would get into the tournament. But if Auburn wins one or two games in the SEC tournament? The committee could still put the Tigers in.
Auburn lost three of its last four regular-season games and has gone 2-8 in its last 10 games. But wins over St. John’s, Arkansas and Florida are apparently still carrying the Tigers even though it’s clear that Auburn is far removed from being the team it showed it could be in December and January.
Indiana (18-13)
Here’s another bubble team that has fumbled away its recent opportunities to lock into the NCAA tournament field. The Hoosiers have lost five of their last six games and the only win in that span came against Minnesota. Four of those losses came to Illinois, Purdue, Michigan State and a hot Ohio State team, but the other defeat came at home to a Northwestern team that finished 15th in the Big Ten.
The Hoosiers could have a chance to avenge that loss to the Wildcats on Wednesday. Indiana plays the winner of Penn State and Northwestern in the second round of the Big Ten tournament.
Cincinnati (17-14)
The Bearcats were one of four teams that finished 9-9 in Big 12 play and have played their way onto the bubble in recent weeks. Cincy has won six of its last eight games with victories at Kansas and home against BYU in that stretch.
But Cincinnati’s rough start and its lack of a significant non-conference win could ultimately hinder its NCAA tournament chances. The Bearcats played Louisville, Georgia and Clemson before Big 12 play but went 0-3 in those games.
The path is there for Cincy to play its way into the NCAA tournament, however. The Bearcats have Utah on Tuesday to open the Big 12 tournament and then would play UCF with a win and regular-season champion Arizona with a win over the Knights. A victory over the Wildcats could be the ticket.
Santa Clara (26-7)
The Broncos scored a huge win on Monday night in the West Coast Conference tournament with a 76-71 defeat of Saint Mary’s. Santa Clara outscored the Gaels by eight in the second half to earn a matchup with Gonzaga for the conference’s automatic bid on Tuesday night.
A win over the Bulldogs obviously puts the Broncos in the tournament. But there’s a compelling case for Santa Clara even with a loss. Saint Mary’s is a lock for the tournament and Santa Clara went 2-1 against the Gaels this season as the Broncos were 15-3 in WCC play during the regular season. A close loss Tuesday night could be enough.
Virginia Tech (19-12)
Hokies’ coach Mike Young was visibly frustrated after his team’s 76-72 road loss at Virginia to end the regular season. The Hokies are 4-6 over their last 10 games and one of those wins came against Clemson.
Thanks to that sluggish finish, Virginia Tech finished 12th in the 15-team ACC and must play Tuesday night in the ACC tournament. A win over Wake Forest will give the Hokies the opportunity to take down Clemson again on Wednesday. Another win over the Tigers is probably necessary for Virginia Tech to feel better about its chances of making the NCAA tournament.
VCU (24-7)
The Rams finished in a tie for first in the Atlantic 10 with Saint Louis after going 15-3 in the regular season. VCU beat Virginia Tech by 18 early in the season, but two of its three regular-season A-10 losses came against the Billikens.
There’s not a compelling tournament case for anyone else in the A-10 other than Saint Louis, so VCU is the conference’s only hope at being a multi-bid league. The Rams will probably play Duquesne in the quarterfinals of the A-10 tournament on Friday, and anything less than an appearance in the championship game will be a disappointment.
It's been a busy start to free agency for the Chicago Bears, who have been adding new players and re-signing key in-house free agents as general manager Ryan Poles bolsters the roster heading into Ben Johnson's second season.
The Bears had some pressing needs heading into free agency, mostly on defense, that included the defensive line (both edge and interior), safety, linebacker and left tackle. There are also depth needs at cornerback and wide receiver. Poles has been hard at work retooling the roster, including adding speed to the defense. And while there weren't any major splashes like in year's past, Chicago made some sneaky good moves early in free agency.
Follow along as we break down every move involving the Bears in free agency (most recent moves appear first):
The move: Bears re-signed Braxton Jones to a one-year, $5 million contract (source)
What it means: Chicago has a hole to fill at left tackle for the second straight offseason, and the competition is shaping up to be a familiar one between Jones, Theo Benedet and Kiran Amegadjie. With Ozzy Trapilo expected to miss most of the 2026 season, the Bears could be looking for a short-term solution to fill the void before he returns from his ruptured patellar tendon. This could provide Jones, who was recovering from an injury last season, an opportunity to prove himself in a one-year stint and earn a multi-year extension elsewhere next season.
Bears re-sign QB Case Keenum
The move: Bears re-signed Case Keenum to a two-year, $5.5 million contract (source)
What it means: Tyson Bagent is still on the roster...at least for now. But you have to wonder, with it being a two-year extension for Keenum, if the Bears are preparing to deal Bagent for a draft pick. Keenum was invaluable to Caleb Williams last season as an additional coach, and he'll once again be tasked with helping Williams' development. And Keenum very well could find himself as Williams' backup in the end.
Bears to sign LB Devin Bush
The move: Bears agreed to terms with Devin Bush on a three-year, $30 million contract (source)
What it means: The Bears moved on from Tremaine Edmunds before free agency kicked off, and they managed to use that money to land two linebackers: Bush and re-signing D'Marco Jackson. The former first-round pick experienced a career-resurgence with the Browns, where he excelled against the run and improved in coverage. The Bush signing also drives home the fact that Chicago has been preaching speed on defense, which they got in spades with Bush.
Bears to sign S Coby Bryant
The move: Bears agreed to terms with Coby Bryant on a three-year, $40 million contract (source)
What it means: With starters Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker on the free-agent market, Chicago addressed a big need in the secondary with Bryant, who's fresh off a Super Bowl championship with the Seahawks. Bryant, who thrived in coverage, brings speed and physicality on defense, and he's also a ballhawk who should thrive in Dennis Allen's defense. Whether the Bears opt to bring back Byard or Brisker to pair with him remains to be seen.
Bears to sign DT Neville Gallimore
The move: Bears agreed to terms with Neville Gallimore on a two-year, $12 million contract (source)
What it means: Chicago added depth and a rotational piece to their interior defensive line with Gallimore, who joins a room featuring starters Gervon Dexter and Grady Jarrett, as well as last year's second-round rookie Shemar Turner. Following Andrew Billings' departure in free agency, the Bears add an experienced interior depth piece who also brings interior pass rush.
Bears re-sign LB D'Marco Jackson
The move: Bears re-signed D'Marco Jackson to a two-year, $7.5 million contract (source)
What it means: Following Tremaine Edmunds' release before free agency, the Bears had a hole to fill at linebacker alongside T.J. Edwards, who's returning from injury. Jackson stepped up last season amid injuries to Edmunds and Edwards, and he more than earned an extension. He'll likely see extended action with Edmunds' departure, although it probably won't be in a starting role after the Devin Bush signing. Still, Chicago locked down a key defensive piece and special teams contributor at an affordable price.
Bears re-sign DE Daniel Hardy
The move: Bears re-signed Daniel Hardy to a two-year, $5 million contract (source)
What it means: Hardy's extension won't exactly move the needle for the Bears. But he's been an underrated, solid rotational player off the edge, but most importantly he's one of the team's best special teams contributors. While Chicago will likely look to address edge rusher in the NFL draft, it never hurts to have depth at that position, as well as a key special teamer who brings the physicality to Richard Hightower's unit.
Few names have generated more noise during the 2026 free agency cycle than Trey Hendrickson. The Bengals defensive end has been a hot topic for over a year now, with speculation building about whether he would eventually chase a bigger contract elsewhere.
That speculation turned into reality on March 9 when Hendrickson officially hit the open market as an unrestricted free agent. Over the past several weeks, multiple NFL franchises have expressed interest in bringing the pass rusher aboard.
But despite all the chatter and reported meetings, Hendrickson remains unsigned. The first day of legal tampering has already passed without a deal getting done, which raises an obvious question about what is holding things up.
Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson celebrates the win after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the answer comes down to money. Hendrickson has been in discussions with several teams, but nobody has met his asking price yet. The holdup stems from recent contracts that have reset expectations across the league.
Houston handed Danielle Hunter a $40 million per year extension. Carolina turned heads by giving Jalen Phillips $30 million annually. Hendrickson views himself in that same class of elite edge rushers, which means his price tag sits somewhere in that range.
“Sometimes it takes a player a little bit of time to understand how the market works and to accept that, just because Danielle Hunter might get $40m, you might not get 40, just because Jalen Phillips gets $30m, doesn’t mean you get 30,” Schefter said. “So, right now, he’s talking to a bunch of teams, but nobody has met his price just yet, and he’s a very strong minded, prideful person. He wants to get his price, and until he feels like he does, he’s not willing to compromise on that.”
Part of the challenge for teams evaluating Hendrickson involves factors beyond his production. He is 31 years old and coming off a season-ending core muscle injury. Those two details do not go unnoticed during contract negotiations. Hendrickson is also looking for a multi-year deal that includes guaranteed money past the first season.
For interested teams weighing the pros and cons, that combination of age, injury concerns, and financial demands creates a complicated decision.
Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average.
And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.
“It's crazy to think that where I was 10 years ago, I'd be here today," Gilgeous-Alexander said.
It's the latest accolade on a long list for Gilgeous-Alexander, who was MVP, NBA Finals MVP, the league's scoring champion and led the Thunder to the league title last season. He's also generally considered as a favorite in the MVP race this season.
He said he doesn't try to fixate much on the scoring streak.
“It's still a lot to even wrap my head around,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “To be honest with you, I try to not even think about it — especially during the season. So much is going on, so many things have to go right for you to get what you ultimately want, and that gets 100% of my focus, especially basketball-wise.”
Gilgeous-Alexander gets his chance at pushing the streak to 127 games on Thursday, when the Thunder meet the Boston Celtics.
Inside the numbers
A look at some of the numbers when the two streaks are compared:
— The Thunder record during Gilgeous-Alexander's streak: 102-24.
— The Warriors' record during Chamberlain's streak: 66-60.
— Chamberlain's highest-scoring game during his streak was the NBA-record 100-point outburst for the then-Philadelphia Warriors against New York on March 2, 1962.
— Gilgeous-Alexander's highest-scoring game during the streak is 55 points, against Indiana on Oct. 23. (Chamberlain had 42 games of 55 points or more during his run.)
— Gilgeous-Alexander has two games with exactly 20 points during his streak.
— Chamberlain's low game during the streak was 23 points, an overtime loss to Boston. All 23 of those points came in regulation.
— Gilgeous-Alexander's average during his streak: 32.5 points per game.
— Chamberlain's average during his streak: 49.2 points per game.
— Gilgeous-Alexander's shooting percentage during his streak: .535.
— Chamberlain's shooting percentage during his streak: .511.
How Wilt's ended
The 126th and final game of Chamberlain's streak was Jan. 19, 1963, in St. Louis. He played all 48 minutes and finished with 35 points and 21 rebounds in a 116-114 loss against the Hawks.
The teams played again the next night. Chamberlain didn't stick around long.
Referee Red Oates issued two technical fouls and tossed Chamberlain from the game after about four minutes, citing “abusive language” used by the superstar while he protested a foul call against teammate Wayne Hightower.
Chamberlain finished with six points. His scoring average dropped from 47.0 per game to 46.2 in one evening.
He also faced a mandatory ejection fine from the NBA. By league rule, it had to be at least $50.
What was next for Wilt
Chamberlain simply restarted his 20-point streak in San Francisco's next game, that being Jan. 22, 1963, against Detroit.
He didn't get thrown out. In today's NBA, he would have.
Chamberlain threw several punches during a fourth-quarter melee that even saw some fans get onto the floor at the Cow Palace. No fouls — personal or technical — were called as a result of the fight.
Chamberlain had 39 points that night and went on to score at least 20 points in his next 20 games, so it's reasonable to think he would have pushed the streak — had he not been ejected in St. Louis — to 147 games.
Chamberlain's next sub-20-point game was Feb. 24, 1963, coincidentally back in St. Louis, and on a night where he strangely passed up some open shots — “at times refusing to shoot even though he was in the clear,” The Associated Press reported that night.
Chamberlain finished with 13 points in a 127-106 loss to the Hawks.
Other 20-point streaks
Chamberlain had five other streaks where he scored 20 or more points in at least 30 games. He had streaks of 92, 62, 56, 47 and 30 games.
Chamberlain’s 92-game streak of 20-point games is the third-longest in NBA history. Oscar Robertson had a 79-game streak, while Kevin Durant and Michael Jordan each had 72-game runs. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar had a 70-game streak, then added a 71-game streak not long afterward.
Jordan had seven instances of scoring 20 points or more in at least 30 consecutive games. Chamberlain had six, Robertson five, while Abdul-Jabbar, Elgin Baylor and LeBron James each had four.
Regular season only
If taking both regular season and playoff games into account, Chamberlain still stands alone in longest 20-point streaks.
The Jan. 20, 1963, game snapped a 141-game streak of 20-point outings — including playoffs. Chamberlain also had a run of 104 consecutive games that included postseason contests.
Robertson and Baylor both did it in 89 straight games when adding in the postseason, tying for the third-longest such streaks.
Gilgeous-Alexander had three games where he failed to score 20 points during last season’s Oklahoma City playoff run to the NBA title. When adding in playoff contests, his current streak is “only” 63 games — the second-longest of his career, after a 72-game run that was snapped during the 2025 postseason.
Case Keenum will always be fondly remembered in Minnesota Vikings lore as the backup that took over from Sam Bradford in 2017 and guided the squad to the NFC Championship Game, a place the club hasn’t been since. Last offseason, he signed a deal with the Chicago Bears and he just re-upped that contract.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that he scored a fresh two-year, $5.5 million paycheck with a max value of $8 million, likely achievable via playing time incentives. The Bears didn’t primarily sign him to play, however, but to mentor the young quarterback room he shares with Caleb Williams and Tyson Bagent.
Keenum, in fact, hasn’t thrown an in-game football since the 2023 campaign.
Dec 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Case Keenum (11) takes the field before the game against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Dinovo-Imagn Images
During January’s playoff run, Bears head coach Ben Johnson was asked about the role his veteran backup has with his inexperienced QB teammates: “When things get a little bit too high, you can swing it back and just keep everyone grounded,” Johnson explained. “Same thing when things aren’t quite going your way, you’re facing a little adversity, he knows the right things to say just to make sure we can pull ourselves out of that hole. I don’t know if coaching is in his future or not, but I think he’d be a hell of a coach one day if he chooses to go that path.”
Keenum has seen it all during his long NFL journey that started as an undrafted rookie out of Houston. In 2012, he signed with the Houston Texans and since then, he has added stints in St. Louis, Los Angeles, Minnesota, Denver, Washington, Cleveland, Buffalo and Chicago to his résume.
The 38-year-old has played in 80 career games with 66 starts, recording 79 passing touchdowns and 51 interceptions.
More from Johnson: “He’s been an integral part of what we’ve done. He’s been tremendous in terms of Caleb’s growth. That was really the thought process of bringing him in, a guy with skins on the wall. He’s played in big games himself at a high level. He’s won big games. He’s lost big games.”
“His experience has been something that all these young players can really lean into, particularly in weeks like this, where you come off an emotional win and yet you’ve got to turn your sights onto the next page pretty quickly. I think Case’s message this week has been very profound for not just the offense, but the entire team. The vision we had bringing him in, it’s been pretty incredible.”
Nov 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) under center for a snap during the second quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
It ultimately didn’t get the Bears past the Los Angeles Rams, but Williams looked like a mature version of his rookie self throughout the season and Keenum might have helped him get there.
But Johnson is right, Keenum did play in the big games. His biggest game was a blowout loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in 2018, but a pass from the previous week will be part of highlight reels for decades. His prayer to Stefon Diggs delivered the Minneapolis Miracle, knocked the New Orleans Saints out of the playoff race, and kept the Vikings’ Super Bowl hopes alive.
It was undoubtedly Keenum’s best season. He didn’t reach that level of play before that magical 2017 season and he has been chasing it ever since. In a team led by the prime version of Mike Zimmer’s defense, Keenum was just asked to steer the ship, not to carry it. He went 11-3 as a starter, throwing for 3,547 yards, 22 touchdowns and 7 interceptions, operating an offense with a solid running game and good receivers.
Jan 14, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Case Keenum reacts after defeating the New Orleans Saints at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.
After the season, the Vikings showed him the door and acquired Kirk Cousins to take his spot. That was — all emotions aside — indeed an upgrade, proven by their career numbers since that point, though it never amounted to another deep playoff run.
Since his exit, Keenum has taken snaps with five different teams and he has thrown for 33 scores and 24 interceptions.
Keenum was not re-signed to throw passes for the Bears, but to be a coach in the locker room. In the upcoming season, the 38-year-old will return to U.S. Bank Stadium once again, where he orchestrated perhaps the most memorable play in franchise history.
Fadlu Davids' Raja Casablanca maintained their spot at the summit of the Botola Pro League with a 2-0 victory over Olympic Club de Safi.
Abdellah Khafifi broke the deadlock 12 minutes from the first whistle, before Mohamed Boulacsou put the game to bed in the 77th minute.
Raja are one point clear at the top, having picked up 30 points in 15 league outings, albeit played three games more than their second-placed city rivals Wydad Casablanca.
Davids has overseen 13 league matches, winning seven, drawing five and losing once since taking over the reins in September 2025.
The South African mentor has been tasked with sealing qualification to the CAF Champions League, with the club absent from CAF inter-club competitions this season.
Moreover, the former Simba SC boss is expected to clinch domestic cup titles, including the coveted Throne Cup.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 23: Erik McCoy #78 of the New Orleans Saints warms up before a preseason game against the Denver Broncos at the Caesars Superdome on August 23, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) | Getty Images
It’s early in day two of free agency and the New Orleans Saints are already making money moves by restructuring the contract of center Erik McCoy.
The #Saints processed a simple conversion on C Erik McCoy's contract, converting $9.2M of salary/roster bonus into signing bonus, clearing $7.36M of space.
Updated Cap Hits 2026: $10.3M 2027: $17.9M 2028: $10.8M (void)
McCoy signed a five-year, $63.75 million contract extension with the Saints in 2022.
By converting some of his base salary into a signing bonus, McCoy’s cap hit of $17.68M is now reduced to $10.32M, which will save the Saints little over $7.3M against the salary cap.
The men's basketball teams in the Big 12 will once again converge in March on Kansas City, Missouri, to play in the city that has hosted the conference tournament all but five times since the league was formed ahead of the 1996-97 season. Another of the constants for the event is who takes home the title. Kansas and Iowa State have combined to win 18 of the previous 28 editions. Seven other titles have gone two teams that are no longer in the league.
However, the expansion of the league has opened the doors to other contenders. Houston won the tournament last year in its second season in the conference. The Cougars beat Arizona in that title game in 2025, and the Wildcats, who are in their second Big 12 campaign, will be hoping to match what Houston did.
Arizona owns the top seed after an impressive run through that saw them lose just two league games after an unbeaten non-conference season. The Cougars are right behind them. Conference legacy programs Kansas, Texas Tech and Iowa State are among the contender that will be hoping to snag the automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. But it won't be easy with the amount of depth in the field.
Big 12 tournament schedule, bracket, scores
All times Eastern
First round
Tuesday, March 10
Game 1: No. 12 Arizona State vs. No. 13 Baylor, 12:30 p.m., ESPN+
Game 2: No. 9 Cincinnati vs. No. 16 Utah, 3 p.m., ESPN+
Game 3: No. 10 Brigham Young vs. No. 15 Kansas State, 7 p.m., ESPN+
Game 4: No. 11 Colorado vs. No. 14 Oklahoma State, 9:30 p.m., ESPN+
Second round
Wednesday, March 11
Game 5: No. 5 Iowa State vs. Game 1 winner, 12:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Game 6: No. 8 Central Florida vs. Game 2 winner, 3 p.m., ESPNU
Game 7: No. 7 West Virginia vs. Game 3 winner, 7 p.m., ESPNU
Game 8: No. 6 TCU vs. Game 4 winner, 9:30 p.m., ESPN2/ESPNU
Quarterfinals
Thursday, March 12
Game 9: No. 4 Texas Tech vs. Game 5 winner, 12:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Game 10: No. 1 Arizona vs. Game 6 winner, 3 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Game 11: No. 2 Houston vs. Game 7 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Game 12: No. 3 Kansas vs. Game 8 winner, 9:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Semifinals
Friday, March 13
Game 13: Game 9 winner vs. Game 10 winner, 7 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
Game 14: Game 11 winner vs. Game 12 winner, 9:30 p.m., ESPN/ESPN2
The Big 12 tournament first round will be streamed exclusively on ESPN+. The succeeding rounds will be shown on ESPN, ESPN2 or ESPNU. The championship game will be aired on ESPN.
Big 12 tournament favorite
There's not much doubt the rest of the conference is chasing Arizona as the Wildcats have dominated throughout out the campaign. Their strength is in their balance. Seven scorers average nine points or more. Their perimeter game is back by a strong interior group, led by Motiejus Krivas and Tobe Awaka. The biggest threat looks to be Houston, which has the type of defense that can be counted on in a tournament that forces teams to win three times in three games.
Big 12 tournament top players
AJ Dybantsa, G, Brigham Young: The freshman has more than lived up to his billing as one of the nation's top recruits, averaging ppg. Even without running mate Richie Saunders, Dybantsa has the ability to carry them in the short run of tournament play.
Darryn Peterson, G, Kansas: The kerfuffle about Peterson's status in games has distracted from the fact he's been one of the top players in the country. The freshman, if motivated, can be the key piece to leading the Jayhawks on a deep run.
Christian Anderson, G, Texas Tech: The Red Raiders lost star JT Toppin to a season-ending injury in February but remained one of the best teams in the league with Anderson becoming the lead option. He will be tasked with continuing his scoring run in Kansas City.
Koa Peat, F, Arizona: The freshman standout is one of several key pieces for the Wildcats, who dominated the league this season. He is joined by fellow freshman Brayden Burries as the team's two top scorers.
Joshua Jefferson, F, Iowa State: Part of a three-pronged attack with Milan Momcilovic and Tamin Lipsey, the senior provides important scoring and rebounding from the interior that makes the Cyclones capable of being one of the favorites.
March Madness bubble storylines for Big 12
The Big 12 seems certain of getting eight spots in the tournament field with Central Florida still in good position after three consecutive losses. The Knights, however, will want to avoid a loss in the second round to make things certain. Among the teams on the outside of the field, Cincinnati may ahve the best hope with its recent run of six wins in eight games. West Virginia has stacked up five Quad 1 but overall inconsistency has hampered its hopes. Both the Bearcats and Mountaineers will need multiple victories to get into the conversation.
Conditions met: VfB reportedly seal transfer of key player
The plan of VfB Stuttgart with Bilal El Khannouss seems to be working: The attacking midfielder is apparently on the verge of staying permanently with the Bundesliga club. The 21-year-old Moroccan, who is currently on loan from Leicester City, is set to be permanently tied to VfB.
The background is a purchase obligation included in the loan contract. This comes into effect under certain conditions – such as a sufficient number of appearances or the team's sporting successes – and would make the transfer final. According to media reports, the transfer fee for the talented attacking player is around 20 million euros.
El Khannouss has quickly established himself in Stuttgart since his move and is considered one of the important options in the attacking midfield under coach Sebastian Hoeneß. His performances have contributed to the VfB officials wanting to secure the transfer in the long term.
If the contractual conditions are ultimately met, the club is likely to officially announce the permanent transfer soon.
Some of the Jets' potential solutions at quarterback have already landed elsewhere. The prize possession, quarterback Malik Willis, signed a three-year contract with the division rival Dolphins. If New York was interested, Willis preferred to reunite with coaches Jon-Eric Sullivan and Jeff Hafley in Miami.
Elsewhere, the Atlanta Falcons signed QB Tua Tagovailoa to a one-year minimum deal.
Two of the top free-agent quarterbacks are already off the board. Facing dwindling options, the Jets' best remaining choice may be to reunite with Geno Smith. The Las Vegas Raiders released Smith from his contract, and he's looking for a new home.
The Jets originally selected Smith in the second round of the 2013 NFL draft. He struggled mightily in East Rutherford before relaunching his career with the Seattle Seahawks.
Now free again after a failed stint with the Raiders, Smith would bring experience to New York offensive coordinator's Frank Reich's unit..
Alternatives include QBs Kyler Murray and Carson Wentz. The Jets must sort through what's left on the quarterback market.
The stage is set for the PGA Tour’s marquee event as the 2026 Players Championship kicks off this week at TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. TPC Sawgrass is a hazard-filled, positional, Florida-style test that hosts what many consider the most competitive and thrilling tournament of the year. Two-time champion Rory McIlroy summed up what the tournament means by saying, “I wouldn’t consider my career complete if I hadn’t won a Players Championship.”
TPC Sawgrass is widely considered one of the most visually pristine and strategically brilliant golf courses in the world. The course features lush rough, striking white sand bunkers and water hazards that come into play on 16 holes. Its lightning fast, tiered greens and carefully crafted layout ensure that players face a demanding test on every hole.
Few other courses match the risk-and-reward balance found at TPC Sawgrass. The angled fairways are designed to challenge golfers to make bold decisions from the tee. Often the best angle for an approach shot requires aiming closer to trouble, rewarding players who are willing to take on more risk. Those who play too safe frequently leave themselves with more difficult approach shots into the challenging greens.
At TPC Sawgrass, almost any playing style can contend, but the course has a way of quickly exposing weaknesses. Pretenders are often weeded out early as the demanding layout tests every part of a player’s game. When the typically windy March conditions arrive, small mistakes can quickly turn into costly numbers. Power hitters like Rory McIlroy, shorter but highly accurate players such as Webb Simpson, and even unexpected longshots like Craig Perks have all managed to win here.
Success here usually belongs to golfers who are mentally tough, possess a complete all-around skill set and arrive in sharp form. The course continually pressures players to execute precise shots and make smart decisions from start to finish. It may sound like a cliché, but at TPC Sawgrass the player who performs the best across every aspect of the game over four days is usually the one lifting the trophy on Sunday. Five of the last six editions have been decided by either one shot or in a playoff, so expect suspense late Sunday afternoon.
$9,000+ range Play: Collin Morikawa, $9,800
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If you were to ask golf course aficionados what the perfect PGA venue would be for Morikawa, there is no doubt that many would say TPC Sawgrass. So it’s a bit surprising that last year was his only top-10 finish in his five previous starts here. Similar to last year, Morikawa enters with pristine form having won at Pebble Beach and then following it up with a seventh at the Genesis and a fifth last week at the Arnold Palmer Invitational. Every winner here since 2018 has gained at least 1.5 strokes ball-striking per round in the four months leading up to their win. Morikawa is one of six players in this week’s field to meet that criteria at 1.53 per round.
Play: Si Woo Kim, $9,300
Kim’s seven starts this year include five top-13 finishes and an impressive 43.8 total strokes gained/ball-striking. He won here in 2018 and has consistently performed well on Pete Dye courses. As usual, everything comes down to how he performs on the greens. The encouraging sign is that since 2015 his putting at TPC Sawgrass has been almost perfectly neutral, losing just 0.01 strokes per round.
Si Woo Kim leads this upper-tier in total strokes gained ball-striking in 2026 by a huge margin.
Something in Schauffele’s game appears to be off this season. He built his reputation on being sharp with every club in the bag, yet aside from his T-7 at the Genesis Invitational, each of his other tournaments has featured lost strokes in one or more key Strokes Gained categories. He has also been inconsistent at TPC Sawgrass, recording three missed cuts and a 72nd place finish in seven career starts.
$8,000+ range Play: Ludvig Aberg, $8,700
Mike Ehrmann
Still underpriced and trending upward, Aberg will likely be one of the most popular plays on the slate. He stands out even more in this salary range since many of the other players in the $8,000 tier arrive at TPC Sawgrass in poor form. After a slow start to the season, he finished T-20 at the Genesis Invitational and followed it with a T-3 last week at Bay Hill, where he gained an outstanding 8.3 strokes/ball-striking. Even more encouraging for a course like TPC Sawgrass that demands well-rounded play, he gained strokes in every category across those last two events.
Fade: Justin Thomas, $8,000
Coming off an injury, Thomas struggled mightily at Bay Hill last week in his first action of 2026, missing the cut and losing 5.8 strokes/ball-striking. TPC Sawgrass is not the course to find your game. Thomas will most likely need a couple more starts to completely knock off the rust.
$7,000+ range Play: Adam Scott, $7,300
Mike Ehrmann
When looking at the new Approach Scoring Opportunities data I recently added to the Rabbit Hole, Adam Scott is the one name that stands out in this price range because of his elite approach play across each yardage bucket so far in 2026. This includes hitting 39 percent of his approaches inside 15 feet from the 50- to 150-yard range, which is especially relevant since about 40 percent of all approaches at TPC Sawgrass come from that distance. Scott has also shown some upside this season, highlighted by a fourth-place finish at the Genesis Invitational. At this value of a salary, his high floor and ceiling is especially valuable on a volatile course like TPC Sawgrass.
$6,000+ range Play: Haotong Li, $6,400
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As the 75th-ranked player in the world and the 16th best ball-striker in this field so far in 2026, Li presents excellent value in this range. He ranks 20th in the field in driving accuracy, sits fifth in Good Drive rate, and has started the season well with a T-8 at The American Express and a T-11 at the Farmers Insurance Open. If he can remain mentally composed and limit mistakes around the green, Li has the upside to finish inside the top 20 on Sunday.
ISTANBUL, TURKEY - SEPTEMBER 30: Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, applauds the fans following the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD2 match between Galatasaray A.S. and Liverpool FC at Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi on September 30, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Liverpool’s trip to Istanbul to face Galatasaray in the Round of 16 of the Champions League marks the second meeting of the two sides this season after a league phase clash that saw the Reds defeated 1-0 away in one of the only two losses of the initial rounds of the 2025-26 edition of the competition.
On paper, it’s a tie the Reds should be eager for given Galatasaray are one of only two sides left in the knockout rounds—along with FK Bodø/Glimt—with a net negative goal differential and expected goals differential, but that earlier defeat will be at the back of many minds heading into the two-legged rematch.
“We knew them already well and after playing them we know them better,” Liverpool head coach Arne Slot said ahead of the match. “So now before playing them again you watch even more games and I have a lot of respect for Galatasaray, for their manager. He’s been so successful, won so much with the club.
“They have quality players that can fight and they will have the fans behind them, so we need to be so, so good to bring a result back to Anfield and that’s what we’re going to try. Last time when we played there was not a lot between us, in open play I think we were quite similar, but we lost on a penalty.”
In that first meeting back in the league phase in the autumn, Galatasaray somewhat controversially had a close penalty call upheld while Liverpool had one overturned. The result at the time felt unfair for Slot’s Reds, but the goal this time will be to play well enough the officiating can’t make a difference.
“They have a very good team and we have a very good team,” Slot added. “So are we happy to play against them? No, but there’s not one team you would prefer to play in the last 16 because they are all good teams. So we’ve already lost against them, which tells you how difficult of a game it is for us.
“The good thing this time is that we play two games where in the group stage we only played away. Now we also have a chance to play in front of our own fans, which will be hard for Galatasaray. But we know the quality they have, even more than last time, and that it will be a challenge for us tomorrow.”
Neil Simpson had finished fourth in the downhill and super G events earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games [Getty Images]
Neil Simpson and his guide Rob Poth won Great Britain's first medal of the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with silver in the alpine combined.
It is a third Paralympic medal overall for the visually impaired skier, who had recorded two fourth-place finishes earlier in these Games.
In the alpine combined, skiers complete a run of both the super G and slalom, with their factored times combined to determine the final standings.
Simpson and Poth had sat in fourth after the morning's super G, 0.57 seconds short of third place.
But in the slalom, they recorded the fastest time of the day to move up two places as Canada’s Kalle Ericsson and his guide Sierra Smith fell out of contention.
Italy's Giacomo Bertagnolli and guide Andrea Ravelli won gold, finishing 0.65 seconds ahead of Simpson and Poth overall, while Austria's Johannes Aigner and Nico Haberl won bronze.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - SEPTEMBER 21: Tyquan Thornton #80 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs off the field with the game ball after the game against the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on September 21, 2025. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Late Monday evening, the Kansas City Chiefs reportedly reached an agreement with one of the team’s most interesting pending free agents, considering how impactful he was in such a short, limited role in his only season with the team.
It is Thornton’s first payday after signing with Kansas City on a reserve/future deal last offseason, and the former second-round pick will have another shot at signing a multi-year contract in two years as a 27-year-old in 2028.
Stat I just came across that I was unaware of:
Per @pfref , #Chiefs FA WR Tyquan Thornton led all qualified pass-catchers with 23.1 yards per reception in 2025
Alec Pierce (21.3) was the only other qualified player over 18 Y/R
Thornton will have his shot at growing within the Chiefs’ offense after excelling in a narrowed role that asked him to primarily run deep routes and make downfield catches. He racked up 438 receiving yards and three touchdowns while playing the fifth-most snaps among the receiving corps. Among all qualified pass catchers in the 2025 regular season, Thornton finished with the highest yards-per-catch rate (23.1).
Pending #Chiefs free agent WR Tyquan Thornton, speaking with @J810Anderson at Radio Row, said this play was probably "his proudest moment" (following a near-TD catch)
"I was like 'I'm going to make this catch, wherever it's at.' Once I did, it was like 'I'm taking off now'" pic.twitter.com/pfYCzNLoIR
On Radio Row in the week leading up to the Super Bowl, Thornton talked to Jason Anderson of 810 Sports about his growth as an individual and a player during his time with the Chiefs. The Arrowhead Pride staff covered the most notable parts of the interview for the site.
Heading into 2026, Thornton will join starting receivers Rashee Rice and Xavier Worthy as the returning contributors in the position room. The trio will welcome the potential impact of wide receiver Jalen Royals in the former fourth-round pick’s second NFL season.
How do you feel about the Chiefs bringing Thornton back? Should we expect him to catch more than 19 passes in 2026? Let us know in the comments!
For years, covering the Las Vegas Raiders meant bracing yourself. Every offseason brought another round of dysfunction, another head-scratching roster move, another promising rebuild that somehow turned into rubble before the first kickoff. The names changed, including coaches, GMs, and quarterbacks, but the outcome was depressingly consistent. Raider Nation deserved better, and they never got it.
Monday felt different. Genuinely different.
In a single day of NFL free agency, general manager John Spytek made it impossible to ignore what’s being built in Las Vegas. Armed with $111 million in cap space — most in the league — and a war chest of draft picks that would make most front offices jealous, the Raiders didn’t just spend money. They spent it deliberately, attacking specific needs with a clarity of purpose this franchise hasn’t had in a long time.
It started before the negotiating window even opened. The Maxx Crosby trade sent a five-time Pro Bowl pass rusher to Baltimore but brought back the 14th overall pick in 2026 and a first-round pick in 2027. That’s premium draft capital for a player who, as I wrote last week, was already heading for the exit. Then came the low-cost deal to acquire cornerback Taron Johnson from the Bills for a sixth-round pick. They added the solid nickel corner to the secondary for almost nothing.
Then Monday happened and Spytek hit the accelerator.
Raiders Turn Heads with Massive First Day in Free Agency
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The headliner of John Spytek’s big day was Tyler Linderbaum. The former Ravens center, a three-time Pro Bowler who was still 25, signed a three-year, $81 million deal that makes him the highest-paid interior offensive lineman in NFL history. It’s a significant number, no question about it. But you’re building an offense around Fernando Mendoza, the presumed number one overall pick in April, and you want to give your rookie quarterback the best possible chance to succeed from day one. Linderbaum does exactly that. He’s one of the best centers in football, and now he’s protecting the guy who is supposed to be the face of this franchise for the next decade.
That’s not overpaying. That’s investing.
Wide receiver Jalen Nailor came in on a three-year, $35 million deal that drew less attention than it deserved. In Minnesota, Nailor spent his career operating in the shadows of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. In Las Vegas, he gets to be a legitimate weapon in a passing game that desperately needs one after the Raiders averaged just 14.2 points per game last season — dead last in the entire league. Nailor has hauled in 57 catches for 858 yards and ten touchdowns over the last two seasons from the slot. The talent was never the issue in Minnesota. The opportunity just wasn’t there.
The Raiders are signing WR Jalen Nailor to a 3-year, $35M contract, per @AdamSchefter
On defense, Spytek didn’t let the cap spending slow down. Pass rusher Kwity Paye arrived from Indianapolis on a three-year, $48 million deal, adding legitimate edge presence to replace what was lost in the Crosby trade. Linebackers Nakobe Dean and Quay Walker, former Georgia teammates, both landed in Las Vegas to overhaul a linebacker room that was consistently exploited in coverage last season. Dean, who brings pass rush upside and coverage versatility from three years in Philadelphia, signed for three years and $36 million. Walker adds athleticism and sideline-to-sideline range on a three-year, $40.5 million deal. Meanwhile, cornerback Eric Stokes re-signed on a three-year, $30 million deal after one of the best seasons of his career, and Malcolm Koonce was brought back for another year at $11 million, giving Klint Kubiak’s defense some continuity up front.
The total spending for Day 1 was $271 million. League-wide, nobody came close.
Raider Nation is Excited But Cautious
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Now, let’s be honest about what this is and what it isn’t. Free agency wins don’t come engraved on a Lombardi Trophy. Every one of these players has to actually perform, stay healthy, and fit the scheme. Spytek has to nail the draft. With picks #1, #14 and a 2027 first from Baltimore, along with six more selections in the first four rounds of this draft, the margin for error is still real. We all remember what happened with Clelin Ferrell and Henry Ruggs III. Nobody in Raider Nation needs that reminder.
But what’s happening here is structurally sound in a way this franchise hasn’t been in years. John Spytek knows what he’s building. Kubiak came in with a clear vision for the offense. Tom Brady is adding credibility at the ownership and advisory level. And Mark Davis, to his enormous credit, appears to have stepped back and let football people run the football operation. That alone is worth acknowledging, because it has not always been the case.
After acquiring two 1st-round picks from the Ravens, the #Raiders agreed to terms with four former 1st-round picks on Monday.
DE Kwity Paye: No. 21 (Colts, 2021) LB Quay Walker: No. 22 (Packers, 2022) C Tyler Linderbaum: No. 25 (Ravens, 2022) CB Eric Stokes: No. 29 (Packers,… pic.twitter.com/5nJvdWc7AS
The Raiders are putting early points on the board. The offseason doesn’t end here, with the draft in April, where this rebuild either gets real traction or reveals its gaps.
But if you’re a member of Raider Nation and Monday didn’t give you something to feel good about, you haven’t been paying attention. For the first time in a long time, the organization looks like it knows what it’s doing.
That’s not nothing. After everything this fanbase has endured, that’s actually a lot.
Barcelona receive licence for Spotify Camp Nou expansion in time for Sevilla clash
FC Barcelona has received the 1C license from the City Council allowing the club to open the first and second tiers of the Gol Nord (North Stand) at Spotify Camp Nou starting this Sunday, March 15, during the match against Sevilla.
The game will coincide with the presidential elections at Barcelona.
With this authorisation, the stadium’s capacity will increase significantly – from the current 45,401 spectators to 62,657 seats.
Took longer than expected
The city council raised more obstacles than initially anticipated, particularly regarding access and entry requirements, before granting permission to open the first two tiers of the North Stand. According to the club, these sections had already been fully completed for some time.
Less than two weeks ago, Barcelona launched the process allowing club members to apply for season tickets tied to the expansion, which adds roughly 14,000 new seats to the stadium.
More fans at the stadium starting this week. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images)
With the new license, it should also be possible to reopen the Grada d’Animació (the supporters’ cheering section).
However, the Catalans still do not know whether there will be enough time to install it in its permanent location or whether it will temporarily remain in the same area used during the Copa del Rey semifinal second leg against Atletico Madrid.
Boost for the presidential elections
This Sunday is expected to be a major day at the stadium. Alongside the match against Sevilla, Barcelona members will also vote in the club’s presidential elections, choosing the leadership that will guide the institution for the next five years.
The increase in stadium capacity is expected to encourage higher voter turnout, since more members will be present at the stadium and able to exercise their voting rights.
Little by little, the renovated stadium continues to take shape. The team’s return to the Camp Nou under coach Hansi Flick has already had a strong social, economic, and institutional impact on the club.
Saudi Pro League: Sadio Mané continues to break records with Al Nassr
Sadio Mané continues to break his own record with Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League
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Senegalese international Sadio Mané is setting the bar incredibly high in this 2025-2026 edition of the Saudi Pro League.
Back at his very best, the Senegal star has established himself as one of the main attractions of the top-tier Saudi competition.
He is the only player to have won every single match played in the league—18 out of 18. This remarkable feat speaks volumes about his undeniable contribution, both defensively and offensively.
As a reminder, the Bambaly native has played 26 matches this season, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists.
Despite rumors of a departure, the two-time African champion is expected to sign a new contract with the Saudi football powerhouse in the coming weeks.
Since joining the club in 2023, Sadio Mané has played 119 matches, tallying 47 goals and 32 assists.
Preview: Chelsea visit PSG for Champions League round of 16 first leg
Chelsea travel to the Parc des Princes for the stern test of Champions League holders PSG, who will target a more convincing performance after edging past Monaco to reach the round of 16 stage.
Despite a rotated side, Chelsea coach Liam Rosenior would’ve hoped not to have his squad play 120 minutes before a European trip to Paris; however, the second-tier side played a good game.
Brazilian striker Joao Pedro has been in terrific form, with four goals with an assist in his last two games, which includes a hat-trick at Villa Park and on the scoresheet in north-east Wales as the Blues fight for a spot in the top four of the Premier League.
Estevão remains a doubt for the clash, while Englishmen Jamie Gittens and Levi Colwill are inactive with long-term injuries.
The Parisians narrowly secured victory in the knockout play-off stages, beating familiar opponents AS Monaco 5-4 on aggregate across two legs.
However, Monaco came back to haunt Luis Enrique’s side just a few days ago in Ligue 1, as they suffered their fourth league defeat in a 3-1 encounter in the French capital.
Despite sitting top domestically, they have a one-point advantage over northern French side RC Lens after 25 matches played, a title race that’s tensing up with each passing game.
A difficult tasks faces PSG to match their historic last season, having won five major honours last year. While they’ve struggled to match the tenacity of the past, they have an abundance of quality on the pitch to wreak havoc against any team in world football.
On the injury list, Joao Neves’ status is unclear, as he sustained an ankle injury in February, while Spanish midfielder Fabián Ruiz is a doubt managing a knee injury.
The match will take place on Wednesday night at 20:00 on TNT Sports.
Just a junior, Carter Turk is moving up the career scoring ranks at Grand Valley.
Turk went over 1,000 points in his career during the Mustangs’ 71-57 Division VI boys basketball district final win Saturday at Salem High School.
“It means a lot,” Turk said of his accomplishment. “But ultimately, at the end of the day, I just want to win as many games as possible.”
Turk scored 23 points as the Mustangs, the second seed in the district, broke through for the school’s first district title in boys basketball.
“It was huge for the school, as these types of tournament runs don’t happen often,” he said. “The team and I just need to embrace every moment of it. I couldn’t have done this without all the support throughout the community.”
Turk ranks fifth all-time at GV with 1,021 career points heading into tonight’s regional semifinal game vs. Kirtland at Canton Memorial Fieldhouse.
AJ Henson is first with 1,681 points, followed by Jim Dodd at 1,377, Jake Vormelker 1,079 and Ashton Zupancic 1,026.
Turk missed his freshman season with a knee injury, but came back to win D-VI Northeast District Player of the Year while leading the Mustangs to a Northeastern Athletic Conference crown last season.
“Nothing is impossible,” he said of returning from the injury. “It all happened for a reason, and had so much trust in the work I put in.”
In the 2025-26 campaign, Fairport Harbor prevented GV from repeating as conference champs.
Turk, though, claimed his second straight district Player of the Year honor.
“Earning back-to-back district player of the year, it truly is a blessing and means a lot that I’m getting recognized, and rewarded for all of the hard work I’ve been putting in,” he said.
Turk leads the team in scoring at 19.8 points per game, 3-pointers with 65, free throws 95, rebounds 260, assists 73, steals 58 and blocks 20.
“As a father and coach, I am really proud of him,” Mustangs coach Justin Turk said. “I think he said it best, wins are way more important than points though. Better yet, he’s such a great leader and teammate.”
Carter Turk knows the accolades and achievements wouldn’t be possible without a large supporting cast.
“My parents [Justin and Laura], my twin sister [Cloe], my grandparents have been amazing,” Carter Turk said. “They have missed very few games over my life.
“My teammates and coaches play an important role. They put in great positions to succeed, and the community played a huge part in always being at games, and showing support no matter what.”
Turk was starting quarterback for the GV football team in the fall, and this spring, he plans on playing baseball.
But he also hopes to play more basketball after tonight.
Turk realizes taking on Kirtland, the top seed in the district, will be a challenge.
“The keys to beating them is to box out and limit them on the offensive glass,” Turk said. “We need to match their physicality to give us a chance.”
A win would propel the Mustangs into the regional final game at 7 p.m. Friday against either Andrews Osborne Academy or Richmond Heights, also in Canton.
The regional winner advances to the state tournament at Wright State University near Dayton.
ASHTABULA TOWNSHIP — All Star games are not usually a place to find significant passing, or any defense.
The Ashtabula County Basketball Foundation All Star Senior Classic boys game was a little different.
While defense was not off the charts, ball movement from player to player on Team Black and Team Orange was.
In the end, Geneva’s Caden Proy put on a show with 37 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to lead Team Black to a 107-89 victory.
“It is good to come out and play one last time,” Proy said.
The teams were broken into Team Black and Team Orange with some athletes playing against their former high school teammates.
There was a lot of laughing and kidding going on before, during, and after the game.
Proy made a rim-rattling dunk, but also fed other players throughout out the game that included two, 20-minute halves with a running clock.
Proy, and several others, said the players were willing to pass the ball several times before taking a shot.
Geneva’s Antonio Rivera took his 3-point shooting eye to the court, and came out victorious over Edgewood’s Logan Mezak in the long-distance shooting event.
“I definitely thought I had a chance,” Rivera said of the possibility of winning the competition. “It [3-point shots] is the first shot when I go in the gym.”
Pymatuning Valley’s Chase Guysinger said Team Black worked hard to move the ball around to all the players.
“Everybody gets a chance,” he said.
Team Black was coached by Geneva’s Connor Zimmer and Edgewood’s Jay Bowler, while Team Orange was coached by Conneaut’s Joe Dunn.
The event was expected to raise about $2,000 for the ACBF, which is holding its annual banquet April 12 at the New Leaf Center in Conneaut.
The banquet includes awards for high school players and the announcement of the ACBF Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Edgewood Athletic Administrator Steve Kray said six referees donated their time to officiate the game, and numerous sponsors helped with the event.
“I enjoy hosting the game,” said Kray, a member of the ACBF Board of Directors. “It is a tribute to our Ashtabula County basketball players.”
"The belief is important" – Kasper Hjulmand on Leverkusen's chances of shocking Arsenal
Bayer Leverkusen will go into their Champions League round of 16 tie with Premier League leaders Arsenal as clear underdogs, with the first leg to take place at BayArena on Wednesday.
Die Werkself coach Kasper Hjulmand is well aware of Arsenal’s quality, but believes his side have the tools to cause an upset.
“Arsenal are maybe the best team in Europe right now. It’s the toughest test, but we are excited by this opportunity. We need to enjoy this game with our fans and bring our best performance,” Hjulmand said at his pre-match press conference on Tuesday.
“It's always about looking at the opportunities for me. Things can happen in football. Arsenal are the clear favourites; they’re at the top of their game and have been building a strong team for years,” he added.
“We have 14 new players out of 25 from last season, but we’re building, learning and adapting, and the quality is improving. If we’re sharp, if we play at our best, everyone expresses themselves, and we play with courage – then who knows? The belief is important for us. I always believe we can do it when we go into a game like this.”
Wednesday's game at BayArena kicks off at 18:45 CET.
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Samsung has released the Galaxy S26 Ultra with design optimizations, and we’ve conducted its side-by-side comparison with the Galaxy S25 Ultra to highlight everything new in this latest flagship.
The need for such an exploration is evident from the divided user opinions. On one side, people are saying that it’s a refined version, while others are weighing in with “nah, it’s the same as S25 Ultra”. So, we decided to break into the conversation and tell you what you should know.
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra – front
Last year, Samsung broke away from the Note series and adopted curved corners. Though reviewers saw this as a mere frame radius inclusion but it’s more like the end of an era. An era that made Note and Ultra look different from other premium phones in the market.
S26 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
Building on the new design schemes, the S26 Ultra has increased the corner radius. After this change, the S26 Ultra’s symmetry aligns more with the base and Plus models. Basically, they are on the same page now.
S26 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
Both phones bring a 6.9-inch QHD Dynamic AMOLED display, but the S26 Ultra appears a bit wider. You can only spot this difference in a side-by-side comparison. Samsung’s official specs sheet backs this observation. The S26 Ultra is 78.1mm wide and 163.6mm tall. On the other hand, the S25 Ultra is 77.6mm wide and 162.8mm tall. The new flagship is also taller and thinner than its predecessor despite offering the same display size.
S26 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra – frame
The frame is now aluminium, degrading from the titanium used in S25 Ultra. Some might argue that the build quality has declined, but it appears to be good overall.
The volume and power keys are on the right, and the USB-C port, SIM tray, microphone, and S-pen are at the bottom. That said, all of the side features are the same as the previous version, except for the S-Pen, and its clicker button had to adopt the new curves.
S26 Ultra (top) and S25 Ultra (bottom)
Galaxy S26 Ultra vs S25 Ultra – Rear
The back of both phones has a matte finish protected with Corning Gorilla Glass, yet the S26 Ultra has a more vibrant color. Unlike the S25 Ultra, the new model comes with a camera island.
The camera layout is the same as last year, but it no longer looks cheap with the addition of integrated camera crowns, which closely resemble the Galaxy Z Fold 7 but look better on the S26 Ultra.
S26 Ultra (left) and S25 Ultra (right)
That’s where Samsung received online criticism for gluing the camera rings around the S25 Ultra’s cameras. I guess the company has learned from the mistakes and brought a more integrated look to this year’s flagship.
With camera design enhancement, you can no longer put the phone on a flat surface, which is a kind of harsh reality, as it will wobble all the time. In that case, you’d better put on a cover on this device.
Conclusion
This comparison reveals that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is wider, taller, thinner, and looks better than the S25 Ultra. These optimizations stand tall on top of the software and hardware improvements, such as the privacy display, improved performance, cameras, and software. This is a perfect Android flagship for first-time buyers; still, we don’t recommend it as an upgrade for the S25 Ultra users.
DXOMARK tested the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, giving its camera evaluation points that decide ranking in their chart. The reviewers had an extensive look at the improvements that are discussed in detail in their recent article.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scored 157 points in the camera test conducted by DXOMARK. Last year’s Galaxy S25 Ultra hit 151 points. The new device offers an improved camera, but it didn’t influence DXOMARK scores much.
Let’s talk about where the Galaxy S26 Ultra DXOMark score actually improved.
The f/1.4 aperture on the main sensor is legitimately useful. Low light performance got noticeably better, with improved detail, lower noise, and more stable color. White balance improved across the board alongside color accuracy in portraits.
Noise control is better on the telephoto module, which pairs nicely with more natural rendering. Fewer of those weird sporadic failures that plagued the Galaxy S25 Ultra’s 3x telephoto and 5x periscope camera system.
Top smartphones by camera score – DXOMARK
The top four right now are the iPhone 17 Pro at 168, the OPPO Find X8 Ultra at 168, the vivo X300 Pro at 171, and the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra at 175. Well, DXOMARK scores don’t really mean that you should buy alternatives for camera.
1. Huawei Pura 80 Ultra
2. Vivo X300 Pro
3. Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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18. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What DXOMark actually found?
Exposure remains unstable, noise is still worse than competitors, and autofocus reliability in low light or with the ultra wide continues to lag. These are the exact problems Samsung’s had for two generations.
Worse, faces are often captured with fewer fine details, and the autofocus sometimes just refuses to lock onto eyes in portrait shots. Meanwhile, the depth of field is so shallow in group shots that only the front person stays sharp.
Video tells the same story: improvements in color, noise control, and stabilization don’t change the fact that top performers maintain a measurable edge in demanding conditions. Autofocus in video is slow to adapt, especially in low light.
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Beşiktaş, Galatasaray'a 1-0 kaybederken Rıdvan Yılmaz, Antunes ve Hadergjonaj ile birlikte son haftada en fazla şut pası veren oyuncu oldu. Ancak bu istatistik hiçbir şeye yaramadı.
Süper Lig'in 25. haftasında en fazla şut pası veren oyuncular şöyle sıralandı:
Rıdvan Yılmaz- 5
Alexis Antunes- 5
Florent Hadergjonaj- 5
Celil Yüksel- 4
Christ Inao Oulai- 3
Felipe Augusto- 3
Carlo Holse 3
Enis Bardhi- 3
Meschack Elia- 3
Rıdvan, 1-0 kaybedilen Galatasaray derbisinde 90 dakika görev yapmıştı.
AĞLARLA BULUŞMADI
24 yaşındaki sol bekin gönderdiği şut paslarının tamamı ağlarla buluşmadı. Siyah-Beyazlılar, kendi evindeki derbiden puansız ayrıldı. 1.74 boyundaki futbolcu, sezon başında Rangers Kulübü'nden yuvaya dönmüştü. Onun için 2.9 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödendi.
1 ASİSTİ BULUNUYOR
Rıdvan Yılmaz'ın Siyah-Beyazlı ekiple 30 Haziran 2028 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Kontratta ayrıca +1 yıllık uzatma opsiyonu mevcut. 24 yaşındaki futbolcu bu sezon Süper Lig'de 17 karşılaşmaya çıktı. Sahada 1.445 dakika kaldı. 1 asisti bulunuyor.
Galatasaray, Beşiktaş deplasmanından 1-0'lık galibiyetle ayrılırken Lucas Torreira, bu hafta Emre Akbaba'yla birlikte rakip sahada en fazla top kazanan oyuncu oldu.
Süper Lig'in 25. haftasında rakip sahada en fazla top kazanan oyuncular şöyle sıralandı:
Lucas Torreira- 9
Emre Akbaba- 9
Matteo Guendouzi- 8
Mario Lemina- 7
Nicolas Janvier- 7
Melih İbrahimoğlu- 7
Galatasaray, Beşiktaş deplasmanından 1-0'lık galibiyetle dönerken Torreira yine işini yaptı.
LEMİNA EŞLİK ETTİ
Torreira'nın takım arkadaşı Mario Lemina da bu anlamda iyi bir performans sergiledi. Lucas Torreira bu sezon 22 Süper Lig maçına çıktı. Sahada 1.710 dakika kaldı. 2 gol ve 4 asist üretti. Uruguaylı yıldız, Galatasaray'a imza attığı günden beri istikrarını korudu.
KALACAĞINI AÇIKLAMIŞTI
Torreira'yla ilgili sezon sonunda ayrılabileceği yönünde haberler çıkmıştı. Fakat 30 yaşındaki futbolcu kısa süre önce açıklamalarda bulunarak uzun yıllar Sarı-Kırmızılı formayı giymek istediğini söyledi. 1.66 boyundaki oyuncunun mevcut kontratı 30 Haziran 2028'e kadar devam ediyor.
Trabzonspor'da ilerleyen yaşı ve sık sık yaşadığı sakatlık problemleri sebebiyle Savic gözden düştü. Tecrübeli savunmacıya teklif gelirse gönderilecek. Ancak sorun şu ki; talibi yok!
Trabzonspor, 2024 yazında Stefan Savic'i Atletico Madrid'den bedelsiz olarak kadrosuna katmıştı. Tecrübeli stoperle 30 Haziran 2027 tarihine kadar mukavele yapıldı. Yani 2026 yazında kontratının son senesine girecek. 35 yaşındaki futbolcunun, gelecek sezon planlamasında fazla düşünülmediği iddia edildi.
2.5 MİLYON MAAŞ+500 BİN İMZA PARASI
Trabzonspor transferin gerçekleştiği dönemde, "Serbest statüde yer alan profesyonel futbolcu Stefan Savic ile 3 yıllık anlaşma sağlanmıştır. Yapılan anlaşmaya göre futbolcuya her bir sezon için 2.500.000 EURO garanti ücret ve 500.000 EURO imza ücreti ödenecektir" açıklamasını yapmıştı.
HAREKETLİLİK YAŞANMADI
Bordo-Mavililer, 1.87 boyundaki stoper için talip bekliyor. Fakat şu ana kadar konuyla ilgili bir hareketlilik yaşanmadı. Eğer Karadağlı futbolcu kalırsa, önümüzdeki sezon da 2.5 milyon euro garanti maaş ve 500 bin euro imza parası alacak. Savic, ilerleyen yaşı ve sık sık sakatlanması sebebiyle gözden düşmüştü.
Şu anda birçok Avrupa ekibi, Barış Alper Yılmaz'ı takibe aldı. İngiltere ve İtalya'dan takımların, Vincenzo Montella'dan bilgi aldığı öğrenildi.
Sezon başında Suudi Arabistan'a satılmayan Barış Alper Yılmaz konusunda ciddi bir kriz yaşanmıştı. Sonrasında olaylar tatlıya bağlandı. Milli futbolcu hem ligde hem de Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde Galatasaray formasıyla harika performanslar sergiledi. Doğal olarak dikkat çekti.
BİLGİ ALIYORLAR
A Milli Takım Teknik Direktörü Vincenzo Montella'ya, Barış'la ilgili çok sayıda telefon geldiği öğrenildi. 25 yaşındaki futbolcunun talipleri, onun hakkında milli takım hocasından bilgi almaya çalışıyor. 1.86 boyundaki oyuncunun Galatasaray'la 30 Haziran 2028'e kadar mukavelesi var.
DOĞRU RAKAMLAR OLURSA
Galatasaray Yönetimi, Barış'ı satmaya çok sıcak bakmıyor. Fakat çok yüksek teklifler gelirse durum değişebilir. Bu anlamda da İngiliz ekipleri ön plana çıkıyor. Sarı-Kırmızılılar, olası bir ayrılık durumunda onun yerine doldurmak için de çok ciddi bir rakam harcayacak.
Beşiktaş Başkanı Serdal Adalı'nın Galatasaray derbisi sonrasında yaptığı açıklamalar gündem oldu. Başkan'a sosyal medya üzerinden hakaret eden bütün hesaplara dava açılacak.
Beşiktaş Başkanı Serdal Adalı, 1-0 kaybedilen Galatasaray derbisinin ardından hakemleri ve VAR'ı hedef almıştı. Üst üste sert açıklamalar geldi. TFF'ye de çağrılar yapıldı. Adalı'nın açıklamalarının ardından sosyal medyadaki bazı hesaplarda hareketlilik görüldü!
EKRAN GÖRÜNTÜLERİ
Başkan'a hakaret içerikli ifadeler kullanan sosyal medya hesaplarının tek tek tespit edildiği öğrenildi. Siyah-Beyazlı kulüp, çok sayıda dava açmaya hazırlanıyor. Bahsi geçen hesapların paylaşımlarının ekran görüntüleri alındı. Bunlar delil olarak sunulacak.
BİR TÜRLÜ BİTMİYOR
Sosyal medyada benzer hareketler çok uzun bir süredir yaşanıyor. Bunlardan en fazla etkilenen kesim; futbolcular ve ne yazık ki eşleri oluyor. Elbette başkanlar ve yöneticilere de küfür ve hakaret içeren sözler kullanılıyor. Bugün itibarıyla mahkemelerde konuyla ilgili çok sayıda dava var.
Fenerbahçe, Alanyaspor forması giyen Maestro için daha önce nabız yoklamıştı. Taraflar arasındaki görüşmelerin kesilmediği belirtildi. Yeni sezonun ilk transferi Angolalı futbolcu olabilir.
Alanyaspor bu sezon başında Maestro'yu kadrosuna katmıştı. Adana Demirspor'da çok iyi bir performans sergileyen 22 yaşındaki futbolcu, aynı formunu Alanyaspor'a da taşıdı. Bazı Sakatlık problemleri yaşayan 1.73 boyundaki ön libero, takımını bir süre yalnız bırakmıştı.
ORTA YOL BULUNURSA
Maestro'yla hem Galatasaray hem Fenerbahçe hem de Beşiktaş ilgileniyordu. Sarı-Lacivertli ekibin bu transferde geri çekilmediği belirtildi. Taraflar arasındaki görüşmelerin devam ettiği konuşuluyor. Eğer orta yol bulunursa, genç orta saha Kanarya'nın yeni sezondaki ilk transferi olacak.
10 MİLYONLUK BEKLENTİ
Maestro'nun Akdeniz temsilcisiyle 30 Haziran 2029 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Alanyaspor'un beklentisi 10 milyon euro civarında... Kanarya, bu rakamı düşürmeye çalışıyor. Bugün itibarıyla Galatasaray ve Beşiktaş'tan yeni bir girişim yok. Ancak sezon sonunda devreye girerlerse ortalık karışabilir.
Fenerbahçe devre arasında Al-Hilal forması giyen Marcos Leonardo konusunda bazı girişimlerde bulunmuştu. Ancak anlaşma sağlanamadı. 22 yaşındaki golcüyle ilgili 2026 yazında da gelişmeler yaşanacak.
Fenerbahçe'nin ara transferdeki forvet adaylarından biri Marcos Leonardo'ydu... Ancak Al-Hilal'le orta yol bulunamadı. 22 yaşındaki santrfor konusunda yeniden düğmeye basılacağı öğrenildi. 1.77 boyundaki futbolcunun, Suudi Arabistan'dan ayrılmak istediği konuşuluyor...
40 MİLYONA ALMIŞLARDI
Al-Hilal, yıldız ismi 2024 yazında Benfica'dan transfer etmişti. 40 milyon euro bonservis bedeli ödediler. Brezilyalı futbolcunun 30 Haziran 2029 tarihine kadar mukavelesi bulunuyor. Bu sezon Suudi Arabistan Ligi'nde 18 karşılaşmaya çıkan sambacı, 10 gol ve 1 asist üretti.
FLAMENGO DEVREDE
Marcos Leonardo'yla ilgilenen tek takım Fenerbahçe değil... Brezilya ekibi Flamengo da bir girişim yapmayı planlıyor. Fakat maddi anlamda Fenerbahçe'yle rekabet edemeyecekleri düşünülüyor. Sarı-Lacivertliler, 2026 yazında kesin olarak forvet takviyesi yapacak. Marcos Leonardo, en ciddi adaylardan biri...
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 25. haftasında deplasmanda Zecorner Kayserispor'u 3-1 yenen Trabzonspor'da kaydettiği 2 golle galibiyette önemli rol oynayan Paul Onuachu, son haftalardaki etkili performansıyla bordo-mavili takımın tarihine geçme fırsatı yakaladı.
Trabzonspor'da kiralık olarak forma giydiği 2023-2024 sezonunda gösterdiği mücadeleyle iz bırakan ve sezon başında bonservisiyle transfer edilen Nijeryalı santrfor Paul Onuachu, ilk sezonunda ligde 21 maçta 15 gol kaydederken bu sezon 22 karşılaşmada 20 gol ile daha iyi bir performans gösterdi.
İlk döneminde maç başına 0,71 gol ortalamasıyla sezonu tamamlayan bordo-mavili futbolcu, bu sezonun geride kalan bölümünde ise 0,90 gol ortalaması yakaladı.
Sörloth ve Şota'yı geride bırakma olasılığı
Nijeryalı forvet, Trabzonspor'da 1995-96 sezonunda 25 gol ile gol kralı olan Şota Arveladze ile 2019-2020 sezonunda 24 gol ile aynı başarıyı gösteren Alexander Sörloth'a yaklaştı.
Onuachu, kalan 9 haftada 4 gol atması halinde Sörloth'u, 5 gol atması halinde Şota Arveladze'yi yakalayacak.
Nijeryalı santrfor, 6 gol atması durumunda ise bordo-mavili kulüpte bir sezonda ligde en fazla gol atan yabancı oyuncu ünvanını tek başına elde edecek.
Trabzonspor'un ligdeki 6. gol kralı olabilir
Onuachu, ligde gol krallığı yarışını önde bitirmesi halinde kulüp tarihinde 6. kez gol krallığı başarısı gösterecek.
Bordo-mavili takımda daha önce Necmi Perekli (18), Fatih Tekke (31), Şota Arveladze (25), Burak Yılmaz (33) ve Alexander Sörloth (24) gol krallığı ünvanını elde etmişti.
Gol krallığı yarışında 4 gol önde
Paul Onuachu, ligin 25 haftalık bölümünde gol krallığı yarışında da zirvede farkı açmaya başladı.
Ligde 20 gol ile ilk sırada yer alan Nijeryalı oyuncuyu 16 golle Eldor Shomurodov, 13'er golle de Talisca ve Icardi takip ediyor.
Gollerin yüzde 39'una imza attı
Paul Onuachu, Süper Lig'de takımının gollerinin yüzde 39'una imza attı.
Ligde 25 maçta 51 kez rakip fileleri havalandıran Karadeniz ekibinde Nijeryalı futbolcu, 20 golle en skorer oyuncu olarak gol yükünü çekti.
Onuachu, Afrika Uluslar Kupası'ndan döndükten sonra ligde art arda 7 maçta 9 gol atmayı başardı.
Onuachu'nun golleri
Süper Lig'in ilk haftasında sahasında Kocaelispor'u 1-0 mağlup ederek sezona 3 puanla başlayan Karadeniz ekibinin galibiyet golünü atan Onuachu, 1-1 berabere biten 4. haftadaki Samsunspor ve 6. haftadaki Gaziantep FK maçlarında da takımı adına ağları havalandıran isim oldu.
Nijeryalı santrfor, 7. haftada 4-3 kazanılan Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük maçında iki, 8. haftadaki 4-0 galip gelinen Zecorner Kayserispor ile 9. haftada 2-1 üstünlük sağlanan Çaykur Rizespor müsabakalarında da birer gol kaydetti.
Ligin 12. haftasında 1-1 biten Corendon Alanyaspor maçında takımının tek golüne imza atan Nijeryalı oyuncu, 13. haftada 4-3 kazanılan RAMS Başakşehir müsabakasında bir, 14. haftada 3-1 üstün gelinen TÜMOSAN Konyaspor karşılaşmasında da iki gol attı.
Cezası ve Afrika Uluslar Kupası nedeniyle 3 maç takımdan ayrı kalan Onuachu, döndükten sonra gollerine kaldığı yerden devam etti.
Bordo-mavili futbolcu, 2-1 galip gelinen 19. haftadaki Kasımpaşa maçı ile 1-1 beraberlikle tamamlanan 20. haftadaki Hesap.com Antalyaspor karşılaşmasında birer, 21. haftada 3-0 kazanılan Samsunspor müsabakasında da iki gol, 22. haftada 3-2 kaybedilen Fenerbahçe maçında da 1 gol attı.
Onuachu, Karadeniz ekibinin ligin 23. haftasında deplasmanda 2-1 galip geldiği Gaziantep FK maçı ile 24. haftasında sahasında Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük'ü 3-1 yendiği karşılaşmada 1'er kez, dün de Zecorner Kayserispor karşısındaki 3-1'lik galibiyette rakip fileleri 2 kez havalandırdı.
Ligde 54 puanla 3. sırada bulunan bordo-mavili takım, Onuachu'nun gol attığı 16 maçta 11 galibiyet, 4 beraberlik, 1 mağlubiyet elde ederek 37 puan elde etti.
Galatasaray Kulübü Başkanı Dursun Özbek iftar davetinde konuştu. Özbek, TFF Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu ile ilgili dikkat çeken bir açıklamada bulunurken Galatasaray'ın hedeflerinden de bahsetti.
Galatasaray Kulübü Başkanı Özbek, çeşitli medya kuruluşlarının spor müdürlerini davet ettiği iftar organizasyonu kapsamında birçok konuda açıklamalarda bulundu.
Futbolda son 3 sezonda Trendyol Süper Lig'de şampiyonluğa ulaştıklarını belirten Dursun Özbek, "İnşallah bu sezon sonunda da aynı başarıyı sağlayacağız. Tabii futbol dediğimiz zaman aklımıza Avrupa'da başarılı olmak geliyor. Liverpool maçına çok iyi hazırlandık. Taraftarlarımızı ve Türk kamuoyunu memnun edecek bir sonuçla bu mücadeleden çıkmak istiyoruz." ifadelerini kullandı.
Nisan ayında Aslantepe projesinin temelini atacaklarını vurgulayan Özbek, "Aslantepe projesi, Galatasaray'da 100 yılın projesi olarak nitelendirdiğim çok önemli bir proje. Hemen stadımızın yanındaki 60 dönüm arazide basketbol, voleybol, salon sporları ve yüzmeye hizmet edecek bir spor kompleksinin inşallah nisan ayında temelini atıyoruz. Çok büyük bir proje. Proje bedeli yaklaşık 200 milyon dolar. Bu projeyle beraber stadımızın etrafı, bütün spor dallarını bir araya getirdiğimiz bir kompleks haline gelecek. İstanbul, olimpiyatlara aday bir şey. Olimpiyat Oyunları, İstanbul'a çok yakışıyor. Olimpiyat Oyunları'nı İstanbul'da yapabilmek için böyle spor komplekslerine büyük ihtiyaç olduğunu düşünüyorum. Bunu da olimpiyatlara hizmet edecek bir proje olarak görüyorum." diye konuştu.
“HEDEFİMİZ GALATASARAY'I AVRUPA'DA İLK 5-10 KULÜP ARASINA SOKMAK”
Hayata geçirmek istedikleri diğer projeler hakkında da değerlendirmede bulunan Dursun Özbek, şu görüşleri paylaştı:
"Florya'dan kaynaklandırdığımız paranın genel kuruldaki aldığımız yetki çerçevesinde kılına dokunmayacağız. Bu parayı olduğu gibi bir fonda biriktirmek suretiyle amatör sporlara ayıracağız. Yaklaşık 40-50 milyon dolardan bahsediyorum. Bunun amatör sporlardaki başarı çizgimizi çok daha yukarıya çekeceğinden hiç kimsenin şüphesi olmasın. Yeniden bir yapılandırma faaliyetinin içine giriyoruz. Projemiz için de stat gelirlerini arttırmak vardı. Ortalama seyirci sayımız 45 bin kişi. Bazı maçlarda 60 bin kişiye çıkıyor. Stat gelirimiz 85 milyon avrolara geldi. Futbolun desteklediği mağazacılık gelirlerimiz Avrupa klasmanında UEFA'nın yazılı yayınladığı listede klasmana girmiş. Senede bir milyondan fazla forma satan hale gelmişiz. Bütün bunlar bu üç senede yaptığımız projenin sonucunda ortaya gelen hususlar. En büyük hedefimiz Galatasaray'ı Avrupa'da ilk 5-10 kulüp arasına sokmak. Çok emin adımlarla ve çok sağlam bir şekilde bu hedefe doğru yürüyoruz."
“ELBETTE Kİ OKAN BURUK, GALATASARAY İLE BAŞARIDAN BAŞARIYA KOŞACAKTIR”
Sarı-kırmızılı futbol takımının teknik direktörü Okan Buruk'u çok başarılı bulduğunu aktaran Başkan Özbek, şu görüşleri paylaştı:
“Okan Buruk, çok sevdiğim ve başarılı bulduğum bir kardeşim. Elbette ki Okan Buruk, Galatasaray ile başarıdan başarıya koşacaktır. Yönetim olarak onu her zaman destekliyoruz. Okan Buruk ile bir 50 sene daha çalışacağız desem bu pek büyük bir anlam ifade etmez çünkü herkesin profesyonel düşünceleri var. Okan Buruk'un Galatasaray'daki bugünkü hizmet seviyesine baktığınız zaman mükemmel bir seviye. İnşallah Galatasaray'a uzun yıllar hizmet etmeye daha devam eder. Galatasaray'ın çocuğu, Galatasaray'ın içinden yetişmiş, son derece beyefendi ve başarılı bir teknik direktör. Bizim kurduğumuz hayaller kişilere bağlı olmaktan daha çok bir sistem üzerine. Elbette ki Okan hocam hizmet etmeye devam etmek isterse kulübün her zaman kapısı açık. Her zaman kulüpte yeri hazırdır.”
“HACIOSMANOĞLU HER ZAMAN GELEBİLİR”
Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu Başkanı İbrahim Hacıosmanoğlu ile uzun zamandan bu yana görüşmediklerini ifade eden Özbek, şunları kaydetti:
“Uzun zamandan beri görüşmüyoruz. Rahatsızlığı döneminde kendisini ziyaret ettim. Ondan sonra bir görüşmemiz olmadı. Zaten görüşmeler dezenforme edildiği için pek sağlıklı olduğunu da düşünmüyorum. Federasyon başkanı protokolde her zaman vardır. Yani bir davetiye beklentisi içinde olamaz. Her zaman gelebilir. Bekliyoruz. İnşallah gelebilir.”
Ozan Kabak'ın 2022 yılından bu yana formasını giydiği Hoffenheim, Bundesliga'da Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne katılma mücadelesi veriyor. Alman takımının Devler Ligi'ne katılması, milli stoperin eski takımına kazandıracak.
Galatasaray altyapısından yetişen Ozan Kabak, henüz 18 yaşındayken Avrupa takımlarının gözdesi haline gelmiş ve Stuttgart, Liverpool, Norwich City ve Schalke gibi takımlarda oynadıktan sonra 2022 yılında Hoffenheim'a transfer olmuştu.
Uzun süreli sakatlığını atlatan 25 yaşındaki stoper, Hoffenheim ile başarılı bir sezon geçiriyor. Alman kulübü, Bundesliga'da 3. sıraya kadar yükselirken, 17 maçta 4 gol atan Ozan da takımının bu başarısında önemli bir pay sahibi oldu.
Öte yandan bu yükseliş sadece Hoffenheim'a değil, Ozan'ın eski takımı Schalke'ye de yarayacak. İki kulüp arasında Ozan Kabak'ın transferi sırasında 4 yıl önce yapılan anlaşmada "Hoffenheim, sözleşme süresi boyunca Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne katılmaya hak kazanırsa Schalke 04, 1 milyon euroluk bir bonus ödemesi alır." maddesi bulunuyor.
Ozan Kabak'ın Hoffenheim ile sözleşmesi bu sezon bitiminde sona erecek ancak bu durum anlaşmadaki bonus maddesini olumsuz anlamda etkilemiyor.
MLS'in yürüttüğü futbolda bahis soruşturması kapsamında kendi takımlarına bahis oynadığı tespit edilen Derrick Jones ve Yaw Yeboah'a ömür boyu men cezası verildi.
MLS'in kapsamlı futbolda bahis soruşturmasının ardından Derrick Jones ve Yaw Yeboah'ın MLS'teki birçok maça bahis oynadığını tespit edildi. Oyuncuların iki sezonluk dönemi araştırıldığında her iki oyuncunun da Columbus ile New York Red Bulls arasındaki maçta Jones'un sarı kart görmesine bahis yaptığı ortaya çıktı. MLS, Jones'un sarı kart görmesi için iki futbolcunun da iş birliği yaptığını belirledi.
Öte yandan soruşturmada iki oyuncunun da yaptığı bahislerin maç sonuçlarını etkilediğine dair herhangi bir kanıt bulunamadı.
İKİ FUTBOLCUNUN DA CEZASI AÇIKLANDI
Lig yönetimi, iki futbolcunun da cezasını açıkladı. MLS, Derrick Jones ve Yaw Yeboah'a ömür boyu men cezası verdi.
Yeboah ve Jones, 2024'te Columbus Crew'de bir sezon boyunca birlikte forma giydi. Jones, 2025 sezonunda Crew'de kaldı ve 1 Ocak 2026'dan beri kulüpsüz durumda bulunuyor.
Yeboah ise Los Angeles FC ile sözleşme imzaladı. Ocak ayında LAFC ile olan sözleşmesini karşılıklı anlaşarak feshetti ve şu anda Çin'de futbol hayatını sürdürüyor.
Hayatını kaybeden teknik direktör Engin Fırat'ın cenazesi, memleketi Antalya'da toprağa verildi.
Hayatını kaybeden teknik direktör Engin Fırat'ın cenazesi, memleketi Antalya'da toprağa verildi.
Son olarak Lübnan ekibi Nejmeh'i çalıştıran ve İstanbul Havalimanı'nda geçirdiği kalp krizi sonucu 55 yaşında vefat ettiği öğrenilen Fırat’ın cenazesi, son yolculuğuna uğurlanmak üzere Antalya’nın Kemer ilçesine getirildi.
Engin Fırat için Göynük Mahallesi’ndeki baba evinin önünde cenaze namazı kılındı. Fırat'ın cenazesi, daha sonra Göynük Mezarlığı'nda defnedildi.
Cenaze töreninde Engin Fırat'ın babası Mehmet Fırat, annesi Nazmiye Fırat güçlükle ayakta dururken, yakınları, sevenleri, arkadaşları gözyaşlarına hakim olamadı.
Fenerbahçe, Antalyaspor, Sivasspor, Kayseri Erciyesspor, LR Ahlen, Incheon United, Saipa ve İran Milli Takımı'nda yardımcı antrenörlük yapan Fırat, Moldova ve Kenya Milli Takımları ile Gostaresh ve Saija kulüplerinde teknik direktör olarak çalıştı.
Karabükspor, Dallas City ile Vllaznia kulüplerinde sportif direktörlük görevinde bulunan Fırat, geçen ay Lübnan kulübü Nejmeh'te göreve başlamıştı.
“Turan Tovuz”un qapıçısı Sergey Samok Premyer Liqada meydana çıxdığı ardıcıl 8-ci oyunda qapısını toxunulmaz saxlayıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 23-cü turunun “Neftçi” ilə görüşündə (1:0) qapısını toxunulmaz saxlayan qolkiper cari mövsümdə meydana çıxdığı 6 matçın heç birində qol buraxmayıb.
Xatırladaq ki, Samok ötən çempionatın son iki turunda da “quru oyun” keçirib. O, sonuncu dəfə 2024/2025-ci illər mövsümünün 34-cü turunda qol buraxıb. Rusiyalı qapıçı “Neftçi” ilə 2025-ci il mayın 10-da baş tutan ev matçında (1:2) rəqibin fərqlənməsinə mane ola bilməyib. Həmin görüşdə sonuncu qolu 32-ci dəqiqədə Dembo Darbo vurub. Buraxılan topdan sonra Sergey Samok “quru” dəqiqələrinin sayını 778-ə çatdırıb.
Cari mövsümdə uğurlu çıxışı ilə diqqət mərkəzində olan “Turan Tovuz” Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında 50-ci qələbəsini qazanıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, qərb təmsilçisinin yubileyi Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 23-cü turuna təsadüf edib.
Tovuz klubu səfərdə “Neftçi”yə qalib gəlib – 1:0.
50-ci qələbə 131-ci matçda əldə olunub. Tovuzlular evdə 26, səfərdə 24 dəfə üç xala seviniblər. Qərb təmsilçisi turnirin tarixində ən azı 50 qələbə qazanan 26-cı komanda olub.
Qeyd edək ki, 2022/2023-cü illər mövsümündən Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasında çıxış edən “Turan Tovuz” ilk qələbəsini 2022-ci il avqustun 13-də “Səbail”lə səfər matçında əldə edib – 1:0.
Tovuz təmsilçisi Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının cari mövsümündə 23 oyuna topladığı 44 xalla 3-cü pillədə qərarlaşıb. Komanda 23 oyunda 13 qələbə qazanıb, 5 heç-heçə edib, 5 məğlubiyyətə üzülüb.
Bu gün AFFA İntizam Komitəsinin növbəti iclası keçirilib, Birinci Liqanın 17-ci turundakı oyunlarla bağlı bəzi qərarlar qəbul edilib.
Arena.az AFFA-nın rəsmi saytına istinadən həmin qərarlarla sizi də tanış edir:
Birinci Liqa, 17-ci tur
“Baku Sportinq” – “Mingəçevir” oyununda “Mingəçevir”in 4 futbolçusu sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün sözügedən komanda 210 manat cərimə edilib. Oyunun fasiləsində “Mingəçevir”in azarkeşləri tərəfindən pirotexniki vasitədən istifadə edildiyinə görə bu klub 900 manat cərimə edilib.
“Şəfa” – “Şahdağ Qusar” oyununda “Şəfa”nın 5 futbolçusu sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün sözügedən komanda 210 manat cərimə edilib. “Şahdağ Qusar”da 4 nəfər sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün Qusar komandası da 210 manat cərimə edilib. Oyunun 45+2-ci dəqiqəsində “Şahdağ Qusar”ın həkimi Müşfiq Hümmətli hakimi təhqir və təhdid etdiyinə görə birbaşa qırmızı vərəqə aldığı üçün 4 oyunluq cəza alıb. “Şahdağ Qusar” buna görə 3000 manat cərimə ödəyəcək. Oyunun 90+4-cü dəqiqəsində “Şahdağ Qusar”ın məşqçisi Babək Allahverdiyev hakimi təhqir etdiyinə görə birbaşa qırmızı vərəqə aldığı üçün 4 oyunluq cəza alıb. “Şahdağ Qusar” buna görə də 3000 manat cərimə edilib. Oyun bitdikdən sonra “Şahdağ Qusar”ın icraçı direktoru Mirzə Bayrampul “A buraxılışı” akkreditasiyası olmadan Zona 1-ə daxil olduğuna görə Qusar komandası 300 manat cərimə edilib.
“Cəbrayıl” – “Səbail” oyununda “Cəbrayıl”da 6 nəfər sarı vərəqə aldığı üçün sözügedən komanda 210 manat cərimə edilib.
Referee chiefs agree that Samuele Ricci’s handball in the final minutes of Sunday’s Milan derby was not worthy of a penalty kick as the Italian midfielder didn’t increase the volume of his body, Gazzetta reports.
Referees verdict on Ricci handball incident
Referee Daniele Doveri and VAR made the right decision in not awarding a penalty kick to Inter in the final minutes of Sunday’s derby against Milan after Rossoneri midfielder Ricci touched the ball with his arm inside the box.
As reported by Gazzetta, referee chiefs agree that Ricci’s handball was not a punishable offence.
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Samuele Ricci of AC Milan during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Ricci did touch the ball with his arm, but the impact occurred while he was in motion, without increasing the volume of his body, and, above all, the act of pulling his arm back reduced the punishability.
Milan’s eventual 1-0 win over their city rivals allowed the Rossoneri to reduce their gap from the top of the table, but Max Allegri’s men still remain seven points below the Nerazzurri with ten Serie A games to go.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: The AC Milan fans show their support during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Italian football has always been known for its defensive stability, the flawless structural units at the back, rather than being aggressive on the attacking front. Whenever someone mentions football in Italy, the first thing that comes to mind is how solid they are at defending.
However, this hasn’t always been the case. Although the Italian defence focused more on intelligent positioning and defensive solidarity, a lot of work also went into the goal-scoring part of the game, which, as all of you will agree, is one of the most important factors in winning a game.
While the traditional identity remains true to Italian football, the game has evolved a lot over the years, and Italian teams have had to change their style to keep up with modern times. One of the biggest changes we’ve noticed is in the goalscoring trends.
From the 1990s through the early 2000s, matches in the Italian top division, Serie A, averaged around 2.4 to 2.6 goals per game. This trend continued into the 2010s, reaching a notable peak between 2019 and 2021, when an average of nearly 3 goals were scored per match. However, scoring rates have since returned to their usual levels, which in football analysis reflects the strong balance that now exists between defensive organisation and attacking play in modern Serie A football.
This evolution in gameplay is largely driven by the tactical approaches adopted by the league’s top teams. Clubs like Inter deploy a 3-5-2 formation, where three central defenders provide defensive stability while the wing-backs push high up the pitch to support attacks. During defensive transitions, they drop back to form a compact 5-3-2 shape, giving the team the necessary defensive cushion. Watching these tactical shifts unfold becomes even more engaging when following the fastest live football scores, as fans can track every key moment of Serie A matches in real time.
During their latest golden era, Milan often adopted a 4-3-2-1 formation, allowing them to play a fluid, dynamic brand of football. Wide players and central midfielders combined effectively to carve out spaces with precise passing and intelligent movement. Maintaining possession is not their primary objective; instead, they focus on quick decision-making and rapid ball progression to force mistakes from the opposition. These fast-paced transitions make keeping up with the fastest football live scores essential for fans who want to stay updated with the action as it unfolds.
Napoli, particularly during their recent Scudetto-winning season featuring players like Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, adopted a vertical style of play. Their approach relied on quick wingers and a traditional number nine leading the attack, emphasising direct passing and rapid offensive transitions. Napoli demonstrated that vertical football can be highly effective in the Italian league when supported by the right quality of players. Their attacking intensity often leads to exciting matches, which is why many fans rely on the fastest live football scores to follow every crucial moment of Napoli’s high-tempo games.
Despite the advancements in the attacking front, defensive structures still remain one of the core characteristics of Italian football. Juventus were quite adept in doing this, as they kept their lines compact, didn’t commit too quickly, which could open up small spaces in the middle, and added a hint of intelligent positioning and solid coverage from the midfielders to complement it.
Football in Italy isn’t focused on aggressive pressing. Instead, the Italian football teams focus on controlling the spaces smoothly with a lot of patience off the ball, forcing the attackers to move to less dangerous parts of the pitch, from where the odds of chance creation are minimal. There are a few teams now who still adopt deeper defensive blocks, but most teams try to win the ball higher up the pitch, which is quite uncanny to the style of football in Italy. This approach is one of the main reasons why Italian football seems quite tactically intense, although some might label it as boring to watch due to the low probability of exciting moments in the game.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Mike Maignan of AC Milan clashes with Alessandro Bastoni of Inter during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Set-pieces have been an integral part of Italian football since its inception. If we look at the stats across all of Europe, about 20-25% of the goals come from set-piece situations, of which 8% is being constituted from the Serie A only. Italian teams do focus a lot on set-piece situations, especially free-kicks and corners. Their well-built defenders and midfielders have an edge over most other players when it comes to contesting a duel, and are usually successful in finding the back of the net from such circumstances.
In other words, Serie A is one of the most tactically contested leagues in the world right now. It may not seem pleasing to the eye, but one cannot deny the amount of work that happens behind the scenes of the defensive and attacking phases. They have stayed true to their defensive traditions, making it a hallmark for teams to follow in the future while embracing modern high-tempo football to make the games more exciting. Once Zlatan Ibrahimovic said, Italian football is one of the toughest leagues in the world and also one of the most tactical, even if it’s not visible to the naked eye. Well, who can argue with the big man himself?
Luka Modric was certainly among the best players on the pitch in Milan’s 1-0 win over Inter, so here’s a video with the best touches the Croatian star made at San Siro on Sunday night.
As reported by Sofascore, Modric’s passing accuracy was 89%, including 22 successful passes from 27 in the opposition half (81%).
PARMA, ITALY – NOVEMBER 08: Luka Modric of AC Milan looks on during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and AC Milan at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 08, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
The 40-year-old played the whole game and provided one key pass against Inter.
West Ham United have been told that both Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summervilla could leave the club even if the Hammers avoid relegation.
Struggling to find consistency this season, the Hammers have flirted with relegation all season.
That has put the future of some of their key players into question as clubs are sensing they have an opportunity to steal key players from the Hammers.
The chances of relegation this season are huge but even if they stay in the Premier League, Keith Wyness believes that Bowen and Summerville will leave the club for a new challenge elsewhere.
West Ham United have been warned
Former Everton CEO Wyness believes that the Hammers will be active in the summer transfer window to make big changes to the squad.
He told Football Insider‘s Inside Track podcast: “I think Bowen and Summerville were already talked about in January as moving on, and I’m pretty sure they’re nailed on to go as well in the summer.
“So West Ham is going to be a very active club in terms of restructuring the squad, no matter which division they’re in. And also, I would just add that West Ham have never really done well in having a stable established sporting director position and group in there.
“There always seems to have been friction with managers and that never quite worked out. And that’s coming home to roost now in terms of the performances of the squad right now. And again, will that mean that will they have a really cohesive strategy going into the summer?
“It’s a club in deep problems right now, and some deep-rooted problems that stem right to the top. So let’s see where they get on with this relegation battle, but certainly, financially, and I think football wise, there’s some big question marks and some big red lights flashing right now.”
Jarrod Bowen in action for West Ham (Photo by James Fearn/Getty Images)
Bowen is West Ham’s talisman, captain, and easily their most consistent performer. He is tied down to a long-term contract until 2030, which protects his value.
However, as an established England international, playing Championship football is simply out of the question.
If West Ham manage to stay up, they will demand an astronomical, “hands-off” fee to even consider letting him go. However, if the club is relegated, a massive transfer scramble is expected.
Summerville has been in electric form in the second half of the 2025/26 season, scoring crucial goals and carrying much of West Ham’s attacking threat alongside Bowen. This purple patch has naturally put him on the radar of several top clubs across Europe.
But, just like Bowen, if relegation happens, Summerville will be one of the first out the door to help plug the financial gaps that come with dropping down a division.
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Brandt could be on the move this summer, with Arsenal and Barcelona reportedly among the clubs keeping a close watch on his situation.
According to Sky Sports Deutschland journalist Patrick Berger, both European giants are monitoring the German international as he approaches the final months of his contract in Dortmund.
Brandt has yet to begin formal discussions with any club regarding his next destination.
However, the 29-year-old is understood to be seriously considering a move abroad when his current deal expires at the end of the season.
Brandt’s situation at Borussia Dortmund
Brandt has been a key figure for Borussia Dortmund since joining the club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2019. Known for his creativity, technical ability, and versatility across attacking midfield roles,
Brandt has consistently contributed to Dortmund’s attacking play.
Over the past few seasons, he has often been deployed as a central playmaker but is equally comfortable operating on the wings or in deeper creative positions.
His vision, passing range, and ability to unlock defences have made him a valuable component of Dortmund’s attacking system.
Despite his importance to the squad, Brandt’s contract situation has created uncertainty about his future.
Julian Brandt of Dortmund in action (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Both Arsenal and Barcelona are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Brandt.
Arsenal’s interest appears linked to the club’s desire to add experienced creative options to their midfield as they continue to compete for major honours under Mikel Arteta.
Brandt’s technical qualities could make him a useful addition to Arsenal’s squad depth, particularly as the club balances domestic and European competitions.
Barcelona, meanwhile, have been actively searching for creative midfielders capable of operating between the lines.
The Catalan club’s financial constraints have often forced them to prioritise players available on free transfers, making Brandt an appealing option.
Real Madrid are reportedly assessing several managerial candidates as they prepare for a possible change in leadership ahead of next season, with Mauricio Pochettino emerging as one of the names under consideration.
According to sources cited by ESPN, the Argentine coach has been placed on the club’s shortlist as the Spanish giants evaluate options to replace Álvaro Arbeloa.
Discussions regarding the club’s future direction are ongoing, with president Florentino Pérez believed to be closely involved in shaping the next phase of Real Madrid’s sporting project.
Real Madrid are assessing their next manager target
Real Madrid’s leadership has reportedly begun reviewing potential managerial candidates.
While no final decision has been made regarding Arbeloa’s future, sources suggest the club is preparing for the possibility of a change in the dugout.
Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid player, has been part of the club’s coaching structure for several years and has worked closely within the organization’s development system.
However, managing Real Madrid comes with immense expectations, and the club’s leadership regularly reassesses its direction to ensure continued competitiveness at both domestic and European levels.
The former Spanish defender was given the job following Xabi Alonso’s sacking this season and since then he has struggled to steady the ship.
Mauricio Pochettino looks on during a match with the United States Men’s National Team (Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images)
The North London club, currently battling relegation in the Premier League, are looking to stabilise their club and they feel Pochettino is the right man to do that job.
The manager has reportedly shown interest in moving back to Tottenham despite their struggles.
With Real Madrid now entering the picture, Pochettino would certainly favour a move to the La Liga giants.
It would give him the chance to manage in La Liga again and work closely with some world class players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr. and others.
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If you’ve been in marketing long enough, you’ve probably lived through a few identity crises. First, we were channel experts. Then, we became integrated marketers, growth marketers, and performance marketers. Somewhere along the way, someone added “AI” to everyone’s job description and called it a day.
Now, we’re entering the era of the full-stack marketer. From where I sit — particularly as a media leader — the role is starting to look a lot like product management.
This doesn’t mean you need to start writing Jira tickets for fun (though some of you already do). It means that tomorrow’s most effective media leaders won’t just optimize campaigns. They’ll own outcomes, connect dots across teams, and think holistically about the entire user experience, from first impression to final conversion (and beyond).
I’ve seen this shift most clearly in industries with long consideration cycles, multiple stakeholders, and rising acquisition costs — where marketing performance is inseparable from the experience itself.
Let’s break down what’s driving the rise of the full-stack marketer, what it really means to “think like a product manager,” and why this mindset is becoming non-negotiable for media leaders.
What is a full-stack marketer, anyway?
A full-stack marketer isn’t someone who does everything (burnout isn’t a job requirement). Instead, it’s someone who understands how everything works together.
Over the course of my career, I’ve learned that the most impactful media decisions rarely come from being the deepest expert in one area. They come from having working fluency across many:
Media and channels: Paid search, paid social, programmatic, CTV, SEO, email, SMS, and whatever new acronym launches next quarter.
Creative and messaging: Knowing what resonates, where, and why.
Data and analytics: Not just reading dashboards, but asking better questions of the data.
UX and CRO: Understanding friction, intent, and user behavior.
Technology and platforms: CRMs, CMSs, marketing automation, and attribution tools.
The full-stack marketer doesn’t need to be the deepest expert in every area, but they do need to know enough to connect insights, spot gaps, and make informed trade-offs. In practice, this means constantly zooming out to see the system and zooming back in when something breaks.
Why media leaders are evolving into product thinkers
Earlier in my career, media leadership was often defined by questions like:
Are we hitting CPA targets?
Which channels are driving the most conversions?
How do we allocate budget more efficiently?
Those questions still matter. I ask them all the time. But over the years, I’ve learned they’re no longer sufficient on their own. Today’s environment forces media leaders to grapple with bigger, messier questions:
Why are conversion rates declining even when traffic is strong?
Where are prospects dropping out of the funnel, and why?
How does media performance change when the application experience changes?
What happens after the lead submits?
These are product questions. Product managers obsess over the end-to-end experience: the user journey, friction points, trade-offs, and outcomes. Media leaders who adopt this mindset stop seeing campaigns as isolated efforts and start seeing them as inputs into a broader system.
In many of the industries I’ve worked in, that system is anything but simple.
Marketing performance rarely exists in isolation. In many industries (especially those with longer decision cycles), a click is just the beginning, not the win.
Whether you’re selling financial services, healthcare, or education, prospects move through nonlinear journeys influenced by multiple touchpoints, stakeholders, and moments of friction. This is where full-stack thinking becomes critical.
Example 1: When media isn’t the problem, the experience is
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard this reaction when performance starts slipping: “The platform is getting more expensive.”
Sometimes that’s true. But a product-minded media leader asks deeper questions:
Has the conversion experience changed recently?
Did we add steps, fields, or requirements?
Are we driving mobile traffic to a hostile desktop experience?
Across industries, I’ve repeatedly seen strong intent at the keyword or audience level, healthy CTRs, and solid landing-page engagement followed by a steep drop-off at the point of conversion. It’s a product experience problem.
In higher ed, this often shows up when high-intent program traffic is routed to lengthy or confusing application flows, generic inquiry forms, or experiences that don’t match the promise of the ad, especially on mobile. Prospective students signal strong intent, only to hit friction that has nothing to do with media and everything to do with the experience they’re asked to navigate.
A full-stack marketer doesn’t just flag this: they bring data, partner cross-functionally, and help prioritize fixes based on impact.
Example 2: Different audiences, different ‘products’
One of the most important product principles is that not all users are the same, and they shouldn’t be treated that way.
Many organizations market to multiple audiences at once, each with different motivations, risk tolerance, and timelines. Treating them as if they’re buying the same “thing” is a fast track to average results.
A product-minded media leader understands that:
The value proposition changes by audience.
The conversion event may be different.
The decision timeline is almost certainly different.
I’ve seen this clearly in healthcare, where patients, caregivers, and referring providers evaluate the same organization through entirely different lenses. Financial services presents a similar challenge, with banking, investment, and insurance decisions varying dramatically by life stage and goals.
Full-stack marketers adapt media strategy accordingly, from channel mix to messaging to measurement. This is because they understand product-market fit, not just audience targeting.
Example 3: What happens after the conversion
One of the biggest blind spots in media strategy is what happens after someone converts. Product thinkers ask:
How quickly does someone follow up?
Is the first touch personalized or generic?
Does the message align with the promise of the ad?
I’ve seen performance improve without changing media at all, simply by improving speed-to-lead or aligning follow-up messaging with campaign intent.
Healthcare offers especially clear examples of this dynamic due to intake workflows, appointment scheduling, and care coordination, but the principle is universal: media doesn’t end at the form fill. The full-stack marketer is accountable for conversions and outcomes.
Another hallmark of product management is roadmap thinking: prioritizing initiatives based on impact, effort, and sequencing. Full-stack media leaders bring this same approach to marketing:
Short-term wins versus long-term bets.
Testing frameworks instead of one-off experiments.
Phase 3: Layer in audience-based creative and messaging.
Instead of chasing the “next shiny channel,” full-stack marketers focus on compounding gains.
Data fluency: Asking better questions
Product managers don’t just look at metrics. They interrogate them. The same should be true for media leaders. Instead of asking, “What’s the CPA?” I’ve learned to ask:
“Which segments are converting efficiently, and which aren’t?”
“How does performance differ by device, geography, or life stage?”
“What signals indicate readiness vs. research?”
In higher ed, this might mean:
Separating brand vs. non-brand intent.
Looking at assisted conversions.
Evaluating performance by program.
Data becomes a tool for decision-making.
Collaboration is the new superpower
Full-stack marketers are inherently collaborative because they have to be. In higher ed, success often requires alignment across:
Admissions.
Enrollment marketing.
IT and web teams.
Academic leadership.
External partners.
Media leaders who think like product managers don’t just execute requests. They help stakeholders understand trade-offs, prioritize initiatives, and rally around shared goals. They also translate data into stories people can act on.
So, what does this mean for tomorrow’s media leaders?
The rise of the full-stack marketer doesn’t mean specialization is dead. It means seeing the entire system matters more than optimizing any single piece of it.
From my perspective, tomorrow’s strongest media leaders will:
Understand the business behind the campaign.
Think beyond their channel.
Advocate for the user experience.
Use data to inform and influence.
Embrace ambiguity (and occasionally chaos).
In categories where trust, timing, and transformation are at the core of the “product,” this mindset is no longer optional.
At its heart, marketing here is more than campaigns. It’s guiding life-changing choices. If you’re a media leader feeling like your role is expanding faster than your job description — congratulations! You’re not losing focus. You’re evolving.
Buying AI capabilities to drive marketing is easy. Enabling marketing teams to actually use it independently, decisively, and at scale is far harder.
The main culprit? Humans.
Marketing teams have always had the same elusive goal: to move at the pace of the consumer. Responding to each customer’s needs in real time, delivering the relevant message at the right moment, and optimizing customer lifetime value to drive loyalty and ROI. The goal is not new.
What is perpetually new are the AI technologies available to analyze consumer data and generate instant, personalized messaging at scale. But while technology evolves rapidly, the ability of marketing teams to harness it independently and decisively has not kept pace. The main obstacle is organizational: most marketing teams have not structured themselves to extract full value from the technology they already have.
This is not to say that there is no progress. There is. Marketing teams that have crossed that chasm are seeing extraordinary results.
One case in point is Caesars Entertainment that reduced campaign execution time from five days to five minutes. Asadul Shah, vice president of player revenue Strategy, called it “a massive game changer.”
Before that transformation, Caesars marketers manually built targeting lists across disconnected systems, coordinated across multiple tools and waited on engineers, analysts and creative teams before anything could go out. The result was an operation too slow to target players with the precision and timing the market demanded.
Caesars worked with Optimove to consolidate data, orchestration and execution in one platform. Shah noted the transformation made marketing “not just more efficient; it is more responsive to what our players actually need in the moment.”
What made it work was not technology alone. Caesars implemented Positionless Marketing, a framework that frees marketing teams from fixed roles, giving every marketer the power to execute any task instantly and independently. Optimove provided the platform. Caesars built the team structure to make it real. Technology and human ingenuity working together making Positionless Marketing possible.
Any organization achieving this kind of transformation is doing what McKinsey calls “organizing to value,” a fundamental rethink of structure, decision-making and accountability that turns a marketing team into an operation built to drive value continuously. For marketing, that means becoming a Positionless team that optimizes customer lifetime value, drives loyalty and delivers measurable ROI.Below, we use McKinsey’s Organize to Value framework to outline the pitfalls that block Positionless Marketing and the blueprint to build teams that can execute any marketing task, instantly and independently.
The six pitfalls inhibiting the transition to Positionless Marketing
McKinsey has identified six core problems preventing marketing teams from successfully evolving into the Positionless model. Of these, only one is about technology. All the others are about how leaders and teams are getting in their own way.
Unclear objectives push teams toward activity metrics instead of outcomes. When marketing goals are vague, execution defaults to roles and handoffs rather than impact.
Misaligned governance creates approval layers that add days to decisions that should be faster. In marketing, excessive controls directly conflict with the speed required to deliver customer value.
Uncommitted leaders manage through silos rather than enabling autonomy, preventing marketing teams from evolving past role-based dependency.
Stagnant marketing culture resists experimentation even when the right tools are in place, slowing execution regardless of technology investment.
Muddled marketing execution, with unclear process ownership, leaves no single person accountable for results, and performance erodes accordingly.
Disconnected technology reinforces data compartmentalization and separation of tasks among sub-teams, making strategic alignment and agile responses virtually impossible.
These are the realities of assembly-line marketing operations — not Positionless ones. Insights live with analysts. Creativity lives with designers. Activation lives with engineers. Value disappears in the spaces between them.The assembly line was built for control. It was never built to deliver value.
How McKinsey’s Blueprint helps build positionless marketing teams (and why the effort pays off)
McKinsey’s “Organize to Value” blueprint proposes a fundamental shift: design organizations around value creation, clear outcomes, impact over job titles and minimal friction execution. It provides the foundation to become Positionless and build the conditions for marketing teams to keep customers for life.
To make Positionless Marketing a reality, marketing leaders should focus on pragmatic application and the aspects that most influence marketing execution.
Start with purpose and behavior. Make explicit why actions are taken, alongside what is delivered. A shared sense of purpose allows teams to make fast decisions without waiting for approval on each one.
Restructure work around outcomes and accountability. Map current processes and identify where approvals slow execution without adding value. Build cross-functional flexibility over time rather than reorganizing overnight.
Leadership and processes. Establish a clear decision-to-execution flow and set explicit expectations for how fast each part of the marketing process should move. Processes should enable flow, not control.
Governance, technology and talent. Effective governance ensures consistency without slowing execution. Technology and AI should unlock new value, not just automate existing processes. And talent should be deployed based on what the work requires, not what a title suggests.
Empower marketers to act beyond their role. Once purpose, accountability, process and technology are aligned, marketers should be free to step across traditional job functions and execute independently as Positionless Marketers. The measure of success is not role compliance; it is value delivery.
These changes require sustained commitment. But the alternative (an assembly-line structure that was never built to deliver customer value) is far costlier than the transformation itself.
The results speak for themselves. In addition to Caesars:
FDJ United implemented Positionless Marketing to eliminate overlapping platforms, remove reliance on other teams wherever possible and enable continuous improvement through real-time measurement. Campaign time was slashed from six weeks to hours, with end-to-end campaigns now executed by one marketer from ideation to analysis.
A major retailer achieved a 16.1x increase in purchase rates while saving 300 working hours per year with the same team size. The shift to Positionless Marketing allowed the team to scale personalization and impact without adding headcount… demonstrating that the framework’s value is not just speed of execution, but the ability to do fundamentally more with what you already have.
The window to act is narrowing
The technology and AI tools are here and ever evolving. Today, AI generates infinite creative variants. Data platforms surface real-time behavioral signals. Decisioning engines coordinate across channels instantly.
But technology layered on top of an assembly-line structure creates the illusion of progress. The same handoffs happen. The same approvals add the same delays. Speed arrives at the edge; the bottleneck stays in the middle.
External pressures are accelerating. Customers expect personalization and the best experience across all channels. Competition is rising and growing more complex.
Marketing leaders who wait for transformation will find their competitors have already made it. The ones moving first are pulling ahead.
McKinsey confirms what the best marketing teams already know: the right structure and technology unleash human potential — and vice versa. Smart people trapped in the wrong system will still underperform. The best AI tools in the world won’t deliver results when constrained by the wrong organization.
McKinsey’s blueprint is pointing out the way. Positionless Marketing is the destination.
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5 mart 2026-cı il tarixində I Liqada XVII turun “Şəfa” – “Şahdağ Qusar” oyununun 45+2-ci dəqiqəsində “Şahdağ Qusar” komandasının həkimi Müşfiq Hümmətli hakimi təhqir və təhdid etdiyinə görə birbaşa qırmızı vərəqə aldığı üçün 4 oyun oyuna buraxılmasın, “Şahdağ Qusar” komandası 3000 manat cərimə edilsin (maddə 52.4);
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Flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin has started an upward move after climbing to $71,000 today. The move caught the attention of veteran trader Peter Brandt, who shared a chart pointing to a pattern he calls a “Banana Split.” According to Brandt, this setup could signal a large price move ahead for Bitcoin.
Peter Brandt Flags “Banana” Pattern on Bitcoin Chart
Bitcoin has started the month in positive territory, rising about 4.63% after closing the previous five months in the red. Amid this recovery, veteran trader Peter Brandt shared a chart showing Bitcoin moving inside a long-term curved channel that has guided its price trend for years.
Within that structure, Brandt pointed to a smaller curved formation now developing, which he calls the “Little Banana.” This pattern is forming inside a much larger arc that he refers to as the “Big Banana.”
The Big Banana is forming a Little Banana — and it indicates there is about to be a Banana Split $BTCpic.twitter.com/0bDCPU3tGP
While technical patterns are forming on the chart, on-chain data shows another major shift taking place in the market.
Data from CryptoQuant indicates that the amount of Bitcoin held on exchanges has dropped to its lowest level on record.
Earlier today, exchange reserves declined from more than 3.2 million BTC in 2023 to around 2.7 million BTC today. The steady drop suggests many investors are withdrawing their holdings from the exchange and moving them to private wallets or long-term storage.
Bitcoin Scarcity Becomes More Visible
At the same time, Bitcoin’s fixed supply model is becoming more apparent as the network recently passed another milestone.
More than 20 million BTC have now been mined out of the maximum supply of 21 million. This means over 95% of all Bitcoin that will ever exist is already in circulation.
With only about 1 million coins left to mine over the coming decades, the pace of new supply entering the market remains extremely limited.
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FAQs
Why is Bitcoin price rising today?
Bitcoin is rising due to stronger market sentiment, declining exchange reserves, and technical patterns suggesting consolidation before a potential breakout.
What is the Bitcoin price prediction after this pattern?
If the pattern plays out as expected, Bitcoin could enter a stronger expansion phase. Analysts often view such setups as early signals of a possible rally.
Why do analysts watch Bitcoin chart patterns closely?
Chart patterns help traders understand market trends and potential breakouts. They provide clues about investor behavior and possible price direction.
Pippin price rally today has caught traders’ attention after the token posted a sharp 14% intraday surge, signaling a sudden return of buying momentum. At first glance, the rally appears to reflect growing optimism across parts of the altcoin market. However, a deeper look at derivatives positioning and on-chain metrics reveals a more complicated picture.
While price action is moving higher, several key indicators still show weak participation from leveraged traders, raising the possibility that the current rally may be driven more by short-term demand than sustained market conviction. This divergence between price and market data has now sparked debate among traders: is the latest Pippin rally the beginning of a recovery, or simply a temporary bounce?
On-chain Flows Paint a Cautious Picture
Despite the strong Pippin price rally today, spot flow data suggests that broader market participation may still be limited. Netflow metrics indicate that exchange flows remain largely negative, meaning more tokens continue to move out of active trading flows rather than being supported by strong new inflows. Historically, sustained price rallies tend to coincide with clear inflows of fresh capital, reflecting growing investor participation. In contrast, the latest rebound appears to be unfolding during a period of relatively muted spot demand.
The flow chart also highlights how earlier phases of Pippin’s rally were supported by stronger inflow activity. The absence of similar capital inflows during the latest price jump suggests that the move may currently be driven more by short-term speculative buying than by broader accumulation.
Such divergences between price action and market flows often signal that bullish conviction across the market is still developing.
Derivatives positioning still leans bearish
Derivative data reinforces the cautious narrative emerging from on-chain flows. Current market metrics show that the long–short ratio remains below 1, indicating that short positions still dominate across derivatives platforms.
In practical terms, this means a larger share of traders are currently positioning for potential downside rather than expecting a sustained bullish breakout.
Such positioning often reflects lingering skepticism among leveraged traders, particularly after periods of heightened volatility or failed rally attempts. While a continued price increase could trigger a short squeeze, forcing bearish traders to close positions, the broader derivatives market currently appears defensive despite the latest price surge. Until this ratio shifts decisively in favor of long positions, analysts suggest the Pippin price rally today may still face resistance from cautious trader sentiment.
Pippin price chart structure suggests that Pippin may still be navigating a fragile recovery attempt. At the time of writing, Pippin was trading near $0.34, after failing to sustain momentum above the key resistance zone around $0.43–$0.45. This region has acted as a major supply zone over the past few months, repeatedly capping upward price movement. The latest rally attempt also faced rejection near this area.
The chart further shows that Pippin had previously formed a short-term rising channel, which supported its upward movement earlier in the year. However, price has now broken below that structure, signaling weakening bullish momentum. Following the breakdown, the token has retested the former support range around $0.38–$0.40, which now appears to be flipping into resistance, a classic technical pattern that often confirms trend weakness.
Looking ahead, traders are closely watching the demand zone between $0.26 and $0.30, which previously acted as a strong accumulation area. If selling pressure continues, this region could become the next key support level. However, if Pippin manages to reclaim the $0.40–$0.43 resistance zone, the current bearish structure could weaken and allow the token to attempt another rally.
Final Outlook
For now, the Pippin price rally today highlights a classic market divergence. While the token’s sharp 14% surge reflects renewed buying activity, underlying indicators such as negative netflows and bearish derivatives positioning suggest that broader market confidence remains limited.
Unless market participation strengthens and derivatives sentiment shifts toward bullish positioning, the current rally may remain vulnerable to renewed volatility. In the coming sessions, traders will likely monitor exchange flows, derivatives positioning, and key technical levels to determine whether Pippin’s latest rebound evolves into a sustained recovery, or fades into another short-lived rally.
FAQs
Why is the Pippin price rallying today?
Pippin price jumped about 14% as buyers returned to the market. However, weak derivatives activity and limited capital inflows suggest the rally may still lack strong support.
Is the Pippin price rally sustainable?
The rally may face challenges. Bearish derivatives positioning and weak spot inflows indicate traders remain cautious despite the recent price surge.
Could the Pippin rally trigger a short squeeze?
Yes, if Pippin continues rising, short traders may close positions quickly. This could push prices higher, creating a short squeeze and stronger upward momentum.
Strike just secured a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, clearing the hardest regulatory market in the country and activating Bitcoin services for millions of New Yorkers.
When a payments company clears that bar, the on ramp into the best crypto presale widens. The traders who position during this accumulation window capture the wave before the breakout arrives, and the best crypto presale turning $10K into $400K is still open, and it is not Deepsnitch Ai project, we will see why.
Strike Clears New York’s Toughest Regulatory Hurdle and Opens Bitcoin to Millions
Strike received a BitLicense from NYDFS, allowing millions of New Yorkers to buy, sell, and convert paychecks into Bitcoin, according to CoinDesk.
The approval completes Strike’s 50-state rollout and creates a pipeline of recurring Bitcoin buyers every payday. When regulatory doors open this wide, the best crypto presale in front of that wave is the one whales enter first.
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Pepeto Is the Best Crypto Presale Where $10K Becomes $400K Before the Listing Changes the Math
The $10 to $400K might sound out of reach, but when getting to know what this project offers, it becomes more realistic to expect. Whales are not subtle about what they are doing right now. Every day, large wallets keep entering the Pepeto presale in sizes that push each round closer to filling, and the demand accelerated even harder after Business Insider reported that a former Binance executive has joined the strategic advisory board.
The listing timeline is further advanced than anyone outside the team realizes, and this advisory appointment is the signal. The cofounder who built Pepe to a $7 billion valuation is now building an exchange with direct Binance experience advising the launch, and that is exactly why whale wallets are buying now instead of waiting.
The presale raised $7.5M while the market consolidates, and at $0.000000186 the entry sits at six decimal zeros. The exchange connects every blockchain through a cross chain bridge into one platform where all cryptocurrencies are traded, with a zero tax trading engine and risk scoring dashboard that catches dangerous contracts before your money goes near them. The SolidProof audit was completed before the presale opened.
That Pepe cofounder plus Binance advisory experience building exchange infrastructure at presale pricing is why $10K becomes $400K, because the gap between presale pricing and listing valuation on exchange tokens with real infrastructure routinely produces the kind of multiples that make that math conservative. And that 40x potential is the floor based on many crypto analysts, not the most optimistic scenario, there is literally no ceiling to this project, it might shock us when it launches.
Once the Binance listing goes live, this entry vanishes permanently and the wallets that moved during the fear celebrate while the ones who watched buy in at a price that stings. The media coverage keeps growing every day, the rounds fill faster each week, and the best crypto presale window shrinks with every stage that closes. Pepeto offers 204% annual yield on staked positions, but the listing is what creates the permanent change.
DeepSnitch AI
DeepSnitch AI is an analytics presale with tokens at $0.04313 that raised under $2 million and plans to launch on Uniswap with no confirmed tier one exchange. The model depends entirely on retail traders adopting a paid AI analytics tool during a fear cycle where retail already left, and the reality is that most crypto investors do not trust AI to make their trading decisions for them, which limits the user base to a niche that is already small and getting smaller.
Under $2M raised tells you what the demand looks like, and weak presale demand historically translates to a modest launch, maybe a 2x on listing day before the selling starts, not the kind of infrastructure backed return that turns $10K into $400K. Without a tier one exchange listing and without the kind of organic volume that exchange infrastructure generates, the best crypto presale is the one where the math does not depend on convincing millions of traders to pay for AI signals they can get free elsewhere.
The Bottom Line
Strike just opened New York to millions of recurring Bitcoin buyers, which means the on ramp into crypto is wider than it has been in years. The whales are already inside Pepeto’s presale, the rounds fill faster each week, and the wallets that positioned first are compounding 204% APY while the crowd grows louder with every stage.
The Binance listing reprices everything permanently, and once it goes live the entry you see today is gone and the wallets that hesitated become the ones buying from whales at a price that makes today’s presale look like the opportunity of the decade. Visit the Pepeto official website and enter the presale before the next round fills and the $10K entry that could become $400K belongs to someone else’s wallet instead of yours.
The best crypto presale is Pepeto, with $7.5M raised, a Pepe cofounder, Binance advisory experience, and exchange infrastructure that turns $13K into $500K at listing. Visit the Pepeto official website.
Why does Strike’s BitLicense matter for presales?
Strike opening New York to millions of Bitcoin buyers widens the crypto on ramp, and the best crypto presale sitting in front of that capital wave is Pepeto with exchange infrastructure already being built.
How does Pepeto compare to DeepSnitch AI?
Pepeto has $7.5M raised with a Binance listing approaching and a $7 billion founder, while DeepSnitch AI has under $2M and no tier one exchange confirmed.
When the market begins to recover, it’s often not a sudden surge overnight, but rather a quiet return of funds, a steady rise in prices, and a gradual strengthening of trading sentiment. Recently, the performance of major crypto assets has been sending this signal. Bitcoin, a market bellwether, has once again climbed above a key level, driving Ethereum higher in tandem. Meanwhile, Dogecoin, Litecoin, and other major cryptocurrencies have also rebounded to varying degrees. This is not just about price changes; more importantly, it reflects a recovery in market confidence.
Many investors are beginning to rethink a question:
If the market truly enters a recovery phase, how can ordinary people participate more safely? Besides frequent trading, more and more people are turning their attention to another method—cloud mining.
Why is cloud mining more suitable during a market recovery phase?
As prices gradually recover, the mining profit model becomes clearer and more stable. Compared to short-term volatility trading, cloud mining is more like a way to lock in cyclical profits in advance. Among many platforms, Holy Mining has gained considerable attention from users in recent years due to its simple and transparent model.
Holy Mining operates in just a few simple steps:
Many people think mining is complicated, but the process is actually very intuitive:
By purchasing daily check-in contracts, users can familiarize themselves with the platform interface and settlement mechanism; the entire process is clear and easy to understand.
Choose a Hashrate Contract
Choose a suitable hashrate contract based on your available funds and desired investment period.Each contract clearly states the investment amount, period, and return rules, with no complicated hidden clauses.
Daily Settlement Rewards
Rewards are automatically settled daily and credited to your account balance. Users can choose to withdraw or reinvest, allowing for continuous fund turnover. The entire process requires no purchase of mining rigs, no equipment maintenance, and no technical troubleshooting. Everything is done online.
Flexible Cloud Mining Contracts to Meet Diverse Needs
To accommodate different risk tolerance levels and capital sizes, Holy Mining offers several options:
Beginner Cloud Mining Contracts
Invest $100
Term: 2 days
Daily Earnings: Approximately $3
Principal returned upon contract completion
Suitable for users new to cloud mining, allowing for small-scale trials and quick familiarization with the process.
Short-Term Stable Income Contracts
Invest $500
Term: 7 days
Daily Earnings: $5-6
Total Earnings: Approximately $36
Balancing flexibility and stable returns, suitable for users preferring short-term operations.
Medium-Term High-Hashrate Contracts
Invest $1500
Term: 13 days
Daily Earnings: Approximately $36
Total Earnings: Over $700
Clearer return structure, moderate term, while maintaining principal protection.
Bitcoin Cloud Mining Contract
Investment: $5000
Term: 30 days
Daily Return: Approximately $130
Total Return: $3900–$4000
Suitable for users seeking stable medium-term returns.
Dogecoin & Litecoin Joint Hashrate Contract
Investment: $10000
Term: 45 days
Daily Return: Approximately $172
Total Return: Over $6000
Combines multi-currency hashrate for a more diversified return structure.
All Holy Mining cloud mining contracts use clear and transparent settlement rules.
Upon contract completion, principal is returned to your account, and returns are available daily. The entire process is publicly visible.
What does a market recovery mean?
When mainstream assets collectively rebound, it usually means:
Funds are flowing back into the market
Investors’ risk appetite is increasing
Long-term participants are starting to position themselves
If the market continues to rise, early participants are often more likely to reap cyclical profits.
But the key is: Choosing a participation method that suits you.
For those who aren’t adept at short-term trading and don’t want to bear the pressure of high volatility, cloud mining offers a simpler path. Now is a phase of observation and action; market confidence is recovering, but the real opportunities often belong to those who understand the rules in advance and rationally plan their funds. Whether it’s a small trial or a medium-term allocation, the important thing is to find a rhythm that suits you as the market gradually recovers. If you’re interested in cloud mining, you can start with introductory contracts to gradually understand the entire profit structure before deciding whether to increase your participation. The market is already changing.
What will happen next? Perhaps opportunities are quietly unfolding.
As the broader crypto market shows renewed bullish momentum, Hyperliquid has emerged as a top performer. The HYPE price surged over 10.5% in the past 24 hours, reaching an intraday high above $35 and attracting significant market attention. Meanwhile, derivatives activity has increased, signalling growing trader confidence and reinforcing the bullish outlook. With momentum building and sentiment turning optimistic, analysts believe the rally may be in its early stages, with $100 emerging as a potential long-term target.
Why HYPE Price is Rising Today?
Recent geopolitical tensions have disrupted global oil supply, pushing crude futures nearly 30% higher to around $120 per barrel. As volatility increased, traders quickly turned to Hyperliquid’s CL-USDC perpetual contract to hedge macro exposure.
The surge in activity was significant. Trading volume on the contract jumped from roughly $21 million to more than $1.2 billion within 24 hours, highlighting a sharp rise in demand for tokenized commodity exposure.
This spike in derivatives trading also benefits the protocol. A portion of the platform’s trading fees is allocated to buy back and burn HYPE tokens, potentially strengthening the token’s long-term value proposition. The shift suggests Hyperliquid is evolving beyond a niche DeFi derivatives venue into a platform increasingly used for macro hedging and real-world asset exposure.
As platform usage rises sharply, the HYPE price structure is also showing signs of a sustained bullish breakout.
Hyperliquid (HYPE) Price Analysis: Key Levels to Watch
On the daily chart, HYPE is attempting a recovery after forming a series of higher lows since early 2026, indicating strengthening bullish momentum. The price is currently trading near $35, testing a crucial resistance zone that previously acted as support during the November breakdown.
The 20–50 day moving average band is turning upward, suggesting short-term momentum is shifting back in favor of the bulls. However, the 200-day moving average near $36–$38 remains a major hurdle, making the current zone a decisive resistance cluster.
Meanwhile, the RSI has climbed above 60, signaling increasing buying strength without entering overbought territory. This leaves room for further upside if momentum continues. If the price breaks and sustains above $36, the next resistance levels appear around $43 and then $48–$50, which marks the major supply zone on the chart. However, failure to clear this range may trigger a short pullback toward $30, with stronger support resting near $27–$28.
A successful breakout above the $50 macro resistance could open the path toward $60–$65, strengthening the broader bullish outlook.
Wrapping it Up
Hyperliquid price continues to gain momentum as rising derivatives activity, increasing platform usage, and strong market participation support the broader bullish outlook for HYPE. The recent surge in trading volume, particularly from macro-driven trades such as oil hedging, highlights how the platform is expanding beyond traditional DeFi speculation into a venue for real-world asset exposure.
Some market observers remain highly optimistic, like BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes, who has previously suggested that HYPE could eventually reach $150 if adoption and trading activity continue to expand.
While such projections remain speculative, the current surge in platform usage and trader interest suggests that Hyperliquid is steadily positioning itself as a major player in the evolving crypto derivatives landscape.
FAQs
Why is Hyperliquid (HYPE) price rising today?
HYPE is rising due to a surge in derivatives trading on Hyperliquid, strong platform activity, and growing demand for macro hedging using tokenized commodities.
What key levels should traders watch for HYPE price?
Key resistance sits near $36, while support is around $30 and $27. A breakout above $50 could strengthen the bullish trend for HYPE.
What is the Hyperliquid (HYPE) price prediction for 2026?
Analysts estimate HYPE could trade between about $32 and $46 in 2026, with bullish scenarios targeting $80–$100 if adoption and trading activity continue to grow.
NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Tuesday announced a cash reward of Rs 131 crore for Team India following their historic victory in the just concluded ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
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Co-hosts India, led by Suryakumar Yadav, lifted the trophy after a dominant 96-run win over New Zealand in the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, successfully defending their title and becoming the first team in history to retain the T20 World Cup. With this triumph, India also became the first team to win the tournament three times, cementing their status among the most successful teams in the format.
In an official statement, the BCCI congratulated the players, support staff, and selectors for the achievement and wished them continued success. The board described the victory as a “powerful reflection of depth in the country’s cricket and the structures that nurture talent and sustain excellence at the highest level.”
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BCCI president Mithun Manhas hailed the achievement as a moment of immense pride for the nation. “To defend the title and achieve this feat on home soil makes it even more special,” he said. He lauded captain Suryakumar Yadav, head coach Gautam Gambhir, the squad, and the selectors for outstanding cricket throughout the tournament.
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia highlighted India’s golden phase in cricket, citing the team’s success at home in both the ICC Women’s World Cup last year and the T20 World Cup. He acknowledged former BCCI secretary Jay Shah for strengthening Indian cricket’s structures and global standing.
Vice-president Rajeev Shukla, joint secretary Prabhtej Bhatia, and treasurer A Raghuram Bhat praised the team’s composure, unity, and determination, noting that meticulous planning and strong foundations contributed to the victory.
India posted 255 for 5, the highest total in a T20 World Cup final, before bowling out New Zealand for 159 in 19 overs. With this win, India now holds 14 ICC trophies across senior and Under-19 formats, surpassing Australia’s 13, and has established itself as the most successful team in T20 World Cup history.
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Hotspur: Match Preview, Latest Team News and How to Watch
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Preview as Champions League Tie Draws Focus
European nights have long carried their own sense of narrative. For Tottenham, that narrative now arrives with unusual weight. A club battling domestic turmoil must suddenly step onto the grandest stage of continental competition, where margins shrink and reputations are shaped. The Champions League last 16 meeting between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham therefore carries an intrigue that stretches well beyond the scoreline.
For Igor Tudor, the evening in Madrid represents something close to a turning point. Spurs arrive amid a bleak Premier League run, hovering dangerously near the relegation zone after the damaging defeat to Crystal Palace. The Champions League has offered rare encouragement this season, yet the context around the club has rarely felt more fragile.
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Across Europe, Atletico Madrid remain a familiar presence in these decisive moments. Diego Simeone’s team approach this contest with momentum and confidence, and the contrast between the clubs’ current circumstances forms the backdrop to one of the more fascinating ties in this stage of the competition.
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Champions League Stage Brings Relief From Domestic Struggles
Tottenham’s Premier League problems have been well documented, yet their Champions League form has delivered something entirely different. Spurs navigated the league phase with confidence, suffering only one defeat to reigning European champions Paris Saint Germain.
That run helped construct the sense that continental football may represent a temporary sanctuary from domestic anxieties. It also ensured Tottenham progressed into the knockout rounds with belief intact.
For Tudor, maintaining that European rhythm has become crucial. His managerial record in the Champions League is modest, with only two wins in nine matches. Those victories arrived during his brief spell at Marseille in 2022, both against Sporting.
The situation therefore places Tottenham in a delicate position. European success could steady the atmosphere around the club, while another setback risks intensifying the scrutiny surrounding Tudor’s tenure.
Atletico Madrid Form and Champions League Context
Atletico Madrid enter the match with a steadier sense of direction. Simeone’s side have won four of their last five matches, building momentum before the Champions League resumes.
Their recent triumph over Barcelona in the Copa del Rey added another layer of confidence. Atletico advanced 4-3 on aggregate, a result that reinforced their resilience in knockout football.
European results earlier in the season have been less consistent. Atletico suffered defeats against Liverpool and Arsenal during the league phase, results that exposed occasional vulnerabilities against elite opposition.
Even so, the structure and discipline that define Simeone’s teams remain firmly in place. In a stadium that regularly produces intense European nights, Atletico will view Tottenham as an opponent currently struggling to find stability.
Liverpool’s victory against Atletico earlier in the competition also provides a useful reference point. It demonstrated that Simeone’s side can be tested when confronted with sharp attacking transitions and relentless pressure.
Team News Shapes Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Encounter
Injury concerns continue to shape Tottenham’s preparations. Several players remain unavailable, though there are signs of encouragement with the return of a few defensive options.
Djed Spence and Radu Dragusin both travel with the squad after missing the defeat against Crystal Palace. Their availability should strengthen Tottenham’s defensive choices as they prepare to face Atletico Madrid’s attacking threat.
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Destiny Udogie remains sidelined with a thigh injury, while Lucas Bergvall will stay in London after suffering an ankle sprain. Ben Davies also remains unavailable.
Mohammed Kudus is recovering from a quad tendon injury that will keep him out until next month. Long term absences also include Wilson Odobert and James Maddison, both expected to miss the remainder of the campaign. Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski continue their own rehabilitation programmes.
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Despite Tottenham’s defensive issues, Micky van de Ven is available despite being sent off against Crystal Palace. Cristian Romero can also play despite serving a domestic suspension.
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Atletico Madrid arrive with fewer complications. Pablo Barrios remains unavailable because of a thigh injury, while Rodrigo Mendoza is recovering from an ankle sprain. Ilias Kostis is ruled out for the season following an ACL rupture.
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Julian Alvarez is expected to lead Atletico’s attack. His five goals in nine Champions League appearances place him among the competition’s most productive scorers this season.
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Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham Prediction
Matches of this nature often revolve around composure and structure. Atletico Madrid traditionally thrive in these environments, particularly in front of their own supporters at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Tottenham’s season has yet to reveal a clear tactical direction under Tudor. With confidence fragile and injuries limiting squad balance, the challenge facing Spurs appears considerable.
Atletico are not without flaws. Earlier defeats against Bodo Glimt, Arsenal and Liverpool demonstrated that Simeone’s side can be exposed by well organised opponents.
Yet Tottenham’s recent trajectory suggests a difficult evening could await in Madrid. Atletico’s organisation, physical intensity and experience in Champions League knockout ties position them as favourites to claim the first leg advantage.
The Green Bay Packers will have a new linebacker in Zaire Franklin after agreeing to swap defensive tackle Colby Wooden in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Franklin, who turns 30 this year, has started for the last four years in Indy, developing from a seventh-round pick to a Pro Bowl selection and second-team All-Pro in 2024. He is coming off a down year in 2025 though.
What should Packers fans expect from Franklin in green and gold? To a large extent it depends whether last year was an aberration, or the start of a steep decline. Here are his percentile rankings compared to his fellow linebackers in 2024:
His 61 PFF grade may not indicate it, but the majority of his underlying statistics in 2024 were legitimately fantastic, and Franklin was worthy of the accolades he garnered.
Specifically he was a menace around the line of scrimmage, producing his best season as a run defender as well as a pass rusher.
Franklin was active and impactful in run defense, leading the NFL with 173 tackles and ranking well above average in stop rate against the run (tackles resulting in a failure for the offense) and average depth of tackle. This was not a case of padding stats by mopping up plays five yards downfield.
The biggest difference in Franklin’s game that year was his missed tackle rate in the run game went way down, which had been an issue previously, and was again in 2025. He missed only 5.7% of tackle attempts in run defense in 2024, which was 11th-best in the league.
It was his best season in terms of playmaking, as he racked up four forced fumbles and two interceptions. Franklin was remarkably efficient as a blitzer, putting up 15 pressures and four sacks per PFF on just 52 pass rush reps.
His discipline was also improved from previous years, as he only committed one penalty, his career best since becoming a starter.
In 2025, his numbers plummeted, as you can see below:
Franklin’s missed tackle rate regressed massively to the worst ranking of his four years as a starter, as he whiffed 16% of the time, and he also fell to below average in solo tackles per snap and stop rate.
Last season was his least effective as a pass rusher. He rushed the passer 60 more times, only managed four additional pressures and had one fewer sack. Perhaps it was a case of the Colts getting too carried away after his success the previous year and asking him to do it too often.
His splash plays dipped significantly, as he only forced two fumbles and did not have a pick. Penalties also ramped up.
One thing you will notice in both charts is that Franklin is a below average player in coverage. He is not a true liability, and should provide an upgrade on Isaiah McDuffie, who was currently slated as Green Bay’s tandem linebacker with Edgerrin Cooper, but that is not a high bar.
The natural way to evaluate Franklin is how he compares to Quay Walker, who he will be replacing. It is an interesting discussion.
Both players have started for four years, and on the whole they have been of almost the exact same quality according to the numbers, but they get there in different ways.
Walker’s problem was that he was a perfectly safe and satisfactory starting linebacker, but he did not make enough plays or impact games enough for his draft pedigree. Franklin is the opposite. He will shoot his shot and make highlight plays, but will also get it wrong and hurt his team.
Franklin’s 2024 season was better than anything Walker has produced, but his 2025 performance was worse than any of Walker’s seasons.
There are a couple of stats which show their difference in style well. Walker ranked in the 94th percentile for missed tackle rate in 2025 but only the 44th percentile in average depth of tackle. Franklin ranked in the 18th percentile in missed tackle rate but the 83rd in average depth of tackle.
Franklin is not as strong in coverage, but Walker has not been a plus in that aspect himself, and had his worst year in 2024.
It is easy to see how the Packers arrived at the conclusion to make a trade for Franklin, especially as they will only pay him a non-guaranteed $7 million in 2026, compared to Walker’s $13.5m AAV with the Raiders.
The risk is obvious; that Walker is still young and could improve, whereas Franklin may be trending in the wrong direction. Green Bay is gambling he will be closer to the 2024 version of himself than 2025.
Their linebacker room will mostly go as Cooper goes though, as he is the crown jewel of the group. If Franklin can even improve moderately on his 2025 performance, he will be a perfectly fine running mate.
The NFL officially announced the 33 compensatory selections for the 2026 draft on Monday, and the New York Giants were not among the teams receiving any additional picks.
Compensatory selections are awarded to teams that lose more or better qualifying free agents than they sign during the previous offseason. Those picks are distributed between the third and seventh rounds based on the value of the players lost.
In total, the NFL handed out 33 compensatory picks to 15 teams for the 2026 draft, which will take place April 23–25 in Pittsburgh.
Several teams received multiple selections, including the Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens. The New York Jets were also awarded two compensatory picks.
One additional compensatory selection was granted outside of the traditional formula. The Detroit Lions received a special third-round pick after the New York Jets hired Aaron Glenn as their head coach, part of the NFL’s initiative designed to promote minority hiring opportunities. That pick has since been traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Because the Giants did not qualify for a compensatory selection, they will enter the 2026 draft with only their currently owned selections unless additional picks are acquired through trades before draft day.
The 2026 NFL Draft will begin April 23 in Pittsburgh, where the Giants will look to add new talent through the standard seven rounds without any extra compensatory help.
One of the most exciting and intriguing contests comes with a repeat of last summer's Club World Cup final between PSG and Chelsea.
In the new, revamped version of the traditional competition between continental victors, the Blues shocked the defending Champions League winners with a ruthless 3-0 win.
They meet in the French capital first this week for a fixture that is guaranteed to produce fireworks and talking points aplenty.
Some key players on both sides are now back at full fitness and fully firing and if there's one thing that can be expected here it is goals.
PSG have never been involved in a 0-0 draw in a Champions League knockout clash - a feat that now stretches over 58 games.
Giants face off - again!
If watching Real Madrid take on Manchester City feels familiar, it should as this is the fifth consecutive season these giants of the modern game have met in the knockout stage of this competition.
Overall, they just cannot be split either as from their 15 meetings, both have five wins apiece while the others have ended in draws.
This will actually not be their first face-off in this year's Champions League either, with the Cityzens coming out on top on matchday six of the league phase with a 2-1 win in Madrid.
Los Blancos are on an unfortunate run against English opposition of four straight defeats, although may garner hope from the fact that in their last 10 two-legged meetings with Spanish sides, they've been eliminated seven times.
The decisive factor could be the absence of Kylian Mbappé in the first leg and when combined with Rodrygo's injury, could dull the firepower required for Alvaro Arbeloa.
Newcastle's biggest ever game
Real Madrid aren't the only Spanish side facing Premier League opposition as eternal rivals Barcelona also have a showdown with Newcastle to look forward to.
It is a game that is 'the biggest in Newcastle's history' in the words of their head coach Eddie Howe, a bold claim when you consider they have fought for league titles and contested cup finals - but it is the furthest they have progressed in Europe's premier club competition.
Also like Real Madrid and Manchester City, these clubs have also previously met this season when the Blaugrana went to Tyneside and left with a 2-1 win courtesy of a Marcus Rashford brace on his return to England.
Howe has also been calling on his side to channel the spirit of their heroic side of the mid-'90s when a Faustino Asprilla hat-trick saw Newcastle beat Barça 3-2 on an epic night at St James' Park.
Can they recreate the magic or will LaLiga's leaders march on?
Big milestone looms for Bayern star
Harry Kane firmly has Atalanta in his sights as Bayern Munich aim to avoid becoming the next Bundesliga side to be upset by the Italian underdogs.
In the last round, they fought back from the brink to see off Borussia Dortmund and set up a tie with Kane and co. as the England international aims to add more impressive pages to his record books.
This season the 32-year-old has already netted 45 goals in 37 games in all competitions and has scored in each of Bayern's last three last 16 fixtures.
He is now just two goals away from the 50-goal mark in this competition and he would become the first Englishman to achieve that.
Would you really bet against him doing it this week?
Will the fairytale continue?
One of the stories of this season's tournament has been the continued meteoric rise of Norwegian underdogs Bodø/Glimt who are competing in this stage for the first time.
Everyone is by now undoubtedly aware of all the stats surrounding their fantastic surge into uncharted territory and they will be quietly confident of advancing into the last eight.
Although Sporting CP are favourites to progress (isn't it always the way against the Norwegians?), this is a much more appetising task than beating the likes of Manchester City, Inter or Atlético de Madrid - all of which they've managed to do of late.
It is just part of their incredible recent form which has resulted in Kjetil Knutsen's side winning seven of their last nine two-legged UEFA ties.
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 21: Kyle Williams #18 of the New England Patriots signals as he lines up during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 21, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images
The first day of the NFL’s negotiation window was a quiet one for the New England Patriots as the team ended up signing just three players.
With the dust settled, here’s who was impacted the most, both positively and negatively, by their moves on Monday.
Winners
WR Kyle Williams: Internally, the Patriots remain high on Kyle Williams entering the receiver’s second season. After playing just 31 percent of the team’s offensive snaps last season as part of a crowded depth chart, it’s expected that Williams will have a chance for more opportunities moving forward. With the Patriots not adding a wide receiver on day one of free agency, the path towards that role remains clear for Williams — in addition to fellow second-year wide receiver Efton Chism III.
DL Cory Durden: The Patriots saw defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga depart and sign a three-year, $21 million deal with the Kansas City Chiefs. Tonga made a big impact during his one season in New England and took on the largest role of his career (337 snaps). That will lead to more work for Cory Durden, who had played himself into a larger workload down the stretch last season in the first place. Leonard Taylor III (aka Lenny T.) will likely also continue factor into the defensive line rotation.
RBs Rhamondre Stevenson & RB TreVeyon Henderson:New England’s rushing attack improved down the stretch — specifically as they leaned on their six offensive line package — but still ranked as one of the league’s most inefficient units. Some of that had to do with their run blocking personnel at the tight end and fullback positions, which will now be improved with the addition of Reggie Gilliam (No. 41). The former Bills fullback was a big part in the Bills’ No. 1 ranked rushing attack last season often paving the way for James Cook — welcomed news for both Stevenson and Henderson.
FBs Jack Westover and Brock Lampe: New England tendered Westover’s contract early Monday morning, but earning a roster spot projects as an upward battle for the converted fullback next season after the addition of Gilliam. The same is true for Lampe, who seemed set to make the roster last season before suffering a season-ending foot injury in training camp.
Honorable mention
QB Drake Maye: A late night addition along the offensive line in Alijah-Vera Tucker upgrades Maye’s protection up front by filling a hole on the Patriots starting offensive line. But on the first day of free agency, the Patriots did not add any pass catchers for their 23-year old quarterback and saw potential replacements for Stefon Diggs sign elsewhere. There is plenty of time to go, but upgrading Maye’s supporting cast continues to rank as the clear-cut No. 1 thing on New England’s to-do list.
LSU is slated as the No. 2 seed in Region 2 Sacramento. The Tigers would host the Baton Rouge Regional and face No. 15 Navy in the opening round. No. 7 Washington and No. 10 Colorado face off in the other first-round game.
UCLA, the Big Ten tournament champion, is the No. 1 seed in LSU's corner of the bracket. UConn, Texas and South Carolina hold the other projected top seeds. Vanderbilt, Duke and Iowa join the Tigers as No. 2 seeds. The Longhorns won the SEC tournament. Creme's latest projections include 12 teams from the Big Ten and 10 from the SEC.
As the No. 4 seed in the SEC Tournament, LSU won its first game against Oklahoma. It held a lead at the half against South Carolina in the semifinals but the Gamecocks prevailed.
The women's basketball NCAA Tournament will tip off March 18 with First Four games.
Following Monday's games, Charlie Creme of ESPN released updated women’s basketball bracketology for the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee (16-13) remains projected as a No. 8 seed and would open NCAA Tournament play in Los Angeles, California, hosted by UCLA.
The Lady Vols are projected to face No. 9 seed Syracuse in the first round. The winner between Tennessee and Syracuse would advance to play either No. 1 seed UCLA or No. 16 seed California Baptist in the second round.
Creme projects UConn as the No. 1 overall seed, Richmond as the last team in and BYU as the first team out of the NCAA Tournament.
Selection Sunday is scheduled for March 15 at 8 p.m. EDT (ESPN).
The Lady Vols' last game was a loss to Alabama, 76-64, on March 5 in the SEC Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Dec 30, 2023; Tucson, AZ, USA; Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (22) against the Wyoming Cowboys in the Arizona Bowl at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports.
This year’s safety class has become all about Caleb Downs.
Rightfully so as the Ohio State product has all the tools to become a starter at the NFL level. However, there is another defensive back prospect out of Toledo who has begun catching the eyes of many as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. That player is Emmanuel McNeil-Warren.
Background
Oct 25, 2025; Pullman, Washington, USA; Washington State Cougars quarterback Zevi Eckhaus (4) is tackled by Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) in the second half at Gesa Field at Martin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Snook-Imagn Images
Experience is not an issue for McNeil-Warren heading into the NFL. He began making starts during his sophomore season in 2023 before taking over the role fully during his junior year. While his 2024 season was cut short due to an undisclosed injury. That didn’t seem to hamper him in 2025 though as he bounced back and had another fantastic season for the Rockets.
Strengths
Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) runs the ball against Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
McNeil-Warren is an absolute demon at the safety position against the run. He is not afraid of contact and uses his size to deliver massive hits, hence why he forced nine fumbles over his four years in college, including a MAC-leading four during his sophomore year in 2023. His ability to drive downhill on running lanes in the box and bring some pop is a special trait that NFL defenses will crave.
The athletic ability should not be slept on either. McNeil-Warren has an innate ability to pick the right lane through blockers and turn his hips to make seamless direction changes, sniffing out the football along the way. His ability to make open field tackles is extremely impressive.
On top of that, among FBS safeties with at least 200 coverage snaps in 2025, he was PFF’s top graded player with a coverage grade of 92.0. He was targeted just 15 times this season, and he gave up just six receptions for 116 yards with five pass breakups.
Weaknesses
Aug 30, 2025; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats running back Dante Dowdell (2) jumps over Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) during the third quarter at Kroger Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images
Much like Quinyon Mitchell a couple years ago, many of the concerns stem from the level of competition McNeil-Warren went up against in college. It’s easier to make plays when you’re one of the fastest players on the field, but that speed will become the norm at the NFL level.
While tackling has been a strong suit throughout his career, there seemed to be some lapses in focus during his senior season. He more than doubled his missed tackle numbers from six in 2024 to 13 in 2025. H0pefully, that won’t become a trend as a pro.
2026 NFL Draft Projection
Sep 14, 2024; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. (3) is tackled by Toledo Rockets safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren (7) and Toledo Rockets safety Maxen Hook (25) during the second quarter at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-Imagn Images
NFL Draft Projection: Day 1-Day 2 (Mid-Round 1 to Early Round 2)
Team Fits: Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears, Pittsburgh Steelers
McNeil-Warren may end up falling a bit further in the draft because of where he played his college football, but at some point, talent is talent. The man is an extremely fun football player to watch, brings tons of energy and physicality, and he has the potential to be a cornerstone for a defense in the NFL.
Editor’s Note: Statistics from Pro Football Focus helped with this article.
The two sides have already faced each other during the group stage last September. The Catalan club came out on top 2-1, thanks to a Marcus Rashford brace. On the other side, Anthony Gordon scored the lone goal for the Magpies in the 90th minute.
Kick-off for this evening’s encounter is set for 8:00 PM (GMT) at St James’ Park, with Italian referee Marco Guida officiating.
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DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 4: Alex Anzalone #34 of the Detroit Lions looks on during the national anthem prior to an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys at Ford Field on December 04, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Former Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone is saying goodbye to the community, as another fan-favorite leaves Detroit.
First signed in 2021, Anzalone worked together to create an identity for the Lions defense with Aaron Glenn after the two had shared time in New Orleans with the Saints. The four-time captain developed into a key player, tallying 73 starts, 490 tackles, 9.0 sacks, 33 passes defended, and three interceptions in five years.
Anzalone took to Instagram to say goodbye to the fanbase.
“Five years ago, when I joined the Lions, I had no idea how much this city would shape not just my career, but our entire family’s life,” he wrote. “Detroit embraced us from day one, and it became the place where so many of our most meaningful memories were made.”
The veteran linebacker went on to describe how Detroit is where he and his wife Lindsey raised their kids, and always received love and support each step of the way.
“Being named captain was an honor I never took lightly. We went through the rebuild together, fought through the hard moments, and then got to experience the turnaround. The playoff runs, the excitement back in Ford Field, but most importantly the brotherhood with my teammates,” he wrote.
Anzalone said every moment is burned into his memory — from the big plays, the celebrations, and even the “Fanzalones,” aka the group of fans who wore long, blonde wigs to support him.
“I gave everything I had to help lead this team. The business side of football doesn’t always line up with exactly how we think things should go. Contracts end, decisions are made, and sometimes paths diverge. It’s bittersweet, no doubt. I leave with nothing but appreciation. Detroit will always hold a special place in our hearts,” he wrote.
A few days before the announcement, Anzalone told one X user that he’ll always be a Lion at heart.
TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 14: Defensive Linemen Jared Verse #5 and Braden Fiske #55 of the Florida State Seminoles at the line of scrimmage during the game against the Syracuse Orange at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 14, 2023 in Tallahassee, Florida. The 4th ranked Seminoles defeated the Orange 41 to 3. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Back in July 2025, TN community member JP Money had a great idea- let’s look back on the hits and misses among prep signees under Mike Norvell. Now that we’re over half a year removed from that piece and starting spring ball, why not revisit things for the transfer portal signees?
Mike Norvell is entering this seventh season as the head coach for Florida State Seminoles this fall. Let’s take a look to see how many transfer portal signees developed into contributors for the program (or are expected to this coming season). I defined “contributors” as players who have been full-time or partial starters, significant role players, or consistent depth options over the course of their careers in Tallahassee.
Come with me, once again, down the rabbit hole.
2020 (ranked 4th, 10 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
RB Jashaun Corbin
OL Devontay Love-Taylor
DL Fabian Lovett
DB Jarrian Jones
Solid depth/partial starter
TE Jordan Wilson
DL Jarrett Jackson
DB Meiko Dotson
Minimal/no impact
DL Deonte Williams
LB Cornell Jones
DB Caleb Blake
Not a terrible hit rate by any means for the first class of transfers under Norvell. Corbin, Love-Taylor, Lovett, and Jones turned into starters. Corbin rushed for 887 yards and seven touchdowns in his final year in Tallahassee after playing a rotational role the prior year. Jarrian Jones and Lovett left Mississippi State as a package deal and while they dealt with inconsistency and nagging injuries, respectively, both eventually played significant roles in raising the level of play on defense. Love-Taylor had 16 starts and earned All-ACC Honorable Mention.
Wilson lost his initial year in Tallahassee to injury and while he only caught 11 balls for 132 yards in his lone season of action, he ended the season as FSU’s top tight end and showed the importance of having a tight end serve as a “sixth OL” in run packages. Jackson provided decent depth for two seasons before leaving for Michigan State and playing 16 total snaps in one game for the Spartans. Dotson started four of 10 total games over two seasons in the DB rotation. Williams, Cornell Jones, and Blake did nothing.
Contributor rate: 70%
2021 (ranked 3rd, 12 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
OL Dillan Gibbons
DL Jermaine Johnson
DL Keir Thomas
DB Jammie Robinson
Solid depth/partial starter
QB McKenzie Milton
WR Andrew Parchment
DB Jarques McClellion
Minimal/no impact
RB DJ Williams
DL Marcus Cushnie
LB Cortez Andrews
DB Brandon Moore
DB Joe Lang
Ah, the Jermaine Johnson transfer class. The first example where Norvell proved that a talented player looking for more opportunity could come to FSU and make it to the first round of the NFL Draft. But Johnson, who was a one-season revelation and earned ACC Defensive Player of the Year among all kinds of awards, wasn’t the only important addition this cycle. Gibbon is perhaps the most important offensive lineman FSU has signed under Norvell when you factor in his enormous impact on the culture of the locker room and his contributions off the field in addition to his contributions on the field. Gibbons started every game in his two seasons at FSU and earned first team All-ACC honors his final year. Thomas and Robinson started the multi-year South Carolina to FSU pipeline and both developed into integral defenders and NFL draft picks.
Milton will forever be remembered for his gutsy performance against Notre Dame, but was otherwise forgettable in the rest of the action he saw. Parchment will always be remembered for that glorious game-winning touchdown against Miami but was otherwise an average performer, while McClellion put in two seasons of rotational contributions as a quality depth piece.
Williams didn’t see much action before transferring to Arizona and finding success there. Cushnie was a major disappointment, Moore left the program before ever playing in a game, and Andrews and Lang were walk-on equivalents.
Contributor rate: 58%
2022 (ranked 10th, 14 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
RB Trey Benson
WR Johnny Wilson
OL D’Mitri Emmanuel
OL Jazston Turnetine
DE Jared Verse
LB Tatum Bethune
Solid depth/partial starter
RB Caziah Holmes
WR Deuce Spann
WR Mycah Pittman
OL Bless Harris
DB Greedy Vance
Minimal/no impact
WR Winston Wright
OL Kayden Lyles
DB Malik Feaster
A hit rate of nearly 80% on a class of 14 transfers is great work no matter where you are, and the 2022 transfer class laid the foundation for the greatness to come in 2023. I would argue it proved to be the most important to date under Norvell, and earned him contention for the Portal King title.
FSU bet big on Benson recovering from a nasty knee injury and won big, with Benson accumulating just under 1900 rushing yards and 25 total touchdowns in two seasons. Wilson couldn’t completely shed his inconsistency but still proved a dominant force on the outside, eventually forming a deadly duo alongside fellow transfer Keon Coleman in 2023. Emmanuel reunited with former Charlotte 49ers position coach Alex Atkins and started all 27 games he played in, earning various all-ACC nods in each of his two seasons and helping establish consistency and culture along the offensive line. Turnetine could be argued for either high level or solid depth, but starting eight of 13 games and coming on strong toward the end of the season gives him the nod in my book. Verse was a force of nature at defensive end and arguably the most talented transfer Mike Norvell has ever signed, while Bethune was a steady and reliable presence at linebacker who maxed out his ceiling under Randy Shannon.
Holmes was often (puzzlingly) the odd man out in the RB rotations but certainly qualified as solid depth. Spann didn’t contribute much from a receiving standpoint but that return touchdown against Duke gets him into the solid depth tier for me. Pittman showed value in the return game and had a decent year in Tallahassee, though he never reached the potential FSU hoped for and transferred to Utah for a final year. Harris lost his first year to injury and started a handful of games in his second season, later finding greater success at his next destination, TCU. Vance was a solid contributor, particularly in the nickel role in Adam Fuller’s scheme, though his play often left much to be desired before he left for USC to end his career.
Wright is a sad case of what might have been, missing his first season in Tallahassee after sustaining a serious injury in a car accident and never being able to overcome it, though he eventually transferred to East Carolina and found modest success there. Lyles never suited up for FSU due to injury, a big blow considering he was a former Rimington Watch Lister at Wisconsin. Feaster did nothing in his lone season in garnet and gold but became a contributor at Memphis the next year.
Contributor rate: 79%
2023 (ranked 6th, 12 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
WR Keon Coleman
TE Jaheim Bell
OL Casey Roddick
OL Jeremiah Byers
DL Braden Fiske
DL Darrell Jackson Jr.
DB Fentrell Cypress
Solid depth/partial starter
TE Kyle Morlock
OL Keiondre Jones
DL Gilber Edmond
LB Juice Cryer
Minimal/no impact
DB Peter Warrick
If the 2022 transfer class was Norvell’s most important, the 2023 portal class represented a group full of players with huge expectations and varying degrees of attainment- some exceptional, some frustratingly subpar, but boasting the highest overall contributor rate at a blistering 92%. While certainly one of, if not the best to matriculate into Tallahassee, this is also a transfer class that could have easily been one of the greatest transfer classes nationally since the birth of the portal but was waylaid by some underperformers at key positions.
Those who held up their end of the bargain, exceeding or matching high expectations? Coleman was a massive addition, immediately showcasing his star power against LSU with three touchdowns in his first appearance and adding more highlight reel performances throughout 2023. Fiske teamed with Verse (and has since done so again in the NFL with the Rams) to front a fearsome defensive line unit and saved his best for last, notching three sacks against Louisville in the ACC Championship game. Bell carved out a strong role quickly, attaining over 500 receiving yards while showcasing great blocking and landing second team all-ACC. Jackson wasn’t able to play in the 2023 regular season but was a bright spot in an otherwise forgettable 2025 campaign. Roddick, Jones, and Byers, while inconsistent and frustrating at times, ended up being contributors along the offensive line and essentially lived up to FSU’s expectations coming in.
Speaking of expectations… the players FSU invested in who failed to deliver on their high promise definitely contributed to the 2024 disaster. Fentrell Cypress held down a starting corner position in both of his seasons despite not coming close to the player he was at Virginia. FSU really could’ve benefitted from the UVA version of Cypress. Gilber Edmond was counted on to be a high level rotational player at edge with starting capability, but only managed one sack in 14 games before transferring back to South Carolina. Cryer was eventually able to carve out some starting reps in an atrocious linebacker unit but was also capped out developmentally and likely should not have been more than a rotational player for most of his time in Tallahassee. He has since transferred. And then there’s Kyle Morlock, one of the most frustrating misses to date under Norvell. FSU (and many of us) believed that Morlock had all of the intangibles and measurables that would allow him to develop into a major impact player in Tallahassee and have a legitimate shot at the NFL. Instead, Seminoles faithful watched Morlock slog through two painful campaigns full of dropped passes and mental errors on his way to a paltry career total of 402 yards on 32 catches and zero touchdowns. He could not make the transition to major college football and it cost FSU in more ways than one.
Contributor rate: 92%
2024 (ranked 7th, 17 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
OL Jacob Rizy
OL Richie Leonard IV
DL Marvin Jones Jr.
DB Earl Little Jr.
Solid depth/partial starter
QB DJ Uiagalelei
RB Roydell Williams
WR Malik Benson
OL Terrance Ferguson
DL Grady Kelly
LB Cam Riley
Minimal/no impact
WR Jalen Brown
DL Tomiwa Durojaiye
DL Sione Lolohea
LB Shawn Murphy
DB Omarion Cooper
DB Davonte Brown
Real talk, I wouldn’t blame you for just skipping over this class. I wish I could. After back-to-back transfer portal classes that took him to great heights, the 2024 cycle played a significant role when it all came crashing down. Ten of the 17 signees were given 4-star rankings by 247, but I would argue that the only one to come close to living up to that billing was Little, and even he was maddeningly inconsistent more often than would be acceptable. It was a master class in the failure that happens when you rely on relationships from prep recruiting and DON’T keep in mind what happened at the first collegiate stop. Mike and his staff thought they could salvage everyone and yikes, did they fail hard.
I know it looks like I was absurdly generous with some of these guys but when you add in the context of just how bad the 2024 team was, being an impact start or partial starter was a very low bar. So keep that in mind. Little was the bright spot before transferring to Ohio State this offseason and Jacob Rizy was a pleasant surprise, as he punched above his weight and ended up as a reliable swing offensive lineman and among the more dependable options on a very poor OL. Leonard battled injuries and arguably raised the floor of the unit a smidge, but was otherwise below average most of the time. Jones Jr. was a significant disappointment and only attained modest production before transferring to Oklahoma, where he again found nothing above mediocrity.
We’ve talked enough about the disaster that was DJU, so I’m not going to waste any more space on him. Roydell Williams was unable to overcome injuries and poor vision, Malik Benson’s primary talents were wasted by poor QB play and blocking (as evidenced by the great year he just had with the Oregon Ducks), Kelly provided decent depth and basically hit what FSU expected from him before transferring again, Riley provided rotational help and also hit his expectations, and Ferguson managed to finish as one of the worst offensive line performers in the modern history of the program before somewhat rehabilitating his image at Syracuse last year. It’s the first (and hopefully only) time in my life that I ever publicly called for a player to never put on a Seminole jersey again based on performance alone.
Then you have the grouping who was either waylaid by injury or was just a flat-out terrible take. I was so excited about Jalen Brown but he provided nothing more than drops and a poor attitude that saw him get dismissed from the program. Durojaiye, for reasons unknown, never really played and has since transferred twice more. Lolohea was not able to add anything to the pass rush, Murphy lost the majority of the season to injury prior to transferring and finding starter-level success at South Carolina, Cooper did nothing in his second stint in Tallahassee, and I bet you forgot Davonte Brown was ever on the team before you read his name here.
The spectacular failures from this class, especially when considering (lack of) return of investment, is a cautionary tale for modern football coaches. Damn shame it had to be authored by FSU.
Contributor rate: 59%
2025 (ranked 6th, 23 enrollees)
High level/impact starter
QB Tommy Castellanos
RB Gavin Sawchuk
WR Duce Robinson
TE Randy Pittman
OL Luke Petitbon
OL Gunnar Hansen
OL Micah Pettus
OL Adrian Medley
DB Jerry Wilson
Solid depth/partial starter
TE Markeston Douglas
Edge James Williams
DL Deante McCray
DL Jayson Jenkins
LB Elijah Herring
LB Stefon Thompson
Minimal/no impact
QB Jaylen King
WR Squirrel White
WR Gavin Blackwell
OL Josh Raymond
OL Ja’Elyne Matthews
DL Deamontae Diggs
LB Caleb LaVallee
DB Jarvin Boatwright
This is the first portal class that is still in progress, another nod to just how bad the 2024 cycle was. FSU worked to right its wrongs from 2024 and an influx of new coaches helped a bit. The instant/high-impact starters found differing levels of success. Robinson has proven to be a fantastic addition on and off the field, easily the crown jewel of this class. Castellanos was basically who we thought he’d be, warts and all, and Sawchuk figured prominently into the running back rotation (if not puzzlingly so). The four offensive linemen brought in to be starters raised the floor of the room under Herb Hand. Jerry Wilson was… disappointing.
In the next tier, there are names with plenty of reps and varying degrees of production. Thompson and McCray were as advertised. Williams and Jenkins certainly were not, and have both moved on, as has another disappointment in Herring. Douglas had a quiet garnet and gold reunion. Better play from Herring and Williams, and not rushing Jenkins back too early from injury, might’ve been the difference between a winning record and FSU’s 5-7 finish.
The final tier is comprised of guys who didn’t offer much (some expected, others not so much), though a couple have the opportunity to get off the minimal/no impact tier. White was grossly misutilized based on his skill set and outside of a massive catch against Alabama, just kind of took up space. Diggs was unable to level up to the better competition, though he apparently has another year in the program upcoming. LaVallee was injured all year and should hopefully be healthy in 2026. King did his job running the scout team and has moved on to Mercer. Boatwright, Matthews, and Raymond were all brought in with the understanding they wouldn’t see the field much, and that proved true (Matthews and Raymond have since transferred again). Blackwell remains one of the dumbest takes in FSU transfer portal history.
Contributor rate: 65% (to date)
2026 (ranked 27th, 23 enrollees)
Quarterback Ashton Daniels (Auburn), 1 year of eligibility left
Quarterback Dean DeNobile (Lafayette College), 1 year of eligibility left
Running backTre Wisner (Texas), 1 year of eligibility left
Running backGemari Sands (FAU), 2 years of eligibility left
Tight endDesirrio Riles (East Carolina), 1 year of eligibility left
Offensive linemanNate Pabst (Bowling Green), 1 year of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Bradyn Joiner (Purdue), 2 years of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Paul Bowling (Troy), 3 years of eligibility left
Offensive lineman Xavier Chaplin (Auburn), 1 year of eligibility remaining
Offensive lineman Chimdia Nwaiwu (Stephen F. Austin), 2 years of eligibility left
Edge rusherRylan Kennedy (Texas A&M), 2 years of eligibility left
Defensive tackle Jordan Sanders (Texas State), 1 year of eligibility left
Linebacker Chris Jones (Southern Miss), 2 years of eligibility left
LinebackerMikai Gbayor (UNC), 1 year of eligibility left (needs waiver)
Defensive back Nehemiah Chandler (South Alabama), 3 years of eligibility left
Defensive back Karson Hobbs (Notre Dame), 2 years of eligibility left
Defensive backCJ Richard (Illinois State), 3 years of eligibility left
Defensive backMa’khi Jones (Duke Blue Devils), 3 years of eligibility left
Long snapperCaleb Bowers (North Dakota State Bison), 1 year of eligibility left
Kicker Gabe Panikowski (Oklahoma State), 1 year of eligibility left
KickerConor McAneney (Quincy University), 3 years of eligibility left
PunterDaniel Hughes (New Mexico), 3 years of eligibility left
Russia's Ivan Golubkov in action during the Men's Sprint Sitting in para cross-country skiing, as part of the the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games. Martin Schutt/dpa
Ukrainian and Russian athletes competed against each other for the first time at the Milan/Cortina Paralympics on Tuesday, in cross country skiing.
Sprint qualifying in the sitting category saw all five Ukrainians led by Pavlo Bal in third place qualify for the semi-finals. Russia's Ivan Golubkov was 19th and failed to advance.
In the women's race for vision impaired athletes Anastasiia Bagiian of Russia placed second to advance along with one of the two participating Ukrainians, Oksana Shyshkova.
Golubkov started 30 seconds after Bal and remained behind but was passed by the other four Ukrainians who started behind him. Bagiian was not caught by Shyshokova who had started 40 seconds behind her, and they are not in the same semi-final.
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) decided last year to end sanctions and allow Russians and Belarusians to compete with their national symbols such as flag and anthem again at the Games in Italy.
Russians could only compete as neutrals at the 2018 Paralympics as part of sanctions over doping practices. Russia and Belarus were banned in 2022 over Russia's invasion of Ukraine which started a few days before the Paralympic opening ceremony.
On Tuesday, para alpine skier Varvara Voronchikhina won Russia's first ever Winter Paralympics gold medal, in the standing super-g. The Russian anthem was played and the flag raised for her for the first time since 2014.
Former Australian opener Matthew Hayden has been appointed as the batting coach of Gujarat Titans for the upcoming IPL season, the team announced on Tuesday.
A two-time ODI World Cup winner and one of the most dominant opening batters of his time, Hayden brings vast international experience and expertise in modern T20 batting to the Titans.
Hayden played 273 international matches for Australia across formats, scoring over 15,000 runs, and was a key player in multiple ICC tournament wins during his career.
Commenting on the appointment, GT Director of Cricket, Vikram Solanki said: "Matthew's appointment comes at a pivotal phase in our journey. His experience at the highest level, coupled with his ability to mentor emerging talent, will be instrumental in shaping our batting identity for the seasons ahead."
On his part, Hayden said: "Good batting applies pressure. Great batting owns the game. That's the standard we want to set at Gujarat Titans."
Matthew Hayden’s aggressive but technically strong batting helped shape the way teams dominate the powerplay in white-ball cricket. He also played 32 IPL matches, showing a style of play well suited to the fast-paced league.
Over the next few days, Philadelphia will make additions to improve the tight end, cornerback, safety, edge rusher and offensive line starting spots and depth. The team could still re-sign Dallas Goedert, but even then tight end would still remain a big need.
Here are 10 free agents the Eagles could target this week after a busy first day around the league:
David Njoku, TE, Browns
The Eagles could replace Goedert with another talented starting tight end who has also been underutilized. Two years ago, Njoku had a dominant season with 81 receptions for 822 yards and six touchdowns. If the Eagles can get anything similar to that production, it would be a great signing.
Will Dissly, TE, Chargers
Dissly could be a solid No. 2 tight end for Philadelphia’s offense next season. He is an above-average run blocker — something the Eagles are looking to add this offseason — while still adding pass-catching upside. He recorded 50 catches for 481 yards and two touchdowns in 2024 as a starter.
Calvin Austin III, WR, Steelers
If the Eagles want to add more speed on offense for cheap, Austin could be their guy. The 5-9, 162-pounder is lighting quick but doesn’t have the size to be a true difference maker. He’s more of a gadget player than a full-time wideout. He would help replace Dotson’s role and be a fun weapon for new offensive coordinator Sean Mannion. He finished the 2025 season with 31 receptions for 372 yards and three touchdowns.
Evan Neal, OG, Giants
Neal is considered a massive bust after not developing into a quality starter. With legendary offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland not returning next season and Chris Kuper coming in, the Eagles shouldn’t stop taking chances on project offensive linemen. It’s smart business. Neal, a 2022 first-round pick, could sign a one-year deal with the Eagles and backup Landon Dickerson while getting a chance to play, with Dickerson’s health being a significant concern. He could also serve as Philadelphia’s swing tackle.
Bradley Chubb, EDGE, Dolphins
Chubb would be a good replacement for Phillips. He also played in Miami under Eagles defensive coordinator Vic Fangio, so he could quickly pick up Philadelphia’s scheme. The 29-year-old pass rusher recorded 8.5 sacks this past season and 11 sacks in 2023. He’s no longer in his prime, but the two-time Pro Bowler is still effective and will be affordable. Another benefit: Chubb won’t count against the comp pick formula because he’s getting released by the Dolphins.
He would be Philadelphia’s No. 3 edge rusher behind Jalyx Hunt and Nolan Smith. That’s a good rotation.
Jonathan Greenard, EDGE, Vikings (trade option)
Greenard’s potential addition comes with a caveat: the Eagles would need to trade a Day 2 pick to land the star pass rusher. According to ESPN, Philadelphia has already called Minnesota to inquire about Greenard’s availability.
The Vikings are reportedly willing to deal Greenard, who is one of the league’s best edge rushers when healthy. He finished with 12 sacks in 2024 and 12.5 sacks in 2023. This past season, the 28-year-old missed five games with a shoulder injury and only recorded three sacks. He could rebound in Philadelphia.
Marshon Lattimore, CB, Commanders
Lattimore has struggled with injuries in the last four years, only playing 35 games in that span. It’s the biggest reason why he’s regressed so much.
However, on a cheap, one-year deal, the Eagles could add him to compete for the starting job across from Quinyon Mitchell. Early in his career, Lattimore was one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL. Now, the Eagles would just need him to be average to keep the secondary elite. That’s possible.
Trevon Diggs, CB, Packers
Diggs’ career decline is graver than Lattimore’s.
He has missed 29 games since the beginning of the 2023 season with two knee surgeries and a concussion. The Cowboys released him in December. Then, the Packers released the former All-Pro cornerback in January two weeks after signing him.
The Eagles could sign Diggs to a veteran minimum contract and let him compete in training camp to see if he’s got anything left. It would be a low risk, high-reward signing.
Jaylinn Hawkins, S, Patriots
Hawkins is a solid option who would provide a decent floor. He finished the 2025 season with 71 tackles, while also racking up 1.5 sacks and snagging four interceptions. From Blankenship to Hawkins, there wouldn’t be much of a drop off.
Nick Cross, S, Colts
Cross could be an upgrade over Blankenship, even though he has lacked consistency during the first four years of his career. He does not turn 25 until September, and he’s finally putting it all together. He finished with 120 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble in 2025. If he continues to improve, the Eagles could land a free-agent steal.
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After narrowly defeating Wrexham, Chelsea’s focus now shifts to replicating their Club World Cup triumph against Luis Enrique’s reigning Champions League champions, PSG.
In that previous meeting, a brace from Cole Palmer and a goal from Joao Pedro were enough to pull off an upset and hand Chelsea the trophy. Liam Rosenior would love nothing more than a repeat performance this time around.
The injury situation has not improved much for Chelsea ahead of the trip. Jamie Gittens, Levi Colwill, and Estevao are still expected to miss out, though both Dario Essugo and Romeo Lavia featured in the win over Wrexham.
Reece James and Cole Palmer sat out that match but should return fresh for the journey to Paris. As for PSG, Luis Enrique might be without two key midfielders, while there is also an update on Ousmane Dembele’s availability.
PSG’s injury situation before Chelsea match
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PSG suffered a 3-1 home defeat to Monaco on Friday night, narrowing their lead at the top of Ligue 1 to just one point over Lens. But ahead of their match against Chelsea, the Spanish manager did get some positive updates.
Dembele, who had missed the last three games, came off the bench and played nearly half an hour. Goncalo Ramos also continued his return from injury. However, PSG were missing three players for that match.
Quentin Ndjantou remains out until the summer, and Fabian Ruiz has been unavailable since mid-January. However, there is better news concerning midfielder Joao Neves.
The young playmaker has missed the last two matches with an ankle issue but is said to be making good progress. According to Le Parisien, a decision on his availability could come after Monday’s training session. He is expected to be at least on the bench.
Key areas to watch as Chelsea try to take control in Paris
Rosenior will want a result on Wednesday night that keeps Chelsea in the tie ahead of their return to Stamford Bridge. A draw would be considered a strong result, and even a narrow defeat would not be disastrous.
The midfield could play a major role, especially with Neves expected to start on the bench and Ruiz still out. With James fresh, Chelsea have an opportunity to take control in that area.
If Dembele starts, containing him along with players like Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will be important. They will face a Chelsea backline that has kept just three clean sheets in 15 games under Rosenior.
However, the most significant factor could be how much freedom Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro get in attack. If Chelsea can give them space to work in the final third, they’ll have a real opportunity to make an impact.
With Day 1 of NFL free agency in the books, let's take a look back at everything that happened with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
In terms of outside additions, it was a quiet first day for the Jaguars. In fact, Jacksonville was one of five teams that did not make an outside signing on Monday.
A big win to start the day for the Jaguars, who were able to re-sign Brown to a three-year, $33 million deal before he was able to hit the open market. Brown will start opposite of Travis Hunter this season.
Jaguars re-sign LB Dennis Gardeck
Gardeck provided the Jaguars defense with a versatile presence, able to play linebacker and defensive end. He was also a core special teams contributor.
Travis Etienne signs with the Saints
New Orleans signed Etienne to a four-year deal worth $52 million. Here is a look at what's next for the Jaguars at the running back position.
Devin Lloyd signs with the Panthers
Carolina signed Lloyd to a three-year deal worth $45 million in total. Here are three takeaways from this move and how it impacts the Jaguars.
Jaguars release TE Johnny Mundt
This move freed up $2.732 million in needed cap space for Jacksonville. With Brenton Strange, Quintin Morris, and Hunter Long, the Jaguars are comfortable with their depth at tight end. On the game day roster last season, Jacksonville often carried just three tight ends. Mundt provided a heavy-blocking presence, but so does Morris.
Four of Great Britain's six matches have been decided by a margin of one - with three of those ending in defeat [Getty Images]
Great Britain slipped to a fourth successive defeat in the wheelchair curling mixed team event at the Winter Paralympics and remain second-bottom of the standings as a result of an 8-6 loss to Italy.
Only the top four of the 10 competing nations in Cortina will qualify for the semi-finals and the British side's latest defeat means the best they can achieve in the round-robin phase is four wins - a tally already reached by four teams.
For the second time in the competition, Great Britain switched their quartet during the course of a match. Trailing the hosts 5-3 at the halfway stage, alternate Graeme Stewart replaced Austin McKenzie.
The decisive moment came in the sixth end when Italian skip Egidio Marchese delivered a superb final stone into a packed house to score three, moving his side into an 8-5 lead with two ends remaining.
Great Britain were unable to find a way back, leaving them with a record of one win and five defeats from six matches.
They have three round-robin games left to play and two of those are on Wednesday, against defending Paralympic champions China (08:05 GMT) and Latvia (19:05).
"We're going to do the very best we can," said skip Hugh Nibloe.
"The pressure has left us now.
"There are positives. We've not been destroyed like other teams have been.
"It's an inexperienced team and some of these guys have more Paralympics in them so let's see what it feels like to win again."
Twelve gold medals will be decided on Tuesday - six in Para-Alpine skiing and six in Para-cross-country skiing.
Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth will hope to clinch Great Britain's first medal of this year's Winter Paralympics in the men's visually-impaired Alpine combined.
The pair lie fourth after the super-G run, 1.02 seconds behind leader Giacomo Bertagnolli of Italy, with the slalom to follow at approximately 12:50 GMT.
Simpson, who won super-G gold at Beijing 2022, finished fourth in both the downhill and the super-G earlier in these Games.
He told Channel 4: "We're in a good position and we can really charge in the slalom. It's set up quite nicely and we'll try to make the most of it."
British team-mate Fred Warburton, guided by James Hannan, failed to finish his super G run in the same event, while in the women's Alpine combined, Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide Katie Guest are ninth after the visually-impaired super-G.
Former LSU football offensive lineman Ed Ingram signed a massive multi-year deal Monday morning, agreeing to a three-year, $37.5 million contract with the Houston Texans, per NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. This makes Ingram the 19th-highest-paid offensive guard in the league, with an APY of $12.5 million.
Ingram spent five years at LSU, making 45 appearances and 34 starts from 2017 to 2021. He was a key part of the Tigers’ 2019 offensive line, which earned the Joe Moore Award, given to the best unit in the country. That same season, he helped LSU win a national championship, rotating in along the Tigers’ talented line, totaling 411 offensive snaps that year.
The final couple of seasons of Ingram’s time in Baton Rouge were less illustrious from a team perspective, but he continued to develop and excel, earning second-team All-SEC honors for his performance in the 2021 season.
Ingram was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft, but after three challenging years, Ingram was traded to the Houston Texans. There, he finally hit his stride, finishing the 2025 season with the 13th-best PFF offensive grade among guards and the sixth-best PFF run-blocking grade.
Ingram's presence on the Texans’ offensive line was a breath of fresh air for much of the 2025 season, playing a key role in improving a unit that was among the worst in the league the previous year.
The former Tiger has finally found a place in the league, and he can hopefully continue on his upward trajectory in the coming years.
Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham – Predicted lineup and team news
Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur face each other in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League round of 16 tie on Tuesday.
Diego Simeone’s side, who sit third in La Liga and have reached this season’s Copa del Rey final, are looking to make the Champions League final for the first time in a decade.
Spurs, meanwhile, are enduring a horrendous run of form in the Premier League, which has plunged them into a relegation battle.
Atletico Madrid team news
The home side is likely to have almost a full squad available, with only one major concern. Rodrigo Mendoza is a strong doubt for the match and is expected to miss out, while Pablo Barrios has returned to training and is fit again, although he is likely to begin the game on the bench.
January signing Ademola Lookman has added greater depth to Atletico’s attack, with the Nigerian forward already contributing goals and assists since arriving from Atalanta during the winter transfer window.
Alexander Sorloth has also played an important role this season. The Norwegian striker has reached double figures in La Liga and comes into the match in strong form, scoring six goals in his last five appearances, including a hat-trick against Club Brugge in the Champions League play-off round.
Ahead of the game, Simeone cautioned his players against taking Tottenham lightly despite their recent struggles. The Atletico manager stated that form and league positions do not decide matches, stressing the need for focus and intensity against a dangerous Premier League opponent.
Atletico Madrid predicted lineup
Possible Atletico Madrid starting XI: Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Koke, Cardoso, Gonzalez; Sorloth, Alvarez
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 10th March.
How to watch Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham?
The game will be shown live in the United Kingdom on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports 3.
While having Evans on the roster is a huge win, it looks even better when taking the contract into account.
Originally, the deal was reported as a three-year deal worth $60.4 million. However, new reporting shows that the deal is actually for $42.4 million with $16.3 million guaranteed and a fair amount of incentives.
Evans has been one of the most consistent receivers in NFL history, tying former 49ers wideout Jerry Rice for the most consecutive 1,000-yard seasons (11) before injuries limited him to just eight games played in 2025.
If Evans is healthy, he can be a true No. 1 receiver and a game-changer for San Francisco's offense, as he'll open things up more for Ricky Pearsall, Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle (when he's back).
Joey Barton was taken into custody to be questioned by detectives [PA Media]
Former footballer Joey Barton and a second suspect have been arrested after a man was assaulted near a golf club.
It happened on Sunday at 21:00 GMT in Fairway, near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club on Merseyside.
Officers arrived at the scene and found a man with injuries to his face and ribs, Merseyside Police said.
A 50-year-old man and a 43-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of wounding. Both men remain in custody for questioning.
Police said the victim was taken to hospital for assessment of injuries to his face and ribs.
At a High Court hearing earlier over a libel claim involving Barton, Gervase de Wilde, representing ex-England footballer Eni Aluko, said his instructing solicitor had "received a call from a duty solicitor in a police station in Liverpool" shortly before the hearing.
Mr de Wilde told the court that Barton "was arrested yesterday and is currently being held in custody".
Barton played for clubs including Manchester City, Newcastle United, Queens Park Rangers, Burnley and Rangers.
The midfielder then moved into management after his retirement from playing football in 2017.
All 11 of Pemi Aderoju's appearances for Peterborough have come as a substitute [Getty Images]
Peterborough United striker Pemi Aderoju has signed a long-term contract with the League One club.
The 21-year-old agreed the new deal over the weekend after scoring his first goal for Posh in their 6-1 thrashing of Wigan last month.
"A lot of hard work has gone into getting me where I am today," Aderoju told the club website.
"The manager, his assistant, (director of football) Barry Fry and (chairman) Darragh MacAnthony have showed a lot of faith in me and now it is about taking the opportunity I have been given."
Aderoju has spent time out on loan with Boston United and Eastbourne since signing for Posh from non-league in 2024.
He added: "I want to continue to improve and develop over the next few years and hopefully build on what I have managed to do in my time at the club and out on loan with Boston United and Eastbourne.
"Those loan spells have really helped me. I would have liked to have played more games at Boston United, but I was at a decent level and I learned a lot from my time there and obviously at Eastbourne, I scored a lot of goals at a decent level and enjoyed my time there."
Aderoju scored 15 goals in 24 National League South games at Eastbourne in the first half of this season, including four in one match, a 6-0 thumping of Hampton & Richmond.
Posh boss Luke Williams added: "Pemi has showed a lot of promise in the under-21s and on loan at Eastbourne. He has shown us some glimpses in the first team so we have high expectations for him and are delighted he has signed a new contract."
Peterborough have not disclosed the exact length of Aderoju's new deal.
PERTH, Australia (AP) — Japan kept its perfect defensive record intact to reach the quarterfinals of the Women's Asian Cup without conceding a goal as Taiwan and the Philippines also qualified Tuesday.
On a day when the action on the field was overshadowed by five players from the Iranian team being granted asylum by host nation Australia, Japan's 4-0 win over Vietnam ensured a spot for the Philippines on goal difference.
Collisions between players marred Taiwan's 3-1 win over India. Both teams' goalkeepers were taken off after blows to the head.
Japan keeps perfect record
Japan heads into its quarterfinal matchup against the Philippines with three wins from three games and a tournament-leading 17 goals. Japan is the only team yet to concede at the Asian Cup.
Vietnam started against Japan knowing that a three-goal loss would end its chances of qualifying as one of the best third-place teams if Taiwan avoided defeat to India.
Vietnamese goalkeeper Khong Thi Hang made a series of impressive saves to limit Japan to a 1-0 halftime lead but was constantly under pressure from an opponent which had scored 11 goals against India.
Riko Ueki headed Japan's opening goal, her fourth of the tournament, before Maika Hamano, Aoba Fujino and Kiko Seike all scored against a tiring Vietnamese defense. Japan will meet the Philippines in the quarterfinals.
Vietnam’s Duong Thi Van was taken off late in the game after a clash of heads with Japan’s Mina Tanaka.
Injuries for Taiwan and India
Taiwan heads to a quarterfinal meeting with China after a win over India which ended with concerns over the welfare of key players on both teams.
Su Yu-hsuan gave Taiwan the lead before Manisha Kalyan's free kick off the crossbar brought India back into the contest. Taiwan restored its lead when a penalty bounced off the post and in off Indian goalkeeper Elangbam Panthoi Chanu for an own goal.
Taiwan was leading 2-1 when its goalkeeper Wang Yu-ting was taken off following a head injury assessment. The immediate cause wasn't obvious but Wang had previously played on after an earlier collision when Sanfida Nongrum's shoulder made contact with her head.
Chen Yu-chin made sure of the win with Taiwan's third goal on the break but two Indian players ended up stretchered off after they collided while trying to stop her.
Goalkeeper Panthoi charged out toward Chen and was leaping to attempt a save when defender and captain Sweety Devi's knee struck her in the face. Panthoi was taken off on a stretcher with severe swelling on her face and Devi was briefly motionless on the ground before being taken off the field.
It was the second time Panthoi had treatment after being struck on the head. In the first half she was hit by a shot which caused her to fall back and her head hit the ground.
First, a quick rundown of everything that happened Monday (and just before it), as the Giants rebuild under John Harbaugh:
• Signed: Ravens P Jordan Stout (three years, $12.3 million); Ravens TE Isaiah Likely (three years, $40 million); Bears ILB Tremaine Edmunds (three years, $36 million, $23.7 million guaranteed); Ravens S Ar’Darius Washington (one year, $3 million)
• Re-signed: WR/PR/KR Gunner Olszewski; TE Chris Manhertz; WR Isaiah Hodgins; RT Jermaine Eluemunor (three years, $39 million, $26 million guaranteed)
• Lost: WR Wan’Dale Robinson (Titans), TE Daniel Bellinger (Titans), CB Cor’Dale Flott (Titans), S Dane Belton (Jets), C Austin Schlottmann (Titans)
• Released: MLB Bobby Okereke ($9 million salary cap savings), OT James Hudson ($5.3 million), P Jamie Gillan ($1.1 million)
• Pay cut: RB Devin Singletary ($3.7 million)
Now, let’s rank these 17 developments from least impactful to most:
17. Released OT James Hudson: He underwhelmed and barely played during one season as a backup in East Rutherford.
16. Pay cut for RB Devin Singletary: The Giants freed up much-needed salary cap space without making any additional commitment to him.
15. Released P Jamie Gillan: One of the NFL’s least effective punters last season. It won’t be hard for Stout to deliver more than Gillan did.
14. Lost C Austin Schlottmann: A backup for the Giants, he got four starts last year. But clearly, Brian Daboll liked him.
13. Re-signed WR/PR/KR Gunner Olszewski: A modest one-year contract for a solid returner.
12. Lost TE Daniel Bellinger: He wasn’t the Giants’ No. 1 tight end option last year and isn’t high-level NFL starter material.
11. Signed S Ar’Darius Washington: An interesting signing on a one-year deal. Harbaugh knows Washington well from Baltimore. Washington went undrafted in 2021 and blossomed into a starter in 2024. His 2025 season was limited to four games by a torn Achilles tendon. The Giants need safety help, even if it’s just in a backup capacity, with Belton gone.
10. Lost S Dane Belton: Developed into a very good special teams player and a capable defensive backup in 2025. Not a full-time starter. But he could’ve brought some value to Harbaugh’s first Giants team.
9. Re-signed WR Isaiah Hodgins: A steady receiver who can make spot starts, but not a game changer. Good locker room guy. Keeping him on a modest deal makes sense. He played seven games for the Giants last year and had 10 catches for 115 yards and one touchdown.
8. Re-signed TE Chris Manhertz: Strong blocker and excellent locker room leader who will play on a one-year contract for a third straight season with the Giants. He was worth retaining on a deal like this.
7. Signed P Jordan Stout: A pretty massive financial commitment for a punter. Harbaugh, who knows Stout from their Baltimore days, better hope he continues to punt at an elite level.
6. Released MLB Bobby Okereke: His play declined significantly last season. So releasing him made sense, especially given the cap savings. The bigger issue — finding an excellent replacement. Plus, Okereke did bring locker room leadership. The Giants might miss that.
5. Lost WR Wan’Dale Robinson: Unlike Okereke, Robinson is an ascending player who just put together his best season. But the Titans paid him $38 million guaranteed on a four-year, $78 million contract. That’s insane money. Still, the Giants will miss his consistency.
4. Signed TE Isaiah Likely: A lot of pressure on Likely — yet another Ravens guy — to produce out of the slot at a higher level than he ever has. Yes, the Giants got him for much cheaper than the Robinson price. But they still need him to put up significant numbers for Jaxson Dart and take coverage attention away from Malik Nabers. No easy task.
3. Re-signed RT Jermaine Eluemunor: This was an important re-signing for the Giants — and they did it at a reasonable price. They couldn’t afford to have to seek a new right tackle while also attempting to upgrade their interior offensive line.
2. Lost CB Cor’Dale Flott: He was the Giants’ only good starter in the secondary last season. This is a big loss, especially considering all the top-end cornerback replacements in free agency are gone. Will Harbaugh pivot to the draft and start a high pick opposite Paulson Adebo, who flopped last season as a big-money addition? Major issues remain at corner.
1. Signed ILB Tremaine Edmunds: The Giants need him to be the leader of their defense. He was inconsistent during three seasons in Chicago. Harbaugh also handed Edmunds big money because he believes Edmunds can give the Giants a much-needed upgrade to their run defense. He stopped the run well last year. The previous three seasons? Not so much.
The 2019 US Open champion Gary Woodland has revealed he felt he was "living a lie" while concealing his post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following life-saving brain surgery.
The 41-year-old underwent an operation in 2023 to remove a tumor. He returned to the PGA Tour the following year, but was diagnosed with PTSD a year ago.
Woodland described hypervigilance as a symptom, recalling an incident where he was startled by an on-course scorer, leading to blurred vision and tears.
He struggled to finish his round and spent the remainder of the day crying.
Speaking to the Golf Channel, Woodland said: "In an ideal world I’m probably not playing. But in an ideal world I don’t have this. This is my dream."
Woodland won the US Open in 2019 (EPA)
He added: "There are days when it’s tough – crying in the scoring trailer, running to my car just to hide it. I don’t want to live that way anymore.
“I can’t waste energy any more hiding this and I’m blessed with a lot of support out here on the tour. I appreciate that love and support. But inside, I feel like I’m dying and I feel like I’m living a lie."
Woodland’s 2023 surgery came just months after his best-ever finish at the Masters, when he came joint-14th.
He missed last year’s Masters after his five-year exemption from winning the 2019 US Open expired.
This year’s Masters is just weeks away, with the four-day event due to run from April 9-12.
Rory McIlroy will be aiming to defend his crown after completing his career grand slam in dramatic fashion at Augusta National last year when he beat Justin Rose in a play-off.
The final field for the Maters is yet to be confirmed, but Tiger Woods has teased a comeback after failing to play at all in 2025 due to his ongoing fitness issues.
In 2024, he added 78 tackles and four interceptions.
The 2025 season featured another 83 tackles and an interception from Blankenship.
Now, the Eagles will have to find a way to replace him in the secondary.
It's a potentially huge pickup for the Texans. Houston had already the NFL's arguably top defense in the 2025 season, and it carried them into the playoffs and to a playoff victory.
The Texans want to get past the Divisional Round for the first time, though, and so they aren't sitting back. This is the kind of upgrade, both talent-wise and with winning experience, that can help push Houston to the next level.
Official: Real Madrid forward undergoes surgery after ACL injury
Real Madrid have officially announced that Rodrygo Goes has successfully undergone surgery after suffering an ACL injury with meniscus damage.
“Our player Rodrygo has undergone successful surgery to repair the anterior cruciate ligament and lateral meniscus tears in his right knee,” the club statement read.
“The operation was performed by Dr. Manuel Leyes under the supervision of the Real Madrid Medical Services. Rodrygo will begin his rehabilitation in the coming days.”
Rodrygo suffered the injury during Real Madrid’s La Liga game against Getafe last week on the night of his return after a month out from a previous injury.
Moments after coming onto the pitch as a substitute, the Brazilian international went down clutching his knee in pain. But after medical examinations, he was allowed to continue playing for close to 30 minutes until the full-time whistle.
Soon after an ACL rupture was confirmed along with damage to the lateral meniscus, with Rodrygo now undergoing surgery to repair it earlier today.
A long recovery road lies ahead for the Brazilian international who is very unlikely to play again in 2026 and is expected to be out for close to a year.
Analysing Italian Football Patterns Over the Years
Italian football has always been known for its defensive stability, the flawless structural units at the back, rather than being aggressive on the attacking front. Whenever someone mentions football in Italy, the first thing that comes to mind is how solid they are at defending.
However, this hasn’t always been the case. Although the Italian defence focused more on intelligent positioning and defensive solidarity, a lot of work also went into the goal-scoring part of the game, which, as all of you will agree, is one of the most important factors in winning a game.
While the traditional identity remains true to Italian football, the game has evolved a lot over the years, and Italian teams have had to change their style to keep up with modern times. One of the biggest changes we’ve noticed is in the goalscoring trends.
From the 1990s through the early 2000s, matches in the Italian top division, Serie A, averaged around 2.4 to 2.6 goals per game. This trend continued into the 2010s, reaching a notable peak between 2019 and 2021, when an average of nearly 3 goals were scored per match. However, scoring rates have since returned to their usual levels, which in football analysis reflects the strong balance that now exists between defensive organisation and attacking play in modern Serie A football.
This evolution in gameplay is largely driven by the tactical approaches adopted by the league’s top teams. Clubs like Inter deploy a 3-5-2 formation, where three central defenders provide defensive stability while the wing-backs push high up the pitch to support attacks. During defensive transitions, they drop back to form a compact 5-3-2 shape, giving the team the necessary defensive cushion. Watching these tactical shifts unfold becomes even more engaging when following the fastest live football scores, as fans can track every key moment of Serie A matches in real time.
During their latest golden era, Milan often adopted a 4-3-2-1 formation, allowing them to play a fluid, dynamic brand of football. Wide players and central midfielders combined effectively to carve out spaces with precise passing and intelligent movement. Maintaining possession is not their primary objective; instead, they focus on quick decision-making and rapid ball progression to force mistakes from the opposition. These fast-paced transitions make keeping up with the fastest football live scores essential for fans who want to stay updated with the action as it unfolds.
Napoli, particularly during their recent Scudetto-winning season featuring players like Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, adopted a vertical style of play. Their approach relied on quick wingers and a traditional number nine leading the attack, emphasising direct passing and rapid offensive transitions. Napoli demonstrated that vertical football can be highly effective in the Italian league when supported by the right quality of players. Their attacking intensity often leads to exciting matches, which is why many fans rely on the fastest live football scores to follow every crucial moment of Napoli’s high-tempo games.
Despite the advancements in the attacking front, defensive structures still remain one of the core characteristics of Italian football. Juventus were quite adept in doing this, as they kept their lines compact, didn’t commit too quickly, which could open up small spaces in the middle, and added a hint of intelligent positioning and solid coverage from the midfielders to complement it.
Football in Italy isn’t focused on aggressive pressing. Instead, the Italian football teams focus on controlling the spaces smoothly with a lot of patience off the ball, forcing the attackers to move to less dangerous parts of the pitch, from where the odds of chance creation are minimal. There are a few teams now who still adopt deeper defensive blocks, but most teams try to win the ball higher up the pitch, which is quite uncanny to the style of football in Italy. This approach is one of the main reasons why Italian football seems quite tactically intense, although some might label it as boring to watch due to the low probability of exciting moments in the game.
MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 08: Mike Maignan of AC Milan clashes with Alessandro Bastoni of Inter during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on March 08, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Set-pieces have been an integral part of Italian football since its inception. If we look at the stats across all of Europe, about 20-25% of the goals come from set-piece situations, of which 8% is being constituted from the Serie A only. Italian teams do focus a lot on set-piece situations, especially free-kicks and corners. Their well-built defenders and midfielders have an edge over most other players when it comes to contesting a duel, and are usually successful in finding the back of the net from such circumstances.
In other words, Serie A is one of the most tactically contested leagues in the world right now. It may not seem pleasing to the eye, but one cannot deny the amount of work that happens behind the scenes of the defensive and attacking phases. They have stayed true to their defensive traditions, making it a hallmark for teams to follow in the future while embracing modern high-tempo football to make the games more exciting. Once Zlatan Ibrahimovic said, Italian football is one of the toughest leagues in the world and also one of the most tactical, even if it’s not visible to the naked eye. Well, who can argue with the big man himself?
Preview: Atalanta look to surprise Bayern in Champions League knockouts
Atalanta will be hoping they can produce another shock against a German side in the Champions League as they host six-time champions Bayern Munich in the first leg of their round of 16 contest.
Quarter-finalists in 2020, Atalanta are the last Italian team remaining in the competition, and stopped a potential Der Klassiker by dumping out 2024 finalists finalists Borussia Dortmund 4-3 on aggregate.
They face one of the competition favourites in Bayern Munich, who are 11 points clear of Dortmund at the top of the Bundesliga, with normal service having has resumed following Bayer Leverkusen’s incredible 23/24 season.
Atalanta will be bolstered by an impressive 2-1 victory over Napoli in their last league outing, making it one defeat in their last 12 league games – dating back to December against Inter Milan.
Their form hasn’t done much in terms of league position, however, as Atalanta currently sit 7th in the league and sit five points off a Champions League place.
The team from Bergamo will be hoping to welcome back midfielder Edersen after he was rested against Napoli over the weekend due to fitness concerns, yet they will still be without Charles De Ketelaere and Giorgio Scalvini.
Munich head into Tuesday’s match-up on the back of 20 games without defeat, their last loss coming against Arsenal when they lost 3-1 in the league phase.
Vincent Kompany’s side were knocked out by eventual finalists Inter Milan last season and will be looking for revenge against an Italian side this time round.
Bayern have scored a remarkable 92 goals in 25 games, largely put down to the electrifying form of England striker Harry Kane and his 30 league goals with nine matches still to play.
Vincent Kompany’s side will be hoping to add a seventh Champions League to their trophy cabinet – their first since 2020 – but face a difficult path with either Real Madrid or Manchester City set to face the winner of this tie.
The German side will be without key players in Manuel Neuer and Canadian wing-back Alphonso Davies whilst defender Hiroki Ito is also expected to miss the first leg at least.
Kane is particularly someone Atalanta need to watch out for, as is winger Luis Diaz, who have scored a combined 44 goals, as Kane targets the first European trophy of his career.
The game gets underway at 20:00 (GMT) at the Gerwiss Stadium, with live coverage on TNT Sports.
Day 1 of NFL free agency is over, and there were a lot of moves made, including some notable running backs changing area codes or staying.
Breece Hall is still a Jet. Kenneth Walker is now a Chiefs RB. As for Travis Etienne? He'll be heading to the New Orleans Saints. This is important to the 2026 NFL Draft because there was some buzz over some of those teams as destinations for Notre Dame sensation Jeremiyah Love.
The Commanders landed one of the best free agent pass rushers in Odafe Oweh, which checks the box for their most pressing need and enables general manager Adam Peters to take my No. 2 prospect in this class. We can debate the merits of taking a running back early in perpetuity, but Love is a dynamic, dual-threat player who would instantly supercharge what was a middle-of-road backfield last season. Teaming up Love with Jayden Daniels could be a lot of fun.
Not long after the negotiating window opened, Pierce and the Colts agreed to a new deal, paying him a maximum of $116 million over four years. Pierce did reportedly have a larger offer elsewhere, but chose to stay with the Colts.
"I knew where my heart was," Pierce told Pat McAfee. "I love the city of Indianapolis. Just seeing where we were at last year early in the year, like rolling, I truly believe we were the No. 1 team in the NFL."
Michael Pittman is traded to the Steelers
Along with Pittman headlining this trade, the Colts and Steelers agreed to a late-round pick swap as well. Ultimatley, this move was made to clear salary cap space. The Colts freed up $24 million in cap space this season by trading Pittman.
Colts sign DE Arden Key
Key, who spent the last three seasons with the Titans, is joining the Colts on a two-year deal worth $20 million. Key will fill more of a rotational role at defensive end for the Colts, bolstering the depth and -- hopefully -- providing more pass rush juice behind Laiatu Latu.
Kwity Paye to the Raiders
Paye is signing a three-year, $48 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders. After having an inconsistent pass rush last season, the Colts seem to be reshaping the defensive end position.
Neville Gallimore to the Bears
Defensive tackle Neville Gallimore has a new home, signing a free agent deal with the Chicago Bears. This is a two-year deal worth $12 million. Gallimore provided a solid rotational presence at tackle last season for the Colts.
Caroline Dubois and Terri Harper face off during a press conference at London Olympia. Picture date: Friday February 6, 2026. (Photo by Yui Mok/PA Images via Getty Images) | PA Images via Getty Images
With a womens lightweight title unification on the horizon when Caroline Dubois takes on Terri Harper on April 5, both fighters sat down with Sky Sports for the latest iteration of The Gloves Are Off. Check out some of what both fighters had to say during a face to face conversation filled with tension.
Harper on when she first became aware of Dubois
“I saw Caroline as soon as she turned professional. I did use to be a big fan of her. I think she’s a good boxer, she’s got a great style but I think once I got to know what her attitude is like, arrogance, it kind of puts a bad taste in your mouth.”
Dubois on her beef with Harper
“There isn’t. I think, for me, I’m a competitive person. I mean, I’m looking at her, this is a woman coming to take my belt, coming to take everything I’ve been fighting for since I was nine years old, coming to take my legacy that I believe I can lay, and obviously my future. If she wins, she’s taken all of that. So obviously there’s that energy from me. I don’t understand how [Harper] can call yourself a professional fighter and you’re backing away from that energy.”
Harper on whether Dubois has been chasing her for a fight
“I feel like this is a fight she needs. She’s probably disappointed that I’m the one sat in front of her, not Rhiannon Dixon, but I like to prove people wrong — Caroline being one of them. And this fight, for me, is not about the belts. Like, it’s nice to win the belts but it’s even nicer to beat Dubois and that’s what I’m doing it for, just to say I beat Caroline.”
Dubois on facing Harper
“I said she’s irrelevant and she is. It’s not about her. I’m looking through her, I’m looking for the belts. That’s what it’s about.”
Dubois on becoming more outspoken and playing the agitator role
“I think it’s my energy…I would rather be the wicked than the weak and that’s just my intensity.”
Harper on Dubois taking her lightly
“I’m glad she thinks it’s going to be easy. It’s good. She’ll probably miss a few more training sessions. Good. Brilliant…Caroline gives me that fire in my belly and just more to prove doubters wrong and Caroline wrong.”
Dubois on her assessment of Harper
“I think she’s checked out, mentally. I think she’s a weak person. She doesn’t believe herself, but that’s not really my business, not really my problem…I think that fight against Sandy Ryan showed a lot. I think that fight against Rhiannon Dixon showed a lot…I was like ‘you’re a three weight world champion and you’re fighting like that?! Damn.’
“I don’t rate you. I don’t rate what you’ve done, I don’t rate what you are as an athlete, as a fighter, as a person. I don’t rate you.”
Amidst the glittering array of footballing royalty gracing the Champions League's last 16 this week – Real Madrid, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester City – one name stands out for its sheer unlikeliness: Bodø/Glimt.
Hailing from a modest fishing town of just 55,000 residents in northern Norway, this unassuming club defies expectations, proving they belong among Europe's elite. Not only are they competing, but they are also triumphing, boasting a remarkable four-win streak that has propelled them into the knockout stage of Europe's top club competition.
Their scalps include a stunning 3-1 home victory over Manchester City, a 2-1 away win against Atletico Madrid, followed by crucial home and away successes against last season's runner-up, Inter Milan, during the Norwegian league's off-season. Their improbable journey continues on Wednesday, as they prepare to face Portuguese champions Sporting Lisbon in the first leg of the last 16.
Here's what to know about the tiny club delivering the feelgood story of this or any Champions League campaign:
Bodø is located above the Arctic Circle, more than 1,000 kilometers (620 miles) north of the Norwegian capital, Oslo. Nestled along the western coastline off the Norwegian Sea, it is farther north than soccer’s top club competition has ever previously been.
A map of Bodø:
The town — which has its own airport — has less than an hour of sunlight during its shortest days, meaning players take supplements to combat a lack of sun.
It can be bitterly cold and windy in the long winters but the locals are through the latest one. The forecast temperature for kickoff against Sporting is 3 Celsius (37 Fahrenheit).
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Away from soccer, Bodø gained some repute in 2024 when it was named the European Capital of Culture.
A plastic pitch
Bodø/Glimt’s Aspmyra stadium has a capacity of around 8,000 spectators, hardly built for hosting big matches in Europe's top club competition.
A new stadium — the 10,000-seat Arctic Arena — is being built on the edge of town but isn't much bigger.
Adding to the quirky feel of the Aspmyra is the fact it has an artificial field, which is criticized by some in soccer for the way the ball rolls and bounces in comparison to grass.
Bodo/Glimt play on an artificial pitch at their modest Aspmyra Stadium (Stian Lysberg Solum/PA) (PA Archive)
UEFA allows approved artificial pitches to be used up to and including the semifinals of its competitions.
The fighter pilot bringing belated success to Bodø/Glimt
Founded in 1916, Bodø/Glimt had to wait more than a century before being crowned Norwegian champion for the first time — and the change in fortune had much to do with hiring a former fighter pilot.
The team had just been relegated to Norway's second tier — underling its status as an “elevator club,” as it’s called in Norway, for going back and forth between the top two divisions — when Bjørn Mannsverk was asked in early 2017 to join the backroom staff as a mental coach.
Mannsverk had developed techniques for his squadron before bombing missions in Libya and he brought a philosophy and culture at Bodø/Glimt that made players talk openly about their feelings, change their attitudes and routines about things like preparation and nutrition, and remove the stigma around mental training.
The players and coach Kjetil Knutsen fully bought into Mannsverk's ways — like, for example, having a rotating cast of captains to share leadership duties and gathering in a circle after conceding a goal to discuss what happened and maintain solidarity — and it has helped the team grow.
Bodø/Glimt won its first Norwegian league title in 2020 and captured three of the next five, finishing runner-up last year. The team's success transferred to continental competition as it reached the Europa League semifinals last season — losing to Tottenham over two legs — and then qualified for the Champions League for the first time.
Bodø/Glimt isn't funded by a Middle Eastern sheikh or American private investment so its inexpensively assembled squad is filled with largely unheralded players from Norway and Denmark.
In Norway's most recent squad selection, there were only two Bodø/Glimt players called up.
Its star striker is Kasper Høgh, a 25-year-old Dane who has never played for his country. Its other leading attacker is Jens Petter Hauge, who returned to Bodø/Glimt in 2024 — four years after leaving for AC Milan but failing to establish himself.
Manchester City’s players refund fans who travelled to Bodo/Glimt for Champions League defeat (Fredrik Varfjell/NTB via AP) (AP)
Under Knutsen, who joined in 2018 and has masterminded the team's rise, Bodø/Glimt isn't just a plucky underdog that sits back and defends. It is a free-flowing, high-intensity, attacking team which, for example, outplayed Man City when Pep Guardiola's team visited Aspmyra stadium.
In 2017, Bodø/Glimt had around 40 employees and a 4.2 million-euro ($5 million) budget.
Last year, the club's revenue was 80 million euros ($93 million), boosted by making more than 26 million euros ($30 million) in the Europa League and then earnings from the Champions League. Compare that to Real Madrid, whose 2025 revenue was more than 1 billion euros, according to Deloitte.
It is budgeting for 50 million euros ($58 million) in 2026, though that figure will increase the deeper the team gets in the Champions League.
Who could Bodø/Glimt get next?
If Bodø/Glimt was to create more history and get past Sporting, it would face either Premier League leader Arsenal or Bayer Leverkusen, the German champion from the 2023-24 season, in the quarterfinals.
The owners of the TD Garden sports arena in Boston have launched a trademark lawsuit against a Massachusetts cannabis dispensary operating under the name “The Boston Garden,” alleging the branding is too similar to the name of the former stadium, Boston Garden, which closed in 1995.
TD Garden, home to the Boston Bruins in the NHL and the Boston Celtics in the NBA, is just 10 minutes from the dispensary in Cambridge. The company behind the store also has outlets in Somerville and Athol.
Delaware North, the owner of TD Garden, is arguing that the similarity in names is “deceptive,” “confusing,” and has caused “irreparable harm,” insisting that members of the public may wrongly assume the marijuana shop is somehow endorsed by, or affiliated with, the sports venue.
The Boston Garden dispensary, 10 minutes away from TD Garden (Google)
In its complaint, the company asks a court to order the destruction of any materials bearing what it calls the dispensary’s illegally obtained trademark. The filing leans heavily on the idea that “Boston Garden” remains one of the most recognisable brands in the city’s sporting history – even though the original arena closed in 1995 and was demolished three years later. Its successor, TD Garden – built on a site nine inches away at its closest point – has never used the old name.
The dispensary’s owners have said they followed every legal step before adopting the name. Jonathan Tucker, co‑owner of The Boston Garden, said they hired a law firm to vet the name thoroughly. “We weren’t just, like, hunting and pecking on Google,” he said.
Delaware North, which began as Jacobs Brothers in 1915, is still family-owned and operated by Jeremy Jacobs, who also owns the Boston Bruins.
"At no point in time did Delaware North ever reach out and say that they objected to this."
Tucker and co‑owner Ivelise Rivera secured trademarks in 2020 for use of “The Boston Garden” on smoking accessories and a cannabis website. They say Delaware North’s lawyers began sending “very strongly worded letters” about 18 months ago, urging them to abandon the name.
TD Gardens sports arena in Boston – home to the Boston Bruins of the NHL, and the Boston Celtics of the NBA. TD Gardens replaced the old Boston Garden arena in 1995 (Ajay Suresh/Creative Commons)
The pair briefly considered rebranding if the arena’s owners helped cover the estimated $500,000 cost. But Rivera told The Boston Globe that the idea was dismissed outright.
“We are not going to surrender because a billionaire family decides they want our name,” the dispensary said in a statement. “No consumers are confusing us with a sports arena. We believe we’re on the right side of the law.”
Tucker says the lawsuit threatens the survival of their small business. “We’re just a local company trying to serve our communities,” he said. “It’s a little scary. They’re an out‑of‑town, very powerful family, they’ve got a lot of money, and we did everything by the books.”
Delaware North maintains it has acted reasonably. In a statement, the company said: "'Boston Garden' is among the most recognized brands in Boston sports and entertainment, tied to a historic arena that has been part of this city's history since 1928. Delaware North has developed substantial goodwill in connection with this famous brand and holds multiple trademark registrations for 'Boston Garden' (which are in full force and effect).
"We have made good‑faith efforts over a period of years to resolve this matter amicably and remain hopeful that an agreement can still be reached."
NEW DELHI: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his delight at Sanju Samson’s scintillating performances in India’s T20 World Cup triumph, revealing that the wicketkeeper-batter even called him on his birthday.
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Tharoor took to X on Tuesday to share the moment, writing, “Delighted to receive a birthday call last evening from Thiruvananthapuram’s and India’s WorldCup hero @IamSanjuSamson! Expressed my happiness at his superlative achievements and wished him all the best in the #IPL. Feeling so proud of him that words truly cannot suffice.”
Samson’s journey in the tournament was a remarkable redemption story. Initially out of the playing eleven and struggling with inconsistent form, he delivered three match-defining innings when it mattered most — from the virtual quarterfinal against West Indies to the semifinal clash with England and the final against New Zealand.
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The Kerala star scored 97 vs West Indies, followed by 89 in both the semifinal and final. Across five innings, Samson amassed 321 runs at an average of 80.25 and a strike rate of 199.37, hitting 27 fours and 24 sixes.
Samson surpassed Virat Kohli’s 319-run tally from the 2014 T20 World Cup to set a new record for the most runs by an Indian in a single T20 World Cup edition. He also became one of the few batters, alongside Virat and Shahid Afridi, to post fifties in both the semifinal and final of a T20 World Cup.
Almost immediately after free agents could agree to contracts with new teams on Monday, quarterback Malik Willis agreed to sign with the Dolphins. Willis said it didn't take long to decide, because of his relationship with new Dolphins head coach Jeff Hafley and G.M. Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Willis spent the last two years in Green Bay, as did Hafley and Sullivan, and he said he completely buys into what they want to build in Miami.
"I'm super excited to be down there," Willis told Pat McAfee. "Guys I know, Hafley and Sully, I'm real familiar with those guys, and excited to go to work and try to do something special. It's a blessing."
Willis said he learned the importance of stability in Green Bay, where he felt he was able to grow into his role as an effective backup quarterback over the last two years.
"It's my first time being in a system for more than a year since I've been in the league," Willis said. "It was great having that familiarity."
Willis didn't directly answer when asked whether he considered any other teams, but he made clear he believes he's ready to lead the Dolphins.
"All you can do is be genuinely yourself and do what you can to put everything you have on the table," Willis said.
Wrexham is preparing to host Hull City at Racecourse Ground on Tuesday for a showdown between two teams already sitting in the Championship playoffs.
Wrexham is pulling a quick turnaround as the club just competed 120 minutes in an eventful FA Cup matchup against Chelsea over the weekend, ending in a 4-2 loss. The Red Dragons will be hungry for a win, as they've been unable to defeat Hull City at home in 30 years.
Though Hull might have a three-point advantage in this matchup, they'll be traveling to Racecourse Ground on the back of multiple consecutive losses. The Tigers fell to Ipswich Town first, and then Millwall at home. Hull City will be desperate for a win as they're nine points outside of the top two.
Who will take the win?
Here's everything you need to know about Wrexham vs. Hull City, including TV channel and streaming options for the EFL Championship game.
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What time does Wrexham vs. Hull Citykick off?
This clash takes place at Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, Wales and kicks off on Tuesday, March 10 at 7:45 p.m. local time
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
Date
Kickoff time
Eastern Time
Tues., March 10
3:45 p.m.
Central Time
Tues., March 10
2:45 p.m.
Mountain Time
Tues., March 10
1:45 p.m.
Pacific Time
Tues., March 10
12:45 p.m.
EFL Championship fixture schedule this week
Tuesday, March 10
Leicester City vs. Bristol City (3:45 p.m. ET)
Millwall vs. Derby County (3:45 p.m. ET)
Portsmouth vs. Swansea City (3:45 p.m. ET)
Sheffield Wednesday vs. Watford (3:45 p.m. ET)
Wrexham vs. Hull City (3:45 p.m. ET)
Stoke City vs. Ipswich Town (3 p.m. ET)
Wednesday, March 11
Birmingham City vs. Queens Park Rangers (3:45 p.m. ET)
Middlesbrough vs. Charlton Athletic (3:45 p.m. ET)
Norwich City vs. Sheffield United (3:45 p.m. ET)
Oxford United vs. Blackburn Rovers (3:45 p.m. ET)
West Bromwich Albion vs. Southampton (3:45 p.m. ET)
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA - MARCH 8: Head coach Ben McCollum of the Iowa Hawkeyes watches the action against the Nebraska Cornhuskers during the first half at Pinnacle Bank Arena on March 8, 2026 in Lincoln, Nebraska. (Photo by Steven Branscombe/Getty Images) | Getty Images
Despite the Iowa Hawkeyes (20-11, 10-10) being unable to secure the double-bye ahead of the conference tournament, they enter the six-day extravaganza 8th in the conference at +6500 according to FanDuel.
The action kicks off in Chicago later today with a pair of games. #16 seeded Oregon plays #17 Maryland at 3p on Peacock before #15 Northwestern/#18 Penn State hits the hardwood. Among these four teams, only Oregon has bettable odds on the site (300/1). Dana Altman has done less crazy things, I’m sure.
We’ll have 4 games each of the following three days. As the 9-seed, Iowa will take on the winner of Oregon/Maryland at 11a on Wednesday. If Iowa wins, they’ll continue to hold down that time slot.
The action can be found on Peacock before the games switch over to Big Ten Network Wednesday evening into Thursday and Friday. The semis & finals are on CBS.
Despite the 8th best odds, Iowa are seeded ninth which makes them the favorite to come out of the 4-team pigtail which includes Ohio State (100/1) on a double bye. HMMMMMMM Waiting the winner of that group is Michigan (-105), who functionally has a 50% chance of winning according to the odds.
KenPom rates Iowa as the 7th best Big Ten team at 24th overall. There is not much distance between teams 6 (Wisconsin at 23) and 9 (UCLA at 28). OSU is just below Iowa at 26.
Bart Torvik and TeamRankings have similar reads on the ooey gooey middle of the conference with those four in a similar range plus Indiana in the mix at 29 according to Torvik. Iowa are just above Wisconsin at 25 according to TeamRankings.
The New York Giants were unable to secure free-agent guard Alijah Vera-Tucker, who agreed to terms with the New England Patriots on a three-year deal worth $42 million, with potential to reach $48 million, on Friday.
SNY's Connor Hughes reports that the Giants and Vera-Tucker could not agree on the length of the contract despite optimism lingering late into the night.
Sources: The #Giants and Alijah Vera-Tucker reached an impasse other the length of the contract. It proved too much to work through, even though there was internal optimism within New York’s building that they could as late as 1030pm tonight.
Vera-Tucker, a former first-round pick (14th overall) by the New York Jets in the 2021 NFL draft, had drawn interest from the Giants as they sought to address their interior offensive line needs under new head coach John Harbaugh.
Reports from earlier in the week, including from SNY's Connor Hughes and ESPN's Jordan Raanan, positioned Vera-Tucker as a key player to monitor for New York, given his versatility—he has started at both guard spots and tackle—and strong performance when healthy, including elite run-blocking and pass protection skills.
Despite the pursuit, the Giants could not close the deal.
Vera-Tucker, who missed the 2025 season due to a torn triceps and has a history of injuries, including a torn Achilles and prior triceps tear, instead landed with the Patriots to bolster their line in front of quarterback Drake Maye.
The Giants now remain in search of reinforcements at guard. They could pivot to the aforementioned free agent Wyatt Teller or explore in-house options, such as re-signing Greg Van Roten.
The Dallas Cowboys have done some work, but they still have work left to do. On the first day of free agency, two days before the league year actually starts, the Cowboys pulled off a string of moves. They traded for edge rusher Rashan Gary, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick to Green Bay. They reworked the contracts of RT Terence Steele and safety Malik Hooker, cutting their pay to create an additional $11.5 million in cap space. They agreed to terms with safety Jalen Thompson and will sign him to a three-year, $33 million deal when the league year opens on Wednesday.
But they still have work to do. Not only does Dallas still need to add talent to their defense, especially at the linebacker and cornerback positions, but Dallas will need to do additional cap work just to make the moves they've already agreed to. The Cowboys enter Tuesday nearly $14 million over the 2026 salary cap thanks to their new additions.
Thompson's contract comes with a $5.9 million cap hit for 2026. The team also brought back Sam Williams on a one-year, $3 million deal. The net increase to the cap, as Dallas entered the day with just $220,000 of room, is that the Cowboys are now back over the limit in the amount of $13.5 million.
The Cowboys have several options to create additional space, including extensions or restructures for their defensive tackles Kenny Clark and Quinnen Williams.
NEW YORK -- The Brooklyn Nets (17-47) felt great about themselves coming off their huge comeback win at the Detroit Pistons on Saturday despite facing impossible odds on the road. Brooklyn still has the rest of the season to play out and with the Memphis Grizzlies (23-40) visiting while missing most of their rotation players, the Nets managed to bring the intensity that helps them win.
The Netsbeat the Grizzlies on Monday 126-115 in a game where they led by as many as 21 points thanks to the Grizzlies missing plenty of bodies along with Brooklyn shooting the ball well overall. Center Day'Ron Sharpe had one of his best games of the season as he dropped 19 points, five rebounds, and two steals while guard Ochai Agbaji had his best game as a Net with 18 points and three rebounds off the bench.
There was a point in the third quarter where Memphis was able to cut their deficit to 68-67 with 9:16 left to play in the third quarter as players like forward Rayan Rupert (20 points) and guard Javon Small (19) were doing their part to aid in the Grizzlies' comeback. With 10:33 left to play in the fourth quarter, Brooklyn was able to build up its lead to 98-88 and from that, Memphis was unable to make another sizable run.
The Grizzlies had 10 inactive players for Monday's matchup at the Nets, including players like Ja Morant that could've given the team a better chance of being competitive. Ultimately, Brooklyn relied on the contributions of Sharpe, Agbaji, and the entire bench as the Nets' reserve unit outscored Memphis' bench 67-40. The Grizzlies' matchup also presented a chance for rookie guard Nolan Traore to respond after a poor showing in Saturday's win at Detroit.
Against Memphis, Traore dropped 17 points and four assists in just 23 minutes as he showed his ability to bounce back from poor performances without needing much time to reset. The Nets have now amassed a two-game winning streak, but they will have a tough matchup on the second night of a back-to-back as they will be facing the visiting Pistons on Tuesday.
Here are the Nets player grades following Monday's win over the Grizzlies:
Nolan Traore: A
Traore came into this game following a disappointing outing on Saturday at the Detroit Pistons and he looked like a different player against a hobbled Grizzlies roster. Traore did a great job of shooting the basketball and when he didn't have a shot he liked, he found his teammates for open shots.
Drake Powell: B
With rookie guard Egor Demin out for the rest of the season due to his left plantar fasciitis, fellow rookie forward Powell drew the start and looked like he learned something from his recent stint in the G League. Powell didn't do anything outside of hitting open shots and giving effort on the defensive end of the floor.
Danny Wolf: B+
With Michael Porter Jr. being given the night off, something had to start at the small forward spot and head coach Jordi Fernandez chose Wolf to fill the role. Wolf has had more efficient days shooting the ball, but he did a good job of being aggressive with the ball in his hands along with being all over the glass.
Noah Clowney: C
Clowney has been one of the most consistent players in the rotation over the past few games, but he struggled against the Grizzlies despite getting some good looks over the course of the contest. Clowney was solid on the defensive end and he still gave his normal effort, but his shots just didn't fall.
Nic Claxton: B
Claxton had a good matchup going against the Grizzlies given that the starting big men were GG Jackson and Olivier-Maxence Prosper due to all of the injuries. Claxton did a good job of scoring in the paint and remaining composed amongst the smaller Grizzlies that were trying to make matters difficult for him.
Jalen Wilson: B
Due to some of the injuries that the Nets were dealing with coming into this game, Wilson got a chance to see some playing time against a depleted Grizzlies roster. Wilson did a great job of shooting the basketball and he showed off some of his passing chops in what turned into an up-and-down kind of pace for both teams.
Ziaire Williams: B
Williams has been playing some of his best basketball of the season over the past few games and he continued his solid play against his former team in the Grizzlies. Williams didn't exactly explode off the bench in terms of his scoring, but he was still efficient while contributing on both ends of the floor.
Day'Ron Sharpe: B+
Similar to Claxton, Sharpe had a similar matchup against a Memphis team that was missing plenty of rotation players, including their big men. Sharpe did a great job of scoring all over the floor, including a huge dunk in transition, while maintaining his usual effort in the rebounding phase of the game and on the defensive end.
Ochai Agbaji: A
Agbaji had his best game since coming to the Nets in a trade from the Toronto Raptors prior to the trade deadline and it was because of how well he played on both ends of the floor. Agbaji did a good job of scoring at all three levels and he also used his length and athleticism to make plays on the defensive end.
Ben Saraf: B-
Saraf is most likely set to be the backup point guard for the rest of the season due to Demin being ruled out for the rest of the season and he still has some learning on the job to do. Saraf had his fair share of struggles scoring the ball against Memphis' perimeter pressure, but he did a great job of passing the ball and limiting his turnovers at the same time.
Aug 17, 2024; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Seattle Seahawks linebacker Boye Mafe (53) celebrates a sack in the first quarter agains the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Casey Gower-Imagn Images
The first day of the NFL free agency legal tampering period brought us two new starters to the Cincinnati Bengals. There were reports that Cincinnati would be aggressive in the free agent market to revamp one of the league’s worst defenses in 2025, and those reports proved to be true.
Their first signing was safety Bryan Cook away from the Kansas City Chiefs. Cook was not only the top safety target on the free agent market, but he is also a local product who fills a big need for his hometown team. Cook played high school football at Mt. Healthy High School before playing at the University of Cincinnati. He was then drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft before becoming a very solid safety for them.
Not long after the Cook news came the signing of Seattle Seahawks defensive end Boye Mafe. Mafe’s production has slipped since his nine-sack season in 2023 after scheme changes in Mike MacDonald’s defense, but he brings a ton of upside.
Similar to Trey Hendrickson in 2021, the Bengals are banking on a lesser-known player to blossom in Cincinnati. Mafe’s 118 QB hurries over the last three seasons bring lots to get excited about, especially if he can convert those pressures in to sacks.
With that in mind, here’s a look at the winners and losers from a productive Day of the legal tampering period.
Winners
Al Golden: Golden kept his job after a disaster of a 2025 season. You could call year one a wash if you factor in that it was his first season as an NFL coordinator and he needed to evaluate the roster for his system, maybe. That’s over now. With all of the investments on the offensive side of the ball, the heat will be on Golden to turn things around.
Signing Cook fills one of the biggest needs Golden’s unit had last season. Geno Stone missed 25 tackles in 2025. Cook has missed 22 tackles in his first four seasons in the NFL. That alone will be a massive upgrade, but Cook is also a step up in coverage from Stone.
Jordan Battle: Battle has received strong endorsements from the coaching staff all offseason. As he moves into his second season as the full-time starter, having Cook next to him will likely allow him to not only play more freely, but also allow Golden to be a little more creative with him. With Cook’s coverage ability, he can play more of the deep part of the field, allowing Battle to play more downhill. That is where Battle will excel.
Losers
Shemar Stewart: Signing Mofae for three years and $60 million signals that the Bengals expect him to play real snaps from the start. After Stewart’s rookie season was filled with an offseason contract dispute and missing time to injury, Mofae may keep him off the field more than you would expect for a player who was drafted 17th overall.
Stewart does have the potential to play inside on true passing downs, and the Bengals will rotate their defensive ends a bit, so Stewart won’t be banished to the bench all season, but the addition of Mofae will cut down his true pass-rushing opportunities.
Geno Stone: Stone was a free agent and likely wasn’t coming back anyway, but Cook’s signing slams the door for any return shut. Stone isn’t hitting the market with much good tape from his time in Cincinnati, either. With Cook in and Stone out, he will be looking for his next home without the (small) possibility of a return.
After the first day of the Tampering Period, the Bengals have +3300 odds to win the Super Bowl on FanDuel Sportsbook.
Texas A&M's 2027 recruiting class is headlined by newly minted five-star safety Kamarui Dorsey, who is widely considered the best defensive back prospect in the cycle outside of five-star cornerback John Meredith, who is also a slight favorite to commit to the Aggies in the coming months. Already landing four-star safety JayQuan Snell and four-star cornerback Raylaun Henry, A&M's future secondary looks borderline elite on paper.
In today's age of lucrative NIL deals and the ability to enter the transfer portal after just one season, keeping recruits committed during the spring and summer months before Early Signing Day feels impossible for some programs, but under head coach Mike Elko, the Aggies kept nearly every commit over the last two cycles, while flipping several elite blue-chip prospects, including freshman running back KJ Edwards.
Among the program's ten 2027 commits, Kamarui Dorsey will continue to be pursued by nearly every blue-blood program, but like Raylaun Henry, the Georgia native remains locked in with the Aggies, which he further explained during his interview with Georgia beat writer Jeff Sentell. Stating that he prefers to play in the SEC, Dorsey looks like a perfect fit in Mike Elko's defensive scheme.
“I’m really locked in on Texas A&M right now,” Dorsey stated. “I’m not taking any other visits right now. I always keep an open line of communication with Texas A&M. That’s really the only school I’m looking at. I’m locked in with A&M.”
While this is great news for Elko and his staff, Dorsey did state that several programs, including the Georgia Bulldogs, could be in the mix for future visits. This isn't surprising, knowing that this is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for every prospect. However, Texas A&M remains No. 1 going forward and will take an official visit to College Station on June 12.
“A&M is my home right now, but if I did have to say other schools it would probably be Ohio State, Georgia and LSU.”
According to Rivals, Dorsey is currently positioned as the No. 1-ranked prospect in the 2027 class.
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The golf course that Pete Dye built for the PGA Tour in Ponte Vedra Beach in 1980 was a different animal than the course that hosts The Players Championship we see today.
Dye’s original Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass was like a scruffy and ravenous hyena scavenging golf balls and psyches. Moguls on and around the greens randomly kicked approaches into grassy hollows and lakes. Shots that missed fairways ended up in a deep salad of mixed roughs. Playing from poor angles left players in pot bunkers or with long putts that broke in two directions. No good shot, it seemed, went unpunished.
After years of complaining about the difficulty of TPC Sawgrass, the tour softened some of Pete Dye's most challenging elements.
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The hyena laughed, but the professionals howled. After two years of exasperation, The Players succumbed to the players’ complaints and the TPC was modified, beginning a long journey to the much more predictable and pristinely presented Stadium Course.
PGA Tour commissioner Deane Beman, who had instructed Dye to create a course uniquely capable of challenging the best players in the world, got a little too much of what he asked for. Dye’s ideas were forward-looking—and effective—to the point of being avant-garde. Asked to draw out the greatness in tour players’ games, he succeeded in drawing out their ire. Yet he wasn’t wrong in his analysis of how to combat the modern professional game with angles, precision, water and hard surfaces. The pros just didn’t like being forced to hit the hard shots Dye drew up, or the random fates the TPC often inflicted.
It made us wonder what kind of course would be developed in 2026 if the entire experiment were run back, but with the contemporary professional game of 330-yard drives and 210-yard 7-irons in mind. If the tour were to give a blank-slate site like the original Ponte Vedra property to an architect or firm who innately understood how the pros play, how would they coax out great golf while keeping scores in check in the way Dye attempted with The Stadium Course?
Mike Cocking and Geoff Ogilvy of the Australian firm Ogilvy, Cocking and Mead (OCM) are among the most in-demand architects in the world. Their East Course at The Fall Line in central Georgia won Golf Digest’s 2025 Best New Course award and their major remodel of the famed #3 course at Medinah Country Club outside Chicago was named our 2024 Best Transformation. They currently have numerous projects under construction in the U.S. and Australia. We asked them if they were to design a new marquee venue for the PGA Tour, what would their version look and play like?
They began by acknowledging that while the original TPC has been greatly sanitized from its early years, many of the concepts Dye introduced are still relevant, especially the use of angles and the way the routing constantly turns and bends the holes, forcing players to select precise lines and shape the ball.
Working off these strengths, OCM outlined a variety of architectural concepts they believe necessary to challenge and stimulate the best players in the world.
Create doubt in players’ minds by disguising targets
This was perhaps Dye’s greatest innovation, at Sawgrass and most of his other designs. His ability to mask distances and hide landing areas with hazards made even the best players indecisive. It’s a tactic OCM says isn’t used often enough on most courses the tour visits. In their own work the architects often try to disguise targets by using or manufacturing contours that obscure the ground short of the green.
“It's a little psychological trick that makes the shot look shorter than it plays and can help to throw some doubt in the player’s mind,” Cocking says. “On a tour course, we may even use such a technique to hide a more dangerous hazard that sits behind it, say a water hazard against the green. From the wrong position on the fairway, the green and the hazard are blind, and it again adds to the confusion and doubt.”
Angles were vital to the TPC and all of Dye’s architecture before the course began to be narrowed. Without some lateral space, however, angles become irrelevant, and a degree of width is required to make players think and tempt them into taking aggressive lines.
“On holes that are too narrow from tee to green, we’re finding better players are reluctant to hit a layup club and instead opt for driver,” says Ogilvy. “The logic being that it’s just as easy to miss the fairway with a 3-iron or hybrid, but at least with a missed driver I end up with a shorter shot.”
Giving players space and multiple tactical options can also create doubt, whether it’s cutting a corner, attempting to carry a set of bunkers or playing conservatively to a larger landing area. Cocking and Ogilvy would design holes where the choice off the tee isn't always obvious, where there might be four or five different shots or clubs to consider in order to create confusion, with each one bringing in a different degree of risk and reward.
“The 11th at Kingston Heath (in Melbourne) does this pretty well, especially after we made some changes to the fairway bunkering a few years ago,” Cocking says. “It’s a wide-to-narrow fairway that also turns at just the awkward distance between a 3-wood and driver. Driver is a scary play, but the reward is a much simpler pitch to one of the smallest greens on the course. Laying up with an iron is relatively straight forward but leaves a much more difficult 4- or 5-iron approach.”
Test players’ ability to shape the ball to de-emphasize pure distance
Straight holes allow the longer hitters to take a free swing with their driver—if there’s no advantage to shaping the ball, their distance becomes an even greater advantage. Making golfers turn the ball with the shape of the hole puts more pressure on the tee shot, so OCM would emphasize doglegs and diagonal fairway zones.
“It’s amazing how often you seem to be hitting across the fairway rather than directly down the fairway at Sawgrass,” Ogilvy says. “There are so many holes where you are fearful of driving through the dogleg. The same goes for a hole like the 13th at Augusta National. Making them turn the ball with their driver both ways is an important aspect to retain for any course designed to test the best.”
Affect scoring through fairway shaping
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Feet matter in professional golf. Missing a fairway in the rough by three yards can decrease the precision of the approach to the green, meaning longer putts. PGA Tour statistics show that the make percentage on putts from eight feet decreases by 50 percent when lengthened to 15 feet. Architectural elements that can put the professionals marginally farther away from their target can have a significant cumulative scoring impact over the course of 18 or 72 holes.
One of the most effective ways of making aerial shots fly even slightly off target is to create uneven lies that make the player factor additional shape and trajectory calculations. “We prefer to see some movement in the fairways, especially the small to medium scale ridges, mounds and hollows that can alter how a hole plays day to day due to the bounce, roll and uphill, sidehill or downhill lie,” Cocking says.
This can also be achieved through longer contours. Cocking explains one of their favored tactics is to create, or utilize, reverse camber fairways, usually found on dogleg holes, where the slope of the land falls away from the preferred shot shape.
“It's a fantastic extra strategic element on top of just using angles,” he says. “Augusta does this incredibly well with holes like the ninth clearly setting up for a high draw, but the ball being below your feet in the fairway is doing everything to force a low cut.” For their modern TPC, they would seek out land that naturally falls away from the line of play, or in the best Pete Dye fashion, move earth to create the reverse camber.
An example of the challenges Ogilvy, Cocking and Mead present around the greens at The Fall Line (East), Golf Digest's 2025 Best New Private winner.
Brian Oar
Both Cocking and Ogilvy grew up in Melbourne, so they have a natural affinity for tight, short-grass lies around greens. While it’s become popular for many modern courses to present shaved, fairway-height aprons and green run-offs, it’s a feature that can subtly impact the psychology of shot making in a professional tournament setting.
“There is a place for a deep bunker, a nasty grassy hollow or water around greens, but we also like to use short grass and a slope to inflict a different sort of punishment, in much the same way that The Old Course, Royal Melbourne or Augusta National do,” says Ogilvy. “From back in the fairway a shaved bank off the green can make for a much scarier approach than to a green surrounded by rough, knowing a miss might lead to a 30- or 40-yard return pitch. Plus, professionals don't much like recovering from tight, firm short grass. They'd much prefer a simple option to chip with a 60-degree wedge out of beautifully maintained rough.”
TPC Sawgrass has remained an effective course despite the relatively modest yardage of 7,275 yards, due to many of the architectural aspects discussed. But when constructing a modern version from scratch, additional length would be necessary given the realities of the modern professional game.
Cocking believes the course would need to be at least 7,500 yards to somewhat handle the distances players hit the ball. But despite the overall length, he says, “we would still be looking to include some short holes, including two or three potentially drivable par 4s (330 to 350 yards), some reachable 5s with an aggressive play off the tee and a short par 3.” These would be offset by some holes on the opposite end of the spectrum. “A really long par 3,” he says, “and some par 4s that place a long iron in the best players' hands ... for once!”
Add unpredictability into lies off the fairway
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Growing thick rough has always been part of the program when setting up courses for major tournaments, and long grass can certainly be an effective way of punishing errant shots. But in keeping with their preference for creating a design that’s more psychologically taxing than physically punitive, OCM would opt for a lighter presentation of rough that creates uncertainty when playing out of it.
“What really makes the professional edgy isn't long thick green rough but actually that slightly wispy, thin Bermuda that puts an element of doubt into the golfers’ minds,” says Ogilvy. “How is the ball going to come out? Will I catch a flyer? Will it come out clean?” He says that having some sand in the soil mix would make the grass sparser and increase the chance the ball might be sitting slightly down. “Ideally it’s a 50/50 scenario anytime you miss the fairway as to how the ball is lying,” he says.
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The Russian state-sponsored hacking group tracked as APT28 has been observed using a pair of implants dubbed BEARDSHELL and COVENANT to facilitate long‑term surveillance of Ukrainian military personnel.
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