Samsung has been told to pay money to some people who bought the Galaxy S22 phone. This decision came after a long court case that lasted about four years.

The case was decided by the Seoul High Court. The court used a process called forced mediation. This means the court gave a final decision because both sides could not agree on their own. Since no one objected, the decision is now final.

The problem started in 2022 when Samsung released the Galaxy S22 series. The phones had a feature called Game Optimizing Service (GOS). This feature reduces the phone’s speed when doing heavy tasks like gaming. It helps stop the phone from getting too hot, but it can also make the phone slower.

A group of 1,882 users filed a case against Samsung. They said the company did not clearly tell them about this feature. Because of this, they felt the phone did not work as well as expected. They also said Samsung’s ads did not mention this clearly.

In the first court decision, it was said that Samsung’s ads might confuse people. However, the company was not blamed at that time. The users then asked a higher court to review the case. The higher court tried to help both sides agree, but they could not. So, the court made the final decision.

The exact amount of money Samsung will pay is not known yet. This case shows that companies should clearly tell customers about features that can affect how a product works.

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(Update: Several clarifications made) Mechrevo has introduced a new 16-inch gaming laptop SKU in China with the powerful Ryzen 9 8945HX Dragon Range CPU and up to an RTX 5070 Ti Laptop GPU. A 300 Hz QHD display is also on offer, making the laptop an excellent choice for fast-paced competitive gaming.

The AOC Agon Pro AGP346UCSD gaming monitor has arrived, boasting an incredibly bright five-layer tandem OLED display. The 34-inch ultra wide monitor also sports a speedy 360 Hz refresh rate, making it a solid choice for immersive fast-paced HDR gaming.

The Minix ER939 gaming mini PC is powered by the extremely powerful AMD Ryzen AI Max+ 395 APU, featuring the impressive Radeon 8060S iGPU with discrete GPU-class performance. However, the mini PC also comes with an unusually high price tag.

Courtesy of a prominent leaker, we now have some exciting information to share regarding the upcoming RedMagic Gaming Tablet 5 Pro. If the leaked information is true, the tablet will feature specifications never seen before in its category.

Samsung partnered with Spanish fashion brand DOMINNICO to create a limited-edition luxury handbag with a design inspired by the newly released Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. The handbag is called Samsung X DOMINNICO, and it's already up for pre-order, priced at €420. Samsung X DOMINNICO leather handbag The handbag is made of leather, and it's also handcrafted, featuring a baguette silhouette. It comes only in a specific off-white color with metallic closures and accents. Perhaps more importantly, the handbag has two dedicated compartments specifically designed to...

After the cancelation of the Finalissima, Lionel Messi is now reportedly close to play two friendlies with Argentina national team in the March international break.

Argentina have found themselves in a difficult position following the Finalissima cancellation, left without a single confirmed match for the March international window. But with federations around the world already releasing their call-up lists, relief appears to be on the way, as the AFA is reportedly close to locking in two friendlies for Lionel Messi and his teammates.

In the immediate aftermath of the Spain and Qatar cancellations, the AFA moved quickly to arrange a friendly against Guatemala on March 31, a game that was briefly thrown into doubt due to a FIFA regulation. However, as reported by ESPN‘s Esteban Edul, AFA president Claudio Tapia attended a meeting to secure authorization for the match, which is now set to be played at La Bombonera at 8:15 p.m. local time.

In that same meeting, Tapia also requested authorization for a second friendly on home soil, this time on Friday, March 27, the date originally reserved for the Finalissima in Doha.

A rival for that game has yet to be officially confirmed, but local reports point to a Central American nation as the most likely opponent, with Honduras emerging as the leading candidate. The Albiceleste had been expected to face La Bicolor during the June window ahead of the World Cup, but those plans have since been shelved, and both federations are now looking to bring that fixture forward to March.

That game, also expected to be played at La Bombonera, faces the same rule and logistical hurdles as the Guatemala match. Honduras had been planning to travel to Madrid on March 23 for a training camp ahead of their only scheduled friendly against Peru on the 31st at the Municipal de Butarque stadium, meaning both federations will need a special FIFA permit for the game to be officially sanctioned.

Final details are still being discussed, but an official announcement is expected within hours. Edul also noted that if both friendlies are confirmed, the AFA may look to expand the squad list for the March window.

A chance for Messi to bid farewell to Argentine fans

The cancellation of the Qatar Football Festival, while a disappointment on one level, has inadvertently created an opportunity for Argentina to stage games on home soil, giving the team a chance to say goodbye to their fans before departing for North America and the 2026 World Cup. For Messi, it could represent one of his last meaningful appearances in his homeland.

Now 38 and set to turn 39 during the tournament itself, Messi’s time with the national team is inevitably drawing to a close, with a retirement announcement expected sooner rather than later. The manner of Ángel Di María’s exit serves as a cautionary tale of sorts, with the winger quietly stepping away after Argentina’s 2024 Copa América triumph without a formal farewell, despite being central to the team’s recent golden era. Those close to the current setup will be hoping Messi’s final chapter unfolds with the sendoff it deserves.

Terence Crawford hung up the gloves late last year as a five-weight world champion and future Hall of Famer. Crawford’s retirement announcement came following his victory over Saul ‘Canelo’ Alvarez at super-middleweight – a fight many deemed a step too far for the American. He proved the doubters wrong one last time. In his 42 […]

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has named one fighter should face before exploring a potential rematch with Devin Haney. The pair have been on a collision course since their encounter in April 2024, back when Garcia edged a majority decision after scoring three knockdowns. His victory, however, was ruled a no-contest once it emerged that ‘King Ry’ had tested positive […]

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Basketbol Avrupa Ligi'nin (EuroLeague) 32. haftasında Anadolu Efes, sahasında Fransa'nın Monaco takımına 98-93 yenildi.

Anadolu Efes,Basketbol Avrupa Ligi'nin (EuroLeague) 32. haftasında sahasında Fransa'nın Monaco takımına 98-93 yenildi.

Bu sonuçla lacivert-beyazlılar, ligde 22. kez mağlup olurken Fransa temsilcisi ise 18. galibiyetini elde etti.

Karşılıklı basketlerle başlayan mücadelede Anadolu Efes, 4. dakikada Loyd'un serbest atıştan bulduğu basketlerle eşitliği yakaladı: 9-9. Periyodun sonuna yaklaşırken Monaco, 6 sayılık seri yakaladı ve ilk çeyreği 23-21 önde kapattı.

Fransa temsilcisi, ikinci periyoda pota altından ürettiği sayılarla iyi başlayan taraf oldu. Lacivert-beyazlılar, Cordinier ve Şehmus Hazer'in üç sayılık basketleriyle tempoyu artırdı ve 9 sayılık seri yakalayarak 42-36 öne geçti. Etkili savunmayla rakibinin farkı kapatmasına izin vermeyen Anadolu Efes, Swider'ın son saniyede bulduğu üç sayılık isabetle soyunma odasına 53-45 önde gitti.

Karşılıklı basketlerle başlayan üçüncü çeyreğin ilk dakikalarında takımlar skor üretmekte zorlandı. Maçın 24. dakikasında Monaco, Theis'in basketiyle farkı 1 sayıya indirse de Anadolu Efes, boyalı alandaki etkili oyunuyla farkı 6 sayıya çekti: 60-54. Kalan sürede de rakibine farkı açma şansı vermeyen ev sahibi ekip, üçüncü periyodu 73-66 üstün tamamladı.

Müsabakanın 38. dakikasında Monaco, Begarin ve Blossomgame'in arka arkaya bulduğu üç sayılık atışlarla farkı tekrardan 1 sayıya düşürdü: 85-84. Üstünlüğün sıkça el değiştirdiği son periyotta Anadolu Efes, maçın büyük bölümünde devam ettirdiği üstünlüğünü koruyamayarak parkeden 98-93 mağlup ayrıldı.

Salon: Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi

Hakemler: Milivoje Jovcic (Sırbistan), Milan Nedovic (Slovenya), Eduard Udyanskyy (Büyük Britanya)

Anadolu Efes: Loyd 10, Weiler-Babb, Smits 12, Dozier 4, Ercan Osmani 6, Şehmus Hazer 26, Lee 13, Cordinier 11, Swider 11, Jones

Monaco: Blossomgame 17, Theis 10, Diallo 17, Nedovic 7, Strazel 17, Okobo 10, Hayes 6, Tarpey 2, Begarin 12

1. Periyot: 21-23

Devre: 53-45

3. Periyot: 73-66

Beş faulle çıkan: 39.21 Dozier (Anadolu Efes)

Beşiktaş, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında sahasında Kasımpaşa'yı 2-1'lik skorla mağlup etti. Bu mücadelenin ardından siyah-beyazlılarda teknik direktör Sergen Yalçın açıklamalarda bulundu.

Beşiktaş, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında sahasında Kasımpaşa'yı konuk etti. Siyah-beyazlılar bu mücadeleden 2-1'lik skorla galip ayrılmayı başardı. Mücadele hakkında ev sahibi takımda deneyimli teknik direktör Sergen Yalçın açıklamalarda bulundu.

İŞTE SERGEN YALÇIN'IN AÇIKLAMALARINDAN ÖNE ÇIKANLAR:

"HERKES POZİSYON PEŞİNDE"

"Bence güzel bir maçtı. Bu tür maçlar herkes için zor olacak. Aşağıda kümede kalmak isteyenler var. Yukarıda pozisyon yakalamak isteyenler var. Herkes pozisyon peşinde."

"PENALTI HARİCİNDE POZİSYON VERMEDİK"

"Böyle maçlar kolay olmaz ama iyi başladık, erken 2-0 bulduk. Bir penaltı oldu. Penaltı haricinde pozisyon olmadı kalemizde. Maç sıkıntılı geçmedi. Pozisyon vermedik penaltı haricinde. İkinci yarı 3-4 net pozisyonumuz var. Galatasaray mağlubiyeti sonrası evde ikide iki yapmak moral oldu çocuklara. Milli ara var şimdi. Yavaş yavaş son bölüme hazırlanacağız."

CEV Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi çeyrek final rövanş maçında VakıfBank, İtalya'nın Numia Vero Volley ekibini 3-2 yenerek Dörtlü Final'e yükseldi.

CEV Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi çeyrek final rövanş maçında VakıfBank, konuk ettiği İtalya'nın Numia Vero Volley ekibini 3-2 yenerek Dörtlü Final'e yükseldi.

Salon: VakıfBank Spor Sarayı

Hakemler: Pinto Lopes (Portekiz), Sabine Witte (Almanya)

VakıfBank: Cazaute, Ogbigu, Cansu Özbay, Markova, Zehra Güneş, Boskovic (Ayça Aykaç(L), Jegdic, Dangubic, Sıla Çalışkan, Malual)

Numia Vero Volley: Kurtagic ,Bosio, Lanier, Denesi, Egonu, Piva (Fersino(L), Gelin, Sartori, Akimova, Miner, Pietrini)

Setler: 25-22, 16-25, 25-16, 23-25, 15-12

Süre: 124 dakika (26, 25, 25, 29, 19)

Galatasaray'da deprem etkisi yaratan Victor Osimhen sakatlığında korkulan bir senaryo var. Liverpool maçında kolu kırılan Nijeryalı yıldızın sahalara dönüşü ameliyat masasına bağlı. Eğer iddia edildiği gibi radius kırığı teşhisi konulursa Osimhen'in 3 aşamalı iyileşme planı ve sezonu kapatma ihtimali gündeme geldi.

Galatasaray’ın yıldızı Victor Osimhen, Liverpool ile oynanan maçta şanssız bir sakatlık yaşayarak sahayı terk etti. Yapılan ilk kontrollerin ardından gelen haberler keyifleri kaçırdı. Nijeryalı golcünün kolunun kırıldığı resmi olarak da açıklandı.

OSIMHEN'İN KIRIĞI GÖZ KORKUTUYOR

Osimhen’in yaşadığı sakatlığın, ön kolda bulunan ve başparmak tarafında yer alan Radius (Döner Kemik) kırığı olduğu tahmin ediliyor. Özellikle "açık el üzerine düşme" sonucu oluşan bu tip kırıklar, hassas konumu nedeniyle risk taşıyor.

SEZONU KAPATMA RİSKİ

Gelen bilgilere göre kırığın konumu sebebiyle Osimhen’in bandaj desteği veya geçici çözümlerle oynaması mümkün değil. Yıldız golcünün sahalara dönüş tarihi ancak yapılacak cerrahi operasyonun ardından netlik kazanacak. Eğer ameliyat kararı verilirse iyileşme süreci uzayabilir. Bu durumda Osimhen’in sezonu kapatma ihtimali bile ortaya çıkabilir.

Galatasaray'da korkulan oldu: Osimhen ve Lang'da en kötü senaryo gerçekleşti

İYİLEŞME SÜRECİ VE ÇALIŞMA ŞEKİLLERİ

Profesyonel sporcularda bu tür sakatlıkların iyileşmesi üç ana fazda takip ediliyor. Ödemin inmesi beklenirken Osimhen sadece alt vücut kondisyonunu korumak için sabit bisiklet çalışabilecek.

Kemik kaynaması başladığında özel splint veya alçı ile takımdan ayrı koşulara geçilecek. İkili mücadelelere girebilmesi ve maç temposuna dönmesi için kemiğin %100'e yakın kaynaması şart.

GALATASARAY FORMASINI EN ERKEN NASIL GİYER?

Osimhen’in daha erken sahalara dönebilmesi için tek bir açık kapı var. FIFA ve lig kurallarına uygun, sert olmayan ancak koruyucu özelliği yüksek karbon fiber atellerle, doktor onayı alınması halinde oyuncunun 4. haftadan itibaren risk alarak sahada olması denenebilir.

Galatasaray'ın milli yıldızı Barış Alper Yılmaz, Liverpool deplasmanı sonrasında İngiltere'den dönemedi! Takıma verilen 5 günlük izni Ada'a geçiren milli oyuncunun, menajeri Tuncay Maldan ile birlikte transfer görüşmelerinde olduğu iddia edildi. Newcastle United'ın teknik patronu Eddie Howe ile yüz yüze geleceği iddia edilen Barış Alper'in menajeri Maldan da aynı takımın sportif direktörü Ross Wilson'la bir araya gelecek.

Galatasaray’da sergilediği performansla Avrupa devlerinin ilgisine mazhar olan Barış Alper Yılmaz, milli ara ve takıma verilen 5 günlük izni fırsat bilerek Liverpool maçından sonra İngiltere’de kalmayı tercih etti. Milli yıldızın yanındaki isim ise transfer iddialarını güçlendirdi.

BARIŞ ALPER YILMAZ VE MENAJERİ ADA'DA KALDI

Barış Alper’in yaklaşık 6 yıldır menajerliğini yürüten Tuncay Maldan’ın da şu anda İngiltere'de bulunması, transfer görüşmelerinin başladığı şeklinde yorumlandı.

EDDIE HOWE İLE YÜZ YÜZE GÖRÜŞME

İddialara göre; Maldan, Newcastle United’ın transferden sorumlu ismi Ross Wilson ile bir araya gelecek. En çarpıcı iddia ise Barış Alper’in, Newcastle menajeri Eddie Howe ile yüz yüze bir görüşme gerçekleştireceği yönünde.

ARADIĞI ADAM BARIŞ

Premier Lig’in en fiziksel olarak güçlü takımlarından birini inşa eden Eddie Howe, hem teknik hem de ikili mücadelelerde rakiplerini yıpratan "rahatsız edici" oyuncularla başarıyı yakaladı. Barış Alper de, Howe’un aradığı bu "doğrudan ve delici" kanat profiline kağıt üzerinde kusursuz uyum sağlıyor.

GALATASARAY TAKİPTE

Barış Alper’in görüşme süreci Galatasaray yönetimi tarafından da yakından takip ediliyor. Maldan’ın İngiltere’deki temaslarının ardından yönetime sunacağı rapor süreci yenileyecek.

Fenerbahçe'nin transfer operasyonu, Of engeline takıldı. Bayern Münih'in yeni 'sol bek canavarı' Deniz Emre Ofli için düğmeye basan sarı-lacivertliler, 'Biz Ofluyuz' yanıtıyla şok oldu. Henüz 17 yaşında Devler Ligi sahnesine çıkan milli yıldızın, Kadıköy'ün kapısından dönüp Avrupa zirvesine uzanan kısa hikayesin dikkat çekici.

Fenerbahçe, Avrupa futbolunun yeni "sol bek canavarı" Deniz Emre Ofli'nin durumunu yokladı... ancak öyle bir cevap aldı ki! Şok oldu.

Şampiyonlar Ligi’nde Bayern’in Atalanta’yı 6-1 mağlup ettiği maçın 56'in dakikasında oyuna giren genç yetenek bir anda ilgiyi üzerine topladı.

FENERBAHÇE NABIZ YOKLADI

Gelen bilgilere göre yaklaşık 3-4 ay önce, Bayern sözleşme yenilemeden önce Fenerbahçe, Deniz Emre için bir dizi girişimde bulundu. Ancak transfer görüşmeleri sırasında Deniz Emre'nin ailesinden "biz Ofluyuz. Soyadımız bile Ofli" sözleri görüşmeleri başlamadan bitirdi.

DENİZ EMRE OFLİ ALMANYA'DA KALDI

Fenerbahçe’nin teklifine rağmen Bayern’de kalmayı seçen Deniz, bu kararının meyvelerini Şampiyonlar Ligi maçına çıkarak topladı.

DENİZ EMRE OFLİ KİMDİR?

29 Mart 2007 doğumlu Ofli, 18 yaşına girmesine 11 gün kala Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde süre aldı. 1.92m boyuyla modern bek profilini stoper fiziğiyle birleştiriyor.

1860 Münih altyapısında başlayan yolculuğu, 2019'da Bayern Münih akademisine taşındı. Vincent Kompany döneminde A takım rotasyonuna dahil edildi. Bir dönem Almanya U16 forması giyse de, tercihini Ay-Yıldız’dan yana kullandı. Şu an Türkiye U19 takımının en önemli kozlarından biri.

Bayern Münih, elinden kaçırmak istemediği genç yıldızla Ekim 2025’te sözleşme yeniledi. Deniz’in Bavyera ekibiyle 30 Haziran 2028’e kadar kontratı bulunuyor.

Samandıra'da sessizlik, tribündeki kopuş Fenerbahçe'de göz korkutuyor. Camianın önde gelen isimlerine göre Fenerbahçe hem mental hem de matematiksel olarak havlu attı. Karagümrük yenilgisiyle şampiyonluk hayallerine veda eden sarı-lacivertlilerde şimdi ikinciliğin bile tehdit altında olduğu iddia ediliyor. Tedesco'dan Devin Özek'e, Sadettin Saran'dan Ertan Torunoğulları'na kadar tüm aktörler "Bu isimler Fenerbahçe'nin büyüklüğünü yönetemiyor!" diye eleştiriliyor.

Fenerbahçe'de "dışarı taşan sesler" kulübün içinde bulunduğu durumun "alarm verici" seviyede olduğunun kanıtı niteliğinde. Camianın önde gelen isimlerine göre hem saha içinde hem de tribünde büyük bir motivasyon kaybı var. Takım Karagümrük maçını kaybederek sadece şampiyonluk yarışından kopmakla kalmadı, mevcut sıralamadaki yerini koruması bile tehlike altına girdi.

FENERBAHÇE'DE OKLARIN ÇEVRİLDİĞİ İSİMLER

Eleştirilerin odağında pek çok isim var; Domenico Tedesco, Devin Özek, Sadettin Saran ve Ertan Torunoğulları başı çekiyor. Camia içindeki genel kanı bu isimler Fenerbahçe’nin büyüklüğünü ve ligin dinamiklerini yönetmede yetersiz kalıyor. Tedesco’nun taktiksel tercihleri, kriz anlarındaki hamleleri ile Başkan Saran'ın sadece galibiyetleri ardından ortaya çıkması sıkıntının ana sebebi.

TRABZONSPOR GALATASARAY'I YENSE NE OLUR!

Ligdeki matematiksel hesaplar da ilginç bir noktaya evrildi. Trabzonspor, Galatasaray’ı mağlup ederek Fenerbahçe’ye bir kapı açsa bile, mevcut forma bakıldığında Fenerbahçe’nin Beşiktaş karşısında galibiyet alacağına dair hiçbir garanti görülmüyor.

Hatta öyle bir hava var ki; eğer Trabzonspor, Galatasaray'ı devirmeyi başarırsa, şampiyonluk yarışında Fenerbahçe’den çok daha avantajlı ve iştahlı bir konuma yükseleceği düşünülüyor.

ŞAMPİYONLAR LİGİ İÇİN İKİNCİLİK ÖNEMLİ

Fenerbahçe hem mental hem de puan tablosu açısından zorlu bir viraja girmiş durumda. Camia, Samandıra’daki bu sessiz ve motivasyonsuz bekleyişin faturasının ağır olmasından endişe ediyor.

"Sistemimde böyle bir mevki yok!" diyerek veto etti, mali tabloyu görünce çılgına döndü! Eski yönetici Acun Ilıcalı, Jose Mourinho'nun Fenerbahçe'deki transfer krizini perde arkasından anlattı, dönemin sırları tek tek ortaya döküldü. Talisca'yı istemeyen Mourinho'nun ısrarla istediği Medina'ya verilecek bonservisin Talisca'ya bir sezonuluk maaş olarak veridiğini öğrenince çıldırdı.

Fenerbahçe camiası adeta geçmişiyle hesaplaşmaya devam ediyor. Eski yönetici Acun Ilıcalı eski teknik direktörleri Jose Mourinho’nun Talisca’yı kesinlikle veto ettiğini, ancak transferin buna rağmen gerçekleştiğini açıkladı.

MOURİNHO ÜSTÜNÜ ÇİZDİ

Ilıcalı’nın açıklamalarına göre Mourinho, geçtiğimiz Ocak transfer döneminde yönetime sunduğu raporda Talisca isminin üzerini çizdi. Portekizli teknik adam bunu yaparken önceliğinin "öne doğru oynayan ofansif bir 8 numara" olduğunu belirtti. Talisca’nın oyun sistemine uygun olmadığını şu sözlerle ifade etti:

- Sistemimde Talisca’nın oynayacağı bir mevki bile yok.

MEDINA'YA YOK TALISCA'YA VAR

Transferin ekonomik boyutu ise Mourinho'yu çıldırttı. 15 milyon dolar bonservis bedeliyle Medina’nın alınmamasını eleştirirken Portekizli, bu bonservis bedeline yakın bir yıllık maaşın Talisca’ya verilmesini duyunca küplere bindi.

SKRINIAR'I ALİ KOÇ ALMIŞ

Acun Ilıcalı ayrıca kadro planlamasına dair bir başka detayı da paylaştı. Savunma hattına yapılan Skriniar takviyesinin Mourinho’nun talebi olmadığını, oyuncuyu dönemin Başkanı Ali Koç'un kendi ısrarıyla takıma kazandırdığını belirtti.

"Kör ölür badem gözlü olur" hesabı Fenerbahçe'de oynarken yaptıklarını unutanlar arkasından ağıt yakmaya başladı. Ancak ilk 7 maçta 3 gol ve 1 asistle oynamasına rağmen Suudi basını ve kulüp efsanesi El-Deayea Youssef, En-Nesyri'nin "Benzema'nın boşluğunu doldurmasının imkansız" olduğunu iddia ediyor.

Fenerbahçe’de bıraktığı 30 gollük mirasın ardından Al-Ittihad’ın yolunu tutan Youssef En-Nesyri, hem gidiş şekliyle hem de açıklamalarıyla yeniden akıllara geldi.

SADETTİN SARAN'DAN EN-NESYRI AÇIKLAMASI

Sarı-lacivertli camiada "kalmalı mıydı, gitmeli miydi?" tartışmaları sürerken, Başkan Sadettin Saran çok dikkat çeken bir hatırlatma yaptı:

- 30 gol atan En-Nesyri boşu boşuna 'ben gitmek istiyorum' demedi. Lütfen bunun farkında olalım. Bu kadar buruk vedalaşmayalım bu insanlarla, çok yanlış.

En-Nesyri çatır çatır gol atıyor: Fenerbahçe'de ise kriz var

FENERBAHÇE'DEN AYRILMANIN HAYALİNİ KURMUŞ

Arabistan basınına konuşan En-Nesyri, Fenerbahçelileri şaşırtan bir itirafta bulundu. Al-Ittihad forması giymenin uzun süredir kurduğu bir hayal olduğunu belirtti. En ilginç detay ise En-Nesyri’nin ana dili Arapça olmasına rağmen kendisine İspanyolca tercümanın eşlik etmesi.

BENZEMA İLE KIYAS EDİLDİ

Mart 2026 itibarıyla yeni takımında 7 resmi maça çıkan En-Nesyri, 3 gol ve 1 asistlik bir performans sergiledi.

Lige hızlı bir giriş yapmasına rağmen, Suudi futbolunun efsane isimlerinden Muhammed El-Deayea gibi figürler, Faslı yıldızın "Benzema’nın boşluğunu doldurmasının imkansız" olduğu görüşünde birleşti.

Trabzonspor, Eyüpspor karşısında sezonun en sönük futbollarından birini oynamasına rağmen Fatih Tekke'nin kritik hamleleriyle altın değerinde bir 3 puan daha kazandı. Zirve yarışında Galatasaray ve Fenerbahçe ile farkı eriten bordo-mavililerde galibiyetin sevinci, Onuachu'suz hücum hattının "eli ayağı tutmaz" görüntüsü nedeniyle buruk kaldı.

Trabzonspor son hafta maçında Eyüpspor'u deplasmanından sezonun en kötü futboluna rağmen yendi. Futbol kalitesinin sınıfta kaldığı maçta, bordo-mavililer "kötü oynarken kazanma" becerisini göstererek şampiyonluk yolunda dev bir adım attı.

TRABZONSPOR KÖTÜ FUTBOLA RAĞMEN

Maçın ilk 45 dakikasında üretkenlikten uzak görüntüsüyle Trabzonspor "zevksiz" bir futbol izletti. Trabzonspor’un daha önce de kötü performansları olmuştu.

FATİH TEKKE'DEN KRİTİK HAMLELER

İkinci yarıda karakter koyan Trabzonspor bu sezon defalarca yaptığı gibi yine reaksiyon vermeyi başardı. Galibiyeti getiren gol, Fatih Tekke'nin hamleleriyle geldi.

Pina’nın zorladığı pozisyonda kazanılan duran top, Zubkov’un adrese teslim ortası ve oyuna sonradan dahil olan Augusto’nun bitirici vuruşu sonucu belirledi.

GALATASARAY'I DA YENERSE ZİRVE ALEV ALIR

Bu galibiyet sadece 3 puan değil ligin zirvesini ateşe veren bir galibiyet oldu. Fenerbahçe ile puanlar eşitlendi. Lider Galatasaray'la fark (maç fazlasıyla) 4 puana indi. Gelecek hafta Galatasaray maçı var. Bu galibiyet ekstra moral oldu.

ONUACHU BAĞIMLILIĞI KORKUTUYOR

Galibiyete rağmen en büyük soru işareti Onuachu’nun yokluğu oldu. Yıldız golcünün sahada olmadığı anlarda Trabzonspor’un hücum hattı "eli ayağı tutmaz" hale geliyor. Takımın Nijeryalı golcüye bu kadar bağımlı olması sıkıntılı bir durum.

Gelecek sezon Avrupa kupaları büyük ölçüde garantilenmiş görünse de eğer şampiyonluk ya da Şampiyonlar Ligi hedefse Onuachu’suz planların da yapılması Tekke için kritik önemde.

Fenerbahçe ve Galatasaray'ın 'rakip güçlenmesin' inadı iki ismi kulübeye hapsetti! Trabzonspor'un ısrarlı takibine rağmen Ahmed Kutucu ve Oğuz Aydın, İstanbul devlerinde 'cezalı' durumuna düştü. İkinci devrede sadece 18'er dakika süre bulabilen genç yeteneklerin Dünya Kupası hayalleri, transfer vetosunun gölgesinde kaldı.

Fenerbahçe ve Galatasaray, Trabzonspor’un ısrarlı isteğine rağmen Ahmed Kutucu ve Oğuz Aydın’ı "rakibi güçlendirmeme" korkusuyla bırakmadı. Bu karar Trabzonspor'u cezalandırmaktan çok iki genç yıldızın Dünya Kupası hayallerini ateşe attı.

TRABZONSPOR'UN İSTEĞİNE RAĞMEN VERMEDİLER

Transfer döneminin son saatlerine kadar Trabzonspor hem Ahmed hem de Oğuz için çalıştı. Ancak iki İstanbullu şampiyonluk yolundaki rakiplerine oyuncu kaptırmamak için yaptığı hamle, oyuncuların kariyerini "bıçak" gibi kesti.

AHMED KUTUCU VE OĞUZ AYDIN KULÜBEYE HAPSOLDU

İstatistiklere bakılacak olursa vetodan sonra her iki oyuncu da adeta unutuldu.

- Ahmed Kutucu: Galatasaray formasıyla ligin ikinci yarısında sadece iki maçta toplam 18 dakika sahada kalabildi.

- Oğuz Aydın: Fenerbahçe cephesinde de durum farklı değil. Oğuz, Ahmed ile aynı kaderi paylaşarak ikinci devrede sadece iki karşılaşmada toplam 18 dakika forma şansı bulabildi.

OĞUZ AYDIN, TEDESCO İLE KAVGA MI ETTİ?

Oğuz Aydın ile keyifsiz bir iddia da var. Genç oyuncu ayrılmasına izin vermediği Tedesco ile sert bir tartışma yaşadı. Bu "kavga" nedeniyle kadro hiyerarşisinde en sona itildi.

LANG'IN TRANSFERİ AHMED KUTUCU'YU UNUTTURDU

Galatasaray da Kutucu için işler Noa Lang transferinden sonra tersine döndü. Lang’ın gelişiyle birlikte teknik heyetin planlarından tamamen çıkan Ahmed, "unutulan adam" oldu.

CEV Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde 3-0 kaybettiği maçın rövanşında Scandicci'yi 3-1 mağlup ederek mücadeleyi altın sete götüren Fenerbahçe Medicana, altın seti 15-13 kaybederek elendi. Sarı-lacivertliler üst üste 5. kez Şampiyonlar Ligi'ne altın sette veda etti.

Fenerbahçe Medicana, CEV Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde yine altın sette mağlup olarak final-four biletini alamadı.

Fenerbahçe 2012 yılında ampiyon olduğundan beri 13 yıldır Şampiyonlar Ligi finaline çıkamıyor.

Üst üste 5. kez altın seti kaybeden sarı-laciverliler yine son anda elendi.

- 2022 - altın set vs Vakıfbank

- 2023 - altın set vs Vakıfbank

- 2024 - altın set vs Milano

- 2025 - altın set vs Vakıfbank

- 2026 - altın set vs Scandicci

Galatasaray Genel Sekreteri Eray Yazgan, ertelenen Göztepe maçının tarihi için açıklama yaptı.

Galatasaray Genel Sekreteri Eray Yazgan, Tivibu Spor'da açıklamalarda bulundu.

Yazgan, Liverpool maçı nedeniyle ertelenen Göztepe maçının tarihi için gelen soruya cevap verdi.

Eray Yazgan, "TFF, elenmemiz halinde Trabzonspor maçından sonra hafta içine koyacağını belirtti. Normalde Trabzon deplasmanı sonrası İzmir istemeyiz. Kupa kurasında Besim Bey sanırım böyle söyledi" dedi.

Sözlerine devam eden Yazgan, "Eğer turu atlamış olsak, 7-14 Nisan'da Avrupa oynayacağımız için, 21-22-23 Nisan'da planlanan Türkiye Kupası maçlarını tehir edip bizi ve Samsun'un lig maçlarını o tarihlerde oynatacaktı TFF. Şu anda görünen durum, önce biz Trabzonspor deplasmanına gideceğiz ve ardından Göztepe deplasmanına gideceğiz. Sonrasında da yanılmıyorsam içeride Kocaelispor'u ağırlayacağız" diye konuştu.

Milli aradan Trabzonspor deplasmanıyla dönecek Galatasaray, Göztepe maçının Eray Yazgan'ın söylediği tarihlerde oynanması durumunda milli aradan sonra 3-4 günlük süreçte iki deplasman maçı oynayacak.

CEV Şampiyonlar Ligi'nde 3-0 kaybettiği maçın rövanşında Scandicci'yi 3-1 yenerek mücadeleyi altın sete götüren Fenerbahçe Medicana, altın seti 15-13 kaybederek elendi.

Fenerbahçe Medicana,CEV Kadınlar Şampiyonlar Ligi çeyrek final rövanş maçında İtalya'nın Savino Del Bene ekibini 3-1 yendi.

İlk maçı 3-0 kaybeden sarı-lacivertliler, karar setinde rakibine 15-13 yenilerek elendi.

Salon: Burhan Felek Voleybol

Hakemler: Oliver Quillet (Fransa), Theodora Kyriopoulou (Yunanistan)

Fenerbahçe Medicana: Orro, Fedorovtseva, Aslı Kalaç, Melissa Vargas, Hande Baladın, Eda Erdem (Gizem Örge(L), Cristina, Bedart, Arelya Karasoy, Milenkovic)

Savino Del Bene: Bechis, Skinner, Nwakolor, Antrepova, Bosetti, Weitzel (Castillo(L), Ruddins, Mancini, Franklin)

Setler: 32-30, 19-25, 25-13, 27-25

Altın set: 13-15

Süre: 137 dakika (35, 24, 27, 34, 17)

Beşiktaş Teknik Direktörü Sergen Yalçın, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında oynadıkları Kasımpaşa maçı öncesi açıklamalarda bulundu.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında Beşiktaş, sahasında Kasımpaşa'yı konuk ediyor. Siyah-beyazlı takımın teknik direktörü Sergen Yalçın, karşılaşma öncesi açıklamalarda bulundu.

Yayıncı kuruluşa konuşan tecrübeli çalıştırıcının açıklamalarından öne çıkanlar şu şekilde:

"Klasik iç saha oyunu oynamayı planlıyoruz, ona göre hazırlandık. Pozisyon olarak... Ne olur ne biter cinsinden plan yapmıyoruz ligle ilgili ama maçları kazanmak istiyoruz. Kendi sıralamamızı korumak istiyoruz. Zor bir oyun olacak ama takım moral ve fiziksel olarak iyi durumda. İnşallah iyi bir oyunla kazanan oluruz."

TÜMOSAN Konyaspor, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği'ni 1-0 yendi.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında TÜMOSAN Konyaspor, Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği'ni konuk etti. Mücadeleyi Konyaspor 1-0 kazandı.

MAÇTAN DAKİKALAR

17. dakikada sol taraftan kullanılan korner atışında Bardhi'nin kale sahası içine ortasında, ceza sahasında yükselen Adil Demirbağ'ın kafa vuruşunda top yandan auta gitti.

35. dakikada sağ kanattan gelişen Gençlerbirliği atağında Metehan Mimaroğlu'nun yerden sert ortasında savunmada Adil Demirbağ'ın müdahalesinde top kornere çıktı.

45+1. dakikada topla hareketlenen Kramer'in ceza sahası içinden yerden sert vuruşunda kaleci Velho, topu uzaklaştırdı.

Karşılaşmanın ilk yarısı golsüz eşitlikle sona erdi.

65. dakikada sol çaprazdan kullanılan serbest vuruşta Deniz Türüç, topu kale sahasına ortaladı. Arka kale direği önünde Berkan Kutlu'nun kafa vuruşunda kaleci Velho, topu kornere yumrukladı.

73. dakikada Berkan Kutlu ile duvar pasında ceza sahasına giren Bardhi'nin yerden sert şutunda kaleci Velho, topu kornere çeldi.

86. dakikada ev sahibi ekip öne geçti. Bardhi'nin sol taraftan kullandığı korner atışında kale sahası önüne yükselen Muleka, meşin yuvarlağı ağlara gönderdi: 1-0.

Karşılaşmayı ev sahibi ekip, 1-0 kazandı.

Stat: MEDAŞ Konya Büyükşehir

Hakemler: Ali Yılmaz, Mehmet Kısal, Mustafa Savranlar

TÜMOSAN Konyaspor: Bahadır Güngördü, Andzouana, Nagalo, Adil Demirbağ, Berkan Kutlu, Jevtovic (Dk. 84 Tunahan Taşcı), Melih İbrahimoğlu, Deniz Türüç (Dk. 67 Bjorlo), Enis Bardhi (Dk. 90+1 Bazoer), Muleka, Kramer (Dk. 67 Olaigbe)

Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği: Velho, Pereira, Goutas, Zuzek, Thalisson, Dele-Bashiru, Traore (Dk. 70 Oğulcan Ülgün), Tongya (Dk. 87 Varesanovic), Göktan Gürpüz (Dk. 57 Samed Onur), Metehan Mimaroğlu (Dk. 57 Cihan Çanak), Niang (Dk. 87 Onyekuru)

Gol: Dk. 86 Muleka (TÜMOSAN Konyaspor)

Sarı kartlar: Dk. 29 Jevtovic, Dk 43 Deniz Türüç (TÜMOSAN Konyaspor), Dk. 79 Niang (Natura Dünyası Gençlerbirliği)

Basketbol BKT Avrupa Kupası'nda, Türk Telekom'un İsrail ekibi Hapoel Midtown'ı 91-90 mağlup ederek yarı finale yükseldiği karşılaşmada gösterdiği performansıyla ABD'li oyuncu Kyle Allman, çeyrek finallerin en değerli oyuncusu (MVP) oldu.

BKT Avrupa Kupası'nda Türk Telekom, İsrail ekibi Hapoel Midtown'ı son anları büyük bir heyecana sahne olan maçta 91-90 mağlup ederek yarı finale yükselirken Allman, maçta 25 sayı, 4 ribaunt ve 8 asist kaydetti.

Başkent ekibi, Sırbistan'ın başkenti Belgrad'da oynanan karşılaşmayı Kyle Allman'ın bitime 1 saniye kala kaydettiği 3 sayılık basketle kazandı ve kupada 2022-2023 sezonundan sonra adını yeniden yarı finale yazdırdı.

Beşiktaş, sahasında İstanbul temsilcisi Kasımpaşa'yı 2-1 mağlup etti.

Beşiktaş, Süper Lig'in 27. haftasındaKasımpaşa'yı konuk etti. Mücadeleyi siyah-beyazlılar 2-1 kazandı.

Karşılaşmada gol perdesini 11. dakikada siyah-beyazlıların Güney Koreli yıldızı Hyeon-Gyu Oh açtı.

Ardından 45+2. dakikada Orkun Kökçü şık golüyle skoru 2-0'a getirdi. İlk yarı bu gollerle Beşiktaş'ın 2-0'lık üstünlüğü ile sona erdi.

İkinci yarıda tek gol 57. dakikada Kasımpaşa'da Benedyczak'ın ayağından geldi. Futbolcu penaltıdan kaydettiği gol ile skoru 2-1'e getirdi. Karşılaşmada başka gol sesi çıkmadı ve Beşiktaş karşılaşmadan 2-1'lik skorla galip ayrıldı.

Karşılaşmanın ardından Beşiktaş ligde 52 puanla 4. sırada bulunuyor.

Kasımpaşa ise 24 puanla 15. sırada bulunuyor.

İLBER ORTAYLI UNUTULMADI

Geçtiğimiz günlerde vefat eden tarihçi, akademisyen ve yazar İlber Ortaylı, Tüpraş Stadı'nda unutulmadı.

Beşiktaşlı kimliğiyle de bilinen Ortaylı için karşılaşmadan önce stadyumda anons yapıldı ve 1 dakikalık saygı duruşunda bulunuldu.

Ortaylı ailesi, Kasımpaşa mücadelesini başkan Serdal Adalı ile beraber izledi.

İlber Ortaylı'nın torunu da seremoniye siyah-beyazlı takımla çıktı.

Öte yandan siyah-beyazlı taraftarlar, güney tribününde Ortaylı ile ilgili "Bir de Çarşı'yı seviyorum. Onlar farklı." pankartını açtı.

MAÇTAN DAKİKALAR

9. dakikada Ben Ouanes'in indirdiği topu ceza sahası dışından bekletmeden kaleye gönderen Cafu'nun sert şutunda meşin yuvarlak az farkla auta gitti.

11. dakikada Beşiktaş öne geçti. Orkun Kökçü'nün sol kanattan ceza sahasına yaptığı ortaya ön direkte savunmadan önce dokunan Oh, meşin yuvarlağı yakın köşeden filelere gönderdi: 1-0.

22. dakikada soldan kullanılan kornerde Cafu'nun kale önüne yaptığı ortayı kaleci Ersin Destanoğlu, son anda çelmeyi başardı.

45+2. dakikada Beşiktaş ikinci golü buldu. Sağ kanattan Murillo'nun ceza sahasına yaptığı ortaya penaltı noktasının gerisinde top yere değmeden havada ayak içiyle dokunan Orkun Kökçü, meşin yuvarlağı kalecinin üzerinden ağlarla buluşturdu: 2-0.

Beşiktaş, maçın ilk yarısını 2-0 önde kapattı.

53. dakikada Kasımpaşa, penaltı kazandı. Beşiktaş yarı sahasının ortalarından kullanılan frikikte Arous, Murillo'nun ayakla yaptığı müdahale sonundan ceza sahası içinde yer kalırken hakem Batuhan Kolak, beyaz noktayı gösterdi.

57. dakikada Benedyczak'ın kullandığı penaltıda top ve kaleci Ersin Destanoğlu, ayrı köşelere gitti: 2-1.

79. dakikada Beşiktaş, net gol pozisyonundan yararlanamadı. Orkun Kökçü'nün başlattığı atakta Rashica, aldığı pasla soldan ceza sahasına girdi. Oyuncunun sol çaprazdan şutunda savunmadan seken topu Cengiz Ünder altıpasın gerisinde tamamlamak istedi ancak kaleci Gianniotis'in omzuna çarpan top kornere gitti.

81. dakikada Olaitan'ın soldan ceza sahası içine ortasında Cengiz Ünder, savunma arkasına sarktı. Ceza sahası içi sağ çaprazında Cengiz'in top yere değmeden ayak içiyle yaptığı vuruşta kaleci Gianniotis, meşin yuvarlağın ağlarla buluşmasını bir kez daha engelledi.

90+5. dakikada sağdan Cafu'nun kullandığı frikikte altıpas önünde Kubilay Kanatsızkuş'un kafa vuruşunda top yandan dışarı çıktı.

Beşiktaş, maçı 2-1 kazandı.

Stat: Tüpraş

Hakemler: Batuhan Kolak, Bersan Duran, Osman Gökhan Bilir

Beşiktaş: Ersin Destanoğlu, Murillo, Agbadou, Uduokhai, Rıdvan Yılmaz, Ndidi, Asllani (Dk. 71 Cengiz Ünder), Orkun Kökçü (Dk. 90+3 Salih Uçan), Cerny (Dk. 71 Rashica), Olaitan, Oh

Kasımpaşa: Gianniotis, Winck, Becao, Arous (Dk. 58 Opoku), Kamil Ahmet Çörekçi (Dk. 73 Gueye), Cafu, Baldursson, Ben Ouanes, Diabate, Allevinah (Dk. 86 Kubilay Kanatsızkuş), Benedyczak (Dk. 87 Eyüp Aydın)

Goller: Dk. 11 Oh, Dk. 45+2 Orkun Kökçü (Beşiktaş), Dk. 57 Benedyczak (Penaltıdan) (Kasımpaşa)

Sarı kartlar: Dk. 12 Cafu, Dk. 15 Kamil Ahmet Çörekçi, Dk. 16 Emre Belözoğlu (Teknik direktör), Dk. 62 Winck, Dk. 66 Allevinah, Dk. 81 Baldursson (Kasımpaşa), Dk. 52 Ndidi, Dk. 54 Murillo, Dk. 78 Rıdvan Yılmaz, Dk. 86 Sergen Yalçın (Teknik direktör) (Beşiktaş)

Inter'de milli futbolcu Hakan Çalhanoğlu'nun takımdaki geleceği belirsizliğini koruyor. Galatasaray'ın gündemindeki deneyimli orta saha için Inter'in talep edeceği bonservis bedeli belli oldu.

Inter'de sezon sonunda Hakan Çalhanoğlu'yla yollar ayrılabilir. Sözleşmesi 2027'de sona erecek milli futbolcu için İtalyan ekibinin yeni sözleşme konusunu değerlendirdiği belirtildi.

La Gazetta della Sport'ta yer alan habere göre Galatasaray'ın Hakan Çalhanoğlu'na olan ilgisi devam ediyor. Inter yönetiminin ise 32 yaşındaki oyuncunun performansından memnun olduğu ancak sakatlık durumuyla ilgili değerlendirmelerde bulunduğu ifade edildi.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu masadan kalktı! Adım adım Galatasaray'a

INTER'IN BONSERVİS BEKLENTİSİ

Haberde, Inter'in Hakan Çalhanoğlu'yla sözleşme yenilemekten çok, ayrılığa daha yakın olduğuna dikkat çekilirken İtalyan ekibindeki bu durumun devam etmesi halinde Galatasaray'ın yeniden devreye girebileceği belirtildi. Inter'in Hakan'ın bedelsiz olarak ayrılmaması için yazın 10-15 milyon euroluk bir teklife onay verebileceği kaydedildi.

ÇALHANOĞLU'NUN BU SEZONKİ PERFORMANSI

Inter'de bu sezon 25 maça çıkan Hakan Çalhanoğlu, 9 gol ve 4 asist kaydetti. Milli futbolcu bu sezon sakatlıklar nedeniyle 13 maçta forma giyememişti.

Fenerbahçe'nin 19 yaşındaki forvet oyuncusu Sidiki Cherif, kariyerinde dev bir adım attı. Daha önce U16 seviyesinde davet alan ancak süre bulamayan genç golcü, sergilediği performansla bu kez Fransa U21 Milli Takımı'na seçilmeyi başardı.

Fenerbahçe'nin 19 yaşındaki golcüsü Sidiki Cherif, Fransa'nın U21 milli takımına davet edildi.

Sidiki Cherif daha önce Fransa U16'ya çağrılsa da forma şansı bulamamıştı. 19 yaşındaki futbolcu U21'e ilk kez davet edildi.

U21 Avrupa Şampiyonası Elemeleri'nde mücadele eden Fransa, 26 Mart'ta Lüksemburg, 30 Mart'ta İzlanda ile karşılaşacak.

Trendyol Süper Lig'in 27. haftasında oynanan Zecorner Kayserispor, Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük'ü ağırladı. Küme düşme hattından uzaklaşmak isteyen Kayserispor, lig sonuncusu Fatih Karagümrük'ü tek golle geçerek altın değerinde 3 puanı hanesine yazdırdı. Bu sonuçla 16. sıradaki yerini sağlamlaştıran sarı-kırmızılılar, ligde derin bir nefes aldı.

Alt sıraları yakından ilgilendiren mücadelede kazanan Kayserispor! Lig sonuncusu Fatih Karagümrük’ü 1-0 mağlup eden Kayserispor, kritik virajı kayıpsız dönerek düşme potasından uzaklaşma yolunda dev bir adım attı.

Kayserispor'un golünü 66. dakikadaG. Onugkha attı.

Kayserispor bu maç ile 23 puana yükselerek, 16. sıraya yükseldi. Düşme potasından çıkamasa da kritik virajda büyük bir adım atmış oldu.

Ligin dibine demir atan Fatih Karagümrük'ün ise 17 puanı bulunuyor

MAÇTAN DAKİKALAR

1. dakika Cardoso'nun ara pasında topla buluşan Chalov, kaleci Grbic ile karşı karşıya kaldı. Chalov, kaleciyi çalımlamaya çalışırken Fatih Karagümrük savunması araya girerek topu uzaklaştırdı.

7. dakikada orta sahanın sağ tarafından aldığı topla içe kateden Sergio'nun pasında ceza yayı üzerinde topla buluşan Tiago Çukur'un şutunda meşin yuvarlağı kaleci Bilal Bayazıt kontrol etti.

11. dakikada Benes'in pasında topla buluşan Brenet'in şutunda meşin yuvarlak rakip takımın savunma oyuncularına çarparak kornere çıktı.

Karşılaşmanın ilk yarısı 0-0 berabere sona erdi.

53. dakikada rakip yarı alanının ortalarında aldığı pasla sol çaprazdan ceza sahasına giren Tiago Çukur'un uzak köşeye gönderdiği şutta top, Zecorner Kayserisporlu savunma oyuncularına çarparak kornere çıktı.

66. dakikada Zecorner Kayserispor öne geçti. Sol kanatta topla buluşan Cardoso'nun ortasına iyi yükselen Onugkha'nın kafa vuruşunda meşin yuvarlak ağlara gitti: 1-0.

73. dakikada Chalov'un ara pasında ceza sahasında topla buluşan Onugkha'nın sert şutu yandan auta çıktı.

81. dakikada Benes'in ara pasında ceza sahasında topla buluşan Cardoso'nun sert şutunda topu kaleci Grbic kontrol etti.

Karşılaşma, ev sahibi ekibin 1-0 üstünlüğüyle sona erdi.

Stat: RHG Enertürk Enerji

Hakemler: Halil Umut Meler, Murat Ergin Gözütok, Yusuf Susuz

Zecorner Kayserispor: Bilal Bayazıt, Ramazan Civelek (Dk. 75 Katango), Denswil, Semih Gürler, Brenet, Bennasser, (Dk.78 Görkem Sağlam) Cardoso, Benes, Furkan Soyalp (Dk.45 Onugkha), Mendes (Dk. 55 Makarov), Chalov

Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük: Grbic, Esgaio, Lichnovsky, Anıl Yiğit Çınar, Mladenovic (Dk.76 Çağtay Kurukalıp), Kranevitter, Bartuğ Elmaz, Serginho, Berkay Özcan (Dk.76 Kone), Barış Kalaycı (Dk. 61 Babicka), Tiago Çukur ( Dk. 67 Johnson)

Gol: Dk. 66 Onugkha (Zecorner Kayserispor)

Kırmızı Kart: Dk.36 Kranevitter (Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük)

Sarı kartlar: Dk. 89 Chalov, Dk. 89 Cardaso (Zecorner Kayserispor)

Aslan'ın yıldızı Panzerler'e geri dönüyor! Galatasaray formasıyla fark yaratan 30 yaşındaki sağ kanat oyuncusu Leroy Sane, Julian Nagelsmann tarafından Almanya Milli Takımı aday kadrosuna çağrıldı.

Almanya Futbol Federasyonundan yapılan açıklamaya göre, Almanya Milli Takımı'nda 27 Mart'ta İsviçre ve 31 Mart'ta da Gana ile oynanacağı hazırlık maçları öncesinde aday kadro belirlendi.

Sarı-kırmızılı ekibin formasını giyen Sane de Almanya Milli Futbol Takımı Teknik Direktörü Julian Nagelsmann tarafından aday kadroya çağrıldı.

72 MAÇTA 16 GOL

Milli takım formasıyla 72 maçta görev alan Sane, bu maçlarda 16 gol kaydetti.

Trendyol 1. Lig'de 32. hafta maçlarını yönetecek hakemler açıklandı

Trendyol 1. Lig'in 32. haftasındaki müsabakalarda görev alacak hakemler belli oldu.

Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu Merkez Hakem Kurulundan yapılan açıklamaya göre, ligin 32. haftasındaki maçların hakemleri şu şekilde:

21 Mart Cumartesi:

13.30 Serikspor-Sakaryaspor: Mehmet Türkmen

13.30 Boluspor-Bandırmaspor: Direnç Tonusluoğlu

16.00 Manisa FK-Özbelsan Sivasspor: Muhammet Ali Metoğlu

16.00 Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü-Adana Demirspor: Berkay Erdemir

19.00 Eminevim Ümraniyespor-Atko Grup Pendikspor: Abdullah Buğra Taşkınsoy

22 Mart Pazar:

13.00 İmaj Altyapı Vanspor FK-SMS Grup Sarıyer: Fatih Tokail

13.30 Atakaş Hatayspor-Amed Sportif Faaliyetler: Melih Aldemir

16.00 Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK-Arca Çorum FK: Gürcan Hasova

16.00 İstanbulspor-Sipay Bodrum FK: Burak Demirkıran

19.00 Esenler Erokspor-Erzurumspor FK: Alper Akarsu

Kayserispor, Dorukhan Toköz'e verilen 2 maçlık men cezasına itiraz etmişti. Tahkim Kurulu futbolcuya verilen cezayı onadı.

Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu (TFF) Tahkim Kurulu, Kayserisporlu futbolcu Dorukhan Toköz'ün 2 maçlık cezasını onadı.

TFF'nin internet sitesinde yer alan açıklamada, sarı-kırmızılı takımın futbolcusu için yapılan itirazın incelendiği, rakip takım oyuncusuna yönelik ciddi faulü nedeniyle Dorukhan Toköz'e verilen 2 resmi müsabakadan men cezasında isabetsizlik bulunmadığı belirtildi.

Beşiktaş Kulübünde, Ramazan Bayramı dolayısıyla gelenekselleşen bayramlaşma töreni gerçekleştirildi.

Tüpraş Stadı'nda düzenlenen törene siyah-beyazlı kulübün başkanı Serdal Adalı, ikinci başkan Hakan Daltaban, genel sekreter Uğur Fora, sayman ve voleybol faaliyetlerinden sorumlu yönetim kurulu üyesi Çağatay Abraş, divan kurulu başkanı Ahmet Ürkmezgil, divan ve kongre üyeleri, altyapı sporcuları ile taraftarlar katıldı.

Törende konuşan başkan Adalı, bir bayrama daha Beşiktaş çatısı altında hep birlikte ulaştıklarını belirterek, "Bu bayrağın, bu armanın gölgesinde geçen her an, her gün bizler için bayram niteliğindedir. Geride bıraktığımız ramazan ayı; camiamızla iç içe olduğumuz, aynı sofraları paylaştığımız, Beşiktaşlılarla sıkça bir araya geldiğimiz güzel bir ay oldu. Kulübümüzün verdiği iftar davetlerinde, misafir olduğumuz etkinliklerde Beşiktaş ailesinin büyüklüğünü, gücünü bir kez daha gördük. Mübarek ramazan ayının maneviyatıyla birlikte; camiamızın birlik beraberlik, kardeşlik, aile olma gibi duyguları yeniden yakaladığına şahit olduk, aldığımız geri dönüşlerden büyük mutluluk duyduk." ifadelerini kullandı.

Siyah-beyazlı camiada birlik ve beraberliğin önemine değinen Adalı, şunları kaydetti:

"Bu birlik beraberlik, bu pozitif hava devam ettikçe, ilerleyen süreçte Beşiktaşlıları daha da mutlu edecek başarıları hep beraber yaşayacağız. Sizlerin desteği, saha içi ve saha dışında verdiğimiz bütün mücadelelerde, hedeflerimize ulaşmamızda en önemli gücümüz olacak. Sizler Beşiktaş'a sahip çıktıkça, verdiğimiz bütün uğraşların sonuçlarını en güzel şekilde alacağız. Ben camiamıza, taraftarımıza, Beşiktaş'ımızın gücüne inanıyorum. Beşiktaş'ımızı sizlerle birlikte, en kısa zamanda hedeflerine ulaştıracağımız günlerin umudunu ve inancını taşıyorum. Sizlerin de bu umut ve inançla, Beşiktaş'a her alanda, her koşulda sahip çıkmanızı istiyorum. Bu vesileyle; dün akşam BKT Avrupa Kupası'nda (EuroCup) yarı finale çıkarak yüzümüzü güldüren, camiamıza güzel bir bayram hediyesi veren erkek basketbol takımımızı yürekten kutluyor, kupayı müzemize getireceklerine olan inancımı sizlerin huzurunda bir kez daha ifade etmek istiyorum. Bu akşam Kasımpaşa'yı ağırlayacak olan futbol takımımızın da sahadan galibiyetle ayrılarak bayram coşkumuzu perçinleyeceklerine inanıyorum. Büyük Beşiktaş camiasının mübarek Ramazan Bayramı'nı kutluyor, nice güzel bayramlara sizlerle birlikte, Beşiktaş'ımızın başarılarıyla birlikte erişmeyi temenni ediyorum."

Bayramlaşma töreninde başkan Adalı'ya katılımcılar yoğun ilgi ve sevgi gösterdi.

Tören, hatıra fotoğrafı çekilmesiyle sona erdi.

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Fenerbahçe'nin mevcut sağ bek havuzunda Nelson Semedo ve Mert Müldür bulunuyor. Sezon başında Wolverhampton'dan bedelsiz şekilde Kanarya'ya geçiş yapan Semedo, savunmanın sağında ilk tercihti... Portekizli futbolcunun performansı da tribünleri mutlu etmişti. Fakat yaşadığı sakatlıklar canları sıktı.

SON SENEYE GİRİYOR

32 yaşındaki Semedo'nun, nisan başında takıma dönmesi bekleniyor. Ancak ilerleyen yaşı ve sakatlık geçmişi sebebiyle, önümüzdeki sezon durumunun ne olacağı bilinmiyor. Ayrıca Fenerbahçe'yle mukavelesi 30 Haziran 2027'de bitecek. Yani kontratının son senesine giriyor...

FAZLA MESAİ YAPABİLİRLER

Diğer sağ bek Mert Müldür'de ise farklı problemler var. Milli futbolcu ve tribünler arasında sorunlu bir süreç yaşanıyor. Hatta, tribündeki nişanlısına kullanılan ifadeler sebebiyle Mert bir açıklama da yapmıştı. Onun kontratı da tıpkı Semedo gibi 30 Haziran 2027'de tamamlanacak. Fenerbahçe Yönetimi, 2026 yazında sağ bek için fazla mesai yapabilir.

Fenerbahçe'deki performansı ve sık sık yaşadığı sakatlıklar sebebiyle gözden düşen Çağlar Söyüncü, 2026 yazında kontratının son senesine girecek. Şu anda oyuncuya Suudi Arabistan'dan takım arandığı iddia edildi.

Fenerbahçe, 2024'ün Ocak ayında Atletico Madrid'e 2 milyon euro ödeyerek Çağlar Söyüncü'yü kiralamıştı. O sezonun sonunda İspanyol ekibine 8.5 milyon euro daha verildi ve tecrübeli stoperin tapusu alındı. Milli futbolcuyla 30 Haziran 2027 tarihine kadar mukavele yapıldı. Yani 2026 yazında kontratının son senesine giriyor.

AVRUPA'DA HAREKET YOK

29 yaşındaki futbolcunun önümüzdeki sezon Fenerbahçe'de devam etmesi beklenmiyor. Eğer yaz döneminde elden çıkarılamazsa, 2027 yazında bedelsiz şekilde ayrılabilecek. Şu anda 1.85 boyundaki stoper için Suudi Arabistan'dan takım arandığı iddia edildi. Çağlar'la ilgili Avrupa pazarında hiçbir hareket yok...

CİDDİ BİR DEĞİŞİM

Sarı-Lacivertli forma altındaki performansı ve yaşadığı sakatlıklar sebebiyle eleştirilerin hedefi haline gelen Çağlar'dan az da olsa bir bonservis geliri bekleniyor. Milli futbolcunun ayrılığı halinde en az 2 stoper takviyesi yapılacağı konuşuluyor. Sarı-Lacivertliler'in savunma hattında ciddi bir değişim yaşanacak.

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The former Italy international, who won two Champions League titles during his time at San Siro, was asked to reflect on the teammates who left the deepest impression on him.

On Pirlo, his admiration was immediate and genuine. “I knew he was good, but only when I was able to work with him did I realise he was a genius,” he said, with quotes via MilanNews.

Nesta full of praise for Milan teammates Maldini & Pirlo

For sheer professionalism, though, it was Maldini who set the standard that shaped Nesta’s understanding of what it meant to be a winner.

“When I arrived at Milan and saw that, despite not being a youngster anymore, he was always giving everything at full speed, I understood why Milan always won,” he said. “At Lazio we clung to a lot of excuses to justify our failures.”

His most cherished memory? The 2003 Champions League final in Manchester against Juventus. “It was my first. From that moment, reaching the final became an obligation.”

On Allegri, Nesta was candid about a rocky start to their relationship. The pair clashed over Pirlo’s role when Allegri arrived at Milan from Cagliari, Nesta found it inconceivable that his friend was not the fulcrum of the team.

“For Max, walking into a dressing room of champions who had won everything and were at the end of a cycle was not easy,” he said. The Nesta of today, however, sees a very different coach. “Now he is much more determined, stronger for all the experiences and victories he has accumulated.”

Roma look to Donyell Malen and Stephan El Shaarawy for the Europa League all-Italian derby, as Bologna trust Santiago Castro and Federico Bernardeschi.

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It kicks off at the Stadio Olimpico at 20.00 GMT (21.00 CET).

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The first leg ended 1-1 at the Stadio Dall’Ara, meaning it is all to play for in the Eternal City for a place in the Europa League quarter-finals.

Whoever wins will go through to face either Aston Villa or Lille.

Roma continue to have a serious injury crisis, missing Paulo Dybala, Matias Soulé, Artem Dovbyk and Evan Ferguson, while Lorenzo Venturino is not on the UEFA list.

Stephan El Shaarawy is chosen to start in support of centre-forward Malen, despite Lorenzo Pellegrini scoring in the first leg.

Once again, Bryan Cristante and Niccolò Pisilli will share the task of pushing into a more advanced position from midfield at different times in the game.

It has been a difficult period for Roma, who managed just two draws in four competitive games, sliding from fourth to sixth in the Serie A table.

Bologna have problems too, because Juan Miranda is suspended, while former Roma goalkeeper Lukasz Skorupski is ruled out after picking up an injury at the weekend in the Serie A their 1-0 victory away to Sassuolo.

It means Federico Ravaglia has to take over the gloves, while Nikola Moro is not at 100 per cent and Lorenzo De Silvestri isn’t on the UEFA list.

Once again, Riccardo Orsolini is left on the bench, as Bernardeschi and Jonathan Rowe are in fine form supporting Castro upfront.

The Stadio Olimpico is a special place for Bologna, as this is where they beat Milan last season to win the Coppa Italia and qualify for the Europa League.

When these sides met here in Serie A back in August 2025, it ended 1-0 for Roma with a Wesley goal on his debut.

Roma vs. Bologna line-ups

Roma: Svilar; Mancini, Ndicka, Hermoso; Celik, Koné, Pisilli, Wesley; Cristante; El Shaarawy, Malen

Roma bench: De Marzi, Gollini, Rensch, Pellegrini, El Aynaoui, Tsimikas, Ziolkowski, Vaz, Ghilardi, Zaragoza

Bologna: Ravaglia; Zortea, Vitik, Lucumì, Joao Mario; Ferguson, Freuler, Pobega; Bernardeschi, Castro, Rowe

Bologna bench: Pessina, Franceschelli, Moro, Orsolini, Heggem, Casale, Odgaard, Lykogiannis, Sohm, Dallinga, Cambiaghi, Dominguez

Ref: Kovacs (ROU)

Inter forward Ange-Yoan Bonny has opened up on one of the most dramatic and emotionally charged moments of his young life, the day a failed medical at Juventus nearly ended his football career before it had truly begun.

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Speaking exclusively to L’Équipe, with quotes via Goal, the Inter forward recalled the moment at just 17 years old when doctors detected a cardiac irregularity during what should have been a routine pre-signing examination.

“I went from joining Juventus to nothing,” he said. “The doctors told me that, in their view, playing football would be complicated. It is a hard blow for a boy full of dreams.”

Bonny bounces back from Juventus snub to star for Inter years later

What followed was a moment of raw human connection that Bonny still treasures.

He returned home to Tours and went straight to a car park in the heart of his neighbourhood, an unglamorous but deeply meaningful meeting spot for him and his closest friends.

“My friends were in the same emotional state as I was, as if it had happened to them,” he said. “I understood who I could count on. I will never forget that.”

It is the same car park where, years later, he announced his signing for Inter. The symmetry was clearly not lost on him.

Bonny’s career subsequently took a different path, a spell in Serie B with Parma, promotion to the top flight, and eventually a move to Inter, but the Juventus episode remains a defining chapter.

His mother played her own pivotal role too, threatening to withhold her signature on his first professional contract unless he passed his school exams.

“She told me: if you don’t bring home that diploma, I promise the contract doesn’t get signed,” he laughed. He passed at the resit.

Now firmly established at one of Europe’s biggest clubs, Bonny’s journey from that car park in Tours to San Siro is quite the story.

Mathys Tel has revealed that a series of “clear-the-air” talks in the dressing room sparked the tactical and emotional shift that led to Tottenham’s spirited, albeit bittersweet, 3-2 victory over Atletico Madrid.

While the result wasn’t enough to overturn a massive first-leg deficit, the win marked a significant turning point for a squad that has spent much of 2026 in a state of freefall.

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The young Frenchman, who has become a focal point of the Spurs attack during this turbulent period, insists that the players have finally found the spirit of determination required to fight for the club’s Premier League survival.

Mathys Tel on talks behind the scenes

Speaking after the game, Tel explained that the players recognised a desperate need for better communication.

He said (quotes via The Mirror):

“I think conversation in the dressing room. After every loss we just keep talking to each other and something changed. We are talking because maybe before we didn’t speak enough. But now with the situation we talk more, more, more, and we are more about the details.”

Tel emphasised that the squad has moved past individual frustrations to operate as a singular unit under interim boss Igor Tudor.

“We’re together. We’re just a team now. I can feel it. I trust my teammates, I trust the manager, I trust everybody. If we stick together, we will do it.”

Tottenham still have a mountain to climb

Despite the Champions League exit, the 3-2 win serves as a vital moral boost for a side that had failed to record a single victory in nine previous attempts.

It also represents Igor Tudor’s first win since taking charge, providing him with much-needed leverage as he prepares for a defining week in the dugout.

Spurs currently sit in 16th place, just one point above the relegation zone.

The mountain to climb begins this Sunday against Nottingham Forest in what has been dubbed a relegation six-pointer.

However, the resilience shown at Anfield followed by the high-scoring win against Diego Simeone’s side suggests that Tottenham may finally be waking up.

With senior figures reportedly speaking up more in tactical meetings, the club is hopeful that these details will be the difference between a historic drop and a miraculous escape.

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Arsenal and Manchester City will have to compete with Newcastle United for Rodrigo Mora in the summer.

The 18-year-old playmaker has impressed with Porto, and Newcastle is prepared to break their transfer record in order to sign him. They would be willing to pay €100 million in order to sign the playmaker, according to reports from Spain.

They will also face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City. It will be interesting to see which of the three clubs can get the deal done.

Mora is a promising young player with a bright future, and he could add creativity and technical ability in the final third. The opportunity to play in the Premier League will be exciting for him. Newcastle might be able to provide him with regular opportunities, and the move could be ideal for the youngster. He should look to join a club where he will play every week. Newcastle could groom him into a future star and help him fulfil his potential.

Porto will find it difficult to reject the offer if €100 million is presented in the summer. It is a significant amount of money for a largely unproven player. Even though he is a tremendous talent, he has done nothing to justify the price tag.

It seems unlikely that Arsenal or Manchester City will pay that kind of money for him. They need creativity in the final third, but they will also look to improve other areas of the squad. Spending €100 million on Mora will not be a part of their plan. It will be interesting to see if Newcastle can submit a concrete proposal and get the deal done.

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Verdict: Both teams to score – No Best Odds: 11/10 Bookmaker: Olympusbet Seeking an essential boost on Saturday evening when they turn their attention back to Premier League action, Chelsea will travel to Merseyside when they meet Everton. Everton Starting with the hosts, suffering late heartbreak away at runaway leaders Arsenal last week as they […]

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A former Spartans wide receiver is re-signing with the World Champions.

Former Michigan State football wide receiver Cody White has re-signed with the Seattle Seahawks. The defending Super Bowl champions announced he has re-signed with the team on Wednesday.

White has bounced around the NFL after being an undrafted free agent, signing with the Kansas City Chiefs, New York Giants and Denver Broncos, before getting his first big opportunity with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021. He appeared in 16 games for the Steelers across the 2021 and 2022 seasons, and then made his way out west to Seattle for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, where he appeared in 14 games.

This past season was the first time in his career that he made the 53-man roster out of training camp with the Seahawks. He ended last season with three receptions for 90 yards and one touchdown, and also played a key role on special teams.

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The East region in the 2026 NCAA tournament is a gauntlet that features a handful of blue bloods and experienced coaches.

While Duke leads the way as the No.1 seed, Jon Scheyer is only in his fourth season as the Blue Devils' head coach. In order to make it to Indianapolis, Scheyer may need to go through several Hall-of-Fame-caliber coaches.

Over the course of the next two weekends, some of the biggest names in the sport will have to go against each other for just one Final Four spot. Here's a breakdown of which coaches make up the East region.

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March Madness East Region coaches

Seed	Team	Coach
1.	Duke	Jon Scheyer
2.	UConn	Dan Hurley
3.	Michigan State	Tom Izzo
4.	Kansas	Bill Self
5.	St. John's	Rick Pitino
6.	Louisville	Pat Kelsey
7.	UCLA	Mick Cronin
8.	Ohio State	Jake Diebler
9.	TCU	Jamie Dixon
10.	UCF	Johnny Dawkins
11.	South Florida	Bryan Hodgson
12.	Northern Iowa	Ben Jacobson
13.	California Baptist	Rick Croy
14.	North Dakota State	David Richman
15.	Furman	Bob Richey
16.	Siena	Gerry McNamara

Jon Scheyer, Duke

Scheyer took over for Mike Krzyzewski in 2022, but Duke hasn't lost a step. The Blue Devils have improved each year under Scheyer, and are the No. 1 overall seed for the first time since 2019 this year.

Scheyer's success shows that he is one of the brightest young coaches in college basketball, and he made his first Final Four in 2025. However, Scheyer is still looking for his first NCAA championship as a coach.

Dan Hurley, UConn

Hurley was a top high school coach for a decade before making the jump to college, where he has only continued his success. The former Seton Hall guard coach Wagner and Rhode Island before taking the UConn job in 2018.

Hurley specifically rose to prominence in the last three years, leading UConn to back-to-back National Championships. However, he's only made it out of the first weekend twice, albeit during both of his NCAA championship seasons.

Tom Izzo, Michigan State

Izzo is the second-longest tenured active coach in NCAA basketball, having coached Michigan State for the past 31 years.  Over those three decades, Izzo 's Spartans have been a consistent presence in the NCAA tournament.

While Izzo has just one national championship, his five Final Four appearances is the fifth most in college basketball history. However, Izzo hasn't made the Final Four in the last five tournaments, the longest such drought in his career.

Bill Self, Kansas

Considering Bill Self has been the Kansas head coach for over two decades, his four Final Fours and two NCAA championships may be seen as a disappointment. Still, Self consistently produced one of the best teams in the country, and has 17 regular-season championships at Kansas alone.

Prior to joining the Jayhawks, Self had stops at Oral Roberts, Tulsa and Illinois. He has also made the NCAA tournament every season since 1998-99.

Rick Pitino, St. John's

In a region full of experienced coaches, Rick Pitino is the most experienced. The 73-year-old began his head coaching career at Hawaii in 1975 and has coached seven different college teams since then.

Pitino's career includes NCAA championships at Kentucky and Louisville, although a chunk of his wins and his title at Louisville were vacated by the NCAA. Still, Pitino has always proven to be perhaps the best coach in college basketball.

Mick Cronin, UCLA

Mick Cronin is known for his consistency, as he's made 13 of the last fourteen NCAA tournaments. Cronin's coaching career began at Murray State before taking over at Cincinnati, where he led the Bearcats to nine-straight appearances.

Cronin joined UCLA in 2019, and made his first Final Four in 2021 with a 11-seeded Bruins team. UCLA has made the tournament five times in the last six seasons under Cronin.

Jamie Dixon, TCU

While Jamie Dixon doesn't have the accolades of some of his contemporaries in the East, he is extremely experienced himself. Dixon coached Pittsburgh for 13 years, making the NCAA tournament 11 times, and has now been at TCU for 10 years, making the tournament five times.

However, Dixon is still searching for his first trip to the Final Four. The 60-year-old came close a few times with Pittsburgh, but hasn't been able to make a serious run with the Horned Frogs.

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March Madness East region, by the numbers

NCAA championships

• Dan Hurley: 2
• Bill Self: 2
• Rick Pitino: 2*
• Tom Izzo: 1

The East Region has a combined seven NCAA championships, as four coaches come together to make up the total. That includes Rick Pitino's 2013 championship, which the NCAA has since vacated.

Final Four appearances

• Tom Izzo: 8
• Rick Pitino: 7
• Bill Self: 4
• Dan Hurley: 2
• Jon Scheyer: 1
• Mick Cronin: 1

Six coaches in the East region have reached at least one Final Four, totaling 23 overall appearances. Tom Izzo, Rick Pitino and Bill Self do the heavy lifting here, as they have a combined 19 trips to the Final Four.

March Madness appearances

The 16 East region head coaches have made a combined 131 March Madness appearances. Of those coaches, Izzo, Self and Pitino have all made the tournament at least 25 times, while Mick Cronin and Jamie Dixon have been to the dance 16 times each.

Conference championships

Of the coaches in the East region, 14 of them have won at least one conference championship. Overall, those 14 coaches have combined for 60 conference titles, as Rick Pitino leads the way with 16, while Bill Self has 10 himself

Career record

Coaches in the East region have a combined record of 5,211-2,610, which comes out to a winning percentage of around 66.7%. Eight of the 16 coaches have won at least 300 games, while five have at least 500 wins and three have at least 750 wins. Pitino once again tops everyone with 913 wins overall.

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As if there was any doubt, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner will start the first game of the year.

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced on Thursday that Paul Skenes will get the ball in New York to start Opening Day against the Mets.

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— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) March 19, 2026

Skenes tallied 1.97 ERA and struck out 216 batters in 187.2 innings, the most strikeouts but a Pirates starting pitcher in franchise history.

Skenes only allowed 31 earned runs and totaled a 0.95 WHIP en route to his first Cy Young.

The 2023 No. 1 overall pick and 2024 NL Rookie of the Year will make his second-career Opening Day start.

Skenes, 23, posted a 7.7 WAR last year and started his second-consecutive All-Star Game for the NL. 

He continues to accumulate accolades rarely seen in over 100 years. Skenes started two games for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, allowing one run over 8.1 innings.

Facing potentially the greatest lineup he’ll ever face against the Dominican Republic in the semifinals, Skenes allowed only one run in 4.1 frames. Outside of a Junior Caminero solo home run, Skenes silenced the Dominican Republic offense.

In 55 starts, Skenes owns a 21-13 record, 1.96 ERA, 386 strikeouts, 2.40 FIP, and a 0.948 WHIP.

Skenes starts game one of 162 at Citi Field on Thursday, March 26 at 1:15 p.m.

The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp announced its promotional events for opening weekend on March 27-29 against the Rochester Red Wings.

On Friday, March 27, the Jumbo Shrimp will hold an Opening Day street carnival at VyStar Ballpark starting at 4 p.m. The carnival will feature a climbing wall, interactive vendors, and street games. The team will honor the 2025 Triple-A National Champions during a special pre-game ceremony. The first 2,000 fans will receive a schedule magnet. The team encourages fans to wear red in support of the military for Red Shirt Friday. Gates open at 5:30.

Gates open at 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 28. The first 2,000 fans can receive a replica national championship ring. The giveaway will only be available at the Main Gate on Georgia Street.

On Sunday, March 29, fans can play catch on the field for the first 20 minutes after gates open as part of Baptist Health Sunday Family FUNday. Gates open at 1 p.m.

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Our SB Nation Reacts survey is back this week and we just want you to answer one question. What is your grade for the Miami Dolphins’ trade of wide receiver Jaylen Waddle? Pretty simple question for the week, but a big one when it comes to the Dolphins’ 2026 season as well as what is now a full rebuild of the roster.

Miami sent Waddle and a fourth-round draft pick to the Denver Broncos on Monday, receiving back a first-, third-, and fourth-round picks in the deal. Was that the right price to move on from the team’s 2021 first-round pick? How do you feel about the trade? Vote in the poll below and head into the comments to discuss.

Albert Riera discusses various topics in an exclusive interview with Bundesliga. Eintracht Frankfurt’s coach values his previous experiences with some of the footballing giants in shaping him as a coach.

“I was teammates with Xabi Alonso in Liverpool and Spain national team. We were from the same time as Arteta and Pepe Reina,” Riera revisits his playing career.  “When we retired, at more or less the same time, the (Spanish) federation organised a pro coach license for this group. I think it was the most beautiful moment for a lot of us.

“We had Xabi Alonso. Then, on one side, we had Raul, the captain of Real Madrid for many years. And, on the other side, Xavi Hernàndez, captain of Barcelona for many years. After two years of studying for their coaching license together, these two players came together. We were all thinking in the same way.”

Riera went on to explain further about the process of learning from fellow coaches. “It doesn’t mean we were copying each other. We have different concepts in football. There are a lot of different ways in which to play football, and you need to choose yours. It has to be yours, and you believe it.”

Frankfurt’s boss also had a chance to spend some time with Pep Guardiola. The former Manchester City player said his fellow countryman is ahead of the rest in experimenting with new ideas.

“Pep (Guardiola) is from another generation, but we’ve been together in some situations like golf tournaments, especially during the summertime,” Riera said in his in-depth interview with Bundesliga. “We know what Pep is like in football. He was ahead of the rest in trying things.

“Now, he’s adapting his ways because people know him, and he needs to surprise them. Football is not just one idea. You need to progress, and you need to adapt. On this, Pep is not afraid to try things. I am like this, too. I’m not afraid to do things and to transmit ideas to the players.”

Leeds United are currently preparing a bold move to secure Silva Mexes from rivals Manchester United. This information comes from a report from Pete O’Rourke. The teenage sensation has captured the attention of scouts at Elland Road. He delivered a series of impressive performances within the youth setup at Carrington.

Leeds United Target Manchester United Starlet Silva Mexes

The report notes that Leeds United have already initiated contact regarding a potential deal for the sixteen-year-old forward. They seek to strengthen their academy ranks with elite talent. Mexes initially joined the Manchester club from Ipswich Town during the summer of 2024.

However, recent developments suggest a breakdown in negotiations regarding his long-term future. He has reportedly failed to agree on scholarship terms. Such terms would lead to a professional contract. This situation effectively opens the door for other clubs to swoop in.

The Elland Road hierarchy views the youngster as a potential star in the making. They remain keen to convince him that his development would be better served in West Yorkshire. This interest follows a growing trend of Leeds United identifying high-ceiling players. They successfully recruit these players from their rivals’ academies.

Earlier this year, they completed the signing of Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher from the same age group. This perhaps provides a blueprint for Mexes to follow. By registering their interest early, Leeds United hope to outpace other suitors. Those rivals are now on high alert following the news of his contract impasse.

Should Leeds United Prioritise The Signature Of Silva Mexes This Summer?

LEEDS, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 28: Daniel Farke, Manager of Leeds United, applauds the crowd following the Premier League match between Leeds United and Manchester City at Elland Road on February 28, 2026 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Leeds United would secure a significant coup by signing Silva Mexes. The sixteen-year-old Thai youth international possesses a physical profile that few players his age can match. During the 2025/26 season, Mexes has demonstrated remarkable consistency. He utilises his explosive pace and dribbling skills to bypass defenders in the Under-18 Premier League.

He finds his greatest strength in his verticality. So, Mexes frequently stretches the pitch. This forces opposition backlines into uncomfortable retreats. However, critics point to his finishing as a primary weakness. This area requires refinement if he wants to transition successfully into the senior game.

The current situation suggests that Leeds United absolutely need a player of his profile. Such talents help them maintain their status as a premier destination for developing youth. Adding Mexes would provide the Under-21 squad with a genuine wide threat. He can play across the front three. This mirrors the versatility of his father, Rob Earnshaw.

Edward Ibrovic-Fletcher has already integrated well since his February arrival. So, the familiarity between the two former teammates could accelerate their collective growth. Hopefully, this move happens this summer. Manchester United rarely keep players who hesitate on scholarship offers.

On top of that, Leeds United possesses the clear pathway to first-team football that ambitious teenagers crave. The club must capitalise on this friction. They must ensure they do not miss out on a talent who could eventually command a massive transfer fee.

Viktor Gyokeres has admitted he’s hoping to add his name to the list of Swedish strikers to score League Cup-winning goals on Sunday.

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Ahead of Arsenal’s cup final match against Manchester City on Sunday, it was put to Viktor Gyokeres that his home country have already produced a couple of League Cup-winning strikers.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored a brace including the winning goal in Manchester United’s 2017 League Cup win over Southampton, and Alexander Isak scored what turned out to be the winning goal for Newcastle United against Liverpool last year.

“Yeah, they like to do it there, no?” Gyokeres responded. “[Adding my name to that list?] That would be good.”

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Gyokeres grabbed a goal and assist in the League Cup semi-final against Chelsea, but he doesn’t have a long history at Wembley. He’s never played there with Sweden, and never previously played a cup final in England.

The striker’s one appearance at the stadium was in the play-off final between Coventry City and Luton Town, and it was a bittersweet occasion for the now-Arsenal man.

Gyokeres assisted Coventry’s equalising goal in the initial 1-1 draw, and he created another great chance that perhaps should have won the game, before scoring in the penalty shootout.

But Coventry lost the shootout all the same, and it turned out to be Gyokeres’ final game for the club as he was signed by Sporting CP that summer.

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Away from England, Gyokeres has been involved in three cup finals, scoring in two of them but only winning one.

The striker won and scored an absolutely vital penalty in the Taca de Portugal final against Benfica last season, converting in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time for 1-1. Sporting went on to win 3-1 in extra time.

Gyokeres also scored a penalty in the Allianz Cup final against Benfica in 2025, after he played in Maxi Araujo, who was fouled. The Swede also converted in the penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, but Sporting lost anyway.

The striker’s only blank was in his other Taca de Portugal final against Porto, but he can perhaps be forgiven considering Sporting played 91 minutes of the tie with 10 men.

So between the four cup and play-off finals Gyokeres has featured in, he’s scored two goals and provided one assist in normal time, and he’s scored another two in shootouts.

Yet he’s only ended up on the winning side once, and he’s still lacking an open-play goal. He’ll want to change that on Sunday.

Michael Carrick takes Manchester United to the Vitality Stadium on Friday night knowing that Bournemouth will provide far more than a routine away assignment.

United arrive in third place on 54 points after beating Aston Villa 3-1 last weekend, while Bournemouth are 10th on 41.

Iraola’s side have not lost in the league since January against Arsenal and now possess the division’s longest current unbeaten run at 10 matches. The reverse fixture at Old Trafford finished 4-4 in December.

United’s route through the press

Michael Carrick has simplified the Red Devils’ approach with a shift towards more direct attacks, faster breaks, and more passes into the final third.

Furthermore, his preferred 4-2-3-1 has primarily utilised Bryan Mbeumo as the centre-forward and Bruno Fernandes as the number 10, with the Portugal international central to every attacking phase.

Lisandro Martinez’s absence, however, could influence the build-up.

Without the Argentina international’s passing from the left side of defence, United may lean even more heavily on quicker vertical balls from Casemiro and Kobbie Mainoo into Fernandes, Matheus Cunha, Amad Diallo, and Mbeumo, rather than long spells of patient circulation from Diogo Dalot, Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, and Luke Shaw.

Using the duo of Casemiro and Mainoo to beat Bournemouth’s high press to ruthless effect appears sensible against a side that wants opponents to hesitate on the ball.

Why Bournemouth remain dangerous

Meanwhile, the Cherries are still one of the league’s most aggressive pressing teams.

They are a side that constantly hassle opponents high up the pitch, create more transition opportunities than anyone else, and turn recoveries in advanced areas into attacks before back lines can reset.

Tyler Adams is a major doubt and, therefore, if he cannot start, Bournemouth lose an important ball-winner against a United side now trying to play through pressure much faster.

Where the game could turn

Essentially, the key zone should be the space around Fernandes.

Moreover, if Ryan Christie and Alex Scott can crowd him early and force United backwards, Bournemouth can keep the game in the home side’s preferred territory.

But if Fernandes receives on the half-turn and releases Mbeumo, Cunha, and Amad quickly, United can attack the channels before Iraola’s high press is re-formed.

This tweak is where Carrick’s more direct version of United looks best suited to this opponent.

In addition, set-piece quality could also matter in a match that may swing on small details rather than sustained dominance.

United have recently found big moments through Fernandes’ delivery and arrive with the sharper confidence after beating Villa, while Bournemouth’s last two matches have shown how thin the margin is between pressure and frustration.

All of this makes it a difficult test for both managers.

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Akshay Bhatia has been slowly proving that he is one of the very best golfers in the world over the past couple of years.

Bhatia’s victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational two weeks ago rubber-stamped his place on the PGA Tour’s top table.

The 24-year-old left-hander is a huge talent, and his win at Bay Hill made a lot of people sit up and realize just how good he is.

Bhatia is very highly-rated by his fellow PGA Tour players and for very good reason.

The Californian has seemingly reached another level this season, with a win, two top-5s and three top-10 finishes to his name.

The next step for Bhatia will be to consistently challenge in the major championships.

He’s a hugely popular figure and a lot of people would love to see him win one of the big events.

However, in spite of his popularity, Bhatia has received plenty of criticism as well.

Akshay Bhatia responds to cheating allegations

Bhatia is one of the players in the professional game who uses a long putter.

However, many golf fans have accused the 24-year-old of anchoring the butt of his grip to his chest when he is putting.

When speaking on the Foreplay Podcast Plus Podcast, Bhatia responded to a question regarding the cheating allegations which are constantly made against him.

“Yeah, I mean, I don’t care,“ Bhatia exclaimed.

“I know people do it for views.

I spoke to Rapaport last week. I was like, ‘I’d honestly just take my shirt off and show everyone, this is where I’m at’.

“Because it’s three to four inches from my chest. Like, I’m not built like Adam Scott. I’m not built like Lucas Glover.

“And so, yeah, it looks like it touches my shirt.

“But I had a great conversation with the rules committee last week, and my integrity, like, there’s obviously a lot of integrity on this sport.

“Um, and so, yeah, people can say what they want to say. If I wasn’t playing well, no one would say anything.

“So, again, it’s just people wanting to create noise, and if they want me to go shorter, then I’ll just bend down more.

“So it doesn’t matter to me, you know?

Akshay Bhatia defends those who use long putters

“It’s like if people started saying, like, the claw grip is cheating, you know what I’m saying?

“It’s like just a different version, and I think Jordan (Spieth) talked about it last week. Like, it’s still a skill that you have to learn with the broom.

“And you still have to be a great green reader. Your speed and green reading has to be good.

“Like, I could anchor it and pull every putt and miss everything, but it’s like, I’m still a great green reader, and I’m, you know, I have to have some idea of speed.

“It’s funny to me, man. Like, people on the Internet, I just don’t get it.

“It doesn’t make me upset, but it’s definitely, like, don’t you have other people to pick on? Like, this is just dumb.“

Bhatia is spot on here. If it was that easy to use a broomstick, everybody would surely do it?

Also, in the heat of battle, does anyone really think Bhatia would risk cheating in front of the millions of people watching worldwide?

It’s utter nonsense. While Bhatia’s shirt may touch the butt of his putter grip at times, his chest is nowhere near it.

The 24-year-old PGA Tour star obviously does not anchor his putter to his body.

The problem lies with the PGA Tour, who made the rule so open to interpretation in the first place.

If they really want to banish long putters, they should bring in a maximum length rule.

March Madness continues Thursday as North Dakota State faces Michigan State in a first-round NCAA Tournament matchup, with the Spartans looking to make another deep postseason run.

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How to Watch North Dakota State vs Michigan State

• Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
• Time: 4:05 PM ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: DIRECTV (try for free)

Michigan State enters the tournament as one of the more experienced teams in the field, led by head coach Tom Izzo, who has built a reputation for success in March. The Spartans are powered by guard Tyson Walker, a consistent scoring threat, along with A.J. Hoggard, who controls the pace and facilitates the offense. Their balance and tournament experience make them a dangerous team as the bracket gets underway.

North Dakota State is a potential upset candidate, bringing a disciplined offensive approach and strong perimeter shooting. The Bison are led by guard Boden Skunberg, who has been a key contributor throughout the season, helping guide the team through Summit League play and into the NCAA Tournament.

As with many 1st-round matchups, tempo will be a major factor. Michigan State will look to lean on its physical defense and half-court execution, while North Dakota State aims to spread the floor and capitalize on scoring opportunities from beyond the arc.

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Baltimore Ravens linebacker Teddy Buchanan had his 2025 NFL season ended in the latter weeks of last year's team campaign. Buchanan's ACL tear definitely put a strain on the team's run defense, which struggled against the powerhouse teams like the New England Patriots, heading into the postseason. The disheartening missed kick by Ravens kicker Tyler Loop in week 18 also reinforces negative feelings, but hints at a broader notion: a narrative of recurring shortcomings in the Ravens' season. Certainly, defensive tackle Nmandi Madubuike was missed, but the Ravens still showed signs of having the ability to stop the run when Buchanan was in the lineup. The question is, how will Buchanan perform under new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver?

“I was trying to be what I thought an NFL player was,” Buchanan said about his settling into a starting role. “But I realized eventually, ‘Teddye, you just gotta be you.’ I realized I am good enough and I deserve to be here.”

Buchanan is walking again and “living a normal life,” he said via the Baltimore Sun. That means he’s still on schedule to be ready as soon as training camp this summer.

Inside linebacker Roquan Smith is still going to be the head honcho on the team defense, but Buchanan is undoubtedly coming into his own. The blitz packages that Weaver will now be able to deploy with Buchanan and the newly signed defensive end Trey Hendrickson should reignite nirvana at M&T Bank Stadium. Baltimore Ravens fans were accustomed to relishing the success of their stellar defensive units, and it isn't to say the team didn't show signs of it last season. Yet if the Ravens can get back to sacking and pressuring opposing quarterbacks, this should improve their pass defense, which was ranked near the bottom of the NFL at the start of last season.

Buchanan will need intensive therapy to recalibrate his lower body and return to form. Weaver will look to deploy Buchananan against speedy pass-catching tight ends and running backs on passing downs. Yet it's Buchanan's deployability that makes him an essential piece of the Ravens' second level of defense.

This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens LB Teddye Buchanan is on track to return from a torn ACL

Devin Haney has revealed the true cost behind staying at the top, and the numbers underline the level he operates at.

The unbeaten American is one of boxing’s most accomplished active fighters, having held world titles across multiple divisions. Haney boasts a perfect professional record of 33-0 with 15 knockouts, establishing himself as a consistent presence in elite-level bouts.

Known for his discipline and technical approach, ‘The Dream’ has built his success through meticulous preparation. That process, as he has now explained, comes at a significant financial cost.

Devin Haney reveals six-figure cost behind elite training camps

Speaking to PPV.COM, Haney outlined how much he invests in each fight camp and where that money goes.

“I spent a lot, man,” he said before adding, “On gyms, my chef and nutritionist, my massage therapists, my coaches, everything. I got a big team. [It cost] Six figures, for sure.”

That figure reflects the demands of modern boxing at the elite level. Fighters like Haney are not just preparing physically, but also managing recovery, nutrition and strategy through a full support team.

Devin Haney edges closer to ‘Rolly’ Romero unification showdown

Attention now turns to Haney’s next fight, with talks progressing over a potential welterweight unification bout against Rolando ‘Rolly’ Romero, according to Mike Coppinger.

The current plan points towards a clash on May 30 in Las Vegas, with both fighters holding major belts at 147 lbs. Haney claimed the WBO title with a win over Brian Norman Jr, and Romero secured the WBA belt against Ryan Garcia.

If confirmed, the bout would represent a significant step in shaping the division. And for Haney, the stakes match the investment, both inside and outside the ring.

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been announced as an investor in a new global chess tour.

The 25-year-old is backing the Norway Chess organisation, which is set to launch the Total Chess World Championship Tour next year.

Four tournaments will be staged annually in different cities, with a world champion crowned across three disciplines - fast classic, rapid and blitz chess.

It is being supported by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) and a pilot tournament is planned for this autumn.

Each season will have a minimum prize pool of $2.7m (£2m) with Fide describing it as "one of the most significant developments in modern chess".

Speaking to the federation's website, Haaland said chess was "an incredible game" and he likened it to football as "it sharpens your mind".

"You have to think quickly, trust your instincts and think several moves ahead. Strategy and planning are everything," he added.

"I'm investing in Norway Chess because I believe the new Total Chess World Championship Tour can turn chess into an even bigger sport for spectators around the world."

The Norwegian's compatriot, grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, has won world titles across numerous formats.

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Our beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers finally get their first ever NCAA basketball tourney win with a smashing defeat of Troy 76-47.

It wasn’t close.

Nebraska was in this command of this game pretty much from about two-thirds of the way through the first half until the end. It’s a win for Kent Pavelka. The guy has been calling games for 40 years, and this is one thing that’s always eluded us. I’m glad for him.

And Fred Hoiberg.

Hoiberg came to Nebraska knowing damn well about our history. It took him a while to figure it out, but he finally did it. And he built a team this year that has not only been fun to watch, but extremely successful in the process.

How much further can Nebraska go? If they play like they did today, maybe Sweet 16. I don’t know.

I’m just going to enjoy it now.

Tomorrow, come what may!

This week, the major football nations of the world are announcing their squads for the late March international break. This Thursday, Switzerland, Algeria, Senegal, and France have made their call-ups official.

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We are now just three weeks out from the first round of the 2026 Masters. It'll be the 90^th edition at Augusta National Golf Club.

Rory McIlroy will return to Augusta, Georgia, as the defending champion for the first time. That means he'll also be host of the Masters Champions Dinner on the Tuesday of tournament week.

There are 88 players on the invite list with just three PGA Tour stops left before it's time to drive down Magnolia Lane. Here's some things you should know with a less than a month left before the first men's major of the year.

When is the 2026 Masters

• Dates: April 9-12
• Where: Augusta National in Augusta, Georgia

Where to watch, stream the 2026 Masters

TV: CBS/Paramount/ESPN/Prime Video. The Masters will stream live on Prime Video from 1-3 p.m. ET on Thursday, April 9, and Friday, April 10, for the first time, followed by ESPN's on those first two days from 3-7:30 p.m. ET.

CBS will air the Masters live from 2-7 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 11 and Sunday, April 12, with Paramount streaming live both days from 12-2 p.m. ET. This will be the 71st year for CBS at the Masters.

Served in honor of Mr. Rory McIlroy. #themasterspic.twitter.com/hUp3uaQeNl

— The Masters (@TheMasters) March 18, 2026

Scottie Scheffler tops 2026 Masters odds

Courtesy of BetMGM.

• Scottie Scheffler (+400)
• Rory McIlroy (+900)
• Bryson DeChambeau (+1200)
• Jon Rahm (+1400)
• Ludvig Aberg (+1400)
• Xander Schauffele (+1600)
• Tommy Fleetwood (+2000)
• Collin Morikawa (+2200)
• Cameron Young (+2500)
• Justin Rose (+2800)

Notables

• Tiger Woods (+17500)
• Bubba Watson (+25000)
• Jose Maria Olazabal (+250000)

Is Tiger Woods playing the 2026 Masters?

Tiger Woods, who’s recovering from a back surgery in October, has said playing in The Masters is not “off the table.’’

Woods skipped the tournament last year due to a ruptured Achilles tendon. He last played in The Masters in 2024, when he made the cut and broke the tournament record for consecutive cuts made with 24.

Woods has won the tournament five times, second only to Jack Nicklaus’ six victories. He also still holds the record for biggest margin of victory – 12 strokes in 1997 – when he won his first green jacket. Woods' last victory on the hallowed golf course came in 2019. That was also the last of his 15 major victories.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: The Masters is 3 weeks out. What you need to know for Augusta

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The Chicago Bears are entering the second wave of the 2026 NFL offseason with a few of their biggest issues already addressed.

Coby Bryant helps resolve the safety room, and Devin Bush is a great replacement for Tremaine Edmunds. After Drew Dalman's surprise retirement, Garrett Bradbury is a solid fill-in. But, there is still one major need remaining.

As ESPN's Courtney Cronin noted, the edge rusher position is the team's clear biggest hole on the roster. And the most perfect way to fill such a hole is with the 25th overall pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft, thanks to great options at that spot.

Bears have perfect chance to fill EDGE need at 25th pick

"Biggest remaining roster hole: Edge rusher," Cronin writes. "The Bears hold the No. 25 pick in the draft and could use it to find a defensive end who projects to start opposite Montez Sweat."

While prospects Ruben Bain and David Bailey won't make it to 25th overall barring a miracle, there will be plenty of realistic options to make it to the Bears' pick at No. 25 overall.

Miami's Akheem Mesidor, Auburn's Keldrick Faulk, Texas A&M's Cashius Howell, Clemson's T.J. Parker, Missouri's Zion Young, and Oklahoma's R Mason Thomas should all have good to great odds of making it to the Bears' pick at No. 25 overall.

Gabe Jacas out of Illinois, Malachi Lawrence out of UCF, Dani Dennis-Sutton out of Penn State, Joshua Josephs out of Tennessee, Derrick Moore out of Michigan, and Romello Height all should be available as well, barring a complete surprise.

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Montez Sweat needs a pass rusher to pair with him going forward. While they could go after Maxx Crosby for a blockbuster trade or add Kayvon Thibodeaux from the New York Giants, taking a rookie at No. 25 would give at least four years of cheap edge rusher play.

While there's a risk of the player not turning out to be good, one of those names, between Mesidor and Thomas, should be a solid draft pick for the Bears with the 25th pick.

There's no guarantee the Bears will have a worthwhile pass rusher available at that spot, but the odds are good that one of those top names, other than Bailey and Bain, will make it to the Bears' first-round pick.

With the 25th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Bears will likely have a perfect chance to land a long-term answer at edge rusher opposite Sweat. Whether it's Mesidor, Faulk, Howell, Parker, or Young, Ryan Poles should have an option at No. 25.

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• The Blackstone Valley Co-op hockey team won the state title on Wednesday, March 18, led by Colin Dorgan, whose three family members were killed in a shooting last month
• Dorgan scored a goal to tie the game with 30 seconds left, sending the teams to overtime
• After the win, Dorgan said he could feel his mother, brother and grandfather "still with me"

One month after a mass shooting claimed the lives of three of his family members, Colin Dorgan said he felt them "still with me" as he led his Blackstone Valley Co-op hockey team to a state championship.

Blackstone Valley defeated Lincoln to win the Division 2 title on Wednesday, March 18 at Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, thanks in large part to Dorgan, 17, who scored the game-tying goal with 30 seconds left to send the teams to overtime.

Dorgan's teammate Jaxon Boyes then scored the championship-winning goal for Blackstone Valley.

After the victory, Dorgan spoke about losing his mother Rhonda, brother Aidan and grandfather Gerald during the hockey season. Head coach Chris Librizzi replied, "Angels," when a reporter asked "how do you explain what happened in the last weeks," and Dorgan agreed, saying, "Exactly what coach said," and pointing to the heart patch with his family members' initials, which all players wore on their jerseys.

"Throughout all of the playoffs, even this game and the overtimes, I truly felt it in my heart and my soul that they're still with me and I think that, I love them so much, and they're still here and I know it," Dorgan said.

Blackstone Valley Co-op won the Rhode Island Division II championship Tuesday night.

Colin Dorgan, whose family members were killed in a shooting at the teams Senior Day last month, scored the game-tying goal with less than a minute left in regulation. Blackstone Valley went on… pic.twitter.com/P0PRwDYLnw

— ESPN (@espn) March 19, 2026

After the game, Dorgan also told reporters, including ESPN, that he was nervous to return to hockey after the shooting, but said it was his teammates and community that helped him return to the ice.

Blackstone Valley's state title wouldn't have been possible without Dorgan's game-winning goal in the semifinal round one week prior, which he described as "the greatest moment of my life."

“My good buddy fed me the puck and I could hear the crowd. It was a surreal moment," he added.

Dorgan's mother, brother and grandfather were killed on Monday, Feb. 16 when a suspect identified as Robert Dorgan, who also went by the name Roberta, opened fire at Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, R.I. during Blackstone Valley's senior day game.

Dorgan's grandmother Linda was also critically wounded, according to WPRI-TV.

The shooter was specifically targeting family members in the shooting, police said, and later died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to ABC News.

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Michigan "Fab Five" legend Jalen Rose didn't miss an opportunity to troll his school's main rival during Thursday's 2026 March Madness coverage from CBS Sports.

While at the dais to discuss TCU taking down Ohio State in the first round of the 2026 NCAA men's tournament, Rose got in a brutal dig at the Buckeyes.

"It's only right that they're the second best basketball program in their own state," Rose said during his Ohio State diss. "Why don't we just call Miami THE Miami University?"

OUCH. That's absolutely vicious from Rose. We're sure Ohio State fans won't take this jab lightly.

Michigan alum Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after getting knocked out by TCU.

"It's only right that they're the second best basketball program in their own state. Why don't we just call Miami THE Miami University?" pic.twitter.com/nHQamFJwi3

— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) March 19, 2026

That's March Madness for you!

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As “over-the-top” or “corny” as some of his comments to the media can be, Alvaro Arbeloa is undeniably “un hombre de la casa.”

He is as much a Madridista as anyone—arguably more than most. Few understand the club’s history, traditions, and internal demands the way he does. Some will argue that it counts for little at an elite level. At Real Madrid, it matters. It always has.

That context is what makes his recent decisions feel different.

We still need to see how he manages the reintegration of Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham because that will tell us if his recent bets on the academy and roles for Brahim, Arda, Mendy, etc remain important. Arbeloa has shown a level of bravery that has been missing. He has made difficult calls early, trusted young players, and resisted the default pull toward hierarchy over the last month.

The use of academy players aligns with the club’s transfer policy, especially of late where they have been signing some of the best young players across Spain. The development of prospects like Thiago Pitarch and Manuel Angel, alongside young signings such as Dean Huijsen, Arda Guler, and Franco Mastantuono, fits the broader transfer strategy. Now Madrid have a coach who is willing to be on those players and take a risk.

Does this hold when the dressingroom heavyweights come back? Time will tell.

During Royal Rumble season, it seemed all but assured that Bron Breakker would find himself in a marquee match come WrestleMania 42. But the aftermath of Royal Rumble weekend changed all of that, when it was revealed Breakker would need surgery to recover from a serious hernia. Since then, there's been very little word regarding Breakker's status, leaving many to believe the chances of him working WrestleMania were unlikely.

But a new report suggests WWE is still hoping that Breakker could make his way back. Wrestlevotes Radio on Fightful Select reports that at least one WWE source expressed "optimism" regarding Breakker being cleared to compete before WrestleMania. No update was provided on how Breakker's rehab was going, but it was suggested that WWE has their T's crossed in the event he can wrestle, as the promotion has put together a plan for Breakker at WrestleMania.

Prior to his injury, many expected Breakker to be in contention for one of WWE's two World Championships, or to be put in a program with Seth Rollins, who he forcefully removed from The Vision back in October. Rollins himself had been out recovering from an injury since that time, but returned at Elimination Chamber, attacking Breakker's stablemate Logan Paul.

Rollins has yet to wrestle since his return, but has continued to appear on TV, using an endless amount of masked men to play mindgames with Paul, Austin Theory, and Paul Heyman. Despite that, a match has yet to be made between Rollins and either Paul or Theory for WrestleMania, leaving open the possibility that a Breakker-Rollins match could happen should Breaker get cleared in time.

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Schools across the country are on spring break, which means March Madness has started. The month-long extravaganza fields 68 teams that are vying to be national champions. You could argue that it's the most chaotic postseason experience as games are on all day for a few weekends.

Even though Chet Holmgren was a one-and-done prospect, he fondly remembers his lone trip to the NCAA Men's Basketball tournament. Teaming up with Degree Clinical, the 23-year-old reflected on his lone collegiate season at Gonzaga.

If you need your mind jogged, Holmgren headlined a stacked Gonzaga squad. They were the No. 1-ranked team in the final AP Poll. The Bulldogs were the first seed in the West region. While Holmgren has reached the pinnacle of the sport with an NBA championship, he told Thunder Wire what it was like to be part of the March mayhem.

"I just think it’s something that with an NBA career, you can make it a career as long as you are able to play. But a college career can be a four-year deal. You gotta make the most of it, for some guys, you have really a one-year opportunity to make the most of it," Holmgren said. "Those moments are moments that you will carry with you for the rest of your life, memory-wise. Not only do the moments mean a lot because you are trying to win, put on for your school, I guess, but also understanding it’s not necessarily going to be there for you next year."

Gonzaga fell in the Sweet 16 in a loss to Arkansas. Funny enough, Jaylin Williams was on the other side. Both opponents would become teammates just three months later in a stacked 2022 NBA draft class that really helped the Oklahoma City Thunder become an NBA champion.

In March Madness, Holmgren averaged 13 points on 58.6% shooting, 13.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He also had an eye-popping 4.3 blocks. The Gonzaga squad had plenty of NBA talent — from Jalen Suggs, Andrew Nembhard, Drew Timme and Julian Strawther.

There's a reason why Gonzaga was the heavy favorite to come away with the national championship.

Even when you're as highly decorated as Holmgren is, your college hoops stint always sticks with you. It's really the first time you get treated like a public figure. Something NBA players need to quickly adjust to once they reach the pros. He wasn't able to bring home a national championship in his lone season, but he established himself as the No. 2 pick of the 2022 NBA draft.

Chet Holmgren starring in a Degree Clinical commercial ahead of March Madness. A-plus for creativity:
pic.twitter.com/MY48VUp25U

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) March 10, 2026

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Exclusive: Chet Holmgren reflects on lone March Madness experience

The Alabama Crimson Tide will face the Missouri Tigers in a three-game SEC softball series this weekend. 

The Tide enter the matchup with an overall record of 27-1, as Alabama has been nothing short of dominant to begin the 2026 campaign. Star pitcher Jocelyn Briski has been electrifying in the circle, as the talented flamethrower currently holds a 1.20 ERA over 11 total appearances, and has been a huge reason behind Alabama's success so far this season.

Here are three bold predictions for Alabama’s third SEC series of the year vs. Missouri. 

Vic Moten continues to dominate, records 10+ K’s

Both Moten and Briski have been widely regarded as two of the top pitchers in all of college softball this season. Moten currently holds an extremely impressive 1.16 ERA, as the talented flamethrower has dominated throughout every appearance to begin the 2026 season. 

Moten could shine yet again against the Tigers this weekend, as the Crimson Tide star has been elite throughout the first two months of play. 

Alexis Pupillo stays red hot, records 5+ hits

Pupillo has been red hot at the plate to begin SEC play. The star utility player is currently hitting .481 on the year, as Pupillo could easily dominate at the plate once again against the Tigers this weekend. 

Pupillo is considered to be one of the hottest hitters in college softball at the moment, as the talented senior has shown no signs of slowing down in the near future. 

Brooke Wells has massive series, records 3+ home runs 

Wells has continued to put her power on full display during her time at Alabama this season. The star infielder is batting .479 with a team-high 10 home runs, as Wells could pick up right where she left off against Arkansas during the Tide’s series vs. Missouri.

Wells is one-of-two Alabama stars that are currently batting over .400, as the star sophomore has been elite in 2026.

Alabama will face the Missouri Tigers in a three-game series beginning on Friday at 5 p.m. CT, as the Tide will look to improve to an overall record of 30-1 with a potential sweep in Columbia.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes lost a close game to the Texas Christian University (TCU) Horned Frogs 66-64 on Thursday, eliminating them from the NCAA Tournament.

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The No. 8-seeded Buckeyes were able to keep it close with No. 9 TCU, but the Horned Frogs were able to pull away toward the end of the first half.

Going into halftime, Ohio State trailed 39-24.

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The Buckeyes outscored the Horned Frogs 27-40 in the second half, but TCU was able to score and take the lead with around four seconds left in the game.

The starting five for Ohio State all broke double digits, with sophomore guard John Mobley Jr. leading the way with 15 points.

With the win, TCU advances to the second. They’ll face the winner of No. 1 Duke and No. 16 Siena.

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A former Spartan is reportedly getting another chance in the NFL.

Former Michigan State football long snapper Taybor Pepper has reportedly been signed by the Miami Dolphins. ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter reported the news on Pepper's signing with the Dolphins on Thursday afternoon.

Pepper has played seven seasons in the NFL, dating back to his first year in 2018 with the Green Bay Packers. He has appeared in 100 games between three teams: Green Bay, Miami and San Francisco. He, however, wasn't in the league this past season, with his last appearance coming in 2024 with the 49ers.

Pepper played at Michigan State from 2012 to 2015, and is originally from Saline, Mich.

Dolphins have signed former 49ers long snapper Taybor Pepper.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) March 19, 2026

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The Miami Dolphins moved on from one kicker and had another hitting free agency, so they needed to find someone to make field goals and extra points throughout the 2026 season.

While Miami eventually signed a pair of kickers, the first one they brought in was Zane Gonzalez, and there's a strong chance that he wins the job over the returning Riley Patterson.

However, before we get there, let's get a chance to know the new boot in the room.

Illustrious College Career

After attending Deer Park High School in Deer Park, Texas, Gonzalez spent four years at Arizona State from 2013-16. With the Sun Devils he was incredible, winning the Lou Groza Award once and earning All-American honors once and All-Pac-12 honors thrice. When he left college, he had made more field goals than anyone in NCAA history (96), but NC State's Christopher Dunn just beat it out, making 97 from 2018-22.

9-Year veteran

The Cleveland Browns to Gonzalez in the seventh round (No. 224 overall) in the 2017 NFL draft. He's also spent time with the Arizona Cardinals, Detroit Lions, Carolina Panthers, San Francisco 49ers, Washington Commanders and Atlanta Falcons. In his career, he's 115-for-142 (81%) on field goals and 163-for-171 (95.3%) on extra points.

What's in a name?

Gonzalez' first name is a unique one, and apparently, his parents got it from a popular movie.

"We were watching the movie 'Maverick' with Mel Gibson and his dad's name was Zane Cooper," Gonzalez' father, Joseph, said, "and I just liked the name Zane."

Cleat routine

Every kicker has their superstitions, but Gonzalez's game day cleat routine might be a bit uncomfortable.

"I wear a 10.5 size shoe regularly and on gameday my cleats are 9.5," Gonzalez told Charlotte Vibe. "My toes are knuckled in a little bit, but I'm just trying to make sure it's a clean contact... I go in there and scuff them up, get the cleats a little worn down so when I kick I don't catch the grass."

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Tennessee is recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class.

Four-star defensive end Derwin Fields named Tennessee in his top five schools, along with Ole Miss, Texas, Miami and Georgia, according to Hayes Fawcett of On3.

The 6-foot-5, 220-pound prospect is from Brookhaven High School in Brookhaven, Mississippi. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 21 defensive end in the class and No. 7 player in Mississippi.

Tennessee offered Fields a scholarship on April 23, 2025 and has not visited the Vols.

Ole Miss was the first school to offer Fields a scholarship on March 25, 2025. Other schools to offer him scholarships include Auburn, Florida State, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Southern Miss, North Carolina, LSU, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, USC, Alcorn State, Jackson State, Mississippi Valley State, Missouri, Nebraska, UCLA and Georgia Tech.

Tennessee has four commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, defensive lineman Kadin Fife and quarterback Derrick Baker.

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TCU delivered the first true bracket-busting moment of the 2026 NCAA men’s basketball tournament Thursday, knocking off Ohio State 66-64 in an East Region first-round matchup.

The 9-seeded Horned Frogs entered as slight underdogs against the 8-seeded Buckeyes, but quickly flipped expectations. TCU controlled the tempo early, building a double-digit lead in the first half and going up by as many as 15 points. Ohio State responded with a second-half surge, briefly taking the lead and appearing to validate the 67% of brackets that had picked the Buckeyes to advance. 

Instead, TCU was stronger down the stretch. Coach Jamie Dixon’s group executed in the final two minutes with great defense and composed offensive possessions to close out the two-point victory. 

DOWN GOES OHIO STATE

Only 33% of brackets had TCU beating the Buckeyes 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/mFkwNVuopK

— Underdog (@Underdog) March 19, 2026

The win marked the first major disruption of the bracket, with millions of entries busted before the tournament’s opening window had fully unfolded.

TCU’s path to this moment has been anything but conventional. The Horned Frogs endured an up-and-down regular season that included an early loss to New Orleans, raising questions about their consistency. However, they also proved capable of competing with elite teams, notching key wins over defending national champion Florida, along with Iowa State and Texas Tech.

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Those flashes of high-level play carried into Thursday’s performance. With the victory, TCU advances to the second round and positions itself as an early tournament disruptor. They may not be finished busting brackets just yet

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The Jacksonville Jaguars did make an effort to retain free agent linebacker Devin Lloyd.

According to The Athletic's Joe Person, who covers the Panthers, Lloyd said that the Jaguars did make an offer before he ultimately signed with Carolina.

What that offer was, we do not know. But Lloyd signed a three-year, $45 million deal to join the Panthers, so we can probably assume that the Jaguars didn't reach that mark.

Lloyd put together a breakout season with the Jaguars in 2025. This included making his first Pro Bowl team and being named a second-team All-Pro.

Devin Lloyd said the Jaguars did make an offer before he signed with the Panthers.

— Joe Person (@josephperson) March 19, 2026

Lloyd did a bit of everything for the Jaguars' defense, recording 28 pressures as a blitzer, impacting the run game as one of PFF's highest-graded linebackers, and making plays in coverage, which includes coming away with five interceptions.

The Jaguars will now have to replace his presence in the middle of the defense. GM James Gladstone recently detailed how the Jaguars will go about doing that, and the very first player he mentioned was Ventrell Miller. Gladstone also mentioned Branson Combs as someone who could provide a special teams presence in Lloyd's absence.

With 11 draft picks, including four in the top 100, the Jaguars could also turn to the draft for added competition at the linebacker position.

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Alex de Minaur showcased a brand-new look during one of his first practice sessions at the Miami Open.

The Australian star opted for a headband rather than his trademark baseball cap while he was preparing for the second Masters event on the ATP Tour calendar.

De Minaur is yet to win a Masters title, but he remains one of the most popular stars in tennis, showcased by the reaction to his new look.

While fans shared their opinion on the matter, his fiancee, Katie Boulter, joined in on the debate on social media.

Katie Boulter likes Alex de Minaur’s new look

Boulter and de Minaur have become one of the power couples in tennis over the years, and their popularity peaked when they announced their engagement.

With their marriage imminent, the pair often trade social media comments online, much to the delight of fans.

Boulter reacted to the Australian’s brand-new look in no time at all by responding to a question about De Minaur’s headband.

Taking to X, the British star jokingly replied to de Minaur’s new look with the comment: “Majority shareholder approval granted. You may proceed.”

Boulter and De Minaur will both be appearing at the Miami Open, where they both currently await second round matches.

Who will Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur play at the Miami Open?

Due to the heavy rain delays at the Florida tournament, De Minaur is still waiting to find out his first opponent at the Masters event.

The Australian awaits the winner of Stefanos Tsitsipas or Arthur Fery, who are set to play their first round match on 19th March.

Boulter, meanwhile, is one of the select few who was able to play her first round tie on time at the Miami Open.

She defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets to continue the fine form she has produced in the first part of the season.

Boulter will play Clara Tauson in the second round as she looks to continue her rise back up the WTA rankings.

If you’re reading this and a fan of the Miami Dolphins, then you probably went ballistic (a few times) after a 50-YARD Tyreek Hill touchdown reception from one of the greatest quarterbacks to ever wear a Dolphins jersey, Tua Tagovailoa.

Or maybe it was when that same QB connected with his former college teammate, the penguin, Jaylen Waddle, for a monster reception. Whichever connection you preferred over the last five(ish) years, it’s gone.

Dead.

Buried.

No more.

And as a fan of this team – and for lack of better judgement, the players on this team — we’ve now watched guys we once thought could be lifers in Miami like Robert Hunt, Christian Wilkins, Minkah Fitzpatrick (x2), Jaelan Phillips, Jevon Holland, Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and now Jaylen Waddle ride off into the sunset.

(Note: Feel free to add your own in the comment section below! These are just recent players who came to mind.)

This was after dropping 70 on the Denver Broncos at one point.

This was after Tua Tagovailoa’s epic second-half comeback vs. the Baltimore Ravens.

That was after Tyreek Hill was voted the top player in the league’s top-100 and looked damn near unstoppable.

Now, it’s all gone.

Sure, maybe a lot of those players I named are probably overvalued by myself and other fans alike – so maybe it won’t really matter in the long term. But when you rush out to buy jerseys or get attached to these players in press conferences and on social media, it sucks to see them go.

It sucks to know that Waddle could (very likely) be catching touchdown passes from Denver Broncos QB Bo Nix in a playoff game – something the Dolphins haven’t won in 25 years.

It will suck to see Tua Tagovailoa throwing fades to Drake London, while winning the NFC South and a playoff game – something he could never do in Miami… All the while, being paid a ton of money to LEAVE. (It needed to be done.)

Hell, it will even suck to see Tyreek Hill – as terrible of a human as he may be – catching passes for the Kansas City Chiefs or “insert team’s name here” in a meaningful playoff game, proving to the world that he is still the man they call Cheetah.

You get what I’m saying.

And yet, after typing all of that, I can’t help but feel at ease — because the truth is, it had to be done.

Like anything in life, sometimes we need some tough love.

And after inheriting an absolute cluster**** of a cap situation, Miami’s new GM Jon-Eric Sullivan had no choice but to move on from some of these players. He had no choice but to trade away Jaylen Waddle before his cap ballooned in 2027. Just like he may not have a choice — if the right offer comes calling — to trade away our beloved De’Von Achane. (Don’t worry, Schefter says everything is fine! /s)

And even still, with all of that said, for the first time in a long time, it seems like the Dolphins have a plan.

A plan that now sees Miami with seven picks in the top-100 of next month’s NFL Draft. And there’s a very good chance the team isn’t done wheeling and dealing, especially with how star-riddled the 2027 draft class looks on paper.

It’s early, and, like everything with our beloved Miami Dolphins, somehow, someway, we’ll all have egg on our faces.

But when accepting the job, Sully knew exactly what needed to be done. And whether it’s his selective free agency signings or the trades he made along the way, he has my attention. Better yet, I #TrustTheProcess, and that’s not something I’m sure I could ever confidently say under Chris Grier or some of the others who came before.

#InJonEricSullivanWETrust

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The Falcons have not made heavy use of compensatory selections over the years. They’re tied for 15th in comp picks since 1995 with 22, per Over The Cap, but eight of those selections were earned in a two year stretch from 2013-2014. Otherwise, the Falcons have never had more than two in a single year, and have earned zero in the past six seasons and in nine of their past 11 seasons total; Terry Fontenot never used a comp pick.

With a new front office comes a chance to change that, and for at least one year, the Falcons are tracking toward earning three compensatory picks for 2027. That would be the first time in franchise history they’ll have three, should that hold, and would allow Ian Cunningham to start stockpiling picks the way he very clearly wants to.

OTC is invaluable in forecasting this, and right now, they have Atlanta earning a fifth rounder (for Kaden Elliss), sixth rounder (Tyler Allgeier), and seventh rounder (Arnold Ebiketie). The signing of Jahan Dotson crossed out a potential sixth for David Onyemata and the addition of Nick Folk removed a seventh for Dee Alford, but it’s one of the three biggest comp picks hauls this franchise has ever lined up in a single year.

The Falcons won’t want to do this every year, because they’ll have free agents they don’t want to lose and larger splashes to pursue when they have the free agent dollars to do so. Cunningham’s last franchise, the Bears, did not have a single comp pick during his tenure as Chicago’s assistant general manager. But with the team looking to get more swings in the draft and with a tighter cap picture in 2026, lining up a few additional day three selections makes plenty of sense for this franchise, and I’m glad they’ve done so. If this projection holds, the Falcons will have nine picks in 2027—they traded a 7th next year for tackle Mike Jerrell, if you’ll recall—and a lot more flexibility to fill depth with affordable multi-year contracts, rather than relying on short-term pacts with veterans.

We don’t yet know what to expect from 2026, as the Falcons will be heavily reliant on affordable free agents, good coaching, and improvement from their existing stars and high-end starters. But we can see pretty clearly that 2027 will be a year where this new regime will have a lot more in the way of resources to work with, and that will make the next calendar year an intriguing one when we get there.

Barcelona have reportedly asked Manchester United if they can take Marcus Rashford on loan for a second consecutive season.

Rashford joined the Catalans on loan in the summer from the Red Devils and the deal does include an option to make the deal permanent.

However, it seems that Barcelona aren’t too keen on paying the €30 million option, while Manchester United are not willing to negotiate on price.

All of which has led Barcelona to ask the Premier League side if Rashford could continue but on another temporary transfer, according to reports in the UK.

The Daily Mail report that Barcelona “are confident” that United will accept the move as long as there’s an “obligatory clause with Barca paying part of the £26m fee at the end of this season and Rashford signing permanently in 2027.”

Rashford has already said publicly he wants to continue at Barcelona, but it remains to be seen if the two clubs can agree a deal that suits all.

Bayern Munich youngster Filip Pavić set a few new milestones when he entered the team’s 4-1 win over Atalanta in the Champions League, which we covered here, but there were even a few more (as captured by @iMiaSanMia):

Filip Pavić (born on 19 January 2010) has become:

The first player born in 2010 to play in the Champions League

The first player born in 2010 to play for FC Bayern

The youngest player to play for Bayern in the Champions League

The second youngest player to play for Bayern in a competitive game after Paul Wanner

The appearance was about more than just these new standards, though — it marks Bayern Munich’s re-entry into the homegrown production game. Josip Stanišić, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Lennart Karl all preceded Pavić and have become first team regulars, but it is about more than those aforementioned players.

David Santos Daiber, Cassiano Kiala (injured), Wisdom Mike (now injured), Felipe Chávez (now on loan with FC Köln), Deniz Ofli, and Maycon Cardozo were among the others who have also broken through this season. At just 16-years-old, Pavić — born in 2010 (!?) — represents true change.

“It’s not easy to get minutes at FC Bayern as a young player. That’s why I hope they enjoy these moments. These are guys who’ve already been training with us for a while – Filip Pavić, for example, for almost a year, even though he’s still so young,” head coach Vincent Kompany said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “At some point, the opportunity will come, and it’s great to see how they seize it. Lenny Karl is already a step ahead there and has shown with his performances that he has this experience. The others now need to keep working in training and learn from such moments.”

Legitimate players are being developed…and it is not just showing on the pitch on campus, but helping the first team on the big stage of European nights.

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Sandro Tonali has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the Premier League, with the midfielder firmly on Arsenal’s radar ahead of the next transfer window.

The Gunners regard him as one of the finest midfielders currently operating in England and are keen to strengthen their squad by securing his signature as soon as possible. Their interest is not new, as reports at the end of the January transfer window suggested that Arsenal had been offered an opportunity to sign him, laying the groundwork for a potential move at the conclusion of this season.

Arsenal’s Interest and Newcastle’s Stance

Tonali remains a key figure for Newcastle United, and the club are well known for its reluctance to part with its most important players. Any attempt to sign him is therefore expected to require a significant financial offer.

Arsenal are aware of the challenge this presents, particularly given Tonali’s importance to Newcastle’s long-term plans. His performances have made him an integral part of their midfield, and losing him would represent a major setback for the Magpies.

Manchester United Enters the Race

Arsenal’s pursuit has become more complicated with the emergence of strong competition. As reported by the Metro, Manchester United are also keen on signing Tonali and view him as a potential replacement for Casemiro, who is expected to leave at the end of the current campaign.

The Red Devils are anticipated to enter the market for midfield reinforcements, and Tonali has reportedly given the green light for them to pursue their interest. The midfielder is believed to be open to a move to a bigger Premier League club. It considers Manchester United to fit that profile, expressing a willingness to join them should an agreement be reached.

This development intensifies the competition for his signature, leaving Arsenal facing a significant battle to secure one of the league’s most highly regarded midfield talents.

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Henry Cejudo agrees the UFC should compensate its fighters better. He wants to know what fighters are actually going to do about it.

UFC athlete pay has been a topic of discussion for years, but it’s flared up again in recent months with fighters like Jon Jones, Conor McGregor, and Sean O’Malley questioning the promotion’s business practices, and former UFC star Ronda Rousey publicly criticizing the company for underpaying fighters and damaging the industry.

On his Pound 4 Pound podcast with Kamaru Usman, Cejudu painted a clear picture of what he thinks needs to be done for the situation to change.

“There’s a 51-49 pay [split] in basketball, football, MLB, and these guys are making—If these dudes truly knew what they are making and what the UFC could potentially pay them, they’d think a little bit different,” Cejudo said. “The other thing that I will say is managers. Could and would managers work together to formulate something to where they’re able to see eye to eye with the UFC where this doesn’t happen. Where guys are not working at Uber Eats. Pantoja, he was a former champ, when he was fighting in the UFC, he was working Uber Eats. It’s not just him, there’s a bunch of them.

“I feel like some of that stuff should change and I think everybody’s afraid and scared and doing their own thing, but it’s, like, whenever these fighters stop becoming p*ssies and these managers can actually get together is when these guys could actually start to formulate something to where, ‘Alright, you guys made a lot of money now, let’s distribute it a little bit better.’ Can we? Or is it the same model?”

There have been several key catalysts that have occurred to spur fighter pay discussion, chiefly the UFC signing a seven-year, $7.7 billion broadcasting deal with Paramount that not only eliminated the promotion’s traditional pay-per-view model—which was closely tied to the salaries of the UFC’s top stars—but offered no indication of how the fighters themselves would directly benefit from the deal.

Other hot button topics include boxing star Conor Benn reportedly signing a massive $15 million for one Zuffa Boxing appearance, former two-division UFC champion Jon Jones suggesting his release after UFC White House snub, and Colby Covington claiming the promotion has frozen him out of fights.

Top star Alex Pereira also made headlines enthusiastically announcing a new eight-fight deal with the promotion. Usman and Cejudo questioned whether Pereira is being paid what he’s worth and why he would sign such a long-term deal in the first place?

“Let’s just say this: If we got $1.1 billion and the consensus now is that it’s a payout of maybe 10 percent of that to fighters, or let’s say 15-20 percent of that to fighters,” Usman said. “Do you think we’re going to give potentially a hundred million contract to one guy when we have a roster of 600, 650 people?”

“Why such a long contract?” he added. “Why eight fights? Do you truly, really think that I’m going to be fighting eight more times? Why even offer a contract this long or sign a contract this long?”

Pereira is widely regarded as a classic company man, having signed on for several main events, including three championship fights in 2024 when the UFC appeared to be scrambling for headliners.

Cejudo hopes Pereira is satisfied with his new deal, but wonders what it means for the rest of the roster.

“Congratulations to him,” Cejudo said. “If he got that, then cool, that just means he’s sticking around a little bit longer. But what about Jones? What about Conor McGregor? If Pereira’s not saying the number, but Pereira is super happy and I’m quoting what he’s saying, ‘Whatever the UFC wants, I am here to do,’ straight from his mouth in Portugues. That’s what he said. ‘I’m very, very happy with what I got.’

“That being said, what does that do to the rest of the fighters? What does that do to the top 5, the top 10 contenders when you’re paying somebody out like that?”

“That’s the thing about this situation is it can’t be one guy,” Usman added. “You can’t because it’s almost like you’re alienating, you’re just kind of pouring more gas into the fire. When the roster is unhappy, from the top all the way down to the bottom, and they’re unhappy with, ‘Hey, we feel that we should get a little bit more. We should get a little more because it’s been announced that you’re making all of this or this is what’s coming in from just these rights,’ then I feel like it just can’t be, ‘Alright, we’re going to pay this guy.’ That guy’s happy, that guy comes out, ‘Yeah, I’m good, I signed a new deal. Do whatever you want with me.’ Yes, but that one guy can’t carry a whole damn company. You need all fighters to carry a company.

“Yes, I understand that it doesn’t matter if you’re paying me $50 million today and I get done with that, listen, yeah I want $60-$70 million tomorrow. So when it comes down to renegotiating, it’s such a tricky place to be, but I think why do we not have these particular issues with NBA or NFL or the MLB or even the NHL?”

Usman, who is bumping up against his own wall with the UFC in regards to a potential welterweight title fight with Islam Makhachev, doesn’t understand how the best of the best in MMA often see their payouts pale in comparison to lesser known roleplayers in other major sports.

“It is absurd that you can be a contender or even champion like Jon Jones, multiple times, the greatest of all time, and still potentially complain about not getting a fair share because there’s guys in the NBA that you’ve never heard of that made $100 million,” Usman said. “You’ve never heard of them. Don’t get me wrong, with respect to them, but there’s guys that did their work silently to where they were on the team, they quietly signed deals and yes, they were able to retire and make sure that their life, their family, and their whole legacy is taken care of, because that’s what’s important.

“I don’t understand why this is out now especially in a time like this, but there’s a lot of things that need to be cleared up. Conor McGregor. Jon Jones. The list goes on and on and on, but hopefully there’s something that can be done, there’s a way to work with this company because of course nobody wants to see the UFC go away. Nobody wants to see that. UFC is the NFL. If the NFL dissolved tomorrow, people wouldn’t know what to do. Nobody wants to see that. I think it’s just finding a way to get a structure and a deal together to make sure this thing keeps going and of course it trickles down to everybody.”

Alessandro Nesta has paid warm tribute to his former AC Milan teammates Paolo Maldini and Andrea Pirlo, while also offering a revealing assessment of Massimiliano Allegri’s evolution as a manager, speaking to Corriere della Sera to mark his 50th birthday.

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The former Italy international, who won two Champions League titles during his time at San Siro, was asked to reflect on the teammates who left the deepest impression on him.

On Pirlo, his admiration was immediate and genuine. “I knew he was good, but only when I was able to work with him did I realise he was a genius,” he said, with quotes via MilanNews.

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Nesta full of praise for Milan teammates Maldini & Pirlo

For sheer professionalism, though, it was Maldini who set the standard that shaped Nesta’s understanding of what it meant to be a winner.

“When I arrived at Milan and saw that, despite not being a youngster anymore, he was always giving everything at full speed, I understood why Milan always won,” he said. “At Lazio we clung to a lot of excuses to justify our failures.”

His most cherished memory? The 2003 Champions League final in Manchester against Juventus. “It was my first. From that moment, reaching the final became an obligation.”

On Allegri, Nesta was candid about a rocky start to their relationship. The pair clashed over Pirlo’s role when Allegri arrived at Milan from Cagliari, Nesta found it inconceivable that his friend was not the fulcrum of the team.

“For Max, walking into a dressing room of champions who had won everything and were at the end of a cycle was not easy,” he said. The Nesta of today, however, sees a very different coach. “Now he is much more determined, stronger for all the experiences and victories he has accumulated.”

Former Juventus attacker Zibi Boniek insists that Kenan Yildiz would have been good enough to break into the starting lineup of the club’s golden generation.

The Polish legend was considered one of the main stars of the 80s generation, which went on to conquer Europe.

Former Juventus president and owner Gianni Agnelli nicknamed him Bello di notte” (Beauty at night) for his knack for scoring goals in evening fixtures.

Zibi Boniek pours praise on Juventus star Kenan Yildiz

That generation boasted iconic names, including the likes of Michel Platini, Paolo Rossi, Gaetano Scirea, and Claudio Gentile.

To this day, many fans and observers consider the 80s team as the best group Juventus had ever assembled throughout the club’s glorious history.

And yet, Boniek argues that Yildiz has enough talent and flair to book a place among these legendary figures.

“Yes, of course, Yildiz would play in that team. He’s very good,” said the 70-year-old in his interview with La Stampa via IlBianconero.

Boniek would have removed Bonini to include Yildiz

Boniek, who often played as an attacking midfielder or a second striker during his time at Juventus. However, he would have gladly dropped back to the middle of the park to make room for Yildiz, while sacrificing his former teammate, Massimo Bonini.

“Let’s say we would have removed Bonini and I would have done his job just to accommodate Kenan, since I could have played anywhere on the pitch.

“Perhaps we would have sacrificed (Marco) Tardelli. But we would have found a place for Yildiz.”

The former Juventus and Roma star believes that Yildiz is the only Juventus forward who has the qualityto elevate the level of the entire team.

“The Turk is the only player with the quality and character of a true Juve player among the current forwards.

“Him and Vlahovic. Of course, the others are good too, of course, but being good enough for Juventus is a whole different story.”

Do or die. That’s how Gian Piero Gasperini described today’s second leg of the Europa League Round of 16 against Bologna. After drawing the Rossoblu last weekend on the road, Roma welcomes their domestic rivals to the Olimpico for a little European intrigue. While the Giallorossi are still dealing with injuries in the attack, the bigger problem plaguing the club is their simple lack of quality over the past several weeks.

With only one victory over their past six matches, a 3-0 romp over lowly Cremonese, Roma’s spring swoon is in full effect. Thanks to that drought, the club has slipped out of the top four, and with matches against Inter Milan, Atalanta, and Lazio remaining on the docket, returning to the Champions League next season via the league path may be a no-go for Gasperini’s group.

Meaning today’s deciding match against Bologna could essentially determine the club’s European fate next season. To borrow a phrase from Sir Alex, we may be looking at 90 minutes of squeaky bum time.

Saddle up!

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Roma

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Bologna

Gli 1️⃣1️⃣ pronti a scendere in campo per #RomaBologna 👊🔥#UEL#WeAreOnepic.twitter.com/LRM321B8F6

— Bologna FC 1909 (@Bolognafc1909) March 19, 2026

There has been a series of events over the past week that suggest the Minnesota Vikings and J.J. McCarthy may not be together much longer.

The Kyler Murray Signing

The first was the signing of Kyler Murray. It was expected that the Vikings would bring in an established starter given the quarterback fiasco last season. And while Murray isn’t the GOAT, he put together a few good seasons in Arizona which made the notion put forward by the Vikings of there being a competition between Murray and McCarthy after his performance last season seem less than believable. Murray was signed to be the starter, which puts McCarthy on the back burner for another year. That was more or less expected and didn’t necessarily mean the Vikings had given up on McCarthy.

The Albert Breer Article

But then the second event happened- an article by Albert Breer detailing how the Kyler Murray signing came together. Apparently, the Vikings began thinking about what they wanted to do at quarterback as early as last season when the Vikings were 4-8. At that point the Vikings started to look at bringing in another reclamation-type quarterback like Sam Darnold in 2024 and began studying several options including Kyler Murray.

It was that week when Kevin O’Connell was asked what improvement he wanted to see from McCarthy over the final five weeks of the season. Kevin O’Connell essentially said he stopped focusing on trying to improve fundamentals with McCarthy and focused instead on decision-making, essentially avoiding turnovers and injuries, and playing free with a clear mind and that there will be a time later to get back to working on fundamentals.

“If the fundamentals need to be changed, if they need to be adjusted, if we need more time on task that’s one thing, but let’s just make the throws. Let’s just throw and catch.”

At the time, that felt like O’Connell had put off working on McCarthy’s fundamentals until after the season was over, which made sense because there isn’t really much time during the week to work on fundamentals when you need to install the game plan in three days of practice. But knowing the Vikings were already beginning to explore options for 2026 at that point, and after two offseasons of working on fundamentals with McCarthy in practice but still not seeing them transferred to the field on game days, that may have been the moment when O’Connell decided it was time to move on from McCarthy.

On a recent Purple Daily show this point was brought up and local Vikings beat reporter Judd Zulgad recalled at the time that could mean the Vikings were done with McCarthy at that point. See video below.

Breer went on to write that the Vikings briefly explored a second year with Murray on his contract and that after the Vikings had decided to sign Murray, Kevin O’Connell took Murray aside and told him, “that he was the one guy on the market that they could see as a potential longer-range answer, rather than a one-year Band-Aid.”

If the Vikings were looking to add a second year on Murray’s contract, which would mean having Murray on the roster through the end of McCarthy’s contract (although there is a fifth-year option) and their seeing Murray as a potential longer-range answer rather than a one-year Band-Aid, what does that say about how they view McCarthy’s future?

The Carson Wentz Signing

The last event was the announcement that Carson Wentz was being re-signed by the Vikings. Not exactly earth-shattering in and of itself, but it begs the question: is Wentz the backup or is he QB3?

Wentz reportedly had options with the Chiefs and Jets (and the Jets backup job is still open) but he preferred Minnesota. But why would Wentz choose to be QB3 in Minnesota when he could be QB2 with the Jets? That would make it less likely he would see the field this season after wanting to play so badly last season that he continued despite multiple and painful injuries. And it’s still early in free agency so other QB2 options could be available for him down the road as well.

That has led some to conclude that Wentz was signed to be the backup and J.J. McCarthy’s future with the Vikings may be a short one.

Feels like that's a wrap for JJ McCarthy in Minnesota

— Phil Mackey 🎙 (@PhilMackey) March 19, 2026

The Problem with McCarthy’s Development

McCarthy’s development has been frustrating. Issues that didn’t seem to be major issues based on his college tape and scouting reports- like his footwork and throwing mechanics- have remained a problem after two offseasons of practices and whatever work was done during the season last year. Additionally, injuries and durability concerns were not apparent for McCarthy in college but have plagued him since turning pro- often suffered during plays that didn’t flash as big hits. In a couple cases it couldn’t be determined which play the injury occurred.

Other issues like lacking touch to layer passes were more of a known issue when he was drafted, but also something that he has made precious little progress with over two years. But overall accuracy in college was good enough where it didn’t appear to be as big an issue at it has proven to be over his ten starts. And he threw more over the middle of the field percentage-wise in college than other top prospects in the 2024 draft but still has struggled more in that area since he was drafted.

But really the biggest problem, which O’Connell touched upon a couple times last year in his press conferences, is that McCarthy can look good with his fundamentals and what-not in practice, but in the heat of the moment during games he reverts back to “bad habits” as McCarthy described them at one-point last season. That makes it difficult from a coaching perspective to really know how much progress McCarthy is really making. Looking good or making progress in practice is one thing but showing improved fundamentals and so forth during games is another.

Timing and Development

Kevin O’Connell has famously said that, “organizations fail young quarterbacks before young quarterbacks fail organizations.” But at some point the timeline for development becomes a key consideration. Teams can’t wait forever for a quarterback to develop into a quality starter.

For one thing, there is a contract. McCarthy has this year and next year left on his rookie contract, with a fifth-year option estimated at around $20 million based on McCarthy’s position and being the #10 overall pick. The decision to exercise that option has to be made by May of next year. If Murray is the starter this season, there is no way the Vikings will exercise McCarthy’s option based on the cost and on-field performance.

The next issue is whether McCarthy could become the starter in 2027. While a possibility, it would seem unrealistic that the Vikings would head into next season without an established starter under contract- just like this season. There is no way to know if McCarthy will emerge as a quality starter or not, and at this point there is a good deal of doubt. And so if the Vikings are paying for an established starter next year (and probably not at the veteran minimum like this year) isn’t that player going to be the starter next year?

The point here is that at some point, whatever time and effort the Vikings put into developing McCarthy at this point is most likely not for the Vikings benefit, but for the benefit of whatever team McCarthy signs with after his rookie contract is over. In theory the Vikings could extend McCarthy after his rookie contract expires for near the veteran minimum, but in reality that basically never happens. A top draft pick needs to prove he can be a quality starter before the end of his rookie contract if he wants to be extended.

And so, if this (increasingly likely) scenario were to unfold, why would the Vikings continue to develop McCarthy for some other team and occupy a valuable roster spot for that purpose? The answer is it doesn’t make sense which could lead to the Vikings choosing to move on from McCarthy sooner rather than later.

We’ll see.

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TCU and Ohio State delivered a banger start to the NCAA Tournament.

Xavier Edmonds' shot with 4.1 seconds remaining gave the No. 9 seed Horned Frogs a 66-64 win over No. 8 Ohio State to kick off March Madness action on Thursday, March 19, in the first game of the tournament. Bruce Thornton attempted a halfcourt heave as time expired, but the shot clanked off the top of the backboard.

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The Buckeyes trailed 39-24 at halftime but outscored the Horned Frogs 40-27 in the second half to pull within reach. TCU's Micah Robinson gave the Horned Frogs a 64-61 on a 3-pointer with under a minute left, but Thornton responded with a 3-pointer of his own to tie the game at 64-64 with 33.7 seconds left.

Fifty of TCU's 66 points came from Robinson, Edmonds and David Punch, who scored 16 points with 13 rebounds and three blocks. Robinson led all scorers with 18 points with Edmonds adding 16 points with eight rebounds.

The Horned Frogs' 3-point shooting was ultimately their path to victory, despite ranking No. 233 nationally in 3-point percentage (33.11%). TCU made nine 3-pointers and shot 39% from distance in the win, compared to Ohio State's six makes and 26% mark.

Ohio State all-time leading scorer Bruce Thornton, who entered the game averaging 20.2 points per game this season, didn't have his best showing in his final game as a Buckeye. The senior guard was held to 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting with four rebounds, four assists and a turnover in the loss.

Some brackets have likely already busted following the tough No. 8 vs. No. 9 seed matchup. Over 60% of brackets chose Ohio State to win, NCAA March Madness posted on X, formerly known as Twitter.

TCU will now likely face No. 1 overall seed Duke in the second round, should the Blue Devils expectedly defeat No. 16 Siena on March 19. The Horned Frogs have never won two NCAA Tournament games in the same season, and will have a tough task ahead to complete the record in 2026.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: TCU busts brackets, beats Ohio State on last-second shot in March Madness

Even after the limitless support Gianni Infantino has offered Donald Trump, the U.S. president is clearly not opposed to publicly tossing the FIFA president under an 18-wheeler.

Last week, Infantino assured the world that Trump would "welcome" Iran to the United States for the World Cup. One day later, Trump reiterated that message in a post on Truth Social – and then launched it into the sun.

"The Iran National Soccer Team is welcome to The World Cup," Trump said, before adding his own unique definition of what that actually meant.

"But I really don’t believe it is appropriate that they be there, for their own life and safety."

For all of Infantino's praise, awards and cultivation, Trump has returned the favor by creating an unprecedented crisis that FIFA has to reckon with just three months before the World Cup kicks off.

It's not just Iran; as the entire Middle East becomes caught up in the conflagration, FIFA must contend with another team that looks unable to travel for a World Cup playoff this month.

Even outside of the World Cup, a huge showpiece match pitting Lionel Messi against Lamine Yamal for the first time has been completely scrapped. Games across the region have been moved or binned entirely. There will be more postponements and cancellations to come.

Infantino has been learning lately what so many others have when it comes to Trump: loyalty is only a one-way road in his world.

As much as the Swiss executive has tried to keep Trump onside, there is simply no way to constrain a man of his impulses. Still, the last two months have been especially farcical.

Infantino gave Trump a peace prize in December. Three months later, the U.S. president has forcibly extracted the president of Venezuela in an operation that killed dozens, then started a war in the Middle East that has already killed thousands.

Trump's guiding light in foreign policy since receiving FIFA Peace Prize is to do the opposite of whatever that award is supposed to embody.

In a certain sense, Infantino's embrace of Trump has been logical.

The United States is hosting 78 of the 104 matches in the upcoming World Cup, far outstripping Mexico and Canada. Of course FIFA benefits from having a positive working relationship with the president of the United States.

But whatever is going on between Trump and Infantino is quite clearly more than a positive working relationship.

It's one thing to attend Trump's inauguration, visit the Oval Office a few times or join a meeting of Trump's Board of Peace.

It's another to wear a MAGA-style hat at said meeting, move the World Cup draw to Washington D.C. at the 11th hour, open an office in Trump Tower, or say that "we should all support" the president's political agenda.

By its own statutes, FIFA is supposed to be a politically neutral organization. But Infantino's actions have strained any reasonable notion that FIFA is abiding by its own rules.

What has FIFA got for all of this cultivation? It doesn't appear to be much.

The Trump administration has greased the wheels for foreign visitors to get visa appointments faster and pledged $625 million for host cities' security – though that is currently held up amid a partial government shutdown.

But that all appears to be standard-issue host country cooperation, not any sort of special arrangement only made possible by FIFA's close relationship to the U.S. government.

In the meantime, that same government has been making the prospect of visiting the United States an uncomfortable one – especially for those who may oppose the Trump administration's policies.

In truth, there is probably very little that Infantino could do to constrain Trump. He is, after all, merely a sports executive. Leaders of all stripes have tried and failed to keep Trump under wraps for decades.

But in his unrestrained efforts to befriend Trump, inextricably linking his organization and himself with one mercurial man, Infantino has put his own reputation, as well as FIFA's, on the line. Right now, those efforts are backfiring.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Trump threat on Iran embarrasses FIFA president Infantino

After the Los Angeles Rams’ 2025 season ended in the NFC title game, Matthew Stafford gave no indications of whether he’d come back for his 18th year in the NFL. He didn’t have to give it much thought, though, because within two weeks, he decided to continue playing for the Rams.

Sean McVay and Les Snead knew Stafford would announce his return at the NFL Honors show, which he did during his MVP acceptance speech, but teammates were left out of the loop.

Kyren Williams and Kevin Dotson were asked by ESPN this week whether they knew Stafford was coming back, and they had no idea.

“Everybody found out that night,” Williams said.

Dotson said he breathed a big sigh of relief when Stafford said he was returning, knowing how integral he is to the entire team – not just the offense.

“The last two years have really been like, ‘All right, hold up. Give us an answer, please,’” Dotson joked. “Once I heard that, I was like, ‘You can exhale a little bit.’ He’s such a guy that the team follows. We rally behind him so much that him being that pivotal piece for our offense, and really the team. The defense, they know, let’s give him a chance. We know, give him a chance. Offensive line, give him at least 3 seconds, something spectacular might happen.”

With Stafford back, the Rams are the Super Bowl favorites in 2026, slightly ahead of the defending champion Seattle Seahawks. Had Stafford retired, the Rams would’ve had no answers at quarterback, forcing them to scramble at the position in an attempt to replace the MVP.

Fortunately, they don’t have to worry about that (yet) because No. 9 is back for Year 18.

This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: Rams players didn't know Matthew Stafford was announcing his return

United lined up against Newcastle United over a week ago as though they were a strong side playing against a decent mid-table side. Of course, anyone who has closely followed United will know of United’s dismal record against Newcastle United in recent years, especially at St. James’ Park.

Michael Carrick would’ve known this going into the game, but he gambled. It must be said that he was in a position to gamble going into this game because he had earned that right through some strong performances, but mostly through the strength of the results that he had overseen since his appointment. 

Assessing the opposition is always key, and the game against Aston Villa last week was particularly intriguing in this regard: were Aston Villa a strong side in poor form or a decent side that has overperformed? Not to mention, United are always expected to take the game to the opponent at home.

Instead of going for his three most prolific forwards as he did against Newcastle United, Carrick started Amad Diallo. He got Benjamin Sesko to make an impact off the bench once again. It worked, and United looked primed for Champions League football next season in a way that didn’t look a week ago.

The performance wasn’t extraordinary, but there was a degree of comfort in the way United went about proceedings that was highly encouraging. With talented but imperfect squads like the one Michael Carrick has inherited, such assessments against average to good sides are crucial because simply relying on the talent within the squad to overpower the opposition is unlikely to work on most matchdays. 

Previous interims like Ole Gunnar Solskjær, Carrick himself, and Ruud van Nistelrooy had also brought back some stability in their interim runs, and in the case of Solskjær, even moments of euphoria. Michael Carrick knows only too well that one poor result can undo the momentum built under a new manager. The win against Manchester City set the tone for the immediate bounce following Ruben Amorim’s underwhelming spell, but the win against Villa could set the tone for the rest of the season and help fight against the inertia that seemed to have seeped into the side last month.

The win shouldn’t be taken lightly under the circumstances.

All teams participating in a women's tournament organised by FIFA will be required to have a female head coach or assistant after football's governing body passed ground-breaking regulations at its council meeting on Thursday. 

The change applies to all youth and senior tournaments, national team competitions and club competitions, and will debut at the Under-20 women’s World Cup in Poland in September. 

It will also be in use at the second edition of the women's Champions Cup, the 2027 World Cup in Brazil and the inaugural women's Club World Cup in two years' time.

In its statement, FIFA said the initiative is part of its broader strategy "to ensure that the rapid growth of the women’s game is matched by an increased representation of women in technical and leadership roles".

In spite of the growth of the women's game, coaching positions are still occupied largely by men: at the 2023 women's World Cup just 12 of the 32 head coaches were female.

"There are simply not enough women in coaching today," said Jill Ellis, FIFA’s chief football officer and former United States national team head coach.

"We must do more to accelerate change by creating clearer pathways, expanding opportunities, and increasing the visibility for women on our sidelines.

"The new FIFA regulations, combined with targeted development programmes, mark an important investment in both the current and future generation of female coaches."

The new rules will also mandate at least two female staff on the bench, which can include the mandatory coach.

Teams will also be required to have one woman on their medical staff.

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Finding NCAA tournament Cinderella candidates is becoming increasingly difficult in a college basketball landscape dominated by NIL and the transfer portal. 

Since the nation’s best programs are now regularly poaching talented players from other rosters, it makes for loaded super teams at the top coupled with mid-majors often needing to replace steady starters. 

It’s no secret that a double-digit seed has moved on to the second weekend in 17 consecutive NCAA tournaments. Last season the only one was No. 10 seed Arkansas. The Razorbacks certainly deserve credit for their unexpected run. But a John Calipari-led roster of former McDonald’s All-Americans finally figuring things out isn’t exactly America’s idea of an underdog story.

So where do Cinderellas stand in 2026? The 2025 tournament lacked a true Cinderella run. There were still seven first-round upsets by seeding. But with a double-digit seed making the Sweet 16 in 38 of the last 40 tournaments, odds are strong for another Cinderella to surprise the bracket. 

Here’s a look at four Cinderella candidates entering the 2026 tournament. Only seeds lower than a No. 11 were considered Cinderella candidates.  

Akron

With all of the talk about Miami (Ohio) and its perfect regular season, many metrics considered Akron the stronger team out of the MAC this season. Taking care of business in the MAC conference tournament for the third straight year, the Zips are seasoned March Madness veterans playing for the fourth time in the last five seasons under head coach John Groce. 

A No. 12 seed in the Midwest Region facing No. 5 seed Texas Tech, the Zips own the nation’s fifth longest active winning streak at 10 games. Akron’s experienced, senior-laden roster takes quality shots. The Zips are eighth in effective field goal percentage nationally and 14th in the nation in 3-point percentage at 38 percent. Familiarity also plays a big factor for Akron at 19th in the nation in continuity from last season — fourth among remaining tournament teams. The team’s three leading scorers, guard Tavari Johnson, forward Amani Lyles and guard Shammah Scott are all in at least their third seasons at Akron — an increasing rarity in today’s mid-major landscape. 

If Akron knocks down enough perimeter looks, it can compete with the Red Raiders — who already lost star J.T. Toppin to a season-ending torn ACL in February. Texas Tech guard Christian Anderson is available for the NCAA tournament after leaving the Big 12 tournament from slipping on the LED glass court. His leg injury is a subplot to monitor. Regardless of Anderson’s status, Akron is a dangerous team filled with seniors who can knock down shots and make noise in the opening weekend. 

South Florida

Coming from a league like the American, South Florida wouldn’t traditionally fit the mold of a Cinderella. This is also the Bulls’ first trip to the Dance in 14 years and only the fourth time overall in program history. 

Last season, the program experienced the unexpected death of head coach Amir Abdur-Rahim only weeks before the season, finishing 13-19 under interim coach Ben Fletcher. A season later, under first-year head coach Bryan Hodgson, USF went 25-8 and won the American regular season by two full games before winning the program’s first conference tournament in 36 years. It’s a turnaround that is easy to root for — and that’s before even looking at how talented the Bulls are.

A dangerous No. 11 seed against No. 6 seed Louisville in the East Regional, South Florida has won 11 straight games entering the tournament. The Bulls boast respectable offensive (No. 61) and defensive (No. 40) efficiency metrics on KenPom. And with five scorers putting up between 16.8 points and 11.1 points per game, led by guard Wes Enis and double-double threat Izaiyah Nelson, South Florida is balanced enough to compete with any program in the field. 

Northern Iowa

Over 20 seasons as head coach at Northern Iowa, Ben Jacobsen has a history of upsets during March. Can the Panthers make another run as a No. 12 seed against No. 5 seed St. John’s in the East Region? 

The Panthers famously made the Sweet 16 in 2010 as a No. 9 seed after dropping top-seeded Kansas in the Round of 32. Northern Iowa also won first-round games in 2015 and 2016 — including a No. 11 seed upset against Texas in the later appearance. 

This season’s team is peaking at the right time after winning four games in four days at Arch Madness. The Panthers shot over 42 percent from three during three quality conference tournament wins over Illinois State, Bradley and UIC. That’s important because defense is the backbone for this UNI roster. At No. 24 in KenPom’s defensive efficiency ratings this season, Northern Iowa wants to slow the game down (No. 363 tempo) and get stops.

Facing Big East champion St. John’s, if Northern Iowa dictates tempo and knocks down early shots behind strong recent play from senior guard Trey Campbell, the Red Storm could be in for a major battle down the stretch. 

VCU

A familiar name during March Madness after an iconic 2011 First Four-to-Final Four run, VCU would have been left out of the 2026 tournament as an at-large but earned its way into the Dance by winning the Atlantic 10 tournament on Selection Sunday. 

First-year head coach Phil Martelli Jr. is, remarkably, the fifth different head coach to take VCU to the NCAA tournament since 2015. Similar to South Florida, the Rams don’t have a glaring weak spot among metrics. VCU is No. 46 offensively and No. 60 defensively. The Rams are also playing their best ball down the stretch, winning 16 of their last 17 games, with the only loss coming to fellow tournament team Saint Louis.

Against wounded No. 6 seed North Carolina — which lost stud freshman Caleb Wilson to a season-ending injury — the Rams are only slight underdogs and could use its aggressive guards to attack the paint and stretch the floor using 36 percent 3-point shooting. Sophomore guard Terrence Hill Jr. (14.4 ppg) is the team’s leading scorer but 6-foot-11 stretch big Lazar Djokovic (13.5 ppg, 35 percent from 3) could be a major factor in deciding VCU’s ceiling in March. 

Victoria Mboko has caught the attention of Andy Roddick, who recently made a bold prediction about her future in tennis.

The Canadian teenager has had a rapid rise up the WTA rankings, moving from outside the top 300 to breaking into the top 10 within a year.

In that time, she’s picked up titles at both the Canadian Open and Hong Kong Open while also making finals appearances in Doha and Adelaide.

Roddick believes that by 2028, Mboko will have won her first Grand Slam title.

Andy Roddick backs Victoria Mboko to win a Grand Slam by 2028

She also made it to the quarterfinals at Indian Wells last week, only losing out to Aryna Sabalenka, who went on to win the tournament.

During an episode of his podcast ‘Served with Andy Roddick,’ he said he expects Mboko to claim her first Grand Slam title within the next two years.

“Mboko is going to win a Slam in the next two years. I just needed to say that out loud,” said Roddick. “She plays well every week. We talk about Sabalenka and she is in position every single tournament.

“Mboko is not there yet, but if you take this breakout last year, some injuries, maybe limped to the finish line or was at least spottier. This year she is making the quarters or better every single event. She gets through tough three set matches all the time, when she starts flipping those and turns those three set wins in 4 and 4’s [straight sets], which she will…She has only been on Tour for eight months.

“Losing to Sabalenka does not bother me at all. She is just building. She is physically strong and she can withstand the stress test of big tennis. I am more and more impressed with her as she goes about it.”

Roddick isn’t just throwing out predictions lightly either – he’s usually pretty measured with this kind of thing and doesn’t hype up players unless there’s something real behind it.

Victoria Mboko’s Grand Slam career so far

Mboko’s rapid rise through the WTA rankings is even more impressive considering she’s only played each Grand Slam once.

Her best result came in her latest appearance, reaching the fourth round of the Australian Open before falling to Sabalenka.

Both of Mboko’s WTA titles have come on hard courts, though she is still looking for her first win at the US Open after losing to two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova in the opening round last year.

She has also proven herself on other surfaces, coming through qualifying to reach the third round of the French Open last year.

The 19-year-old continues her season at the Miami Open, where she enters as the 10th seed and received a bye into the second round. She will open her campaign against Anna Blinkova, who recently added another loss to Sofia Kenin’s difficult run of form this season.

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Microsoft’s latest image model, MAI-Image-2, vaults to #3 on the global leaderboards, marking a major shift toward internal AI development over OpenAI reliance.

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The Vampire Survivors spinoff Vampire Crawlers finally has a release date, and it's coming soon to Xbox, Game Pass, PC, and several other platforms.

Intel has reportedly informed its major PC clients of a planned 10% price increase on its consumer CPUs. According to industry sources cited by ET News, this price hike will affect Intel's Core Ultra family of processors, which power hundreds of millions of PCs worldwide. As a result, PC OEMs may need to alleviate the increased material costs by promoting their AI PCs and premium devices more aggressively. To maintain positive margins, these OEMs will likely have to raise prices further and emphasize their higher-end AI PC offerings to capture better margins.

PC gamers have faced challenges over the past year, with memory and storage prices climbing rapidly, reaching exorbitant levels for simple RAM kits. The high demand from data centers has depleted memory and storage inventories months in advance. GPUs have also been affected, as gamers have struggled to purchase them at MSRP, instead facing inflated prices due to the shortage of GDDR memory (VRAM) used in these GPUs. Now, CPUs are joining this trend, with Intel targeting its consumer CPU sector first. This price increase will impact everything from pre-built systems and DIY PCs to laptops and other consumer CPU variants. For example, the 10% increase will significantly affect PC pricing, depending on the CPU's share of the bill of materials. We are waiting to see how these changes will affect popular retailers like MicroCenter, Amazon, Newegg, and others before drawing further conclusions.

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Perplexity’s new Comet browser for iOS defaults to Google Search. That’s because mobile queries often focus on navigation, local results, and transactions, where “Google does a much better job … than anyone else … including Perplexity,” according to Perplexity CEO Aravind Srinivas.

Comet for iOS. It includes Perplexity’s AI assistant directly in the browser. Comet for iOS also blends AI answers with standard search results. For many queries, you’ll still see a traditional results page.

• You can ask questions by voice while browsing.
• The assistant can summarize pages, answer questions, and take actions like drafting emails.
• Deep Research features generate cited summaries and prep materials.

What Comet does. According to Perplexity, the assistant can act on your behalf. Examples include:

• Summarizing articles and sharing outputs.
• Researching people or topics across tabs.
• Assisting with bookings or form fills.

What Perplexity is saying.

• “The search experience in Comet iOS provides traditional search results pages for fast, local, and high-intent queries that are more common on mobile. Meanwhile, the Comet Assistant easily allows for more advanced knowledge and intelligence powered by the Perplexity answer engine. The intention is for users to have the smoothest browsing experience possible for the real use cases of iOS.”

Why we care. The near future of search increasingly looks hybrid, which means you’ll need to optimize for traditional Google results and AI-driven answers. This also reinforces Google’s dominance in commercial and local search while shifting competition to the AI layer.

The announcement. Comet is Now available on iOS

Microsoft is changing how advertisers configure automated bidding, aiming to reduce complexity while keeping performance outcomes the same.

What’s happening. The platform is streamlining its bidding options by folding familiar targets like Target CPA and Target ROAS into broader automated strategies rather than standalone campaign settings.

Going forward, advertisers will choose between two core approaches: Maximize Conversions or Maximize Conversion Value, with optional targets layered on top.

How it works. For conversion-focused campaigns, advertisers select Maximize Conversions and can optionally set a target CPA. For value-focused campaigns, they select Maximize Conversion Value and can optionally set a target ROAS.

Microsoft says the underlying bidding behavior has not changed — only the way advertisers configure it has been simplified.

Why we care. This update makes automated bidding simpler and more standardized, which lowers the barrier to using Microsoft Advertising’s performance tools at scale. By consolidating Target CPA and Target ROAS into broader strategies, it reduces setup complexity while still keeping key performance controls available as optional targets.

In practice, this means faster campaign setup, more consistent optimization behavior across accounts, and fewer structural differences between how advertisers manage conversion and value-based bidding.

What’s staying the same. Existing campaigns using Target CPA or Target ROAS will continue to run normally without any required updates. Portfolio bid strategies also remain unchanged.

The bigger picture. The change is part of a broader push to make automated bidding more accessible, reducing setup decisions while maintaining control over performance goals.

Bottom line. Microsoft is consolidating bidding options into simpler frameworks, keeping familiar optimization controls available but moving them into a more streamlined setup experience.

Google is doubling down on the infrastructure behind “agentic commerce,” introducing new capabilities to its Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) while making it easier for retailers to plug in.

Google says UCP — its open standard for connecting retailers to AI-powered shopping experiences — is getting new features designed to make online buying feel more like a traditional storefront, even when handled by automated agents.

What’s new. The latest updates focus on making shopping via AI agents more functional and flexible.

• A new cart capability allows agents to add or save multiple products from a single retailer in one go, mirroring how a typical shopper builds a basket.
• There’s also a catalog feature, giving agents access to real-time product data such as pricing, inventory and variants when needed. The goal is to make interactions more accurate and responsive.
• Another addition is identity linking. This lets shoppers carry over logged-in benefits — like member pricing or free shipping — when using platforms connected through UCP, rather than losing those perks outside a retailer’s own site.

Why we care. This update accelerates the shift toward AI-driven, agent-led shopping, where platforms like Search and the Google Gemini app may choose, compare and even purchase products on users’ behalf. That makes product data quality — pricing, inventory and feeds — very important for visibility, while simplified onboarding and support from platforms like Salesforce and Stripe suggest rapid adoption, giving early movers a competitive edge.

Zoom out. UCP is designed as a modular system. Retailers and platforms can choose which capabilities to adopt, rather than implementing everything at once.

That flexibility is key as the industry experiments with how much control to hand over to AI-driven shopping experiences.

What Google is doing. Google plans to bring these capabilities into its own ecosystem, including AI-powered experiences in Search and the Google Gemini app.

The company is also working to expand adoption by lowering the barrier to entry. A simplified onboarding process inside Merchant Center is expected to roll out over the coming months.

Bottom line. UCP is evolving from a concept into a broader ecosystem play. By adding more capabilities and simplifying onboarding, Google is pushing to make agent-driven commerce easier to adopt — and harder to ignore.

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Samsung has introduced a new program in India – Galaxy Forever, and it sounds like a great deal for people who want a premium phone without paying the full price at a time. With this offer, customers can use high-end devices like the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Plus by paying only half of the price in easy monthly installments for one year.

With Galaxy Forever, customers can use the Galaxy S26 Ultra or Galaxy S26 Plus by paying only half the cost in 12 easy, interest-free monthly installments. After one year, users have three choices: return the phone and get a guaranteed buyback value, keep the phone by paying the remaining 50% in easy installments, or upgrade to the newest Galaxy device.

The program also includes Samsung Care+ for 13 months. This gives protection against accidental damage and liquid spills, so users don’t have to worry much about repair costs.

However, there is one important limitation. The base Galaxy S26 model is not included in this program. Only the Galaxy S26 Ultra and Galaxy S26 Plus are eligible. This means users looking for a slightly more affordable flagship option may feel left out.

The offer is available on Samsung’s website and in many Samsung stores across India. It also supports different payment options like credit cards and Samsung Finance+, which makes it easier for more people to afford these phones.

The Galaxy Forever program makes it easy to own the Galaxy S26 Ultra or S26 Plus with affordable monthly payments. Here’s how the costs break down:

Galaxy S26 Ultra

• Starting Price: INR 1,39,999
• Device EMI: INR 5,833.29
• Programme Fee EMI: INR 749.92
• Total Monthly Payment: INR 6,583.21

Galaxy S26 Plus

• Starting Price: INR 1,19,999
• Device EMI: INR 4,999.96
• Programme Fee EMI: INR 749.92
• Total Monthly Payment: INR 5,749.88

Galaxy Forever is a smart and flexible offer, but it would have been even better if the base model had been included, too. Still, this program makes it easy to always stay updated with the latest technology without worrying about big payments.

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Despite the tightly contested first leg vs. Newcastle, Barcelona managed to dominate convincingly, scoring seven goals to secure their place in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Following the standout performances of Raphinha and the other young players, Real Madrid legend Gareth Bale praised the ‘bright future’ of the team.

“What Barcelona did against Newcastle United was incredible. We saw a team play with a beautiful collective style, with harmony and coordination between the lines… Lamine Yamal was incredible and Raphinha had a great match. This team has a bright future, and the coach knows how to make the most of every strength,” Bale said, via Football on TNT.

Unlike previous seasons, coach Hansi Flick has managed to build a highly competitive team, while also keeping it remarkably young. According to Opta, Barcelona fielded the youngest starting lineup in their history in a Champions League knockout match, with an average age of 25 years and 18 days.

While the Blaugranas remain contenders to win everything this season, players like Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Fermín, Pau Cubarsí, and Marc Bernal are all under 24 years old. For this reason, Bale warns about their impressive potential, as these players could continue to develop even further under the German coach.

Following Flick’s arrival, Barcelona have established as one of the most dominant teams. Not only do they shine offensively with Raphinha and Lamine, but Fermín, Pedri, and Marc Bernal also stand out in midfield. In addition, they have shown impressive squad depth, something that could lead them to win both LaLiga and the Champions League.

Experience and youth blend is ushering in a Barcelona golden era

Barcelona have managed to redirect their sporting project by investing in young players. While Hansi Flick has helped turn them into stars, it was Xavi Hernández who first established the club’s clear commitment to this approach. However, it is the blend of youth and experience that has made a significant difference in the team.

Amid the squad’s youth, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski have emerged as the team’s key veteran leaders. With them, the performances of Lamine, Pedri, and Fermín have improved, showing great maturity. The Brazilian, in particular, has established as the most important player in the attack, proving that his experience is crucial.

Considering the youth of the roster, the Blaugranas appear set to embark on a dominant era, as they would only need to make one signing in attack for the future. In addition, the young players are already gaining significant experience, making them a key asset to lead the project in the long term—something Hansi Flick has shown he knows how to balance.

Neymar Jr. stands out as one of the most brilliant players of recent years. However, Wayne Rooney chose to deliver a strong opinion about the Brazilian, sparking widespread criticism among fans.

While the final years of his career have been quite disappointing, Neymar Jr. has been regarded as one of the most brilliant players in history. He not only shined at Barcelona, but also competed head-to-head with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo for the Ballon d’Or. Despite this, Wayne Rooney admitted that he does not consider the Brazilian a top player.

In a recent Overlap podcast episode, Rooney participated in an unpopular opinion section, leading him to blast the Brazilian star: “I like Neymar but I’ve never seen him as a top, top player. Like, Messi, Ronaldo, that kind of category. He was good at Barcelona, but he was still overshadowed by Messi.“

Far from receiving support, many fans turned against Rooney. While the Brazilian never managed to match Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo, comparing him to them is unfair. Both legends are contenders in the GOAT debate and have broken numerous records; few players in history can hold a candle to them, making Neymar’s legacy seem small, which isn’t entirely true.

Neymar Jr. may have never won a Ballon d’Or, but he did establish himself as one of the few players capable of approaching the level of Messi and Cristiano. He not only shined at Barcelona for several seasons, but also led PSG to their first Champions League final. For this reason, not considering the Brazilian a top player could be a major mistake.

Injuries put a halt to Neymar Jr.’s impressive progress

Although Neymar Jr.’s departure from Barcelona is considered a mistake by many, he did become a decisive player at PSG. Scoring 118 goals in 173 matches, the Brazilian impressed with his performances in Ligue 1, leading the team multiple times in the Champions League. However, injuries significantly limited his growth.

Since his arrival at PSG in 2017, he missed 135 matches due to injuries, with his ankle and adductor being the most affected areas. As a result, Neymar Jr. was forced to change his style of play, shifting from an explosive winger to a more creative midfielder. Due to his constant physical issues, the Brazilian moved to Al Hilal, where things turned out even worse.

Two months after his arrival at Al Hilal, the Brazilian suffered an ACL injury that ruled him out for the entire season. Far from recovering in the following campaign, he continued to face physical issues, which ultimately led to his departure from the club and a move to Santos FC. There, he appears to be regaining his level, but he did have to undergo meniscus surgery.

Neymar Jr. has had a legendary career

Neymar Jr. has built a truly legendary career, etching his name into the history books of Barcelona, Brazil, and PSG. As a key member of the ‘MSN’ trio, the Brazilian led the team to its most recent Champions League title and played a pivotal role in the historic comeback against PSG, cementing his place in the club’s history.

Along with this, the Brazilian established himself as the fourth all-time top scorer in PSG’s history, winning a large number of trophies. In addition, his impact went beyond statistics, delivering standout performances in Ligue 1 that cemented him as one of the most brilliant players to have played there.

Far from ending there, Neymar surpassed Pelé as Brazil’s all-time top scorer, netting 79 goals. While he has not won a Copa América or a World Cup title, he still produced outstanding performances, often standing out as the only elite player in a national team that rarely shined. For this reason, the Brazilian is indeed one of the most outstanding players of recent years.

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21 yaşadək futbolçulardan ibarət Azərbaycan milli komandası (U-21) martın 20-də Bakıda təlim-məşq toplanışına başlayacaq.

Arena.az bu barədə AFFA-nın rəsmi saytına istinadən xəbər verir.

Belə ki, U-21 Avropa çempionatının seçmə mərhələsinin B qrupunda martın 27-də 8-ci km qəsəbə stadionunda Portuqaliya yığmasını qəbul edəcək.

Ertəsi gün isə futbolçularımız Bolqarıstana yollanacaqlar. Komandamız martın 31-də isə Plovdiv şəhərində Bolqarıstan seçməsi ilə qarşılaşacaq.

Azərbaycan millisinin Portuqaliya və Bolqarıstanla oyunlar üçün heyətini nəzərinizə çatdırırıq:

1. Sadiq Məmmədzadə – Difai
2. Xəyal Fərzullayev – Sumqayıt
3. Səlim Həşimov – Şamaxı
4. Emin Rüstəmov – Karvan-Yevlax
5. Elgün Dünyamaliyev – Cəbrayıl
6. Raul Məmmədov – Səbail
7. Okan Təhmazlı – Zaqatala
8. Əkbər Eyubov – Mingəçevir
9. Kənan Feyziyev – Sumqayıt
10. Eşqin Əhmədov – Qəbələ
11. Rüfət Abbasov – Şamaxı
12. Nadir Orucov – Sumqayıt
13. Bilal İsmayılov – Şamaxı
14. Nuğay Rəşidov – Qəbələ
15. Emil Süleymanov – Şamaxı
16. Oruc Məmmədov – Şamaxı
17. Şahin Şahniyarov – Qəbələ
18. Edqar Ədilxanov – Şamaxı
19. Hikmət Cəbrayılzadə – Qarabağ
20. Həsən Nəzərli – Keçiörən Bələdiyəsi (Türkiyə)
21. Nahid Əliyev – Şəfa
22. Şahin İbrahimov – Sabah
23. Murad Məmmədov – Neftçi
24. Nihad Əhmədzadə – Sumqayıt

Bu gün futbol üzrə Azərbaycan çempionatında (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 25-ci turunun növbəti oyunları keçirilib.

Arena.az xəbər verir ki, ikinci oyun gününün sonuncu qarşılaşması Masazırda baş tutub.

Lider “Sabah” doğma meydanda “Sumqayıt”la münasibətlərinə aydınlıq gətirib. Görüşü Rəvan Həmzəzadə idarə edib. Dörd qolun qeydə alındığı matçda meydan sahibləri inamlı qələbəyə seviniblər.

Premyer Liqa
25-ci tur
19 mart

“Sabah” – “Sumqayıt” 3:1
Qollar: Kahim Parris, 24. Coy Lens Mikels, 49. Velko Simiç, 71 – Nsana Simon, 90+2.
Hakimlər: Rəvan Həmzəzadə, Zöhrab Abbasov, Şirmamed Mamedov, Vüqar Həsənli.
VAR: Kamranbəy Rəhimov.
AVAR: Pərvin Talıbov.
Hakim-inspektor: Orxan Məmmədov.
AFFA nümayəndəsi: Zümrüd Ağayeva.
“Masazır Arena”, 19:15.

Sabah: 92. Stas Pokatilov (k), 10. Aleksey İsayev, 20. Coy Lens Mikels, 21. Velko Simiç, 40. İqor Noqeyra, 80. Akim Zedadka, 3. Stiv Solvet, 27. Timoteuş Puxaç, 13. İvan Lepinitsa, 11. Kahim Parris, 7. Umarali Rahmonaliyev.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 55. Nicat Mehbalıyev, 12. Rauf Əyyubov, 17. Tellur Mütəllimov, 2. Amin Seydiyev, 5. Rəhman Daşdəmirov, 6. Abdulla Xaybullayev, 9. Xəyal Əliyev, 70. Jesse Sekidika, 22. Zinedin Uld Xaled, 99. Patrik Mbina, 53. Andrey Santos, 83. Stefen Ende.
Baş məşqçi: Valdas Dambrauskas.

Sumqayıt: 22. Xəyal Fərzullayev, 8. Səbuhi Abdullazadə (k), 75. Nadir Orucov, 97. Vüsal Paşayev, 9. Aleksandr Ramalinqom, 72. Rayan Senhadji, 6. Sedrik Badolo, 33. Danilo Beskorovaynı, 23. Ronaldo Vaskes, 71. Masaki Murata, 11. Aleksa Yankoviç.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 12. Murad Ağamalıyev, 56. Aftandil Arixov, 3. Höccət Haqverdi, 7. Rüstəm Əhmədzadə, 29. Emil Mustafayev, 24. Sənan Muradlı, 21. Nihad Əhmədzadə, 37. Nihad Orucəli, 10. Nikola Ninkoviç, 95. Nsana Simon.
Baş məşqçi: Saşa İliç.

“Barselona”nın hücumçusu Rafinya azarkeşlərin səsverməsinə əsasən UEFA Çempionlar Liqasında həftənin ən yaxşı futbolçusu seçilib.

Arena.az bu barədə UEFA-nın mətbuat xidmətinə istinadən xəbər verir.

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Xatırladaq ki, Rafinya “Avai”nin məzunudur. Karyerasının Avropa dönəminə “Vitoriya”da (Gimaraynş) başlamış futbolçu “Sportinq” (Lissabon), “Renn” və “Lids”də çıxış edib. 2022-ci ilin iyul ayında “Barselona” Rafinyanı 58 milyon avro məbləğ müqabilində “Lids”dən tamhüquqlu əsasda “blauqrana”nın heyətinə qatıb. Braziliyalı hücumçunun Kataloniya klubu ilə müqaviləsinin müddəti 2028-ci ilin iyun ayının sonuna qədər qüvvədədir.

Cari mövsümdə Rafinya “Barselona” üçün 30 oyun keçirib, 19 qol və 8 məhsuldar ötürmə ilə fərqlənib.

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