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Mikel Arteta’s arrival completely reshaped Arsenal’s reality. After several years of underperformance, they managed to become one of the best teams in the Premier League. Not only do they impose an attractive style of play, but they are also among the league leaders. Nevertheless, the Spaniard does not have his future at the club fully secured, as Cesc Fàbregas emerges as an alternative for the head coach position.
According to Diario AS, the Gunners have issued an ultimatum to Mikel Arteta. If the Spaniard fails to lead the team to a Premier League or Champions League title, he would be dismissed. While the team has shown notable progress, they have not fully established themselves despite making multimillion investments such as Viktor Gyökeres and Kai Havertz. In this context, they have reportedly already identified a natural successor.
After shining at Como 1907 in Serie A, Cesc Fàbregas is seen as the ideal replacement. Not only was he a Gunners legend, but he is also impressing with his impact in Italy. Although his spell at Chelsea affected his legacy, the front office would be open to pursuing his arrival, as he would bring a similar philosophy to Arteta’s, ensuring continuity in the sporting project. With his arrival, Arsenal would aim to dominate the English league again.
Cesc Fàbregas has not only avoided relegation with Como 1907, but has also implemented an attractive style of play. Alongside Nico Paz and Máximo Perrone, they have been competitive in Serie A, reaching European competition spots despite being promoted just over two years ago. Although the Spanish coach is under contract until 2028, he could be open to leaving the club, seeking a triumphant return to the Premier League—this time as a manager.
Although Cesc Fàbregas has only two years of professional experience as a coach, his talent has also caught the attention of Real Madrid. Following the departure of Xabi Alonso and the uncertainty surrounding Álvaro Arbeloa, the Spaniard emerged as a candidate to become the permanent coach for the 2026–27 season. While his impact was compelling, he ultimately ended up being ruled out for a key reason.
According to Mario Cortegana in The Athletic, the Spanish coach and his staff were present at the Santiago Bernabéu to watch Real Madrid vs. Bayern Munich. With this, Los Blancos showed their interest in his services. However, he was ultimately dismissed due to having a similar profile to Xabi Alonso: A more tactical and dominant coach, rather than a man-manager like Carlo Ancelotti.
While his profile is seen as an issue for Los Blancos, Cesc would fit perfectly at Arsenal. Unlike Real Madrid, the English side need a coach capable of developing young talent, much like Arteta does, making him a highly continuous option. However, they are looking for greater consistency in decisive moments of the season—something they have often lacked under Mikel—which is precisely where Fàbregas would be expected to deliver.
Lamine Yamal was one of the few bright spots in a flat Barcelona performance that ended in a 2-0 home defeat to Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their 2025-26 UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie at Camp Nou. Now eyeing a historic comeback on the road, the 18-year-old has stoked the fires ahead of the second leg with a pointed nod to NBA legend LeBron James.
Despite the disappointing result, Yamal quickly shook it off by finding the net in a 4-1 win over Espanyol last Saturday in the Catalan derby. With the second leg now looming at the Metropolitano on Tuesday, he has made clear he has no intention of accepting the tie as lost, embracing the challenge of overturning the deficit on enemy turf.
In a telling move on social media, Yamal swapped his Instagram profile picture to an image of LeBron James celebrating the 2016 NBA title. That was the year James returned to the Cleveland Cavaliers following his championship run with the Miami Heat and delivered the franchise its first ever title, earning Finals MVP honors in the process, with both trophies visible in the image Yamal chose as his profile picture.
The context of that NBA Finals series adds another layer to the message. The Cavaliers came back from 3-1 down against Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors, with James as the driving force behind one of the most stunning reversals in sports history. In choosing that image, Yamal is making his intentions clear, setting his sights on another special “Remontada,” this time in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid.
Yamal had already been vocal about his belief in a turnaround immediately after the first leg. “This isn’t over yet, Culers. We will give it our all in the second leg. Together as one, always,” he wrote on Instagram following the defeat.
Adding further reason for optimism, one of the last time Barcelona traveled to the Metropolitano in a high-stakes context, they came away with a convincing 3-0 victory. That came back in March 2024 in a La Liga clash, with goals from Joao Felix, Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres doing the damage, in a match where a then 16-year-old Yamal came on as a second-half substitute under coach Xavi Hernandez.
Goalkeeper Juan Musso was outstanding for Atletico Madrid in the first leg, denying Yamal and Barcelona on multiple occasions to preserve the clean sheet. The Spaniard bounced back in style against Espanyol on the weekend, and in doing so reached yet another milestone.
On Saturday, Yamal became the youngest player ever to appear in 100 La Liga matches, reaching the mark at just 18 years and 272 days old. The record had previously been held by Real Madrid icon Raúl González, who hit the century mark at 19 years and 283 days old, another benchmark swept away by a teenager who continues to rewrite the history books at a remarkable pace.
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Fenerbahçe'ye şampiyonluk yarışı heyecanı "altın tepside" Galatasaray tarafından kendi elleriyle verildi. Ligin tepesinde tek başına yer alırken önce Trabzonspor'a yenilmesi, ardından Kocaelispor'la berabere kalması sonrasında aradaki puan farkı 2'ye kadar düştü. Bu sonuçla sarı-lacivertlilere yeniden şampiyon olma şansı doğdu.
Fenerbahçe, 12 yıldır şampiyon olamıyor. Bu sezon da özellikle Karagümrük'e yenilerek yarıştan büyük ölçüde kopmuştu. Ancak lider Galatasaray, bir hafta içinde 5 puan birden kaybedince sarı-lacivertliler yeniden potaya girdi.
Ligin bitmesine 5 hafta kaldı. Fenerbahçe, bu maçların tamamını kaanası halinde 12 yıldır hasret kaldığı şampiyonluk sevincini yaşayabilir. 2 hafta sonra Galatasaray'la oynayacak olan sarı-lacivertliler, önümüzdeki hafta Rizespor'u istanbul'da ağırlayacak.
Ardından sezonun tartışmasız en önemli maçında Galatasaray'a konuk olacak ve galip gelmeye çalışacak.
Fenerbahçe, derbinin ardından Nuri Şahin'le ligin tozunu atan Başakşehir'i ağırlayacak. Bu maçın ardından Fenerbahçe'yi zorlu bir Konyaspor deplasmanı bekliyor.
Fenerbahçe sezonun son maçında ligde kalmak için can çekişen Eyüpspor'la karşılaşacak.
-Rizespor
-Galatasaray (D)
-Başakşehir
-Konyaspor (D)
-Eyüpspor
Galatasaray Kocaelispor'la berabere kalarak puanını 68'e çıkarttı ve en yakın rakibi Fenerbahçe ile arasındaki puan farkını 2'ye çıkarttı. Sarı-kırmızılıları biri Fenerbahçe olmak üzere çok zorlu bir 5 hafta bekliyor.
Süper Lig'in bitmesine 5 hafta kaldı. 29. hafta itibariyle lider Galatasaray'ın puanı 68. şampiyonluk yarışındaki en büyük rakibi Fenerbahe'nin puanı ise 66.
Galatasaray gelecek hafta Gençlerbirliği deplasmanına gidecek. Ardından ise belki de şampiyonluk düğümünün çözüleceği bir derbi oynanacak. Sarı-kırmızılıların 31. haftadaki rakibi Fenerbahçe olacak.
Galatasaray ardından ligin dişli ekiplerinden Samsunspor ile deplasmanda karşılaşacak. Ardından düşme hattının hemen üzerinde olan Antalyaspor'u ağırlayacak olan sarı-kırmızılılar, ligin son maçında ise yine düşme hattının üstünde kalmaya çalışan Kasımpaşa ile kozlarını paylaşacak.
-Gençlerbirliği (D)
-Fenerbahçe
-Samsunspor(D)
-Antalyaspor
-Kasımpaşa (D)
Kayserispor'da alarm zilleri çalıyor! Ekonomik darboğaz, transfer yasakları ve üst üste gelen mağlubiyetlerle uçurumun eşiğine gelen Kayserispor için artık her maç bir final. "Küme mi düşüyoruz?" sorusu arttı. Son 5 maçta alınan 4 yenilgi umutları tüketirken, taraftarın tek sorusu var: Bu takım nasıl kurtulur?
Süper Lig’in köklü camialarından Kayserispor, tarihinin en kritik virajlarından birine girdi. En son 2013-2014 sezonunda küme düşen ve ardından hızla Süper Lig’e dönen sarı-kırmızılılar, 2025-2026 sezonunda benzer bir kabusla burun buruna. Son 5 maçta alınan 4 yenilgi ve sadece 1 galibiyet, camiadaki umutları tüketme noktasına getirdi.
KALAN 5 ZORLU MAÇ
Kayserispor’un önünde ligde kalma kaderini belirleyecek 5 final maçı var. Ancak ilk yarıdaki veriler pek iç açıcı değil. Takım, sezonun ilk yarısında bu 5 rakipten sadece 5 puan (1G, 2B) toplayabilmişti.
Kalan Maçlar ve Kritik Tarihler:
Tarih Karşılaşma İlk Yarı Sonucu
20.04.2026 Gaziantep FK (D) 0 - 3 (Mağlubiyet)
25.04.2026 Rizespor 1 - 0 (Galibiyet)
03.05.2026 Eyüpspor 1 - 1 (Beraberlik)
10.05.2026 Alanyaspor (D) 0 - 0 (Beraberlik)
17.05.2026 Konyaspor 1 - 1 (Beraberlik)
YAŞANAN ÇÖKÜŞÜN NEDENLERİ
Kayserispor’un yaşadığı düşüşü sadece şanssızlıkla açıklamak mümkün değil. Kulübün içinde bulunduğu durum, yılların birikimi olan yapısal sorunların bir yansıması olarak değerlendiriliyor.
- Kulübün en büyük kamburu, geçmişten gelen döviz bazlı borçlar. Bu durum, transfer yasaklarını kronik hale getirirken kadro derinliğinin kaybolmasına ve mevcut oyuncu grubunun yaşlanmasına neden oldu.
- Sürekli değişen teknik adamlar, takımda bir "oyun kimliği" oluşmasını engelledi. Her gelen yeni sistem, futbolcularda taktiksel karmaşaya ve aidiyet kaybına yol açtı.
- Fark yaratan isimlerin yerinin doldurulamaması, hücum hattını tamamen etkisizleştirdi. Skor üretimindeki kısırlık, puan kayıplarının ana nedeni oldu.
- Saha dışındaki mali ve kurumsal belirsizlikler, futbolcuların saha içine odaklanmasını zorlaştırdı.
SÜPER LİGDE KALMA ŞARTLARI
Kayserispor’un kümede kalması için saha içinde ve dışında topyekûn bir seferberlik gerekiyor:
- Son 5 maçtaki form düşüklüğü, takımı mental olarak yıpratmış durumda. Futbolcuların "küme düşme" psikolojisinden çıkarılması şart.
- Kalan maçların üçü (Rizespor, Eyüpspor, Konyaspor) evinde. Taraftarın "karamsarlığı" bir kenara bırakıp tribünlerde tam destek vermesi, rakipler üzerinde baskı kurmanın tek yolu.
- Skor üretimindeki tıkanıklığı aşmak için daha cesur bir hücum planı veya en azından savunma direncini 90 dakikaya yayan bir disiplin şart.
- Yönetimin, futbolcuların alacakları ve geleceği konusundaki belirsizlikleri (en azından sezon sonuna kadar) netleştirerek oyuncuları motive etmesi gerekiyor.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 30. haftasında Galatasaray ile Kocaelispor takımları RAMS Park'ta karşılaştı. Serdar Dursun'un Galatasaraylı Jakobs ile mücadelesini eski Fifa hakemi, spor ve hakem yorumcusu Deniz Ateş Bitnel değerlendirdi.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 30. haftasında Galatasaray ile Kocaelispor takımları RAMS Park’ta karşılaştı.
Deniz Ateş Bitnel:Galatasaray-Kocelispor maçında Galatasaray ceza sahası içerisinde topa kafa vurmak için sıçrayan Serdar Dursun, Jakobs tarafından itildi.
- Bu itilme Serdar Dursun'u etkiledi. Topa istediği gibi vuramadı. Dolayısıyla bu bir ihlal ve Galatasaray ceza sahası içerisinde yapılan bu ihlal penaltı olarak değerlendirilmeliydi. Aynı zamanda Jakobs bu pozisyonda sarı kart görmeliydi.
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Fenerbahçe aradığı büyük fırsatı yakaladı. 12 yıldır şampiyonluğa haster sarı-lacivertliler, Galatasaray'ın puan kayıplarıyla şampiyonluk için yeniden fırsat yakaladı.
Süper Lig'in bitmesine 5 hafta kaldı. Fenerbahçe eğer bu 5 maçın tamamını kazanırsa şampiyon olacak.
İşte bu tarihi fırsat, 12 yıldır şampiyonluk hasretiyle yanıp tutuşan sarı-lacivertlilerin ayağına kadar geldi.
Karagümrük'e yenilerek şampiyonluk şansını mucizelere bıraktığında Fenerbahçe'nin yeniden poratya gireceğine kimse ihtimal vermemişti. Ancak Galatasaray, önce geçtiğimiz hafta Trabzonspor'a yenildi. ardından Göztepe deplasmanına çıktı ancak buradan 3 puanla döndü. Ligin ilk yarısında da yenildiği Kocaelispor'u ağırlayan sarı-kırmızılılar, eski kaptanları Selçuk İnan'ın çalıştırdığı rakibiyle berabere kalarak 2 puan bıraktı.
Bu sonuçla lider Galatasaray'ın 2 puan gerisine kadar yükselen Fenerbahçe, şampiyonluk için bütün ipleri eline aldı.
Eğer sarı-lacivertliler, 2 hafta sonra oynanacak Galatasaray derbisi dahil kalan 5 maçını da kazanırsa şampiyon olabilme fırsatı yakaladı.
Galatasaray Kocaelispor karşısında yine puan kaybetti. Sarı-kırmızılılar, eski kaptanı Selçuk İnan'ın çalıştırdığı rakibi ile berabere kalarak şampiyonluk yarışında büyük bir darbe aldı.
Galatasaray zirvede tek başına takılmak varken Kocaelispor karşısında yine puan kaybetti ve Fenerbahçe'nin kendisine 2 puan daha yaklaşmasına izin verdi.
Ligin ilk yarısında Kocaeli'nde oynanan ve ev sahibi ekibin 1-0 kazandığı maçtan sonra taraflar arasında gerilim had safhaya çıkmıştı. Özellikle maç sonunda çalınan "ne oldu yaram" ve "şinanay" şarkıları sonrası tribünlerden edilen küfürler, Galatasaray cephesinin büyük tepkisine neden olmuştu.
Bu yüzden Süper Lig'in son haftalarına girilen bu günlerde Galatasaray - Kocaelispor maçının sonucu büyük bir merakla bekleniyordu. Tribünleri tıklım tıklım dolduran sarı-kırmızılı taraftarların büyük desteğiyle Okan Buruk'un öğrencileri, maça çok hızlı başladı.
Arka arkaya pozisyonlara giren sarı-kırmızılılar, Sane'nin golüyle durumu 1-0'a getirdi. Ancak daha sonra girilen pozisyonlardan gol sesi çıkmadı ve ilk yarı bu skorla bitti.
Maçın iknci yarısında bambaşka bir Kocaelispor sahaya çıktı. Selçuk İnan'ın öğrencileri, rakibi karşısında pozisyon üstünlüğünü ele aldı ve aradığı golü 72. dakikada Petkovic'le buldu.
Galatasaray ve Kocaelispor bu golden sonra karşılıklı pozisyonlara girdi ancak iki taraf da aradıkları golü bulamadı ve maç 1-1 sona erdi.
Ligin bitmesine 5 hafta kala bu sonuçla şampiyonluk yarışı adeta yeniden başladı. İki hafta sonra oynanacak Fenerbahçe derbisinde rakibinin kazanması halinde liderlikten düşme tehlikesi ortaya çıktı.
Galatasaray-Kocaelispor: 1-1 (MAÇ SONUCU)
Trendyol 1. Lig'in 35. haftasında Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü ile Serikspor 0-0 berabere kaldı.
Stat: Aktepe
Hakemler: Oğuzhan Gökçen, Barış Çiçeksoyu, Tuncay Ercan
Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü: Emre Satılmış, Hüseyin Bulut, Wellington, Abdullah Çelik, Ali Dere (Dk. 82 Süleyman Luş), Erkam Develi (Dk. 72 İshak Karaoğul), İbrahim Akdağ, Roshi, Halil Can Ayan (Dk. 64 Rroca), Ezeh (Dk. 72 Ali Akman), Fernandes (Dk. 82 Enes Yılmaz)
Serikspor: Veysel Sapan, Skvortsov, Mehmet Demirözü, Montes, Cengiz Demir, Caner Cavlun, Topalli (Dk. 86 Adeola), Nalepa, Selim Dilli (Dk. 86 Burak Asan), Nwachukwu (Dk. 72 Şeref Özcan), Sadygov (Dk. 62 Gökhan Altıparmak)
Sarı kartlar: Dk. 30 Selim Dilli, Dk. 50 Skvortsov, Dk. 61 Montes, Dk. 71 Nalepa (Serikspor), Dk. 90+3 Wellington (Emre Gökdemir İnşaat Ankara Keçiörengücü)
Fenerbahçe, dünya futbolunun önemli golcülerinden Dusan Vlahovic için son aşamaya geldi. Sırp yıldızla yapılan görüşmelerde önemli bir mesafe kat edildi. Yönetim transferi noktalamadan önce işi şansa bırakmamak adına Juventus'tan oyuncunun detaylı sağlık raporlarını talep etti.
Vlahovic’in Juventus ile olan sözleşmesi sezon sonunda bitiyor. Bu da Fenerbahçe’nin elini güçlendiriyor. Sarı-lacivertliler, FIFA kuralları gereği sözleşme bitimine 6 aydan az süresi kalan oyuncuyla doğrudan görüşme hakkını kullanarak temaslarda bulunuyor. Birçok Avrupa devinin de radarında olan 26 yaşındaki forvet için diğer kulüplerin en büyük çekincesi ise oyuncunun yaşadığı sakatlık geçmişi.
ŞU ANDA YİNE SAKATLIĞI VAR
Vlahovic, şu anda sakatlığı nedeniyle sahalardan uzak. 7 Nisan 2026’da yapılan kontrollerde sol baldırında (soleus kası) düşük dereceli bir lezyon tespit edildi. En az 3-4 hafta daha forma giyemeyeceği öngörülüyor. Bu durum, Aralık 2025'ten Mart 2026'ya kadar süren uzun süreli sakatlığından yeni dönen Sırp golcü için büyük bir talihsizlik olarak değerlendiriliyor.
UZUN SÜREDİR PUBALJİ SORUNU YAŞIYOR
Vlahovic’in kariyerindeki en büyük engel tekrarlayan pubalji (kasık yaralanması) sorunu. Fiorentina’dan Juventus’a geçtiği dönemden bu yana aynı sorunla boğuşuyor. 2022 Dünya Kupası sürecinde de bu nedenle %100 kapasitesine ulaşamadı. Uzmanlar, tam dinlenme ve doğru tedavi uygulanmadığı takdirde bu tür sakatlıkların nüksetme ve kronikleşme riskinin yüksek olduğuna dikkat çekiyor.
KULÜBÜN DOKTORLARI RAPORLARI İNCELEYECEK
Fenerbahçe sağlık heyeti, Juventus'tan gelecek raporları inceleyerek oyuncunun kas dokusu kalitesi ve dayanıklılığı üzerine kapsamlı bir analiz yapacak. Transferin kaderini, bu tıbbi incelemenin sonuçları belirleyecek.
Sezonu kapatma pahasına Beşiktaş derbisinde sahaya çıkan, sakatlığına rağmen Kayseri deplasmanında takımı yalnız bırakmayan Milan Skriniar, Fenerbahçe'de fedakarlığın sembolü oldu. Tedesco'nun bu hafta yapılacak idmanlarda zaman zaman dinlendirerek riske atmayacağı Slovak lider için sezon sonuna kadar koruma altında bir süreç işletilecek.
Fenerbahçe kaptanı Milan Skriniar, sadece savunmadaki performansıyla değil, sergilediği inanılmaz profesyonellik ve fedakarlıklarla camianın yeni kahramanı haline geldi. Slovak yıldızın "sakatlık" dinlemeden takımı için aldığı riskler, yönetim ve teknik heyette büyük hayranlık uyandırıyor.
BEŞİKTAŞ DERBİSİNDE BÜYÜK RİSK ALDI
Beşiktaş derbisindeki duruşu oldu hala dillerde. Sakatlığı nedeniyle oynaması büyük risk taşımasına rağmen, "sezonu kapatma pahasına" sahaya çıkma kararı alan tecrübeli stoper, derbide siyah-beyazlı forvetlere geçit vermedi. Bu hafta da sakatlığı nedeniyle dinlenmesi tavsiye edildi. Buna rağmen Kayseri deplasmanına giderek forma giydi.
KONTROLLÜ BİR PROGRAM OYGULANACAK
Maçın ardından Tedesco, oyuncusunun durumuyla ilgili şu açıklamaları yaptı:
- Bugünkü planımız Skriniar’ı 90 dakika oynatmamaktı. Devre arasında konuştuğumuzda, daha önce problem yaşadığı bölgede bir yorgunluk hissettiğini söyledi. Riske atmama kararı aldık. Önümüzdeki 6 gün toparlanması için kritik.
Tedesco’nun açıklamaları doğrultusunda, yıldız oyuncunun bu hafta antrenmanlarda kontrollü bir program uygulayacağı öğrenildi.
SADECE FENERBAHÇE DEĞİL SLOVAKYA'DA DA AYNI
Kısa sürede takımın kaptanı olan Slovak oyuncu, sadece Fenerbahçe'de değil milli takımında da tam bir lider. Sakat olduğu dönemde bile Slovakya Milli Takım kampına giderek arkadaşlarına destek olması, onun karakterini özetleyen detaylardan biri.
TAKIMI SAHİPLENMESİ DİKKAT ÇEKİYOR
Transfer sürecinde Avrupa’dan birçok teklif almasına rağmen "Benim için başka seçenek yoktu" diyerek Fenerbahçe’yi seçmişti.
Nisan 2026'da evinde yaşanan hırsızlık şokuna ve sakatlıklarına rağmen konsantrasyonunu bozmadan tamamen şampiyonluk yarışına odaklanmış durumda.
Kulüp yönetimi ve teknik heyet, Skriniar’ın takımı bu denli sahiplenmesini şampiyonluk yolundaki en büyük itici güç olarak görüyor.
Fenerbahçe'de performansıyla hayal kırıklığı yaratan, yönetime yaptığı çıkışlarla da tepki çeken Sidiki Cherif için yolun sonu göründü. Sarı-lacivertli yönetim, genç oyuncuyu "parlatıp satma" planından vazgeçip, talipleri varken nakit akışı sağlama kararı aldı.
Fenerbahçe’de genç golcü Sidiki Cherif sergilediği performans ve saha dışındaki açıklamalarıyla camianın bir numaralı gündem maddesi haline geldi. Hem yönetim kanadından gelen transfer sinyalleri hem de oyuncunun Kayserispor maçındaki etkisiz görüntüsü, "Sidiki başa dert mi oluyor?" sorusunu yüksek sesle sordurmaya başladı.
ÖNCE SARAN SONRA TORUNOĞULLARI
Hafta içi sarı-lacivertlilerin kulisleri oldukça hareketliydi. Başkan Sadettin Saran'ın "Muhalefet isim versin, santrforu yarın indireyim" sözlerinin hemen ardından, Ertan Torunoğulları’nun açıklaması geldi:
- Yeni golcü transferimizin de haziran ayında takıma katılmasını planlıyoruz. Çok iyi forvetlerle görüşüyoruz.
Sidiki Cherif kazan kaldırdı: Sörloth varsa ben yokum!
İLERİYE DEĞİL GERİ GİTTİ
Bu açıklamalar, Sidiki’nin daha önce yaptığı ve tartışma yaratan "Oynayamazsam gelişemem" serzenişiyle birleşince, genç oyuncu üzerindeki baskı da katlanarak arttı.
Tedesco’nun Kayseri deplasmanında 68 dakika dayanabildiği Sidiki, sahada adeta kayboldu. Genç oyuncunun istatistikleri içinde en çok tepki çeken veri ise bir santrfor için kabul edilemez bulundu:
- Toplam İlerleme: -2.4 metre
Sadettin Saran patladı: Santraforu yarın açıklarım
BEŞİKTAŞ KENNY ARROYO'DA YAPMIŞTI
Beşiktaş’ın Keny Arroyo transferinde olduğu gibi, Fenerbahçe de 19 yaşındaki Sidiki’yi "parlatıp satma" veya "geleceğin yıldızı" yapma amacıyla kadrosuna katmıştı. Ancak gelinen noktada beklentilerin uzağında kalması farklı düşünceleri akıllara getirdi.
Bunlardan en önenmlisi Sidiki'den "olacak mı?" diye beklemeden "talipleri varken satalım en azından bugünü kurtaralım" fikri öne çıktı.
Fenerbahçe "şampiyon yapar" umuduyla 8 milyon Euro maaş ödedi... Allan Saint-Maximin ise işleri eline yüzüne bulaştırmakla kalmadı. Bir de "doping" yalanı ortaya attı. Şimdi ise Süper Lig'de hatta 1. Lig'de kendisine takım arıyor.
Fenerbahçe, Jose Mourinho döneminde Suudi Arabistan'dan getirdiği Allan Saint-Maximin için efsane bir maaş (4 taksitte 8 milyon Euro) ödedi. Sezonun en çok kazanan oyuncuları arasında yer aldı. Günün finalinde bonservisi alınmadı. Aldı başını gitti. Çubukluyu giyerken bırakamadığı etkiyi ayrıldıktan sonra bıraktı. Hem de ne bırakmak. Adeta deprem etkisi yarattı. Doping açıklamasıyla Fenerbahçe'yi karıştırdı. Aleyhine dava açıldı. İş FIFA'ya kadar gitti.
DOPİNG SUÇLAMASI YAPMIŞTI
Saint-Maximin hiç bir şey olmamış gibi kendini daha sonra Beşiktaş ve Trabzonspor'a önerdi. Tabii ki bir şey çıkmadı. Soluğu Meksika'da aldı. Oradan da "ırkçılık" iddiasıyla tası tarağı toplayıp, Fransa'ya döndü. Ocaktan beri Lens forması giyiyor. Tabii buna oynamak denirse. Daha hiç 90 dakikası yok. Genelde de sakat olmadığı zaman sahada oluyor.
TÜRKİYE'DE TAKIM ARIYOR
Bu yüzden Lens yönetimi kendisine sezon sonunda uzun süreli bir anlaşma vermeyi düşünmüyor. Menajeri ise bir kez daha Türkiye'de Saint-Maximin'e takım aramaya başladı. Bu kez Beşiktaş ya da Trabzonspor değil... hatta Samsunspor, Başakşehir ya da Göztepe de değil. Daha alt sıralarda... hatta gelecek sezon Süper Lige çıkması henüz kesinleşmemiş takımlara bile öneriliyor. Henüz hiçbir takımdan olumlu dönüş de alınmış değil.
Saint-Maximin nereden nereye! Fenerbahçe'den sonra dibi gördü
Bu gün futbol üzrə Almaniya çempionatında (Bundesliqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 29-cu turunun oyunlarına yekun vurulub.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun günündə üç qarşılaşma baş tutub.
Dörd qolun qeydə alındığı “Köln” – “Verder” matçında meydan sahibləri inamlı qələbəyə seviniblər. “Ştutqart” “Hamburq”la ev oyununda 4 cavabsız qola sevinib. “Maynts”ın qonağı olmuş “Frayburq” isə 3 xalı tək qolla qazanıb.
Beləliklə, cari mösümün geridə qalmış 29 turundan sonra 76 xala malik “Bayern” vahid liderdir. Dortmund “Borussiya”sı 64 xalla ikinci pillədə qərarlaşıb. “Ştutqart”la “Leypsiq”in 56, “Bayer”in 52, “Hoffenhaym”ın 51 xalı var.
Almaniya, Bundesliqa
29-cu tur
10 aprel
Auqsburq – Hoffenhaym 2:2
Qollar: Klod-Mauris, 11. Qreqoriç, 14 – Hranaç, 35. B.Ture, 42.
11 aprel
Borussiya (Dortmund) – Bayer 0:1
Qollar: Andrix, 42.
Haydenhaym – Union Berlin 3:1
Qollar: Honsak, 9; 36. Zivzivadze, 79 – Querfeld, 75.
Leypsiq – Ayntraxt 1:0
Qol: Diomands, 80.
Volfsburq – Ayntraxt 1:2
Qollar: Peyçinoviç, 90+7 – Höylund, 21. Kalimuendo, 32.
Sankt Pauli – Bayern 0:5
Qollar: Musiala, 9. Qoretska, 53. Olise, 55. N.Cekson, 65. R.Gerrero, 88.
12 aprel
Köln – Verder 3:1
Qollar: El Mala, 7-pen. Açe, 65. Baxaus, 90+7-öz qapısına – Şmid, 75-pen.
Ştutqart – Hamburq 4:0
Qollar: Ştiller, 21. Fuhrix, 32. Mittelstadt, 56. El Xannuss, 86.
Maynts – Frayburq 0:1
Qollar: Holer, 47.
Bu gün futbol üzrə Türkiyə çempionatında (Super Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 29-cu turunun növbəti oyunları keçirilib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, üçüncü oyun günündə də 3 qarşılaşma baş tutub.
“Konyaspor” doğma meydanda “Karagümrük”ə 3 cavabsız qolla qalib gəlib. Altı qolun qeydə alındığı “Göztəpə” – “Kasımpaşa” matçında qalib müəyyənləşməyib. Lider “Qalatasaray” isə “Kocaelispor”la ev oyununda xal itkisi ilə üzləşib.
29-cu turun qalan görüşləri aprelin 13-də keçiriləcək.
Türkiyə, Super Liqa
29-cu tur
10 aprel
Beşiktaş – Antalyaspor 4:2
Qollar: O.Kökçü, 4. J.Silva, 9. O.H.Qyu, 33; 59 – Van de Strek, 21. Ballet, 47.
11 aprel
Başakşəhər – Gənclərbirliyi 3:0
Qollar: Şomurodov, 9; 40. B.Yıldırım, 42.
Alanyaspor – Trabzonspor 1:1
Qollar: G.Yalçın, 67-pen – O.Tufan, 58.
Kayserispor – Fənərbağça 0:4
Qollar: Kante, 45+1. Taliska, 60; 87. Nene, 62.
12 aprel
Konyaspor – Karagümrük 3:0
Qollar: Kramer, 21. Muleka, 28. D.Qonsalves, 90+1.
Göztəpə – Kasımpaşa 3:3
Qollar: J.Santos, 24. Jeh, 82-pen. Bokele, 89 – Ben Uanes, 45+1. Benediçak, 52. Krastev, 76-öz qapısına.
Qalatasaray – Kocaelispor 1:1
Qollar: Sane, 30 – Petkoviç, 72.
13 aprel
21:00. Eyüpspor – Samsunspor
21:00. Rizəspor – Qaziantep
Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan millisinin müdafiəçisi Zamiq Əliyev Albaniyanın “Eqnatiya” komandasının heyətində növbəti matçına çıxıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komanda Albaniya çempionatının 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 31-ci turu çərçivəsində “Tirana” ilə qarşılaşıb.
“Eqnatiya” səfərdə baş tutmuş bu oyundan məğlubiyyətlə ayrılıb – 1:3. Əliyev görüşə start heyətdə başlayıb və sonadək mübarizə aparıb. O, 90+6-cı dəqiqədə sarı vərəqə alıb.
“Eqnatiya” 31 turdan sonra 54 xalla 10 komandanın mübarizə apardığı Albaniya çempionatının yarış cədvəlində 3-cü pillədə qərarlaşıb. Sözügedən komanda 31 oyunda 15 qələbə qazanıb, 9 heç-heçə edib, 7 məğlubiyyətə üzülüb.
Xatırladaq ki, Zamiq Əliyev Albaniya klubuna 2024-cü ilin yayında “Araz-Naxçıvan”dan azad agent kimi keçib. Müdafiəçi “Eqnatiya” ilə 3 illik müqaviləyə imza atıb. 25 yaşlı futbolçu indiyə qədər bu komandanın heyətində 68 oyuna çıxıb, 1 qola imza atıb. Əliyev “Eqnatiya” ilə ötən mövsüm Albaniya çempionu olub.
Əliyev daha öncə “Qarabağ”da və “Kəpəz”də də oynayıb. Azərbaycanın U-17, U-19 və U-21 yığmalarında forma geyinmiş müdafiəçi 2024-cü ilin noyabr ayında əsas millimizdə də debüt edib və hələlik 2 oyun keçirib.
Bu gün futbol üzrə İngiltərə çempionatında (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 32-ci turunun növbəti oyunları keçirilib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, üçüncü oyun günündə də 4 qarşılaşma baş tutub.
“Nottingem Forest” – “Aston Villa” matçında qalib müəyyənləşməyib. “Kristal Pelas” “Nyukasl”ı, “Sanderlend” “Tottenhem”i məğlub yola salıb. Səfərdə “Çelsi” ilə qarşılaşmış “Mançester Siti” isə 3 cavabsız qola sevinib.
Qeyd edək ki, 32-ci tura aprelin 13-də keçiriləcək “Mançester Yunayted” – “Lids” oyunu ilə yekun vurulacaq.
İngiltərə, Premyer Liqa
32-ci tur
10 aprel
Vest Hem – Vulverhempton 4:0
Qollar: Mavropanos, 42; 83. Kastelyanos, 66; 68.
11 aprel
Arsenal – Bornmut 1:2
Qollar: Dyökereş, 35-pen – Kroupi, 17. Skott, 74.
Brentford – Everton 2:2
Qollar: Tyaqo, 3-pen; 76 – Beto, 26. Dyusberi-Holl, 90+1.
Börnli – Brayton 0:2
Qollar: Viffer, 43; 89.
Liverpul – Fulhem 2:0
Qollar: Nqumoha, 36. Salah, 40.
12 aprel
Kristal Pelas – Nyukasl 2:1
Qollar: Mateta, 80; 90+4-pen – Osula, 43.
Nottingem Forest – Aston Villa 1:1
Qollar: N.Uilyams, 38 – Murilyo, 23-öz qapısına.
Sanderlend – Tottenhem 1:0
Qol: Mukiele, 61.
Çelsi – Mançester Siti 0:3
Qollar: O’Rayli, 51. Qehi, 57. Doku, 68.
13 aprel
23:00. Mançester Yunayted – Lids
İngiltərə Premyer Liqasında XXXII turun oyunları keçirilir.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, turun ilk oyununda “Vest Hem” “Vulverhempton”u darmadağın edib.
Lider “Arsenal” evdə “Bornmut”a uduzub.
Turun mərkəzi görüşündə “Mançester Siti” “Çelsi”yə qalib gəlib.
İngiltərə Premyer Liqası
XXXII tur
10 aprel
Vest Hem – Vulverhempton 4:0
Qollar: Mavropanos, 42; 83. Kastelyanos, 66; 68.
11 aprel
Arsenal – Bornmut 1:2
Qollar: Qyökereş, 35-pen – Kroupi, 17. Skott, 74.
Brentford – Everton 2:2
Qollar: Tyaqo, 3-pen; 76 – Beto, 26. Dyusberi-Holl, 90+1.
Börnli – Brayton 0:2
Qollar: Viffer, 43; 89.
Liverpul – Fulhem 2:0
Qollar: Nqumoha, 36. Salah, 40.
12 aprel
Kristal Pelas – Nyukasl 2:1
Qollar: Mateta, 80; 90+4-pen – Osula, 43.
Nottingem Forest – Aston Villa 1:1
Qollar: N.Uilyams, 38 – Murilyo, 23 (avtoqol).
Sanderlend – Tottenhem 1:0
Qol: Mukiele, 61.
Çelsi – Mançester Siti 0:3
Qollar: O’Rayli, 51. Qehi, 57. Doku, 68.
13 aprel
23:00. Mançester Yunayted – Lids
Türkiyə Super Liqasında XXIX turun oyunları keçirilir.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, “Beşiktaş” azarkeşləri önündə “Antalyaspor”u məğlub edib.
“Trabzonspor” səfərdə “Alanyaspor”la heç-heçəyə razılaşıb. “Fənərbağça” səfərdə “Kayserispor”a darmadağınla qalib gəlib.
Lider “Qalatasaray” bu turda “Kocaelispor”la “sülh”ə razılaşıb.
Türkiyə Super Liqası
XXIX tur
10 aprel
Beşiktaş – Antalyaspor 4:2
Qollar: O.Kökçü, 4. J.Silva, 9. O.H.Qyu, 33; 59 – Van de Strek, 21. Ballet, 47.
11 aprel
Başakşəhər – Gənclərbirliyi 3:0
Qollar: Şomurodov, 9, 40. B.Yıldırım, 42.
Alanyaspor – Trabzonspor 1:1
Qollar: G.Yalçın, 67 (pen) – O.Tufan, 58.
Kayserispor – Fənərbağça 0:4
Qollar: Kante, 45+1. Taliska, 60, 87. Nene, 62.
12 aprel
Konyaspor – Karagümrük 3:0
Qollar: B.Kramer, 21, C.Muleka, 28, D.Qonçalves, 90+1
Göztəpə – Kasımpaşa 3:3
Qollar: X.Santos, 24, Jeh, 82 (pen.), M.Bokele, 89 – M.Ben Ounes, 5+1, A.Benediçak, 52, F.Krastev, 76 (avtoqol)
Qalatasaray – Kocaelispor 1:1
Qollar: L.Sane, 30 – B.Petkoviç, 72
13 aprel
21:00. Eyüpspor – Samsunspor
21:00. Rizəspor – Qaziantep
Stolüstü tennisçi Nihad Məmmədov adını “Ginnesin rekordlar kitabı”na yazdırmağa yaxındır.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, Azərbaycan seçmə komandasının üzvü bu gün “Şüa İdman Kompleksi”ndə təşkil olunan mərasimdə, topu uzaq məsafədən oyuna daxil etməkdə qeydə alınan dünya rekordunu yeniləməyə cəhd göstərib.
O, Azərbaycan Gənclər və İdman Nazirliyinin, Azərbaycan Stolüstü Tennis Federasiyasının rəsmilərinin və beynəlxalq dərəcəli hakim Zaur Mikayılovun nəzarəti ilə bu hərəkəti 17 metr məsafədən uğurla həyata keçirib.
Nihad Məmmədovun göstəricisi ASTF tərəfindən müvafiq qurumun baş ofisinə göndərilib. Rəsmi cavab təxminən 4-8 həftədən sonra veriləcək.
Qeyd edək ki, sözügedən rekord (16.70) son olaraq türkiyəli Osman Gürcüyə məxsus idi.
Lautaro Martinez was named on the Inter bench for tonight’s Serie A trip to Como, despite being ruled out for two weeks by a new injury problem.
It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.
The centre-forward had only just made his comeback from six weeks out with a calf strain that was sustained during the Champions League play-off defeat to Bodo/Glimt in mid-February.
He sustained a new setback and was diagnosed with a strain in the soleus muscle of his left leg, so is expected to be sidelined for another 15 days.
It was therefore surprising to see Lautaro Martinez on the bench at the Stadio Sinigaglia for this evening’s match against Como.
Although he is present, the Argentina international has no chance of playing for Inter tonight, but he wanted to be close to his teammates both on the touchline and in the locker room.
This is not the first time that Lautaro Martinez has insisted on making this gesture, as he was also on the bench when Inter lost to Milan, despite his injury.
Cesc Fabregas gives some clues as to his new tactical approach when Como host Inter tonight and reveals he hopes to ‘pass on’ ideas he picked up watching Real Madrid, Arsenal and Bayern Munich.
It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.
The pressure is on the Lariani now, as after their run of five straight wins was ended by a 0-0 draw with Udinese, Juventus have temporarily leapfrogged them into fourth with a victory away to Atalanta.
“The lads proved to me that they had courage, character, focus, so I am very proud as a coach, because the most difficult thing is to convince the players, and they have given me their all,” Fabregas told DAZN Italia.
“In football, one team wins and the other loses, all you can do is give everything you’ve got, and they make me proud.”
Como already hosted Inter on March 3 for the Coppa Italia semi-final, and that 0-0 draw left it wide open going into the second leg on April 21.
While Fabregas usually opts for Nico Paz as a False 9 in the big games, he goes all-attack here with Tasos Douvikas, Martin Baturina, Nico Paz and Assane Diao together.
“Every game is different, I think that we are at a stage of the season where a young team with many players in their first season still have a lot to learn. We picked up a lot of confidence, know each other much better, have certain dynamics drilled in now,” said Fabregas.
“In the Coppa Italia over two legs, the first match is always a little different with an eye on the full 180 minutes, whereas tonight it’s a one-off Serie A game, one of 38 in total, and we cannot look beyond that.
“We always took it one game at a time this season in Serie A, our identity has always been to be attacking. Sergi Roberto brings experience and solidity to midfield, and we also have a different role for Diao that you will see when the game starts.
“We need to have devastating confidence on the ball to take on a team that dominates most games, we’ll see then by halftime whether we want to make a change or not.”
Fabregas was at the Bernabeu earlier this week to watch Real Madrid and Bayern Munich play in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final. Did he pick up any tips?
“I am seeing a lot of matches lately, I went to Atalanta-Bayern Munich and Arsenal-Bayer Leverkusen too, because I like to see these high quality players live. Just the first touch, the control, how they play when pressed, these are the levels I’d love to see my teams play at one day. It helps me understand various dynamics, I love to see the ideas of these coaches, and hope to pass some of those on to my young players.”
Jacobo Ramon and Jesus Rodriguez are both back in the squad after injury problems, so Jayden Addai remains the only absentee.
Cristian Chivu tries to keep Inter fully focused despite the change of Como approach this evening and Napoli result. ‘This changes nothing as far as we are concerned’
It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.
This could become a crossroads in the Scudetto race, because Napoli were held to a 1-1 draw by Parma this afternoon, so a victory would send the leaders nine points clear at the top of the table.
“We are focused on our own competitiveness, knowing it will not be easy against an ambitious team that is aiming for the Champions League,” Chivu told DAZN Italia.
“We know full well that we are going to require a very strong performance to get the points here today.”
Inter were held to a 0-0 draw here back on March 3 in the Coppa Italia semi-final, and the second leg will be at San Siro on April 21.
Cesc Fabregas has somewhat surprisingly gone for a very attack-minded formation this evening, with Tasos Douvikas, Nico Paz, Martin Baturina and Assane Diao together.
“I told my team we mustn’t change our shape, we have to follow what we prepared in training and understand the various moments of the match,” said Chivu.
“This changes nothing as far as we are concerned, we need to build on what we have done recently, showing courage and confidence.”
The Nerazzurri had only recently welcomed Lautaro Martinez back from a calf strain, but the captain has been ruled out by a fresh muscular injury along with Yann Bisseck.
Nonetheless, the striker is going to be on the bench to be close to his teammates.
“Lautaro was on the field last week, but I won’t forget the performances of Thuram, Esposito, Calhanoglu, all those who showed leadership, determination and character, they can do the same today,” assured Chivu.
Como know only a victory tonight will keep them in fourth place, as Juventus already beat Atalanta 1-0 last night to leapfrog them in the Serie A table.
Remo Freuler’s tap-in and a stoppage-time Riccardo Orsolini goal ultimately proved enough for Bologna to beat Lecce, who remain in the relegation zone.
The Rossoblu were shaken by Thursday’s heavy 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa in the Europa League quarter-final, so with the second leg coming up next week, had to turn their focus back to Serie A. Lewis Ferguson sat out a ban, with Thijs Dallinga, Charalampos Lykogiannis, Lukasz Skorupski, Benjamin Dominguez and Eivind Helland injured. Goalkeeper Massimo Pessina was given his first Serie A start. Lecce were in crisis after three consecutive losses and dropped into the relegation zone. Antonino Gallo returned to the squad, but Riccardo Sottil, Francesco Camarda, Kialonda Gaspar and Medon Berisha were still sidelined.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
Tiago Gabriel at full stretch prevented Santiago Castro tapping in the Riccardo Orsolini cross from six yards, but Nikola Stulic went clear on the counter-attack only to be denied by a fantastic one-handed save from 18-year-old Pessina.
Ylber Ramadani blasted just over, but Bologna took the lead in somewhat chaotic fashion.
Jhon Lucumi’s ball over the top was ignored by Castro in an offside position, allowing Orsolini to run onto it and smash onto the underside of the bar with a lob, but Remo Freuler was ready to turn in the rebound.
Bologna started to put together a run of chances, as Nicolò Casale couldn’t keep his header down on a Nikola Moro free kick, then Orsolini tested Wladimiro Falcone at the near post after a series of stepovers.
Lecce were dangerous on the counter after the restart, Moro needing a desperate tackle to prevent Santiago Pierotti meeting the Stulic pull-back. On the resulting corner, Antonino Gallo was penalised because when trying to keep the ball from going out, he accidental clattered into the linesman.
Bologna kept pushing, as Castro’s shot was charged down by Jamil Siebert, then he just failed to get on the end of a cross from six yards, while Falcone stuck out a boot to deny Orsolini at the near post.
Orsolini took too long to get the Juan Miranda pull-back under control and it was eventually blocked off by a defender inside the penalty area.
Castro had the ball in the net on 82 minutes, but the referee had already stopped play for a soft Orsolini nudge when robbing Ramadani at the by-line.
Orsolini desperately wanted to end his goal drought and he got it in stoppages. Ramadani was clumsy when firing a free kick onto the back of Miranda, so Federico Bernardeschi pounced on the ricochet and immediately sent Orsolini down the right to score.
Freuler 26 (B), Orsolini 92 (B)
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Jamil Siebert |
| Riccardo Orsolini (Assist: Federico Bernardeschi) |
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90+2' |
A Manchester City fan has gone viral for drinking out of an Arsenal-branded bottle during today’s 3-0 win against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
With Arsenal suffering a surprise defeat at home to Bournemouth yesterday and Man City winning away to Chelsea today, everyone is sensing a familiar story coming in the final few games of the season.
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Although the Gunners remain six points clear of City, they are in poor form at the moment and have a history of slipping up late on in title races.
City fans are clearly pretty confident that their rivals are bottling it, with Arsenal surely set to be the butt of this joke for a long, long time if they don’t manage to see this title race through…
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
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The initial video of the fan quickly went viral on social media, and this led to a later shot, also from Sky Sports, of him seeing the reaction online!
"He's just realised that he's become an influencer!" ??? pic.twitter.com/4fhH9ELMJ4
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
City play Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium next weekend in what will surely prove a hugely decisive moment in this title race, with Mikel Arteta and his players perhaps needing to take a look at this and let it motivate them to ram it back down their doubters’ throats.
| Arsenal’s remaining Premier League games |
| Manchester City (A) |
| Newcastle United (H) |
| Fulham (H) |
| West Ham United (A) |
| Burnley (H) |
| Crystal Palace (A) |
Arsenal haven’t won the league for 22 years, and it seems clear now that there are real nerves setting in in Arteta’s squad.
It’s not easy to get over the line when you haven’t done it for such a long time, whereas this City team and their manager Pep Guardiola are serial winners.
It was a pretty comfortable win for them at Stamford Bridge today, which is in stark contrast to how Arsenal have played in recent games.
City fans are clearly enjoying the moment – but do you think they’re really going to overtake Arsenal again? Let us know in the comments!
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In a recent report, journalist Graeme Bailey mentioned that Arsenal have identified Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon. It has been stated that the Gunners are keeping a keen eye on the situation of the English wide player at the Tyneside club ahead of a potential move for him this summer.
Gordon has enjoyed a good run of form at the Tyneside club this season as he has produced a string of eye-catching displays for them in the final third. The 25-year-old has found the back of the net on 17 occasions and secured five assists in 45 matches for Newcastle in this campaign so far across multiple competitions.
The English talent is currently one of the most feared wingers in the Premier League. Hence, the Gunners would do well to snap him up later this year.
His current contract at St. James’ Park will run out in the summer of 2030, which could make it tough for Arsenal to sign him on a cut-price deal this summer.
LONDON, ENGLAND – MARCH 31: Anthony Gordon of England in action during the international friendly match between England and Japan at Wembley Stadium on March 31, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
Gordon has got the pace to cause a lot of headaches for his marker out on the flanks. He has got the vision to create some inviting chances for his teammates in and around the opponent’s penalty area and is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet.
The English sensation can contribute by scoring and creating his fair share of goals from the wide areas. He is primarily a left-sided wide player, but can also operate as a right-winger or as a centre-forward if told to do so.
We can expect Gordon to bring more quality to Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta’s frontline. He is good enough to challenge for a regular first-team spot at the North London club in the coming seasons.
At 25, Gordon has his best years ahead of him, which makes him a decent choice for the Gunners to consider in the upcoming transfer window. He has already proven his worth in the Premier League and won’t take much time to adjust to life at the Emirates Stadium. With all things considered, Arteta would be wise to move in for Gordon at the end of this season.
Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen says "we'll see what happens" over his future training base after he won 800m freestyle gold at the Irish Open with a "pretty awful" time.
It was a third gold of the week for the Olympic 800m champion after he also won the 400m and 1500m in Northern Ireland.
Wiffen had said he would consider moving his training base away from the University of California, Berkley, if he did not put in strong performances in Bangor.
The 24-year-old moved to the USA, where his twin Nathan also trains, last year after five years at Loughborough University, and is gearing up for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow this summer.
He has been linked with a move back to Dublin with Swim Ireland, and when asked about his plans he said he would "reassess and figure out what I'm doing".
Wiffen had targeted a time of 7:42 at the Irish Open, but came in at 7:58.08 on his way to winning gold in Bangor, which he described as "pretty awful".
"I've got these meetings coming up this week and if we see what happens," Wiffen told BBC Sport NI about his future.
"I will get everybody's opinion and see what they say, and then we will go back to the drawing board, see what worked in the past, and we'll go and do that for the next part of the season."
Andy Reid, the high performance director at Swim Ireland, said Wiffen "needs to take time to reflect on his season" and "work out what is best for him".
"We've already had a conversation but we'll follow those up about where he needs to be," Reid said.
"Not only for this summer, but with the World Championships next year and then the Olympic Games in LA."
After winning three golds, Wiffen said it had been a "long week", and said "there's a lot of work to do" before the Commonwealths.
"I need to do a lot more metres. I need to basically do what I did last season, basically, is what I need to do.
"If I get all this work done, I don't understand why I won't win these medals easily in the summer. It's just about getting the work done".
Elsewhere, Ellen Walshe claimed her fifth title of the week as she won 200m individual medley gold, while Danielle Hill won her second gold of the week in the women's 50m freestyle, just ahead of Grace Davison.
Providence transfer Stefan Vaaks has committed to Illinois out of the NCAA transfer portal, On3 has learned.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
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The Arizona Cardinals have seven selections in the 2026 NFL draft currently, one in each round. Their selection in the second round is No. 34 overall. Hopefully, whoever they select can make a meaningful contribution.
Who have been the last few players selected at No. 34 overall? Let's have a look.
Many have been great players or simply starters. Smith didn't work out because he was drafted after suffering a serious injury. Moore was perhaps the most disappointing pick of the group, and even he has had an all right career.
The Cardinals should be able to get a decent player in the second round in this draft.
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This article originally appeared on Cards Wire: 2026 NFL draft: The history of the No. 34 pick
Most of the Kentucky Wildcats roster from last season has made their decision on whether to return to Kentucky or seek a fresh start elsewhere. One of the last to make an announcement was Trent Noah, who finally made his choice on Sunday.
Noah will be returning for his junior season with the Wildcats. It's a good win for coach Mark Pope, who gets a player back who not only plays hard, but now has lots of experience in the system and can be a leader on the floor.
Though Noah originally committed to South Carolina, he eventually made his way to Lexington as a freshman. He immediately became a solid body off the bench. He fought hard, and became a fan favorite. In year two, he developed a bit more as a shooter, but had trouble finding minutes. He would wind up averaging 3 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
His return is one that Kentucky fans will be happy with. His effort is never in question, and his game should develop even further. It will be fun to watch him, and it's nice to know he wants to be a Wildcat.
This article originally appeared on UK Wildcats Wire: Kentucky basketball gets a decision on next season from Trent Noah
The moment had been building. On Sunday afternoon at Comerica Park, Kevin McGonigle delivered it in emphatic fashion.
The Detroit rookie launched the first home run of his major league career, a fifth-inning blast that gave the Detroit Tigers a 4-0 lead over the Miami Marlins.
There was little question off the bat.
McGonigle’s swing sent the ball screaming off at 108.8 mph, carrying 408 feet into the seats. It wasn’t just his first—it was a statement.
The pitch came from Miami ace Sandy Alcantara, making the moment even more impressive for the 21-year-old facing one of the game’s top arms.
Old friend Kevin McGonigle with his first big leaguer homer. Left his bat at 108.8 MPH and traveled 408 feet. They grow up so fast. pic.twitter.com/HW5miimx1w
— Tigers ML Report (@tigersMLreport) April 12, 2026
McGonigle’s early impact has been hard to ignore.
Already showing advanced plate discipline and the ability to handle big league pitching, the young infielder continues to look comfortable in high-leverage situations. Sunday’s home run only added to what has been an eye-opening start to his career.
For the fans at Comerica Park, it was one of those moments that sticks.
A young player, a loud swing, and a glimpse of what could be ahead. McGonigle circled the bases as the crowd responded, the type of scene Detroit hopes becomes more familiar in the years to come.
For the Tigers, the home run provided more than just insurance on the scoreboard.
It was another sign that their young core is beginning to arrive—and contribute right away.
And for McGonigle, it was the first of what the organization hopes will be many.
AUGUSTA, Ga. ― If you want a beer at the Masters Tournament, you can have your first one bright and early as soon as the gates open each day.
Except on Sunday.
On the sabbath at Augusta National Golf Club, for the final round of the 2026 Masters, the beer taps didn’t flow until 11 a.m. local time.
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According to a concession worker who asked not to be identified, she said it was in deference to a nearby church, which doesn’t end its services until that time.
The purchase of alcohol is legal in Georgia on Sunday, with the exception of dry counties.
At the Augusta National concession stands, there is no separate line for beer. The 12-ounce cups are placed on a counter near the other beverages. But not until four hours after the gates open on Sunday, as some would-be early drinkers discovered.
“We got here at 7 a.m.,” said Bill Tobin, of Middletown, Connecticut. “My wife (Sue) and son (Ryan) got breakfast and coffee and I tried to get a beer and they said, ‘No beer until 11.’”
On weekends or when he’s on vacation – as he is this week – Bill Tobin will partake in an early beer. He and his friend, L.B. Gray, who was with the Tobin family, have a standing 6:15 a.m. tee time at their club in Middletown.
“We wait until the back nine to start drinking so that’s about 8:30,” Tobin said.
Jeremy Burdge, who grew up in Seattle and now lives in the Netherlands, was buying two beers on Sunday at the concession stand by the entrance pavilion at 11:45 a.m.
No matter the day, he said he would never have “a cold one” before going into the nearby sprawling merchandise store, often referred to as the Pro Shop or North Golf Shop.
“If you do that, you’ll spend a lot of money,” Burdge said.
He said before 11 a.m. might be too early for him to have a beer, “but I can appreciate there might be a lot of people who might want one before that.
“11 a.m. is a good time (any day), Burdge said. “It’s starting to get warm and you want a nice, frosty beer with your sandwich. It’s good to have a cold beer with the barbeque and then get out of the course.”
The 7 a.m. serving time for beer on Monday-Sunday is surprising to Burdge, he said.
“It doesn’t seem like a Masters thing or a Georgia thing,” he said.
Beer is not sold during the Drive, Chip and Putt contest at Augusta National, held the Sunday before the Masters practice rounds start each year.
David Westin is a recipient of the Masters Major Achievement Award and has covered every tournament at Augusta National Golf Club since 1979 for The Augusta Chronicle. He also caddied at the club for a time.
This article originally appeared on Augusta Chronicle: Masters beer sales on Sunday start later than other days of week
The Royals fell further away from the playoffs with a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Doncaster Rovers at the Eco-Power Stadium on Saturday.
Owen Bailey gave the home side the lead in the 58th minute to secure the points. The defeat for Reading now leaves us five points away from the playoffs with the Royals in ninth.
Here is what Royals boss Leam Richardson had to say, he spoke to Royals TV.
“Very disappointing. We are disappointed with the performance. Largely, I thought, Doncaster played the conditions miles better than we did. It took us a while to get going. We needed to play with the intensity that we did in the last 20 minutes for the whole game.
“We should have had a penalty early on and possibly could have swayed the game, but there’s no excuse and I think we’ve fallen short today.”
“We’ve got to be better at it. We can’t always just play the way we want to play. We’ve got to adapt and overcome. We’ve got to make sure we take the challenge like it is.
“Because we are falling short in them types of games, whether that’s the squad that we’ve got, whether the mentality, and I think within the 20-plus games that I’ve been here, we’ve certainly learned a lot about each other and we’ll learn a lot about each other in the next three games as well.”
“At least mathematically, it’s still there, so you’ll always thrive and drive.
“From coming into a club that was looking over their shoulder to get relegated, picking a group of lads up who were really low of confidence and to then make a playoff push.
“We’ve fallen short which is disappointing. It’s my job to lead. It’s my job to make everybody aware of what we need moving forward at this club because I think this club deserves to be in a really good place and fingers crossed we can get there.”
“You can imagine. Going in on Friday being 30 seconds away from a really good win at Huddersfield with an individual error. It leads into Monday. Obviously scoring a goal and I felt we took the weekend into the game.
“We try to pick the players up, protect the players, to drive the players, to then play with the intensity, like we said, in the last 20 minutes, but ultimately we’ve fallen short today.
“The Easter weekend has bitten us too hard, which is disappointing.
“I feel for the fans who travelled because they’ve supported us really well. It’s my job, like I say, to make sure when we have these days out, they have good days.“
We continue our 2026 NFL Draft preview of draft prospects that could interest the Dallas Cowboys. Today we are looking at wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. from Indiana.
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Indiana Hoosiers
Junior
3-star recruit
6’0”
199 lbs
In his first year at Indiana, Omar Cooper Jr. essentially took a redshirt developmental year and worked on special teams. He played four games and logged four kickoff returns for 63 yards with no offensive receptions.
In year two, he started to carve out a rotation role. He played nine games registering 18 receptions, 267 yards and two TDs. This was his flash season without being a featured target yet.
In year three, he became a big-play and red-zone weapon. He played 13 games with 28 receptions for 594 yards and seven receiving TDs. He also added two rushes for 23 yards and one rushing TD. The turning point game for Cooper came against Maryland, where he had four receptions for 83 yards and one TD that helped push his season momentum.
In year four, he made the leap from dangerous complementary target to national-name playmaker for Indiana’s title run. He played 16 games and had 69 receptions, 937 yards, 13 receiving TDs, plus three carries for 74 yards and one rushing TD. His biggest regular-season explosion was versus Indiana State when he tied an Indiana single-game receiving TD record after making 10 receptions for 207 yards and scoring four touchdowns. He also made one of the season’s signature moments at Penn State with a game-winning toe-tap touchdown catch that kept Indiana undefeated.
764 Offensive Snaps
91 Targets
69 Receptions
937 Receiving Yards
13 Receiving Touchdowns
58.6 YPG
494 YAC
3 Dropped Passes
27 Missed Tackles Forced
44 First Downs
143.2 Passer RTG When Targeted
0 Penalties
Slot: 83%
Wideout: 15%
2025: Second-Team All–Big Ten
Second-Team All-American
Overall– 81.7
Speed- 80
Acceleration- 80
Agility- 77
Strength- 85
Catching- 85
Route Running- 80
Ball Tracking- 78
YAC Skills- 89
Blocking- 77
Discipline- 94
Cooper Jr. fits best as a big-slot receiver in a spread or West Coast–offense that manufactures touches and lets him win after the catch. His calling card is physical YAC skills, contact balance, and tackle-breaking rather than being a pure X-receiver. You maximize him by using motion to keep him off press, giving him a defined runway, and pairing him with a true separator so defenses can’t bracket his in-breaking routes.
Omar Cooper Jr. profiles as a compact, physical, yards after catch receiver who wins with toughness, balance, and burst rather than finesse separation. He’s dangerous on slants, crossers, screens and glance routes because he runs through arm tackles, finishes forward, and turns routine completions into big gains. He also brings real competitiveness at the catch point for his size and can work over the middle without flinching, which gives him dependable third-down value.
The main improvement points are on the perimeter and the route tree side. He’s not a pure outside X who consistently beats press man with length and long-speed, and he’ll need more nuance at the top of routes to be a high-volume NFL target.
Overall, the projection is a starting-caliber big slot who can be schemed into touches early and grow into a reliable chain mover and red-zone or after-catch weapon.
DJ Moore
50th
22nd
(Consensus ranking based on the average ranking from 90 major scoring services, including BTB)
Juventus are currently being linked with a host of free agents, including Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva and Barcelona hitman Robert Lewandowski.
The list also includes others, like Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker, Real Madrid defender Antonio Rudiger, Bayern Munich midfielder Leon Goretzka, and Bournemouth wantaway Marcos Senesi, albeit the latter’s candidacy has seemingly faded.
Barring any late twists, all of these aforementioned stars will see out their contracts at the end of the season before sealing free transfers.
Nevertheless, the term ‘free’ should be taken loosely, as these players will command hefty salaries, not to mention lucrative signing-on fees and large agent commissions. Therefore, Juventus certainly cannot afford to sign too many top-notch free agents
Following the Bianconeri’s 1-0 win over Atalantaon Saturday evening, DAZN’s Serie A pundits discussed who would be the perfect free-agent signing for Luciano Spalletti’s tactical jigsaw.
Legendary Juventus defender Ciro Ferrara picked Silva, arguing that the Italian manager’s playing style requires a technically gifted midfielder in the Portuguese’s mould.
“If I had to make a name, I would say Bernardo Silva for the characteristics of midfielders that Spalletti has always had,” said the former Juventus head coach (via Tuttosport).
“Probably then a goalkeeper will be needed but also a striker,” added the Neapolitan.
Ferrara’s pick resonates with a large section of Juventus supporters and observers, as the Man City playmaker is still 31, so he supposedly still has several good years left in the tank.
On the other hand, Hernanes, who was a playmaker himself, opted for a different option. ‘The Prophet’ argued that the Bianconeri are in desperate need of
“I say, Lewandowski. A number nine like that would do.”
The Polish star, who is likely to leave Barcelona in June, is one of the most prolific strikers of his generation, but he will turn 38 in August.
Hope you have some popcorn ready, folks. Things are about to get GNARLY.
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Lothar Matthäus fired back at Oliver Kahn after the latter suggested in a recent interview on Sky’s “Triple – der Hagedorn Fußballtalk” that Jamal Musiala should consider withdrawing from Germany’s FIFA World Cup squad given the injuries he has sustained.
In the aftermath of FC Bayern’s dominant 5-0 victory over FC St. Pauli, Matthäus, in the postgame interview (as covered by Tz), didn’t mince words, and went straight for the jugular: “I am convinced that—unlike Oliver Kahn— [Musiala] can be very important for Germany at the World Cup.”
Ouch. That must’ve stung.
He then doubled down and continued his rant. “Oliver was in charge at Bayern himself; he put himself in front of the team and every player. Now he’s in a different position and is telling a player two-and-a-half months before the World Cup that he should sit out the tournament.” Hard to argue against that, really.
Yes, Musiala has just returned from a devastating injury, but the player has been making excellent progress and was the MOTM against St. Pauli, registering a goal and an assist and silencing any doubts in the process. To suggest that the player should exclude himself from the national team just two months prior to the biggest tournament in international football is absurd. Perhaps Kahn meant well, but these tournaments are career-defining, and there is no reason Musiala shouldn’t be in the squad and make a massive impact for Germany in the WC.
Lothar then summarized it all: “Oliver Kahn hasn’t even missed a single training session. To me, that’s an incomprehensible statement—completely unnecessary.” Given that Kahn has competed whenever he has been available as a player throughout his decorated career, it is only right for Musiala to be given the opportunity to do the same, especially given how gifted and talented he is as a footballer and how he can run the entire offense with his skillset.
Musiala is definitely playing in the World Cup, whether Kahn wants him to or not.
And we probably haven’t seen the end of this beef either.
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Pep Guardiola said the players had a more aggressive mindset in the second half of City’s 3-0 victory at Chelsea in the Premier League.
After a goalless first half at Stamford Bridge, Nico O’Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku were on target to secure a crucial three points.
Victory saw us move to within six points of Premier League leaders Arsenal with a game in hand and the Gunners coming to the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Arsenal’s defeat on Saturday handed City an opportunity to close the gap at the top and we took advantage after an excellent second half performance.
“I’m a genius!” Guardiola joked when asked about tactical changes at half-time against Chelsea.
“Absolutely nothing we adjusted. One thing was our high pressing but the rest, we told the guys and the players they had to make a step-up.
“Gigio (Donnarumma) saved to the left side and in the second half we attacked with Matheus [Nunes], Rayan [Cherki] - we were more aggressive.
“The second half was extraordinary because we had the mindset. It wasn’t tactics. We know each other for a long time and the players showed a good mentality to win here, which is never easy.”
The win sets up a huge encounter against Arsenal on Sunday 19 April at 16:30 (UK) with another three points needed to keep up the pressure.
Guardiola has a huge respect for Mikel Arteta’s side and is expecting a very tough encounter.
“We’ve done a good three games but the best team in England is Arsenal,” he said. “The numbers are there.
“We will prepare well this week. We’ll adjust from the Carabao Cup.
“What defines the teams is how you play. If you don’t grow as a team in the way you play you won’t win. We have to insist to play better.”
We secured the first silverware of the season when we beat the Gunners at Wembley to lift the Carabao Cup in March.
Guardiola believes that triumph has also given the squad confidence with City beating Liverpool 4-0 in the FA Cup ahead of our win at Chelsea.
“Winning helps,” the boss said. “Winning against the best team so far helps. Give your best.
“After success, we were humble and calm enough to ask what we need to do for more.
“Nine years, all the time being there, defines us a little bit. It’s not just me or some players, it’s the whole structure.
“Winning a lot in modern times is so complicated. We have a chance to prove ourselves again next week.”
Chris Padilla is hoping to get his UFC 327 victory back.
Padilla has submitted a formal request to the Florida Athletic Commission following Saturday’s matchup with Marquel Mederos in Miami, Padila’s management team confirmed to MMA Fighting.
Padilla was originally announced the winner via majority decision — with a pair of 29-27 scorecards, and a 28-28. But around an hour later, it was revealed that two of the judges scored it 28-28, which resulted in the majority decision win being changed to a majority draw.
#UFC327 Official Result: Chris Padilla (29-27, 29-27, 28-28) defeats MarQuel Mederos by Majority Decision.
— UFC News (@UFCNews) April 11, 2026
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Padilla also gave his thoughts on the situation in an exclusive statement to MMA Fighting.
“I believe I won that fight clearly under the scoring criteria; in damage, control, and overall impact,” Padilla wrote. “It’s tough to accept that the fight was even close on the scorecards, especially when the performance spoke for itself along with the point deduction given to my opponent.
“I respect the judges, but I stand by what I did in there, and I believe this decision deserves to be reviewed.
The result was puzzling, as the overwhelming majority seemed to feel as if Padilla clearly won the fight, not to mention, Mederos was deducted a point in Round 3 for multiple eye pokes. In fact, MMA Decisions saw all 14 media members score the bout for Padilla, with more than half scoring the bout 30-26 for “Taco.”
It is unknown at this time if it was an error by Bruce Buffer reading of the scorecards and announcing the results after the bout, or if Buffer was given the incorrect information by the judges and commission.
The protest is under review, and a result is expected sometime over the next week.
Welcome to the last road game of the regular season, folks!
The B’s are back in Columbus for the second time in two Sundays, the last of which was a wild comeback win in favor of the visitors.
Since then, things haven’t gone terribly well for the B’s, but…hey, they’re in the playoffs! That’s what counts, right?
The Blue Jackets are out of the Eastern Conference wild card picture, but remain in the playoff hunt via third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Bruins, meanwhile, are playing for seeding in the wild card.
This game still very much matters, I guess is the take-home point here.
Bruins! Blue Jackets! IN OHIO AGAIN!
Discuss.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are joining in on the celebration of UCLA women’s basketball winning the program’s first NCAA title in history. The Dodgers will honor the Bruins before their game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, according to Ben Bolch of the California Post.
By Wednesday, six Bruins will know where they will begin their WNBA careers. The 2026 WNBA Draft is set to take place in New York on Monday, and all six of UCLA’s graduating players are projected to be drafted in the first and second round.
The Dodgers are the third Los Angeles sports franchise to honor UCLA at a home game. The Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers celebrated the Bruins’ national championship during games against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was one of the first celebrities to congratulate UCLA for winning the national championship. He sent a message to the Bruins on social media on Monday, one day after the title game.
“Hey coach Close and the UCLA women’s basketball team, congratulations on your first national championship in history. From one champion to another, you guys went wire to wire as being the best basketball team in college basketball all year long. You did it with class, integrity, toughness. You guys made the entire Bruin nation so proud,” Roberts said.
Roberts is part of the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame after a decorated career with the baseball team from 1991-94. He was team captain and a two-time All-Pac-10 and NCAA Regional All-Tournament selection.
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I have been blessed, for the vast majority of my life, to count the same two guys as my best friends. We met in kindergarten at Ephesus Elementary and graduated together from East Chapel Hill High School. Two of us even roomed together our freshman year at Appalachian State; the other defected briefly to Washington D.C., but found his way back home eventually. They shared best man duties at my wedding, and to this day I still see them regularly. My freshman-year roommate’s partner is one of the first friends I ever had; my family moved across the street from hers when we were four years old, so she’s been in the fold longer than just about anyone with whom I am not blood related.
I’ve been led to understand that this is not a typical experience. I don’t mention it to brag, although I am quite proud of a quarter-century of friendship, but rather to say that I’ve seen the other side. My wife, for example, had to face down twenty years of shared history when I brought her around the gang for the first time, and for some reason she didn’t cut bait as soon as we called it a night. Now, it’s like she’s always been a part of that group, but it is intimidating to stroll into a situation like that. It can be lonely. Not everyone can do it.
I think of the Carolina Family — about which many words have been written of late — in very similar terms. Like calls to like, after all, and I recognize the same unspoken understanding when I watch members of the Carolina men’s basketball program interact as when I am with my best friends. It’s an insular thing, built on decades and decades of shared experiences, trust, and love. It can’t be easy to just walk into a situation like that, even if you’re invited.
Coach Malone was certainly invited, and judging by his introductory press conference, he is aware of the gravity of what he is attempting to do. He can’t trace any lineage back to Coach Smith, after all, short of being a huge fan like the rest of us, and he’d never coached in Chapel Hill prior to this moment. He’s an outsider, an interloper, a jolt to a system that has slid along the same rails for over half a century. He will be under a microscope from the first practice of the next season — but I don’t get the impression that he particularly minds.
Like calls to like, once again, and I think there’s every chance that Coach Malone is added to the names of the Family-affiliated coaches that came before him. He is saying the right things, at least at this early stage, and there’s certainly a reason he’s in Chapel Hill rather than one of the professional vacancies that were reported. I can speak from experience when I say that it is a good thing to bring someone new into the family. I know we’re all pulling like hell to see him lead the Tar Heels back up the last ladder of the season. That’s something that this family loves more than anything else.
After Easter victory against Roma, Inter are preparing to take to the field again. The Nerazzurri face Como at the Sinigaglia on Sunday April 12 at 20:45 CEST on matchday 32 of Serie A.
Inter return to Como forty days after the last time, when the Nerazzurri faced Como in the first leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, which ended 0-0. The two sides will meet again at San Siro for the return leg on Tuesday 21 April. Sunday’s match will therefore be the third of four meetings between Inter and Como this season: in the league reverse fixture, the Nerazzurri won 4-0 (Lautaro, Thuram, Calhanoglu, Carlos Augusto).
The game at the Sinigaglia on April 12 will be the 30th time Inter and Como meet in Serie A. The record favours the Nerazzurri with 20 wins, compared to Como's six, complete with three draws. Overall, Inter have won each of their last ten league matches Como, with an aggregate score of 24-2. The Nerazzurri have not recorded a longer winning streak against any other side. Inter are also on a run of six consecutive clean sheets against Como. However, five of Como’s six Serie A wins over Inter have come at the Sinigaglia Stadium.
Since the start of 2026, the Nerazzurri have set a strong pace in the league: Inter have collected 36 points, more than any other team. Como, however, rank second over the same period with 31 points, level with Atalanta and Napoli. The same pattern, and interestingly the same numbers, applies to goals scored in 2026: 36 for Inter and 31 for Como, the same as Juventus.
The two sides also have similarities in their style of play. Inter boast the third-best attack across Europe’s top five leagues with 71 goals (behind Bayern Munich on 100 and Barcelona on 80), and they have scored more goals than any other Serie A team in five of the six 15-minute segments of matches. The only period they don’t lead is between the 46th and 60th minute, where they have scored 10 goals. In the opening 15 minutes, Inter have eleven goals, with Como second on ten; in the final 15 minutes, the Nerazzurri have scored 17, compared to Como’s 13. Chivu’s side also lead the league for headed goals (16) and have scored the most goals from outside the box (ten) - a tally matched by Inter. The Nerazzurri and the Lariani also boast the two best conversion rates in Serie A, with Inter at 12.8% and Como at 12.1%.
It’s not just about attacking strength, but defensive solidity as well: Inter and Como have recorded the most clean sheets in the league this season, both with 15. Fabregas’ side, with just 22 goals conceded, have the best defensive record across Europe’s top five leagues, level with Arsenal. Inter and Como have also faced the fewest total shots in Serie A: 261 for the Nerazzurri and 281 for Como.
Against Roma, Lautaro Martinez scored the fastest league goal of his career in Italy. The Argentine needed just one minute exactly to open the scoring in the Easter clash with the Giallorossi. It’s a stat that highlights one of his standout traits: Lautaro has now scored seven goals in the opening five minutes of Serie A matches. Since his debut in 2018/19, no player has done better than the Nerazzurri captain (Lukaku and Dybala are both on six).
In Inter’s history, only Meazza (12) and Lorenzi (eight) have scored more goals in the first five minutes than Lautaro, who, with seven, is level with Istvan Nyers and Mario Corso. Looking at the overall history of Serie A, the top three are Hernan Crespo (13), Giuseppe Meazza (12) and Silvio Piola (eleven). Among foreign players, Lautaro has now broken into the top ten for this statistic.
Since joining Inter in 2021/22, no player has scored more goals from outside the box than Hakan Calhanoglu, who reached 13 with his strike against Roma (the same total as Kevin De Bruyne).
Since the 2017/18 season, his first in Serie A, no midfielder has scored more goals or provided more assists than Calhanoglu, who has recorded 59 goals and 61 assists.
This Serie A season, Hakan has scored 9 goals, averaging one every 164 minutes, his best return in a top-five European league.
With one goal and two assists against Roma, Marcus Thuram reached 20 goal involvements in the 2025/26 season across all competitions. The French forward has scored 13 goals and provided seven assists. Thuram and Lautaro are the only two Serie A players to have been involved in at least 20 goals in each of the last three seasons since Marcus joined Inter.
Como have been one of the standout surprises of the season. The Lariani are enjoying an excellent campaign and currently sit fourth in the table with 58 points, one ahead of Juventus and five behind third-placed AC Milan. Fabregas’ side are in great form, having picked up 17 points from their last seven matches. During this run, they’ve beaten Juventus, Lecce, Cagliari, Roma and Pisa, while drawing with AC Milan at San Siro and Udinese in their most recent outing.
Como have scored 53 goals and conceded just 22. They boast the third-best attack in the league, behind Inter and Juventus, and at the same time have the best defensive record across Europe’s top five leagues, level with Arsenal. They’ve been unbeaten since February 14, when they lost 2-1 at the Sinigaglia to Fiorentina.
After Sunday’s match, Como will face Inter again on April 21 at San Siro in the second leg of the Coppa Italia semi-final, following a 0-0 draw in the first leg.
They are a young and creative team, with players who thrive in one-on-one situations. Fabregas sets Como up in a 4-2-3-1 system focused on controlling the game through possession, combining strong attacking output with solid defensive organisation. Jean Butez leads Serie A for clean sheets, with 15 to his name. Como’s top scorer is Greek striker Tasos Douvikas, second in the scoring charts with eleven goals, behind Lautaro Martínez on 16. Argentine midfielder Nico Paz has also reached double figures with ten goals and has provided six assists this season.
SUSPENDED Como: - Inter: -
ONE BOOKING AWAY FROM SUSPENSION Como: Addai, da Cunha Inter: Sucic
The referee for Como vs Inter, on Matchday 32, will be Davide Massa from the Imperia section. Referee: Massa Assistants: Meli - Alassio Fourth official: Ayroldi VAR: Aureliano AVAR: Maggioni
Como vs Inter, a Matchday 32 fixture of the 2025/26 Serie A season, takes place on Sunday, April 12 at 20:45 CEST and will be broadcast exclusively live on DAZN. The match can be followed via the DAZN app on smart TVs or streamed on mobile devices such as PCs, smartphones, and tablets.
On Inter TV, as always, you can catch updates and live coverage in the pre-match build-up, with the latest news from the Sinigaglia ahead of the game. Our live match coverage for Como vs Inter will go live from 19:30 CEST and will also be available on YouTube via the Club’s official channel until 20:35 CEST. After the match, all the analysis, interviews, and in-depth coverage will be available.
At the end of the current season, Arsenal are expected to implement significant changes to their squad, with several established players potentially departing. The Gunners remain determined to compete at the highest level, and this ambition requires continuous investment in top-quality talent.
In addition to targeting new signings, the club is also prepared to part ways with certain members of the current squad. This approach reflects a broader strategy aimed at maintaining competitiveness while refreshing key areas of the team.
According to Fichajes, Arsenal are open to selling Gabriel Jesus, Gabriel Martinelli, and Ben White, provided suitable offers are received. The report indicates that the club are willing to listen to proposals that meet their valuation, suggesting a pragmatic stance in the transfer market.
All three players have played important roles in recent seasons, yet Arsenal appear ready to consider changes if it benefits the overall balance of the squad. The potential departures would mark a notable shift, signalling the club’s intent to evolve and adapt ahead of the next campaign.
The funds generated from these sales would be reinvested into the squad, allowing Arsenal to pursue new signings capable of maintaining, or even elevating, the team’s performance levels.
Regardless of how the current season concludes, Arsenal are committed to strengthening their group and sustaining high standards at the Emirates. The club’s leadership remains focused on long-term success, ensuring that each decision aligns with its competitive ambitions.
At the same time, Arsenal are not expected to force any departures. Should suitable offers fail to materialise, the club are prepared to retain these players and reassess the situation at a later stage. This measured approach ensures stability while still allowing flexibility in the transfer market, as the Gunners continue to shape a squad capable of competing at the highest level.
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The post How do the Red Wings Learn to Finish? appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.
The Red Wings ended their season on home ice as they began it;
Booed off by their own fans.
After another disappointing end to the season, for the fourth year in a row, the Red Wings have collapsed in March and slid out of playoff contention.
This year hurts, especially when the team felt out of the race a week and a half before the final blow actually landed and after parting ways with an unprotected first round pick in the upcoming draft, which may now land in the lottery odds.
Detroit came into the year looking to play tougher hockey, win more games, and get into the playoffs. They certainly won more games than last year, but the other two goals found themselves out of the Red Wings reach.
Nailing the Red Wings issues and faults down is almost impossible, with Todd McLellan and Steve Yzerman seemingly playing whack-a-mole as the team finds new and creative ways to show the same old problems after seemingly getting the last one fixed.
Last year it was inconsistent goaltending and a leaky defense that sunk the ship in March.
This year, McLellan was still trying to find ways to push and prod his team into playing with energy.
That was in addition to dealing with his top two centers out of the lineup for a little under a two week period in March. Motivation at that stage of the year should never be a problem, and yet with this team, it’s their Achilles Heel.
The calendar flips February to March and so does the little switch inside their heads that says ‘play like you belong here.‘
The pressure simply gets to this team.
“We all know it, right? Marches and late seasons, you know,- I just don’t have a good answer for you.” Said Larkin. “When it gets tight, we come up short…”
Whether it’s a lack of depth scoring down the home stretch or stupid mistakes late in games, the Red Wings seemingly haven’t retained a single lesson this year about playing like a competitive hockey team.
Detroit went 7-10-3 between March 1 and now. The Wings were 6-10-2 since the NHL trade deadline, when they looked to have acquired a steadying, experienced hand for their top 4 in Justin Faulk.
That same night, before either of the Red Wings trade deadline acquisitions even stepped foot in Detroit, Larkin went down with a lower body injury.
In the 7 games he missed, the Red Wings went 3-3-1. They were 3-7-1 when he came back, while he clearly battled through excruciating pain, having to crawl off-ice at points in the first couple of games back.
When the going got tough, the Red Wings crumbled like a 100-year-old cookie.
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The Red Wings, in games leading up to their elimination from the playoffs, were 15-25-2 when the opponent scored first. They were 7-19-0 when they were trailing after the first period, and an egregious 5-28-2 when trailing after the second period. They had a paltry 6-5-3 record when tied after the second frame for that matter, with only one of those wins coming on home ice.
On the opposite end, the Red Wings were 28-2-3 when they led going into the third period, showing that the team seemingly had no problem piling on against bad opponents.
“When we went to training camp, we had three goals in mind. One was to get physically harder to play against. The second was to build up the resilience and the mental toughness. And the third one was game management. And I think we were making gains in those areas,” Said McLellan after the final home loss.
“But since the Olympic break, we didn’t have much of that. And it ended up costing us.”
If there’s one thing this team needs to learn coming out of training camp this year, it’s how to respond when you get punched in the mouth.
It’s been years of them quietly taking it.
Maybe learn to respond with a punch of your own.
Or if you can’t, bring in someone who can.
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The Cleveland Browns should be heading into the 2026 NFL Draft intending to truly fix three positions: wide receiver, offensive tackle, and free safety.
Todd Monken knows that he can’t head into 2026 with a receiving core headlined by Jerry Jeudy, Cedric Tillman, and Isaiah Bond. Ohio State’s Carnell Tate is a legitimate option at No.6 if the team doesn’t take an offensive tackle that early, but there should also be some great options at pick 24 as well, such as Washington’s Denzel Boston or Indiana’s Omar Cooper Jr.
If they decide to wait until No.39 or even No.70, Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields could be the best option for a team that’s lacking size and ball skills at “X”.
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— Chris Cooper (@ChrisCooper_NFL) March 17, 2026
Malachi Fields, WR – Notre Dame
– 6’5 | 218
– 149 Rec | 2,249 Yds | 15 TDs over past three seasons
– Strong/explosive big-body boundary receiver with phenomenal balls skills and body control. pic.twitter.com/esJ6DbIEse
Name: Malachi Fields
Position: Wide Receiver
Height/Weight: 6’4.5”, 218 pounds
College: Notre Dame
2025 Stats: 12 games – 36 recs., 630 rec. yards, 17.5 Y/R, 5 TDs, 52.5 Y/G
Career Stats: 48 games – 165 recs., 2479 rec. yards, 15.0 Y/R, 16 TDs, 51.6 Y/G
Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 70th overall, projected third round
The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 2 – Winning Starter
What an expert is saying
Boundary “X” receiver who uses elite size and strength to bully defensive backs. Notre Dame’s run-heavy approach and quarterback play slowed Fields’ production somewhat but his tape was filled with impressive moments. He’s best suited for an offense that allows him to get from Point A to Point B while using his frame/ball skills to dominate the work space and win in the air. He can be a slow starter versus press and lives on contested targets, but he moves the chains on tight-window throws and consistently tilts 50/50 balls in his direction outside the numbers. Fields might never be a star, but his traits, playing style and ball skills should make him a productive WR2 in time.
What an expert is saying (bonus round):
Fields’s flashes are intoxicating; he’s a fluid, big-bodied receiver who adjusts beautifully to the ball downfield. His analytical profile, on the other hand, is frightening. Therein lies the debate with Fields. But unlike early-round “bust” comps being thrown out there—such as Keon Coleman, Jonathan Mingo, and Van Jefferson—Fields has outstanding agility for his frame and tempos his routes with savvy. While he may not be a true WR1 as an X receiver, he could quickly develop into an inside-out vertical weapon, similar to Tee Higgins.
Senior Bowl Catch of the Day goes to Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields pic.twitter.com/bCXWHN1Jin
— Clint Goss (@NFLDraftDome) January 28, 2026
Fit with the Browns
The fit is pretty obvious with Fields in Cleveland. He’s a hulking “X” receiver who can make plays downfield with high-point adjustability and physicality.
Fields isn’t a burner by any means, but he’s one of the very few pass-catchers in the draft that a quarterback can throw the ball up to and convert a classic 50-50 ball into more of a 70-30 in his favor. He may not develop into a full-time WR1 with the Browns, but he’d undoubtedly be a long-term WR2-type for Todd Monken and Co.
Browns Player Drafting Could Impact
Cedric Tillman. It’s pretty clear that Cleveland wants to find a big-bodied receiver, but the team hasn’t had much luck as of late. Tillman hasn’t been able to stay healthy since being drafted, and there’s a very good chance that Todd Monken and the new offensive regime will slowly fade him out in 2026 if they take someone like Fields in rounds two or three.
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AMES, Iowa (AP) — Milan Momcilovic, Iowa State's leading scorer and the nation's most accurate 3-point shooter, will enter the transfer portal and declare for the NBA draft while maintaining his college eligibility, he announced on social media Sunday.
Momcilovic averaged 16.9 points per game and shot 48.7% on 3s this past season, making a nation-leading 136 on 279 attempts. He started 101 of his 102 games and averaged 13.2 points and shot 42.8% on 3s in three seasons for the Cyclones.
“The last three years have been the best of my life, and you have been a major part of that,” Momcilovic wrote in his message to fans. “The experience of playing in Hilton Coliseum in front of the best fans in the country is something I will always cherish and remember.”
Momcilovic said he would turn his focus to the draft, but left open the possibility of playing at another college.
Underclassmen can maintain their eligibility by hiring an NCAA-certified agent, receiving an evaluation from the NBA undergraduate advisory committee and withdrawing from the draft by May 27 at 11:59 p.m. EDT.
“Milan and I have had meaningful discussions about his future over the last couple of weeks,” Iowa State coach TJ Otzelberger wrote on X. “He needs to focus on what is best for him and his family. We can't thank him enough for what he has done for our program. We look forward to following him as he pursues his dream of playing in the NBA.”
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Dana White seems to be the only person in boxing who came away impressed by Conor Benn’s performance in London on Saturday night.
White was in Miami for UFC 327 but still managed to catch Benn’s decision win over Regis Prograis before heading to Kaseya Center. While many found the fight underwhelming, especially with Prograis retiring immediately after, White saw it differently, calling it a dominant display from Benn.
Benn, who recently signed a reported $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing, has been cleared to return after an independent National Anti-Doping Panel lifted his suspension by UKAD. He is yet to have a British Boxing Board of Control licence, but can fight again through the British and Irish Boxing Authority.
Conor Benn went the distance to pick up a decision win over Regis Prograis, but it was far from his best outing. Returning to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he’d shared two memorable fights with Chris Eubank Jr, Benn looked flat and struggled to find any real rhythm.
Prograis, already past his best years at 35, had clearly been dealing with injuries even before the first bell. He later revealed he had issues affecting four different body parts and retired from boxing immediately after the fight.
Benn didn’t face much danger at any point during the bout, but there wasn’t much excitement either. He did what was needed to win without really putting his stamp on it.
Despite that, Dana White seemed satisfied with what Zuffa Boxing got for their investment. When asked about the fight following UFC 327 in Miami, White said:
“Yeah, I watched the fight. I think he dominated.”
Benn’s $15 million deal with Zuffa Boxing was only for a single fight and there hasn’t been any news yet about whether they plan to extend their partnership beyond this one event.
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Dan Lanning and the Oregon Ducks landed a very important commitment on Sunday morning, more impactful than the recruiting rankings would suggest.
4-star cornerback Josiah Molden announced his commitment to the Ducks. Molden, the son of Oregon legend Alex Molden, was among the top players on the Ducks' board, working hard to keep the legacy commit and the top-ranked player in the state of Oregon, at home. Molden is the No. 209 overall player and No. 28 CB in the 2027 class.
Alex Molden is a former first-round NFL draft pick, selected by the New Orleans Saints with the No. 11 overall pick in the 1996 draft after a brilliant career in Eugene, where he was a First-Team All-American in 1995 and a First-Team All-Pac-10 player twice in his career.
With the addition of Molden, the Ducks jumped into the top 10 of the national recruiting rankings, leaping over teams like the Georgia Bulldogs, Texas Longhorns, and Louisville Cardinals. Oregon now sits at No. 8 in the national recruiting rankings for the 2027 cycle.
Oregon's class has eight players, headlined by 4-star EDGE Rashad Streets and 4-star DL Zane Rowe. Over the past couple of weeks, the Ducks have hosted some very prominent prospects on visits, so don't be surprised if more commitments come in the near future.
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Former MLB manager and player Phil Garner died Saturday after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, his family announced in a statement. He was 76.
Garner, a longtime MLB infielder and three-time All-Star, pivoted to a 15-year career as a manager. After stints with the Milwaukee Brewers and Detroit Tigers, Garner led the Houston Astros to their first pennant in 2005.
Three-time All-Star and longtime MLB manager Phil Garner has died at age 76.
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 12, 2026
Garner played 16 seasons in MLB and managed 15 more, leading the Astros to the NL pennant in 2005. pic.twitter.com/Gz2LQkvroY
Before becoming a manager, Garner spent 16 years in the majors as a second and third baseman. He started his playing career with the Oakland Athletics, earning his first All-Star nod in his fourth and final year with the team.
Garner then played five years with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he earned the nickname “Scrap Iron” for his tough demeanor. Garner played in 150 games in the 1979, when the Pirates won the World Series. He picked up his other two All-Star appearances in 1980 and 1981 during his time with the team.
Garner went on to play for three more teams, including a six-year stint with the Astros, who he would go on to manage.
After retiring from playing, Garner began his managerial career with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1992, leading the team for eight seasons. Garner then spent three seasons as manager of the Detroit Tigers from 2000-2002, before being hired by the Astros partway through the 2004 season. He led Houston to its first World Series the very next season, with the team going 89-73 and winning the National League championship before being swept by the Chicago White Sox in the title game.
Garner amassed a 985-1,054 record across his managerial career. He held the Brewers’ franchise record for managerial wins until Craig Counsell passed him in 2022.
Several MLB teams, who Garner played for or managed, honored the late infielder on social media, including the Pirates, Brewers, Tigers and Los Angeles Dodgers (where Garner played for one season).
It is with a heavy heart that we confirm the passing of former Pirates infielder Phil Garner.
— Pittsburgh Pirates (@Pirates) April 12, 2026
"Scrap Iron” was a beloved member of the Pirates family as he spent five of his 16 Major League seasons playing with the Pirates (1977-1981), capturing a World Series championship in… pic.twitter.com/qqNnVVGCqv
The Brewers are saddened to learn of the passing of Phil Garner pic.twitter.com/NLHqhxhm2P
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) April 12, 2026
The Tigers mourn the passing of former manager Phil Garner and share our condolences with his family and loved ones.
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) April 12, 2026
Garner, a 3x All-Star and World Series Champion during his 16-year playing career, went on to a successful 15-year big league managerial career including 2000-02… pic.twitter.com/gbXSAvnAx8
The Dodgers mourn the passing of longtime MLB player and manager as well as former Dodger infielder Phil Garner. Our condolences to his loved ones.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 12, 2026
In addition to posting a statement honoring Garner, the Brewers also held a moment of silence before Sunday’s home game against the Washington Nationals, via MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy.
Nationals' James Wood shaking off poor finish to 2025, tearing up MLB, creating trade deadline drama originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
There's the James Wood who delivered a home run with an exit velocity of 114 mph, like he did last Tuesday.
There's the Washington Nationals slugger who went 4-for-5 with two doubles last Friday.
There's the 23-year-old outfielder who connected on 31 homers last season, qualifying for the NL All-Star team.
But there's also the 2021 No. 62 overall draft pick who struck out nearly 40 percent of his at-bats during a rough second half in 2025. And the one who went down on strikes in nearly 30 percent of his 59 at-bats entering Sunday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
The Nationals' front office has a decision to make on Wood's future.
Wood is playing on a one-year, $806,900 contract, according to Spotrac.com.
While still an inconsistent free swinger, Wood's potential could make him one of the league's top trade targets this summer. His current hot streak, including two RBI Saturday, could up the ante.
As a 30-home run hitter in his early 20s, several clubs, including the San Diego Padres, who opened the season slowly, could make a move to acquire Wood.
The Padres showed early interest in the player they initially drafted.
At 6-foot-6, 234 pounds, Wood compiled a combined exit velocity and hard-hit rate that finished in the 98th percentile last season. When he makes contact, that is.
With patience, Wood could evolve into a franchise cornerstone who remains arbitration-eligible through 2030.
The Nationals' brass will soon be forced to decide on Wood's future. Should they offer a long-term deal?
Entering Sunday on an 11-for-18 offensive tear, Wood likely will continue to create additional trade-deadline drama.
Andy Robertson’s long and decorated Liverpool career is approaching its final chapter, and the circumstances surrounding his departure offer a telling glimpse into the club’s evolving priorities under Arne Slot. After nearly a decade at Anfield, the Scotland captain confirmed that he was never offered a contract extension, bringing clarity to a situation that had quietly been heading towards this conclusion.
Since arriving in 2017, Andy Robertson has embodied consistency, intensity and leadership for Liverpool. His contribution to a golden era cannot be overstated, with the left back playing a central role as the club secured every major honour available. From relentless pressing to pinpoint deliveries, he helped redefine the expectations of a modern full back.
The absence of a renewal offer speaks volumes about Liverpool’s long term planning. Robertson himself addressed the matter candidly, via The Athletic, stating: “It means I don’t need to lie to everyone (about my future) so it’s a weight off my shoulders.”
He added further context, saying, “It’s not like I’ve knocked back a contract or anything, there was no contract on the table. It was a conversation we all had. It was a conversation of ‘okay, this is what I want to do, I want to play and I believe I’ve still got the ability to play’. I think I have showed that this season.”
Those words reflect a player still confident in his abilities, yet realistic about his place in a changing Liverpool side.
Photo: IMAGO
The 2025/26 season has marked a turning point for Andy Robertson at Liverpool. Once an automatic starter, he has found himself increasingly on the bench, a rare scenario in his Anfield tenure. The arrival of Milos Kerkez last summer proved decisive, with the younger left back quickly establishing himself as a key figure.
Slot, fresh from delivering the Premier League title in 2024/25, has not hesitated to reshape the squad. Kerkez represents the future, and Robertson’s reduced minutes suggest a transition that had been planned well in advance.
For Liverpool, this is part of a broader evolution. For Robertson, it has meant making a difficult but pragmatic decision about his next step.
Even as his departure looms, Andy Robertson’s standing at Liverpool remains untouchable. Few players have combined durability and elite performance so seamlessly over such a sustained period. Alongside Trent Alexander Arnold, he formed one of the most influential full back pairings in modern football, driving Liverpool forward from wide areas with remarkable consistency.
With Mohamed Salah also set to leave, this summer signals the end of a defining generation. Robertson’s final appearance at Anfield promises to be an emotional occasion, one that recognises both his achievements and his connection with the supporters.
Interest from Tottenham Hotspur suggests that Robertson will not be short of options. For a player who still believes he can perform at the highest level, the next chapter could offer a fresh challenge.
Liverpool, meanwhile, move forward with a new core, shaped by Slot’s vision. Yet the imprint left by Andy Robertson will endure, woven into one of the most successful periods in the club’s history.
Chelsea were bullied by Man City today in the second half, and manager Liam Rosenior revealed that that was something he was looking at.
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In the Premier League’s power and set piece arms race Chelsea seem to have fallen behind, and Liam Rosenior was asked after today’s defeat if that was a factor.
He admitted it was, and that he and the club were already talking about how to fix it in the transfer market.
“Yeah, even over the last week, we’ve had lots of detailed conversations about what we need to look like moving forward from the summer window. You talk about all different aspects of the game, physicality, technicality, positional things.”
“They’re all things that we’re in talks in and we know what we want to improve and we know where we want to improve in the summer.”
In all honesty, we didn’t notice physicality being the big difference between the two teams today. There was a gulf in quality, organisation and so many other things that the physical issues were just one small part of it.
We’re glad there are talks taking place about this summer’s plans – but we’d be lying if we had high hopes that anything was going to be done.
Rosenior also took personal responsibility for the crippling lack of resilience in this team, which kills them every time they concede the first goal
Fans sarcastically cheered some of Chelsea’s passing in the latter stages of the game, a sure sign things are going very wrong.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his players will need a different mentality than they did in their Carabao Cup final win against Arsenal if they are to beat Mikel Arteta’s side again.
City moved six points behind Arsenal following their 3-0 win over Chelsea and ahead of their meeting with the league leaders at the Etihad Stadium next week, having also played a game less than their title rivals.
“We have done a good three games, but the best team in England so far is Arsenal, the best team in Europe so far is Arsenal because the numbers are there, the consistency they have,” Guardiola insisted after the win over Chelsea.
“Prepare well this week, suggest what they will adjust compared to the Carabao Cup final and what we have to do with our people to try to perform well because it is what defines teams, how you play.
“The Champions League is a completely different competition. In October, November to January and February, if you don’t grow as a team and the way you play, you don’t win.
“We have to insist to play better and better.”
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Guardiola says the shift in momentum and City now being the more in form team poses a different mental challenge for his squad.
“There isn’t one person in this room when we played at Wembley in the Carabao Cup that bet for us £1. Not even one bet for us, it was for Arsenal,” he claimed.
“We were underdogs. Now it will be a little bit different. It’s a mindset we have to work (on).
“Arsenal, and our fans, have to know and respect the team Arsenal created in the last two or three years. But football is like that. You are able to win 49 games, lose three games in the last four. Tell me a reason why. This is the business.
“I know for myself, always the warning has to be there. We have to train good, prepare good, because it will be more difficult. I know, perfectly, the manager, I know how good he is at adjusting things but at the same time, we play at home with our people, the people are proud of us again, what we have delivered the last decade, and we won one title, semi-final in the other one, in the Premier League we are there.
“That is required of the big teams. Being there. Sometimes win, sometimes not being there. The only season that happened was last season. Always we have been there and that is what we have to prepare.
“I know how tough it is. To win against Arsenal once is so difficult. 49 games they lose three in all competitions. Imagine (beating them) twice in the margin of three weeks or a month. I know how good they are.
“The momentum shifts like this (clicks fingers). In one second it shifts. The results, the performance. That was why when we win the Carabao Cup I’m happy, we can do it. But you have to do it again against a team, you see the squad, the staff. I know how difficult they are to beat.”
Guardiola also says he is encouraged by the growth he has seen from his young side in the last month.
“The Premier League is another business,” he explained. “The Premier League is how you grow the team and how good you play. If you are winning and winning when you don’t play good, you are not going to win. You cannot hide behind the results.
“Obviously results for the confidence is the most important medicine but you have to reflect on what you can do better. In the last month, the team grew up a lot.”
Follow along withlive updates ofall the final-round action at the Masters Tournament.
As the final round of the 2026 Masters continues on Sunday, March 12, much of the attention understandably remains with the top of the leaderboard, with co-leaders Rory McIlroy and Cameron Young.
The golfer making the most waves at Augusta National Golf Club, though, is one who’s likely out of contention for the iconic green jacket this year.
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One day after Young and Scottie Scheffler fired 7-under 65s in the third round, Viktor Hovland has torn through the sport’s most famous course by finishing off his showing at The Masters this year in style.
The Norwegian finished his final round at is 5-under par, shooting him up the leaderboard at Augusta despite recording a double bogey and a bogey in the final four holes.
Here’s what you need to know about Hovland’s final round:
Here’s a look at Hovland’s scorecard from his final round at the 2026 Masters:
Par and Round 4 score in parentheses
At the time his round finished, Hovland finished tied for 18th place, up 21 spots from where he was at the beginning of his round.
Hovland shot a 3-over 75 in the first round, following that up with two 1-under 71s on Days 2 and 3 to enter the final day of competition at 1-over par. However, his best round of the weekend — 5-under 67 — helped him finish 4-under for the tournament.
Here’s a look at the top of the leaderboard at The Masters as of 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday:
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Viktor Hovland scorecard today: Hole-by-hole results from 2026 Masters final round
Rothesay County Championship, Division Two, Emirates Old Trafford (day three)
Lancashire 351 & 147-6: Harris 58*, Coughlin 35*; Chappell 3-43
Derbyshire 374: Came 83, Guest 83, Andersson 54; Coughlin 4-79
Lancashire (6 pts) lead Derbyshire (6 pts) by 124 runs with four second-innings wickets remaining
Derbyshire dominated a dramatic third day of this County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford and have every chance of recording their first Championship victory on this ground since 1996.
After replying to Lancashire's first-innings 351 with a patient 374, thereby earning a 23-run lead, the visitors took five prime wickets before that deficit was wiped out. Two were taken in seven balls by 36-year-old Muhammad Abbas and three more in eight deliveries, all with the score on 23, by Zak Chappell.
Lancashire then effected a significant recovery from 23-5, thanks in part to Marcus Harris, who made 58 not out and they will go into the final day with a lead of 124 and four wickets in hand.
After taking 4-79 on his Lancashire debut, Paul Coughlin was also unbeaten on 35 at the close.
Three heavy showers ensured that only 17.2 overs could be bowled in the morning session but in that time, Lancashire took the new ball and James Anderson bowled Martin Andersson for 54 with a superb delivery that was angled into the batter but straightened and knocked out the off stump.
That ended Andersson's 110-run fourth-wicket stand with Guest, which was the innings' third successive partnership above 56, and four overs into the afternoon session, Mitch Stanley took his third wicket when he trapped Guest lbw for 83.
Tom Bailey replaced Anderson and with the 12th ball of his spell, he took a sharp return catch off a checked drive to dismiss Anuj Dal for 21, a 23-ball frivolity that had included five fours.
That left Derbyshire on 319-6 and half a dozen overs later, Coughlin took his first wicket for his new county when he had Chappell leg before wicket for 11. Having had two chances dropped on the second day, Coughlin had clearly decided to cut out the middle man.
In his next over, the former Durham bowler took his second wicket when Ben Aitchison's swish merely nicked a catch to Hurst and 20 minutes later, Coughlin had completed his memorable spell of 4.3-1-15-4, removing Luis Reece (36) and last man Abbas for eight.
However, the merits of Lancashire's seamers were quickly forgotten when the 47-over evening session began. Luke Wells had his off stump knocked back by the sixth ball of Abbas's first over and 10 minutes later Josh Bohannon was caught by second slip Caleb Jewell off Abbas for four.
Harris and Harry Singh resisted for half an hour but any calmness or solidity was deceptive.
Having made 10, Singh drove a return catch to Chappell, who completed the dismissal at his fourth attempt. Michael Jones clipped his second ball off his toes to midwicket where Shoaib Bashir took a good low catch and Chappell then took his third wicket in 10 minutes when Matty Hurst's loose drive diverted the ball via bat and boot onto the stumps.
Tom Hartley joined Harris and the pair mounted a partial recovery, putting on 55 in 65 minutes before Hartley was bowled by Anuj Dal for 24.
Coughlin and Harris then put on an unbroken 69 and there is every chance Derbyshire will face a testing target of around 170 on the final day.
Report by ECB Reporters' Network, supported by Rothesay.
Pennsylvania high school football will head into the 2026 season with an impressive senior class leading the way. All-America talent is at the forefront of the list, top-tier recruits on both sides of the ball who will look to impact the state's football hierarchy while also creating buzz in the national rankings.
That distinction is a big reason why the best college programs have made Pennsylvania a prime spot on the recruiting trail.
With that in mind, here's a look at the top 10 players from the Keystone State in the 2027 class.
Position: Running Back
Height: 5-9
Weight: 205
Commitment: Georgia
Football recruiting notes: A former Penn State pledge, Spell decommitted from the Nittany Lions after James Franklin was fired and committed to Georgia on February 2. Spell was the USA TODAY Sports ALL-USA East Football Team offensive MVP last season, rushing for 1,755 yards and 32 touchdowns in nine games.
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-5
Weight: 300
Commitment: Florida
Football recruiting notes: Arguably the best lineman in the country, Hiller recently committed to Florida over Alabama, Ohio State and Tennessee. Many consider Hiller as the best lineman prospect in the last few years and see him as a future certified NFL Draft pick.
Position: EDGE
Height: 6-5
Weight: 215
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Sesay's a multi-sport athlete who excels in football, basketball and track. Last season, he totaled 13 sacks, and Notre Dame is currently the leader in his recruitment.
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 5-11
Weight: 180
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Taylor decommitted from Penn State after James Franklin's firing, but the Nittany Lions are in a great spot to land him again. They'll have some competition, though, as his summer includes official visits to Colorado (May 15), Georgia (May 29), Penn State (June 5), Nebraska (June 12), and Syracuse (June 19).
Position: Wide Receiver
Height: 6-1
Weight: 170
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Penn State has hosted Gregory more than any other school, but other programs have taken notice and recently gotten involved in his recruitment. Auburn is one to keep an eye on following a recent visit.
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-5.5
Weight: 270
Commitment: Notre Dame
Football recruiting notes: Notre Dame has recruited offensive linemen well out of Pennsylvania in recent years, with Halter as their latest pledge. He committed to the Fighting Irish last October and has taken several visits since.
Position: Interior Offensive Lineman
Height: 6-6
Weight: 260
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Rutgers was in a good spot for Smith for some time, but now SEC programs appear to be the frontrunners in his recruitment. He has official visits scheduled to LSU (April 17), Florida (May 28), Auburn (June 5) and Tennessee (June 12).
Position: Offensive Tackle
Height: 6-6
Weight: 280
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Kalis likely has a busy summer ahead as he recently named Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Miami, Ohio State and Texas as his top six schools. Currently, he has official visits scheduled to Georgia (May 29) and Texas (June 5).
Position: Linebacker
Height: 6-2
Weight: 216
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Lockley's recruitment has exploded recently, and his list of official visits shows just how interested the big programs are in him. This summer, he's slated to go to Alabama (May 29), Duke (June 5), Nebraska (June 12), and Oregon (June 19).
Position: Safety
Height: 6-2
Weight: 187
Commitment: Uncommitted
Football recruiting notes: Jenkins decommitted from the Nittany Lions last October but appears to be back in his good graces. New Nittany Lions head coach Matt Campbell offered him again in December and he'll be back on campus June 5 for an official visit.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: Kemon Spell headlines top 2027 prospects from Pennsylvania
Liam Rosenior admitted Chelsea are in a "difficult place" after Sunday's dismal 3-0 defeat against Manchester City piled pressure on the Blues boss.
Rosenior's side conceded three times in the second half at Stamford Bridge as Nico O'Reilly, Marc Guehi and Jeremy Doku netted for title-chasing City.
Chelsea are languishing in sixth place in the Premier League, four points behind fifth-placed Liverpool in the race for a top-five finish.
With their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League hanging by a slender thread, Rosenior is facing pointed questions about Chelsea's struggles since he arrived from Strasbourg to replace Enzo Maresca in January.
Chelsea have lost five of their last six games in all competitions, including three in a row in the Premier League.
In those three league defeats Chelsea have failed to score and Rosenior said they had fallen well short of the standards he demands.
"Not good enough in the second half. It's a similar story for the past month now in terms of dealing with set-backs," he said.
"If you go down against teams as good as this, what you have to do for the next five minutes is to stay in the game. It ended up being a really, really difficult second half."
Chelsea were booed off at full-time and Rosenior knows he can expect further criticism from frustrated fans if results don't improve in the final weeks of the season.
"I am accountable. This is a group. It's something we need to improve. It starts with your habits and values. I can't say there was a lack of effort. But there was a lack of confidence in the second half," he said.
"We have to improve. We are in a difficult place at the moment and we have got another huge game next week.
"We can't forget that we were playing against a team in massive form pushing for the title. But we need to win games like this. That's why I have come to the club."
Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez was missing from the team for a second successive game after Rosenior's controversial decision to suspend him.
Fernandez angered Rosenior by hinting recently that he would be willing to leave in the summer.
But the Argentinian will be allowed to return to action next week after talks with the rest of the squad.
"Any team will miss Enzo. Myself, backed by the leadership group and sporting directors, made a decision for the long term of the club," Rosenior said.
"Enzo wanted to have a conversation with the main players of the group. He has spoken with me, the leadership group and all of the players.
"There's nothing personal with Enzo. He will be back with the group on Tuesday. He is a top player and a really good guy."
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Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar was hospitalized after getting hit in the face with a hockey puck during a recent game.
The incident occurred during a 3-2 overtime loss against the Vegas Golden Knights at Ball Arena in Denver on Saturday, April 11, per ESPN.
Video of the incident uploaded on social media shows Bednar, 54, standing behind the Colorado bench when a puck flew over the boards, hitting him in the right cheek.
Bednar could then be seen bending over and clutching the side of his head.
He was helped to the locker room by a trainer, according to the Associated Press.
Bednar was fully alert and conscious following the incident and was taken to the hospital for a CT scan and evaluation, a team spokesperson said at the time, according to AP.
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The team posted an update regarding Bednar’s condition on X on Sunday morning, April 12, stating that Bednar “will not accompany the team on their upcoming two-game road trip due to facial fractures and a corneal abrasion.”
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“He will not require surgery at this time and is expected to make a full recovery,” the Avalanche added.
Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar will not accompany the team on their upcoming two-game road trip due to facial fractures and a corneal abrasion. He will not require surgery at this time and is expected to make a full recovery.
— P - Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 12, 2026
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The team additionally said that assistant coaches Nolan Pratt and Dave Hakstol will coach the team for the upcoming games in Edmonton and Calgary.
Bednar, originally from Yorkton, Canada, actively played in the minor leagues from 1989 to 2002 before coaching professionally, according to NHL.com.
He was announced as head coach of the Avs in 2016.
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The NBA regular season concludes on Sunday night with a Nuggets vs. Spurs matchup that offers more betting value in the player prop market than the spread or total.
Our NBA player prop projections break down the expected production on both sides, highlighting where the numbers create betting value.
Alongside our Nuggets vs. Spurs predictions and top NBA picks, here are the best player props to target for April 12.
 Nuggets |  Spurs |
|---|---|
| Jokic o0.5 threes -150 | Fox u6.5 assists -105 |
| Jones u5.5 assists -112 | Champagnie u12.5 points -110 |
| Strawther u2.5 threes -135 | Fox o1.5 threes -110 |
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Projection: 1.5 threes
Nikola Jokic clearing one three is about as low a bar as it gets, especially in a game Denver actually cares about. With the Nuggets still pushing for seeding, expect full minutes and a normal offensive role.
San Antonio’s defense gives up clean looks to bigs on the perimeter, and Jokic has been more willing to fire.
He's hit at least one 3-pointer in two of his last three games.
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Projection: 4.1 assists
Tyus Jones’ role is the issue here, not his talent. With Denver playing for seeding, the ball is going to live in Nikola Jokic’s hands, not Jones’.
He’s more of a secondary initiator in this offense, and his assist upside is capped unless minutes spike. In a tighter rotation game, that’s unlikely.
Jones has gone Under this total in 14 straight games.
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Projection: 2.0 threes
Julian Strawther’s role is always fragile, and that’s amplified in a high-leverage game for Denver. The Nuggets will tighten the rotation, leaning more on trusted options, which limits Strawther’s volume and minutes.
Even if he gets on the floor, he’s a streaky shooter who needs attempts to get there.
He's gone Under this number in 16 of his last 17 games.
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Projection: 5.6 assists
De'Aaron Fox’s role is score-first, and that becomes even more pronounced in a meaningless end-of-season spot.
With the Spurs not playing for anything, offensive structure tends to break down, leading to fewer clean assist opportunities. He’s more likely to hunt his own shot than facilitate, and the projection reflects that.
At 5.6 assists, this line is simply a bit too aggressive for his expected usage and game environment.
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Projection: 10.9 points
Julian Champagnie is a decent role player, but 12.5 is a touch too high for someone whose production can disappear fast if the shot volume is not there.
With a projection of 10.9, there is enough cushion to back the Under, especially if his minutes or usage dip even slightly.
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Projection: 1.7 threes
De’Aaron Fox isn’t known as a high-volume 3-point shooter, but he’s quietly cleared this number with more consistency when his usage spikes.
With a 1.7 projection, you’re not getting a massive edge, but you don’t need one at this line.
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| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET |
| TV | ESPN |
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Despite falling at home to the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday afternoon, Utah Mammoth forward Dylan Guenther reached a significant personal milestone, recording 40 goals in a season for the first time in his NHL career.
There’s long been little doubt about Guenther’s ability to score. His release—quick, deceptive, and lethal—has made him one of the league’s most natural finishers, particularly on the one-timer that has become his calling card. But this season has been about more than just that signature shot. It’s been about growth, adaptation, and proving he can beat opponents in more ways than one.
After bursting onto the scene last year and catching defenders off guard with his scoring instincts, Guenther entered this season with a different challenge: expectation. Opposing teams adjusted. They studied his tendencies, closed his shooting lanes, and forced him into less comfortable areas of the ice. For a young scorer, that moment—when the league pushes back—often defines what comes next.
Guenther embraced it.
During preseason media availability, he spoke candidly about the need to evolve his offensive game. It wasn’t enough to rely on perimeter shooting or wait for opportunities to open up. Instead, he focused on playing through traffic, holding onto pucks in tight spaces, and generating offense from the hard areas near the crease.
That commitment has clearly paid off.
Rather than becoming predictable, Guenther has diversified his scoring profile. He’s found ways to produce off the rush, in net-front scrambles, and through extended offensive-zone possessions. The result is a more complete offensive threat—one that defenses can no longer key in on so easily.
“I wanted to get forty,” Guenther said earlier this season. It wasn’t a vague aspiration; it was a concrete benchmark. For a player who has always identified as a goal scorer, reaching that number carried personal meaning. Now that he’s there, it represents both validation and a stepping stone.
Head coach André Tourigny has been quick to highlight what’s happening beyond the scoresheet. For Tourigny, Guenther’s rise is just as much about professionalism as it is about talent.
There’s a clear distinction, he’s noted, between players who can survive in the NHL and those who truly excel. Guenther is beginning to separate himself by embracing the daily habits required at the highest level—his preparation, conditioning, and attention to detail away from the rink all feeding into his on-ice success.
That maturation hasn’t gone unnoticed in the locker room either. Teammate Sean Durzi pointed to the evolution in Guenther’s already elite shot, noting that even a strength of his game continues to improve.
At just 23 years old, Guenther’s 40-goal season feels less like a peak and more like an introduction. He’s already producing alongside some of the league’s most dangerous scorers, including Steven Stamkos, Alex DeBrincat, Matt Boldy, and Nikita Kucherov—and doing so at an age where many players are still finding their footing.
If this season has shown anything, it’s that Guenther is far from one-dimensional. He’s a scorer who has learned to adapt, a young player who has embraced the grind of becoming a complete professional, and a cornerstone talent for a Utah team still defining its identity.
Forty goals may have been the target. The way he got there suggests it won’t be the last time he reaches it.
Rising Chicago Bears star Caleb Williams led not one, not two, not three but six game-winning drives last season.
If you count the Bears' wild-card playoff win over the Green Bay Packers, he had seven. While not a game-winning drive, Williams' incredible fourth-down touchdown pass to Cole Kmet to force overtime against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round should also get some shine. It was another demonstration that the Bears always have a chance to win late as long as Williams gets the ball in his hands. There's a reason Williams is in an active trademark battle related to his fourth-quarter exploits. As it stands, he might be the NFL's most clutch young quarterback.
Well, not according to two NFL Draft analysts, Joel Klatt of Fox Sports, and Todd McShay.
Earlier this week, the two claimed they would take likely 2026 No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza with the game on the line over Cam Ward and yes, Williams, among others. I understand Klatt and McShay might really like Mendoza as a prospect. But it's a pretty laughable assessment at face value when noting someone like Williams has already proven himself in such a situation, several times, for a playoff-caliber NFL team. Meanwhile, Mendoza, obviously, has never even taken a single NFL snap.
Williams' Bears backup, Tyson Bagent, agreed with this conclusion. He took to his Instagram with a NSFW comment deriding Klatt and McShay for saying they would take Mendoza over Williams under such parameters.
(Warning: NSFW language below.)
Honestly, with or without full context, Bagent makes a great point. Just what are these two gentlemen talking about?
You can, in fact, like a new young quarterback prospect without propping them up for something they've never done at the highest level compared to one of their accomplished peers who already has a well-deserved reputation for the important skill they want to highlight. As Bagent so eloquently put it, it doesn't have to be this hard.
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Sergio García has commented on the incident on the second tee box during the final round of The Masters that resulted in the Spaniard being issued with a code of conduct warning.
It was an early finish for García on Sunday at Augusta National. The 2017 champion played alongside fellow LIV Golf star Jon Rahm having started the day at six over par.
A 74 ensured that García will finish towards the bottom of those who made the cut this week. But it was something that happened early on in the round that attracted the most attention.
García reacted angrily to his drive on the second. The 46-year-old smashed his driver into the ground and into a water cooler. He did significant damage to the tee box that required repairing.
García was widely criticised for his actions. Of course, he is a player who has never been afraid to show his emotions on the golf course. He was subsequently reprimanded by an official.
He was subsequently asked by the media whether his frustration had been building throughout the week.
“Through the year. Yeah. Just obviously not super proud of it, but sometimes it happens,” he said.
“It’s not a combination of everything. It’s fine. It’s what it is. You’ve just got to deal with it.”
García was subsequently seen carrying Rahm’s bag on the same hole. It was certainly a bizarre incident, particularly when you consider what had just happened on the tee.
But García – who refused to reveal what he was told by the official – downplayed the later incident.
“There was nothing. Adam stopped to rake my bunker, and Benji, my caddie, was carrying both bags, so I told him, just put it down, I’ll get it so you can go and get a yardage. Just as simple as that,” he said.
García has managed to register just one top 10 on LIV Golf this year. That came when he finished tied for eighth in Hong Kong.
So it is probably not that surprising that he could not contain his frustration during Sunday’s final round.
Fresh scrutiny surrounds Mikel Arteta and his position at Arsenal, with reports from Mundo Deportivo, via GOAL, suggesting the club could make a decisive managerial change if silverware once again proves elusive.
There is a familiar tone to the current narrative, one shaped by expectation as much as performance. Arsenal remain active in major competitions, yet a damaging 2-1 defeat to Bournemouth has sharpened the focus on tangible success.
The defeat, coming in the 32nd round of the Premier League, has not derailed their season outright, but it has amplified long standing concerns. Arsenal sit on 70 points, still within reach of honours, yet the margin for error has narrowed significantly.
From a broader perspective, the context matters. Investment from the board in recent seasons has raised expectations internally and externally. Progress is no longer measured solely in development or style, it is now defined by trophies.
There remains, however, a pathway to redemption. Arsenal’s recent away win against Sporting Lisbon in the Champions League quarter final first leg could yet prove pivotal.
Advancing deep into Europe’s premier competition would alter the conversation considerably. It would validate Arteta’s long term project and provide the silverware that many believe is now essential for his continued tenure.
Yet the underlying message from Spain is clear, progress alone may not suffice this time.
Attention has inevitably turned towards potential succession planning. The name gaining traction is Cesc Fàbregas, a figure deeply connected to Arsenal’s identity.
Currently impressing with Como, Fàbregas has developed a reputation for progressive, attacking football. His team’s push towards European qualification has not gone unnoticed, particularly among decision makers at his former club.
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His familiarity with Arsenal adds a compelling dimension. Eight seasons in north London as a player have given him an understanding of the club’s culture, expectations and demands, qualities that could ease any potential transition.
The ripple effects of Arsenal’s slip against Bournemouth extend beyond their own campaign. Manchester City, sitting on 61 points with games in hand, have been handed an opportunity to close the gap and re ignite the title race.
Such dynamics only heighten the scrutiny on Arteta. In elite football, timing and momentum often shape narratives as much as results themselves.
For the second straight day at Tiger Park in Baton Rouge, the team that got the fewest hits won. This time, it was the No. 12 Arizona Wildcats, who salvaged the final game of the series with a 4-2 win over No. 21 LSU. LSU won the series 2-1.
LSU and Arizona both had five hits in Friday’s opener. The Tigers won 4-1. Arizona outhit LSU 7-3 on Saturday but fell by the score of 3-1. On Sunday, the Tigers outhit the Wildcats 8-4 and ended up with the two-run loss.
In every case, the difference was free passes. Arizona pitching surrendered five walks and a wild pitch in the opener to just two walks by LSU. On Saturday, it was three walks and three hit batters by Jalen Adams versus just one walk by Cece Cellura. On Sunday, Arizona gave up two walks and one hit batter while LSU’s three pitchers combined for four walks and a wild pitch.
The wild pitch was key. It allowed Regan Shockey to move to third in the top of the sixth. Arizona trailed 2-1 at the time. A fielder’s choice back to the circle by Tele Jennings tied the game. LSU tried to double up Shockey, but her superb slide got in early enough to be called safe. It held up on review.
The walks also came up big in the sixth. LSU had an open base with one out when Sydney Stewart came up. Shockey was standing on second after a close out by Sereniti Trice at first. Arizona challenged the call, but she was out by about half a step.
The Tigers did what most teams do. They walked Stewart. It made a lot of sense considering that Stewart fought the high winds in Tiger Park to hit one out to left field in the fourth. After the walk, LSU starter Payton Monticelli was replaced by Jayden Heavener.
Stewart had moved to second on the Jennings groundout. Heavener then walked Jenna Sniffen to put two on. Designated player Emma Kavanagh drove in Sniffen and pinch runner Molli Daley to put the go-ahead runs on the board.
That ended Heavener’s day, and she was none to happy about the outcome. ESPN’s cameras caught her throwing things around in the LSU dugout.
Adams, who had relieved starter Jenae Berry in the third inning with the bases loaded and one out, allowed singles in the bottom of the sixth and seventh. Neither amounted to anything. She slammed the door with Arizona’s only strikeout of the day.
Adams got the win to improve to 17-6. She threw 4.2 innings of shutout ball, allowing four hits. Her defense also committed an error behind her. Berry went 2.1 giving up two earned runs on four hits and a hit batter.
LSU took the 2-0 lead in the bottom of the third. Two singles and a walk loaded the bases with one out. Berry allowed one to score on a third single and forced in another run with a bases-loaded HBP. Adams entered and induced a double play.
Arizona turned three double plays in the game. It gives the Wildcats 34 this season, setting a program record.
the double play to make Arizona history. @jennasniffenn turns the 34th double play of the season to set the program record! pic.twitter.com/B2FRSmMhSc
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The Wildcats will return home for practice after being away for the past 10 days. They then travel to Stillwater for another road series before playing at home again at the end of April.
Lille reclaimed third place in Ligue 1 with a comfortable 4-0 win away to 10-man Toulouse on Sunday.
Full-backs Thomas Meunier and Romain Perraud netted either side of the break, before Matias Fernandez-Pardo and Olivier Giroud wrapped up the victory to send Bruno Genesio's side back above Marseille into the final Champions League qualification spot.
Lille have 53 points, one more than Habib Beye's Marseille in the battle for a direct spot in the league phase of the next edition of Europe's premier club competition.
"We did what we had to," Lille coach Genesio said.
"We knew this match was important, but there are still five more to go, and we'll need to keep performing as we have been doing lately."
Right-back Meunier's deflected effort finished off a slick team move to send Lille in front on 23 minutes.
Lille celebrated the goal by flocking to their coach, who recently lost his father.
Genesio said he was "deeply moved" by the unexpected gesture, adding: "It shows the spirit of this team, and it is also thanks to that that we are achieving the results we are."
The hosts, safely ensconced in 10th spot in the table, seemed to already have one eye on their upcoming French Cup semi-final with surprise Ligue 1 title challengers Lens and rarely threatened, barring one frantic corner on the quarter hour which saw the ball rebound off the Lille goal.
The encounter was ultimately decided inside the opening five minutes of the second period.
Nabil Bentaleb threaded an excellent through-ball for Fernandez-Pardo to run onto before he was hauled down by a retreating Mark McKenzie, who promptly received his marching orders.
From the resulting set-piece, left-back Perraud drilled a fizzing low shot from a central position 25 yards out from goal, which flew past Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes.
Belgian forward Fernandez-Pardo then made it three as the 21-year-old turned on captain Benjamin Andre's pass and stroked home right-footed on 55 minutes.
Giroud converted from the spot two minutes from time to notch his seventh goal of the league campaign.
Nice drew 1-1 with Le Havre in a battle of two sides seeking to put more distance between themselves and the relegation play-off spot.
Ally Samatta sent Le Havre ahead on 41 minutes, before Ali Abdi grabbed a vital leveller for the hosts just shy of the hour.
Nice trail their opponents by one point but remain four clear of 16th-placed Auxerre.
Later Sunday, Lyon can close to within two points of Lille when they host mid-table Lorient.
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So, by comprehensively disassembling a dismal Chelsea, Manchester City have appropriately set the stage for next Sunday.
They know that if they beat Arsenal at home they will have definitively swung the title race, and that a win over Burnley can put them back on top. Mikel Arteta’s side are equally aware that even a draw still keeps the trophy in their hands.
You could say it’s the best possible setting, except this is not a meeting of two challengers both going in on their best form. It’s only one.
While Arsenal endure a long week of the soul at the worst possible time, City are coming together in a confidently exuberant manner. You could feel it among the fans, one of them captured drinking from an Arsenal bottle. You could feel it all around the stadium, amidst the anger of Chelsea fans, and - eventually - the many empty seats.
City supporters were singing like they were champions in waiting, for the first time in some time, and it was entirely justified.
They even made up some of the goal difference, winning 3-0. Arsenal can lament that Bournemouth were a much sterner challenge than Chelsea at this stage of the season, but that’s their own problem.
City meanwhile just added to Liam Rosenior’s problems, too.
Having initially come up with quite an effective gameplan, the young Chelsea coach had no response to Pep Guardiola’s half-time adjustments. It is yet another big game that the Catalan has swung through his own tactical insight, and an admittedly burgeoning squad.
They don’t really look “in transition” now.
Guardiola, for his part, pointedly said “it is the mindset, not the tactics”.
Nico O’Reilly has quickly matured into one of the best performing players in the league, and one of the most decisive.
His goals against Arsenal ensured he has already secured one trophy for City, and the crucial opener here - another towering header - may well have sent them on the way to the most important they can yet win.
It also caps a spell that is comprehensively impressive in another way.
While Arsenal have struggled against Southampton and Bournemouth, having looking so tepid in that Carabao Cup final, City have in the same sequence beaten: the current league leaders; the reigning English champions and the reigning world champions.
All of Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal have been dispatched in three different competitions with a record of nine goals scored and none conceded, to put Guardiola's team in the best possible mindset for next Sunday and maybe the most important win of all.
Within that, though, there might also be a genuine football lesson.
Wider debates can be made about the advantages that come with the nature of the City project, and there will of course be references to the ongoing Premier League case - the club insist on their innocence. Taking the current situation as it is with Arsenal still six points clear after a game more played, though, only one side looks to actually be looking to maximise what they can do.
City are pushing out the margins of their play, expressing themselves, while Arteta’s team are playing within the margins, constraining themselves.
That may well be crucial, especially if this does come down to goal difference, as is highly possible.
Just look at the contrast from the closing stages of both of this weekend’s key title games.
Outside a frustrated and harried Eberechi Eze, Arsenal couldn’t really get on the ball. They couldn’t even sustain a wave of pressure, their attackers so frustrated, while the whole team struggled to just… play.
Against that, Rayan Cherki was in full flow. He was again loving it, just using another pitch as a canvas.
There was the artful ball to O’Reilly for the opener and then the incisive run and through ball to set up Marc Guehi.
It is remarkable to think that this was actually City’s first league win since 28 February, even if it is just two games.
That is how much has transformed over the recent cup interlude.
Jeremy Doku finally thundered in the third to just reflect a team playing without any doubt or hesitation.
They’d hit three in 17 minutes. It barely mattered that Erling Haaland again didn’t score.
The difference with Arsenal on Saturday couldn’t be more apparent, as the City fans asked whether they were watching over in north London.
“You have to play to win,” Guardiola said, while making a pointed comment about how going out of the Champions League has actually helped keep his side fresh.
Arsenal have now seen City ramp up in April a lot. When asked about a near-perfect record in this month during his time at the club, Guardiola laughed “it’s the sun”.
He was so relaxed afterwards he was imparting life lessons about “doing your best”.
By City’s third goal, a lot of Chelsea fans weren’t watching. Stamford Bridge had started to empty long before the end.
A malaise has engulfed the place. By that point, Enzo Fernandez’s punishment barely seemed relevant. Rosenior said the midfielder is now "in the clear" and he's now "looking forward" to having him back. Are Chelsea's fans really looking forward to anything, though?
The only teams they have beaten since 4 March are Wrexham and Port Vale.
Some allowances can be made for Rosenior in a situation that was complicated even before he came in - and he here pointed to Marc Cucurella's disallowed goal - but was he ever ready for this?
It was abject. Even his substitutions seemed too late.
City are meanwhile coming to form at exactly the right time.
Far from a first Arsenal title since 2004, this is currently looking like it’s set up for a repeat of 2023.
As the manager himself said, it’s the mindset.
Phil Garner, longtime major league infielder and longtime major league manager, has passed away, it was announced. He was 76.
Garner originally came up with the Oakland A’s, and in 1975 and 1976 solidified what had been an unsettled situation at second base for the A’s, including getting an All Star nod in 1976. During spring training, 1977, Garner was dealt, along with Chris Batton and Tommy Helms, to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Tony Armas (the Elder), Doug Bair, Rick Langford, Mitchell Page, Doc Medich and Dave Giusti.
Garner had a four-plus year run as a key part of the Pirates’ infield, highlighted by his slashing .472/.537/.722 in 10 playoff games in 1979 as the We Are Family Pirates won the World Series.
Garner was dealt at the end of August, 1981, to the Houston Astros for prospect Johnny Ray, with the Pirates giving up their second baseman of the present for their second baseman of the future. Garner played with the Astros until the 1987 trade deadline, when he was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers. His final season came in 1988 with the San Francisco Giants.
For his career, Garner put up a 29.7 bWAR in 1860 games over 16 seasons, with a .260/.323/.389 slash line an 99 OPS+. He is 68th all time in career bWAR for second basemen.
Garner was named the manager of the Milwaukee Brewers following the 1991 season. He spent seven-plus years as the Brewers’ manager, being let go during the 1999 season with the team sporting a 52-60 record. Garner was hired by the Detroit Tigers in the 1999-2000 offseason — Rangers fans may recall that that was the offseason when Texas traded Juan Gonzalez to the Tigers. The Tigers were not successful during Garner’s time there, however, and he lasted two seasons and six games, being fired in 2002 after the team got off to a 0-6 start.
Garner’s final stop was with the Houston Astros. When the Astros fired Jimy Williams at the 2004 All Star Break, with the club at 44-44, Garner was brought in to take over. The Astros went 48-26 the rest of the way, then beat the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS before falling to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games in the NLCS.
Garner led the Astros to the World Series the following year, beating the Braves again in the NLDS and exacting their revenge against the Cardinals in the NLCS. In the World Series, however, the Chicago White Sox proved to be too much, with the ChiSox sweeping the Astros.
The Astros missed the playoffs in 2006, finishing 82-80, and in 2007, with a much different roster than the ones that had had so much success in 2004 and 2005, Garner was fired mid-season when the team’s record was 58-73.
Garner ended his career having managed 2040 games, with a career 985-1054-1 record.
Much of the focus has been on Chelsea's ambitions to qualify for the Champions League, but they may need to start looking over their shoulders at the teams behind them.
Four defeats in five Premier League matches, and just one win in seven, have left Chelsea in sixth place and drifting, even behind an inconsistent Liverpool side, who are four points clear in the final Champions League spot.
In fact, Chelsea are closer to 11th-placed Bournemouth (with the gap just three points) than they are Liverpool.
And the two teams directly beneath the Blues - seventh-placed Brentford and Everton in eighth - are just a point behind them and both in superior form.
Some of the scrutiny for Chelsea's late-season struggles will fall on Liam Rosenior. He set his side up well for the first 45 minutes, surprising Pep Guardiola's team with a counter-attacking approach. However, once Guardiola had time to adjust at the interval, Chelsea were blown away.
Forwards such as Cole Palmer, Pedro Neto and Estevao Willian have failed to provide decisive moments - leaving them goalless and defeated for three games for the first time in over 18 years, while defensively they have not kept a clean sheet in five home matches.
Rosenior has not had the benefit of a pre-season and it remains early in his tenure. However, Enzo Maresca's departure in January, following a falling out with club hierarchy, was unplanned and has proven disruptive.
In recent weeks, Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella have spoken about how destabilising the managerial change has been.
Enzo Fernandez also talked publicly about wanting to move to Madrid one day, comments which were poorly received inside the club. He was handed an internal two-match ban and missed Sunday's game.
Away from the pitch, a fringe protest group, Not A Project FC, are planning to demonstrate before the upcoming home match against Manchester United. They are expected to march jointly with supporters from French club Strasbourg, who are also under BlueCo ownership.
It will not be lost on Chelsea that they are without a win in 10 games against the era's standard-setters City. Not since beating City in the 2021 Champions League final have Chelsea tasted success against Guardiola, with only Reece James left in the squad from those days.
That record underlines why Chelsea can no longer be considered title contenders, and reflects a lingering inferiority complex after being overtaken by a richer and more successful rival.
With players and fans increasingly frustrated, and momentum firmly negative, there is a real question over whether Chelsea will qualify for European football at all, not just the Champions League.
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Ernie Adams was one of future Hall of Fame head coach Bill Belichick's most trusted advisors for 21 years. He was a part of all six New England Patriots Super Bowl wins after beginning his coaching career with New England all the way back in 1975.
Adams retired from his position as director of football research five years ago, but took the time to sit down with Patriots insider Mike Reiss for a pre-draft interview. Adams discussed draft strategies, including the process of trading an NFL Draft pick.
“If there's a player I really want and I call you and initiate the conversation, I'm going to be paying full retail because you're in no rush to give the pick away to me, versus if there's nobody there you want and you're looking for extra picks and you call me," Adams told Reiss.
Adams told this as a cautionary tale, warning against falling in love with one particular prospect. However, Adams hinted at being able to know when another team has done just that.
“You can either initiate the trade or [it comes to you]. You better know which side of it you're on because it will affect the price you have to pay,” Adams said. “This was one place where having some Wall Street experience as a trader [helped us with] the dynamic of what's going on."
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Adaptive Clock has a glitch on One UI 8.5 devices, and Samsung is working on a fix. The problem has been acknowledged by a community moderator, who promised the addressal with the next Beta software update.
It’s already a big day for Samsung users, thanks to One UI 8.5 rollouts. Whether it’s new Beta releases of the expansion of the program, the company has just impressed. Meanwhile, the Adaptive Clock glitch has yet to be addressed.
The latest One UI 8.5 Beta ZZD5 includes improvements linked to the lock screen. But that is not the one tied to the Adaptive Clock scaling bug. It improves the incoming call screen on lock screen after several reports from users.
Upon inspection, Samsung moderator found that the Adaptive Clock has an error that causes the clock fonts to appear stretched in One UI 8.5. The mention of Fold right after One UI 8.5 indicates it is primarily causing on foldables.
Simply put, the system is failing to calculate the font positioning. The same wallpaper is showing normal and abnormal adaptive clock on lock screen. The difference is just size, which renders the font to overlap instead of blend.
Samsung hasn’t released new Beta updates for Z Fold 7 and Z Flip 7 today. It seems the work is still underway and enhancements will be provided later. We will keep you updated when a credible update arrives for the same.
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Despite having had a solid start to the season, Rafael Leão’s performances in recent matches have come under criticism. Not only has he failed to score, but he has also not contributed at his usual creative level. Despite this, AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri has stepped in to defend him from the fans, acknowledging his improvement in several aspects of the game in these recent matches.
“In the first half, he had two important chances as a striker. Then, when spaces get tight, it’s difficult to beat your man because he gets doubled up on. It’s not about Rafa or anyone else it’s about delivering different performances and being more patient defensively,” Allegri said, via DAZN Italy. Moreover, the Italian coach acknowledged that his condition is improving compared to previous games.
In the Rossoneri’s latest defeat, the Portuguese received constant boos from the fans, who strongly criticized his performance as a center forward. In the 76 minutes, he failed to score despite having eight shots to do so. In addition, Rafael has now gone a month and a half since his last goal, which came against Cremonese in Serie A. Alongside this, AC Milan have suffered two consecutive defeats, which does not help with the criticism.
Despite the fact that Christopher Nkunku, Niclas Füllkrug, and Santiago Giménez are the team’s center forwards, coach Massimiliano Allegri has chosen not to rely on them. Instead, Rafael Leão has been deployed as the team’s striker on several occasions, struggling to bring out his best version. Following the boos from fans in the last match, Adrien Rabiot has joined the coach in defending the Portuguese amid the criticism.
“I can understand the boos, especially after such a heavy defeat. What disappointed me were the boos directed at Leão, because in my opinion we should support and help him that doesn’t help him. We’re all together until the end, so that was a bit unpleasant,” Adrien Rabiot said, via Sky Sports Italy.
Rafael Leão isn’t performing at his best for the Rossoneri—that’s a fact. However, the Portuguese player is playing in positions completely different from those in which he has excelled, having to adapt to playing as a second striker and even a center forward. Asking him to perform at his usual level might be unfair, since he isn’t getting playing time in his ideal position. With just a few games left in the season, he will still have Allegri’s support, just as he announced.
After failing to win the Premier League and delivering a poor performance in the Champions League, Liverpool are preparing for further changes to their squad. Not only will Mohamed Salah leave the team at the end of the season, but Andrew Robertson will as well. After making his decision known, he has been completely honest about his departure after several years, revealing that he never received a contract renewal offer.
“It means I don’t need to lie to everyone (about my future) so it’s a weight off my shoulders… It’s not like I’ve knocked back a contract or anything, there was no contract on the table. It was a conversation we all had. It was a conversation of ‘okay, this is what I want to do, I want to play and I believe I’ve still got the ability to play’. I think I have showed that this season,” Robertson said, as per The Athletic.
Unlike the previous seasons, Andrew Robertson has lost his starting spot at the Reds to Milos Kerkez. While he still has playing time under coach Arne Slot, the Scottish ranks as a backup role, as he does not shine offensively as in previous seasons. For that reason, the English team decided to let him leave as free agent, as he may still look for a starting role in the Premier League.
Instead, Liverpool could recall Konstantinos Tsimikas, who is on loan at AS Roma and is under contract until 2027, meaning he might have to sign a one-year extension. With this, Kerkez would remain as the undisputed starter, with the Greek player serving as a backup in case of injury. However, the Reds lose an undisputed leader in the locker room without the Scot, a group already weakened by the announced departure of Mohamed Salah.
Even though Arne Slot led Liverpool to a Premier League title in his debut season, they now face a difficult rebuild. In the current campaign, the head coach, along with the front office, opted for a new beginning, bringing in Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremy Frimpong, and Florian Wirtz. Now, the Reds are preparing for the departure of several dressing room leaders, which could complicate things.
Both Robertson and Salah will officially leave the Reds at the end of the season. As the second and third captains, respectively, the coach loses two key figures in the dressing room. Alongside them, Alisson Becker’s future is uncertain, as he reportedly has an offer from Juventus and is considering a move, with his contract set to expire in 2027. With this, head coach Arne Slot would lose three of four captains.
In case they were to lose all three for the 2026–27 season, Liverpool could become destabilized, as they would lack veteran leaders in their squad. In addition, they are not coming off their best season, raising further doubts about their overall performance. In this context, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister, and Ryan Gravenberch may have to step up to lead the dressing room alongside Virgil van Dijk.
| WHO | Corinthians vs Palmeiras |
| WHAT | Brasileirão |
| WHEN | 5:30 PM ET / 2:30 PM PT • Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| WHERE | Fanatiz and Premiere |
| STREAM | WATCH NOW |
All eyes will be on the Brasileirao this week as Palmeiras look to defend their spot at the top of the table in a high-stakes Derby Paulista showdown against archrival Corinthians. After settling for a 1-1 draw in their Copa Libertadores opener, Palmeiras turn their full focus back to league play with the goal of strengthening their hold on first place.
Meanwhile, Corinthians arrive with confidence after opening their continental campaign with a victory, hoping that momentum carries over into domestic action as they attempt to climb away from the relegation zone. With both sides entering in very different positions but equally motivated, this clash promises intensity from start to finish.
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Galatasaray, Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında kendi sahasında ağırladığı Kocaelispor maçı kadrosundan son anda çıkarılan kaleci Günay Güvenç'in durumu hakkında bir açıklama yayımladı.
Galatasaray, Günay Güvenç'in kendisini rahat hissetmediğini ve Kocaelispor maçı kadrosunda yer almadığını açıkladı.
Galatasaray'ın açıklaması şu şekilde:
"Daha önceden planlandığı şekilde ısınmada kendini deneyen Günay Güvenç'in, kendini yeterince rahat hissetmemesi nedeniyle maç kadrosunda Batuhan Şen ile değiştirilmesine karar verilmiştir."
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında deplasmanda Göztepe ile 3-3 berabere kalan Kasımpaşa'nın teknik direktörü Emre Belözoğlu, "Bugün bence oyunun tek hakkı bizim kazanmamızdı. İki takım oyuncuları da elinden gelen mücadeleyi koydu ortaya. Ne yazık ki Kasımpaşa'yı budayan, doğrayan hakemle karşı karşıya kaldık." dedi.
Belözoğlu, karşılaşmanın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında, iyi hazırlandıkları, oyunda da fazlasıyla karşılığını aldıkları bir maç olduğunu söyledi.
Daha fazla gol atabilecek pozisyonlar bulduklarını aktaran Belözoğlu, "Rakibimiz güçlü bir takım ve çok dinamik oyuncuları var. Çok iyi yönetilen bir kulüp. İki senedir ligde çok fark ortaya koyan bir takım olmasına rağmen bugün bence oyunun tek hakkı bizim kazanmamızdı. İki takım oyuncuları da elinden gelen mücadeleyi koydu ortaya. Ne yazık ki Kasımpaşa'yı budayan, doğrayan hakemle karşı karşıya kaldık. 22 oyuncu için çok üzgünüm çünkü çok mücadele ettiler. Böylesine kötü hakemi bu 22 oyuncu hak etmiyordu." ifadelerini kullandı.
Belözoğlu, dar bir kadroyla mücadele ettiklerini ve sol beklerinin 6 haftadır sakat olduğunu belirterek, şöyle konuştu:
"Sol bekimizin ayağına kramp girmişti ve çıkarmaya hazırlanırken penaltı oldu. Onun dışında yani maç 1-0 nasıl oldu ben bilmiyorum hiç pozisyon yok oyunda. 3-1 yaptık. 3-2 olma imkanı yok. Oyunda 1 tane bile pozisyon yok sonrasında penaltı. Maç 3-1'ken Miroshi'yi ikinci sarıdan atamayan bir hakem. Bence kırılma anları bunlar. Biz iyi analiz ettiğimizi düşünüyorum. Çok net üstün olan taraf bizdik. Çünkü güçlü bir takım var. Göztepe kendi oyununu dinamik oyuncularla oynamaya çalışıyor. Böylesine yüksek, tempolu, geldi gitti olan maçları bu hakemler hak etmiyor."
Milli futbolcu Barış Alper Yılmaz, Galatasaray kariyerindeki 200. resmi maçında forma giydi.
Temmuz 2021'de 1. Lig temsilcisi Ankara Keçiörengücü'nden 21 milyon lira (Dönemin kuruyla 2,1 milyon avro) bonservis bedeliyle transfer edilen Barış Alper Yılmaz, sarı-kırmızılı ekipteki 5. sezonunu geçiriyor.
Geride kalan süreçte 136 Süper Lig, 42 Avrupa kupası, 17 Türkiye Kupası, 4 de TFF Süper Kupa olmak üzere 199 müsabakada forma giyen 25 yaşındaki futbolcu, Kocaelispor mücadelesiyle ikinci kez "dalya" dedi.
Barış Alper, Galatasaray'da 11'i bu sezon olmak üzere 36 gol atma sevinci yaşadı.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında sahasında Kasımpaşa ile 3-3 berabere kalan Göztepe'nin teknik direktörü Stanimir Stoilov, "Son 20 dakikada önemli bir karakter gösterdik. Burada goller bulduk ve maçı çevirdik. Bizim adımıza olumlu olan maçtaki tek şey buydu." dedi.
Stoilov, maçın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında, maçı kazanmak adına takımının yeterince öz güvenli ve dinamik olmadığını söyledi.
Rakiplerine 2 gol pası verdiklerini aktaran Stoilov, "İki tane de asist yapıp bunu da kaçırırlarsa zaten bu her şeyi gösterir. Son 20 dakikada önemli bir karakter gösterdik. Burada goller bulduk ve maçı çevirdik. Bizim adımıza olumlu olan maçtaki tek şey buydu. Ama maç boyunca yaptığımız çok önemli pas hataları vardı. Rakibe yaptığımız asistler var. Böyle olduğu için beraberlik bile önemli bir sonuç diyebiliriz böyle bir senaryonun içerisinde." diye konuştu.
Bir haftada 3 maç oynadıklarını hatırlatan Stoilov, şu ifadeleri kullandı:
"Bu da bizim takımımız adına önemliydi. Özellikle Galatasaray maçından sonra duygusal anlamda oyuncularımız gerçekten eksik kaldılar bu maçta. Bu duygu eksikliğini hafta içinde de hissettim ve bununla ilgili oyuncularımı uyardım. Maalesef bugünkü maçta bu yaşandı. Ben normalde bu konularla ilgili hiç konuşmuyorum ama bence ligde şu anda adaletsiz bir rekabet ortamı var. Çünkü Galatasaray maçımız, normalde onların Avrupa'da yapacağı karşılaşma sonrası oynanacaktı ve bunun ertelenmemesi gerekiyordu. Bu ertelendiği için biz 1 haftada 3 maç oynamak zorunda kaldık. Bu çok farklı bir senaryoya neden oldu. Bunu söylediğim için bana kızanlar olabilir ama Galatasaray, Liverpool maçından sonra buraya gelseydi bu bizim adımıza bir avantaj olurdu. Yenerdik, yenilirdik bu ayrı bir konu ama bu çok farklı bir maç senaryosu ortaya çıkartırdı. Aynı zamanda biz hem bu şekilde Galatasaray maçını kaybetmiş olduk hem de bugün istediğimiz çok önemli bir maçı kazanamadık. Maalesef ligde adil bir rekabet ortamı yok. Bu şekilde Galatasaray bir avantaj sağlanmış oldu."
Stoilov, taraftarların da maçta mutsuz olduğunu ve belli bölümlerde takımı protesto ettiğini söyledi.
Ligin başında Avrupa hedefini kendisinin koyduğunu vurgulayan Stoilov, "Ben hedefi çok yükseğe, Avrupa hedefi koydum. Çünkü takıma güveniyordum ama belki de oyuncular üzerinde bir baskı oluşturdu. Avrupa'ya gitme yolunda mücadele eden ve Avrupa'ya gidecek olan takımımız bu. Mücadelemizi sonuna kadar sürdüreceğiz." değerlendirmesinde bulundu.
Real Mallorca, İspanya 1. Futbol Ligi'nin (La Liga) 31. haftasında kendi evinde ağırladığı Rayo Vallecano'yu 3-0 mağlup etti.
İspanya La Liga'nın 31. haftasında Real Mallorca ile Rayo Vallecano karşı karşıya geldi. Estadi Mallorca Son Moix'de oynanan mücadeleyi ev sahibi Mallorca 3-0'lık skorla kazandı.
Mallorca'ya galibiyeti getiren golleri 36. ve 40. dakikalarda Vedat Muriç, 65. dakikada Jan Virgili kaydetti.
MURİÇ MALLORCA TARİHİNE GEÇTİ
Vedat Muriç, Samuel Eto'o'yu geride bırakarak 55 golle Mallorca tarihinin La Liga'da en çok gol atan oyuncusu oldu.
Kosovalı golcü, La Liga'da attığı 21 golle Kylian Mbappe'nin 1 gol arkasından krallık listesinde 2. sırada yer aldı.
MALLORCA KÜME DÜŞME HATTINDAN ÇIKTI
Son 4 haftada 3. galibiyetini elde eden Mallorca, puanını 34'e yükselterek küme düşme hattının 2 puan üstüne çıktı. Vallecano ise 35 puanda kaldı.
Mallorca, gelecek hafta Valencia'yı ağırlayacak. Vallecano ise sahasında Espanyol'u konuk edecek.
Fenerbahçe, Kayserispor maçında yaşanan pozisyonlarla ilgili bir video yayınladı.
Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Kayserispor engeline takılmayan Fenerbahçe'den dikkat çeken bir paylaşım geldi.
Sarı-lacivertliler, Matteo Guendouzi ile Makarov arasındaki pozisyon başta olmak üzere birkaç pozisyondan oluşan bir video yayınladı.
Fenerbahçe'nin paylaşımında, "Yorumsuz" başlığı yer aldı.
Yorumsuz! pic.twitter.com/Q4dRucMDo3
— Fenerbahçe SK (@Fenerbahce) April 12, 2026
Milli sporcu Ferhat Arıcan, Artistik Cimnastik Dünya Kupası'nın Hırvatistan ayağında bronz madalya elde etti.
Türkiye Cimnastik Federasyonunun açıklamasına göre Osijek kentindeki organizasyonda Ferhat Arıcan, paralel bar aleti kategorisinde yarıştı.
Milli sporcu, 14.333 puanla bronz madalyanın sahibi oldu.
Trabzonspor'un eski kalecisi ve teknik direktörü Şenol Güneş, bordo-mavili taraftarların Galatasaraylı file bekçisi Uğurcan Çakır'a tepki göstermesi hakkında görüşlerini aktardı.
Trabzonspor'un efsane ismi Şenol Güneş, Ankara'da düzenlenen 'Trabzon Günleri' etkinliğinin son gününde '61 Sohbet' programına konuk oldu.
Trabzonspor'un eski teknik direktörü Şenol Güneş, Ankara, Başkent Millet Bahçesi'nde düzenlenen 'Trabzon Günleri' etkinliğinin son gününde, vatandaşlarla bir araya gelerek futbol kariyerine ilişkin deneyimlerini paylaştı. Güneş burada yaptığı konuşmada etkinliğin düzenlenmesine katkı sağlayan herkese teşekkür ederek, "Ankara Türkiye'nin başkenti, Başbakanlık ve Cumhurbaşkanlığı kupaları nedeniyle Trabzonspor her sene buradaydı ve bu kupaları aldı. O günlerden beri bu sıcak ilgiyi fazlasıyla görüyoruz" diye konuştu.
"BAŞARILI OLDUĞUNUZ ZAMAN BUNUN HAVASINA GİRERSENİZ..."
Etkinliğe gelen konuklara başarılı kariyerinden örnekler veren Güneş, "15 yaşına kadar hiçbir eğitim görmeden, imkan görmeden genç yaşlarda milli takımlarda oynadık. Milli takıma giderken de özveriyle gittik. Bana ihtiyaçları olduğu için aldılar. Bana torpil olsun diye almadılar. Hata yaptığımızda eleştirdiler, iyi oynadığında övgü dizdiler. Bu işin doğasında da Trabzon şehri de bunu yapıyor, gayet normal. Eleştiriler olacaktır, daha iyisini istemek için. Ama köstek olmanın, yıkıcı olmanın kimseye yararı yok. Bugün için bir örnek vereyim. Başarısız olduğunuz zaman mazeret, başarılı olduğunuz zaman şımarmak veya o doza çıkmak sizi başarısızlığa iter. Yani başarısız olduğunuz zaman bunu mazeretle savunmaya kalkarsanız, başarılı olduğunuz zaman gururla bunun havasına girerseniz takımı da şehri de zarara sokarsınız" dedi.
"SİZE NE ZARARI VAR, AKSİNE FAYDASI VAR"
Trabzonspor ile Galatasaray arasında oynanan lig maçında Galatasaray kalecisi Uğurcan Çakır'a tribünlerden edilen küfürlü tezahürat iddialarına da değinen Şenol Güneş, şöyle konuştu:
"İnsanlarımızı dışlamamak lazım. Küfür asla olmamalı. Sadece başkalarının bize yapması değil, bizim de başkalarına yapmamamız gerekiyor. Trabzonspor olarak biz iyi kaleciler çıkardık. Uğurcan da bize hizmet etti. Uğurcan Trabzonspor'da severek oynadı. Artık gitme aşamasına geldi. O aşamadan sonra kalması doğru değildi. Bugün görevde değilim. Kimseyi savunmuyorum ve eleştirmiyorum. Daha sağduyulu, daha akılcı bakmamız gerekiyor. Giderken de Trabzonspor'a ekonomik katkı yaptı. Ama bizi temsil ediyor. Şimdi düşünün ki yarın belki Manchester United'a veya Barcelona'ya gidecek. Onunla gurur duyacağız. Bunlar Trabzon'a zaten sığmaz. O zaman yani dışarıya gitmesinler mi? Gidiyorsa bir suç mudur? Size ne zararı var, aksine faydası var."
Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 27-ci turunun “Turan Tovuz” – “Sumqayıt” matçı meydan sahiblərinin 2:1 hesablı qələbəsi ilə başa çatdı.
Arena.az Tovuzda baş tutmuş bu matçın yekun protokolunu və icmalını təqdim edir.
Azərbaycan Premyer Liqası
27-ci tur
12 aprel
“Turan Tovuz” – “Sumqayıt” 2:1
Qollar: Filip Ozobiç, 9. Joarlem Santos, 50 – Rayan Senhadji, 64.
Sarı vərəqələr: Emmanuel Hakman, 45 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti). Faiq Hacıyev, 58 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti) – Nihad Əhmədzadə, 16 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti). Danilo Beskorovaynı, 45 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti). Nadir Orucov, 90 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti).
Artırılan vaxt: Birinci hissədə 2 dəqiqə, ikinci hissədə 4 dəqiqə.
Saat 18:00. Tovuz şəhər stadionu, 4500 tamaşaçı.
Baş hakim: Kamranbəy Rəhimov.
Baş hakimin köməkçiləri: Akif Əmirəli, Kərim Zeynalov.
Dördüncü hakim: Kamran Əliyev.
VAR: Fərid Hacıyev.
AVAR: Rəhman İmami.
Hakim-inspektor: Babək Quliyev.
AFFA nümayəndəsi: Nəriman Axundov.
Turan Tovuz: 1. Oleq Baklov, 29. Filip Ozobiç (10. Xəyal Nəcəfov, 70), 17. Rəhim Sadıxov, 88. Faiq Hacıyev (k), 11. Ayxan Hüseynov (6. Fərid Yusifli, 79), 90. Joarlem Santos, 15. Emmanuel Hakman, 32. Hayderson Hurtado, 7. Xorxe Silva, 19. Roberto Olabe, 2. Mark Rene Mampassi.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 41. Sergey Samok, 13. Mehman Hacıyev, 4. Şəhriyar Əliyev, 99. İbrahima Vadji, 9. Coş Cinnelli.
Baş məşqçi: Kurban Berdıyev.
Sumqayıt: 1. Mehdi Cənnətov (k), 3. Höccət Haqverdi, 21. Nihad Əhmədzadə (10. Nikola Ninkoviç, 61), 75. Nadir Orucov, 9. Aleksandr Ramalinqom (7. Rüstəm Əhmədzadə, 61), 72. Rayan Senhadji (29. Emil Mustafayev, 79), 33. Danilo Beskorovaynı, 23. Ronaldo Vaskes, 71. Masaki Murata (8. Səbuhi Abdullazadə, 61), 95. Nsana Simon (6. Sedrik Badolo, 34), 11. Aleksa Yankoviç.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 22. Xəyal Fərzullayev, 12. Murad Ağamalıyev, 24. Sənan Muradlı, 37. Nihad Orucəli, 97. Vüsal Paşayev, 25. Abdul Raşid Mumini.
Baş məşqçi: Saşa İliç.
“Turan Tovuz”un baş məşqçisi Kurban Berdıyev Premyer Liqanın 27-ci turunda “Sumqayıt”a qarşı keçirdikləri oyunu şərh edib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların bu gün Tovuzda baş tutmuş görüşü meydan sahiblərinin 2:1 hesablı qələbəsi ilə yekunlaşıb.
Kurban Berdıyev matçdan sonra təşkil edilmiş mətbuat konfransında bunları söyləyib:
“Çox vacib qələbə qazandıq. Futbolçularda ilk dəqiqələrdə həyəcan hiss olunurdu. 2:0-dan sonra hesabı qorumağa çalışdıq. Amma bir qol buraxdıq. Allaha şükürlər olsun ki, hesab 2:2 bitmədi və yekunda qələbə qazandıq”.
Berdıyev uzun fasilədən sonra qovuşduqları Tovuz şəhər stadionunun ot örtüyünün durumuna da toxunub:
“Meydança çox yaxşı idi. Ümid edirik ki, həmişə belə qalacaq. Klubun prezidentinə təşəkkür edirik ki, belə şərait yaradılıb. Çünki süni meydanda oynamaq çox çətindir”.
Baş məşqçi “Turan Tovuz”un avrokuboklara nə dərəcədə hazır olması barədə suala cavab vermək istəməyib:
“Biz bu barədə bir neçə dəfə danışmışıq. Bizim üçün vacib olan növbəti görüşdür. İndidən fikir bildirmək çətindir. Hər şey Allahın əlindədir. Vacib olan növbəti oyundur. Hər şey heyətin möhkənlənməsindən və kimlərlə möhkəmləməyindən asılıdır. İndidən danışırıq. Amma hələ gedib ora çatmamışıq. Avrokuboklara vəsiqə qazansaq, ev oyunlarını Tovuzda oynamaq istəyərdik. Tovuz bizim şəhərimizdir, bura bizim meydançamızdır”.
Türkmən mütəxəssis “Turan Tovuz”la müqaviləsinin mövsümün sonunda bitməsinə də toxunub:
“Mən şərtlərdən razıyam. Amma qərarı klubun prezidenti verməlidir”.
“Sumqayıt”ın baş məşqçisi Saşa İliç Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 27-ci turunda “Turan Tovuz”a qarşı keçirdikləri oyunu şərh edib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların bu gün Tovuzda baş tutmuş görüşündə “Sumqayıt” 1:2 hesablı məğlubiyyətə üzülüb.
Saşa İliç matçdan sonra təşkil edilmiş mətbuat konfransında bunları söyləyib:
“Turan Tovuz”la oynamaq hər dəfə çətin olur. İlk 15 dəqiqədə bir az qorxaq futbol oynadıq. Düzünü deyim ki, belə zəif oyunumuzun səbəbini bilmirəm. Ola bilər ki, stadionda ab-hava oyunçularıma təsir etdi. Öz səhvlərimizdən qollar buraxdıq. Amma ikinci hissədəki oyunumuzdan razıyam. Oyunu kifayət qədər nəzarətimiz altında saxladıq.
Hər oyundan qabaq dua edirik ki, qalib gələk. Artıq bizim avrokuboklar şansımız qalmayıb. Ona görə də hər dəfə ümid edirik ki, gözəl oyun göstərək. Hakimlərlə bağlı məsələlər var. Hər dəfə onların səhvi təsirini göstərir. Özünüz də görürsünüz ki, hansısa oyunda hansısa epizodda penalti yox idi, ya var idi. Məsələn, “Araz-Naxçıvan”la görüş, “Neftçi” ilə matç. Bu gün də əlavə vaxtı daha artıq etmək olardı, amma olmadı. Bu cür kiçik səhvlər də nəticəyə təsir göstərir”.
Misli Premyer Liqasının XXVII turunun “Turan Tovuz” – “Sumqayıt” oyunundan (2:1) sonra meydan sahibi komandanın baş məşqçisi Kurban Berdıyev jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis əvvəlcə görüşlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb:
– Vacib və lazımlı qələbə qazandıq. Oyundan əvvəl uşaqlarda həyəcan var idi. Şükür ki, qalib gəldik.
– İkinci hissədə oyununuzun alınmaması nə ilə bağlı idi? 2:0-dan sonra arxayınlıq yarandı?
– 2:0-dan sonra çalışdıq ki, hesabı qoruyaq. Buna görə müdafiəyə çəkildik.
– Ot örtüyünün vəziyyəti necədir?
– Ot örtüyü çox yaxşı idi. Ümid edirik ki, həmişə belə qalar. Klubun prezidentinə təşəkkür edirik ki, bu cür şərait yaradıb.
– Əliyar Ağayev bu oyuna təyinat alsaydı, etiraz edərdiniz?
– Hakimləri tanımıram. Təyinat alsaydı, oynamalıydıq.
– Bu heyət avrokuboklarda oynamağa neçə faiz hazırdır?
– Nəsə demək çətindir. Heyətin möhkəmlənməsinə ehtiyac var. Avrokuboklara düşməyimiz hələ bəlli deyil. İndidən avrokuboklardan danışırıq, amma hələ ora çatmamışıq.
– Avrokuboklara düşsəniz, oyunlar Tovuzda olacaq?
– Əlbəttə. Bizim şəhərimiz, meydanımızdır.
– Müqaviləniz mövsümün sonuna kimidir. Uzatmaq istəyirsiniz?
– Klubdaxili məsələdir.
Şahin Cəfərov
Misli Premyer Liqasının XXVII turunun “Turan Tovuz” – “Sumqayıt” oyunundan (2:1) sonra qonaq komandanın baş məşqçisi Saşa İliç jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis əvvəlcə görüşlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb:
– Əvvəlcə onu deyim ki, mənim müdafiəçi Danilo Beskorovoyni ilə mübahisəmi yazan jurnalist burdadırmı? Bu, çox pis və yanlış məlumatdır. Bu məsələ həm oyunçu, həm klub, həm də mənim üçün xoşagəlməz haldır. Danilonun oynamamasının bu cür məsələ ilə heç bir əlaqəsi yoxdur. Milli fasilə zamanı sənəd məsələləri üçün Ukraynaya getmişdi və ona görə də məşqə gec qoşulmuşdu.
– Oyun haqda fikirlərinizi bölüşərdiniz.
– “Turan Tovuz”la oyunlar çətin olur. İlk 15 dəqiqədə qorxaq futbol oynadıq. İkinci hissədən razı qaldım. Oyunu idarə edə bildik.
– Birinci hissədəki qorxaq oyunun səbəbi nə idi?
– Bilmirəm. Ola bilər, stadiondakı atmosfer futbolçulara təsir etdi. Öz səhvlərimizdən qollar buraxdıq.
– Pasxa bayramı ilə bağlı sizi təbrik edirəm. Oyunlardan əvvəl hansısa rituallarınız olur?
– Hər oyundan əvvəl dua edirik ki, qələbə qazanaq. Ancaq artıq avrokuboklar üçün şansımız qalmayıb. İndi gözəl oyuna ümid edirik. Lakin hakimlərin də bəzi qərarları təsir edir. Mətbuatda da tez-tez hakim səhvləri ilə bağlı müzakirələr çıxır. “Araz-Naxçıvan”, “Neftçi” ilə matçlarda penalti olmaya-olmaya 11 metrlik zərbə təyin ediblər. Qərarların nəticəyə təsiri var.
– “İmişli” ilə aranızda fərq artıq 6-ya düşüb. Komandanın aşağı liqaya düşmə təhlükəsi olduğunu düşünürsünüz?
– Düşünmürəm. Düzdür, futbolda hər şey olur. Amma sonuncu sıra ilə aramızda fərq çoxdur.
Leaders Inter must do without Lautaro Martinez, so Francesco Pio Esposito partners Marcus Thuram, as Como rely on Nico Paz and Martin Baturina.
It kicks off at the Stadio Sinigaglia at 19.45 UK time (20.45 CEST).
You can follow all the build-up and action as it happens from today’s Serie A games on the Liveblog.
These teams already met here on March 3 in the Coppa Italia semi-final, the 0-0 draw leaving it all open for the second leg at San Siro on April 21.
Meanwhile, this is a crucial game for the top spots, as Como need a victory to keep hold of fourth after Juventus won last night, while leaders Inter have the chance to go nine points clear of Napoli.
Lautaro Martinez had just made his comeback from six weeks out when he suffered another injury setback and will be on the sidelines for a while longer.
Yann Bisseck is also still struggling with a muscular issue, so Pio Esposito steps in to partner Thuram, with Francesco Acerbi in the back three.
Alessandro Bastoni was jeered mercilessly here last time and it remains to be seen how he will be greeted by opposition fans for the first time since the World Cup play-off.
Como had won five Serie A games on the bounce to surge into fourth place, but the 0-0 draw with Udinese stalled their progress.
With Juventus already winning last night against Atalanta, it means anything less than a victory will drop Cesc Fabregas and his team down to fifth.
The good news is that both Jacobo Ramon and Jesus Rodriguez have shaken off injuries, leaving only long-term absentee Jayden Addai on the absentee list.
Fabregas usually prefers using Nico Paz as a False 9 in the big games, with support from Martin Baturina and Assane Diao.
Instead, he goes all attack tonight with Tasos Douvikas and a trio behind him, leaving out Lucas Da Cunha.
Sergi Roberto and former Manchester City midfielder Maximo Perrone pull the midfield strings.
Como: Butez; Van der Brempt, Kempf, Diego Carlos, Valle; Sergi Roberto, Perrone; Diao, Nico Paz, Baturina; Douvikas
Inter: Sommer; Akanji, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zielinski, Dimarco; Thuram, Esposito
Scott McTominay insists ‘nothing’s finished’ for the Scudetto race and at the same time Napoli are ‘not going to cry about’ their injury crisis or think of what could’ve been.
The Partenopei were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Tardini today, conceding a goal scored by Parma after just 33 seconds with Gabriel Strefezza, until the Scotland international’s equaliser.
It means the gap at the top of the table is right now six points, although Inter could expand it to nine if they beat Como this evening.
“Obviously, we know nothing’s ever finished and it’s important to keep going,” McTominay told DAZN Italia when asked if the Scudetto dream was over.
“Today was a very difficult game, we had chances with Elmas and Hojlund as well. This is football, you’re going to get results you don’t like and this is one of them.
“We’ve got to play the next six games at a high level and try to get maximum points.”
It was a nightmare start for Napoli, who conceded the opener after just 33 seconds when a long ball was flicked on for Strefezza’s angled drive.
“These games are difficult, it’s not easy if we gift them a goal at the beginning, but that’s football. The crowd is emotional, the atmosphere is intense, but I thought we had matched their spirit and intensity, we just had to find a way to break them down and score a goal.
“We have to look back at the video and take accountability, because these are games where you have to show up and you have to win.”
McTominay went viral in Italy a few months ago when he listed all the big players who were out injured, so does he ever think about what might’ve been this season with a full Napoli squad at their disposal?
“Interviews after a game can be emotional, you say things that are true, and it is true we’ve had a lot of injuries, a lot of games where we had players missing. This is the key, with all those competitions, you need players available, which we didn’t really have,” added McTominay.
“It was nobody’s fault, it was just a fact, and we have to accept this and those who are there strive to do more. Eljif Elmas did so well, he didn’t play much at the start and then stepped in, everyone has to be ready to work.
“We’re not going to cry about it, we’re not getting upset at the way the season has gone, we have to continue as men and see what happens at the end of the season.”
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Regis Le Bris says he and his Sunderland side felt as though Spurs were not strong enough to beat them during the game, and hailed his players for finding the all important winning goal.
Nordi Mukiele’s deflected strike gave Sunderland victory over their relegation threatened opponents.
Asked if he was concerned in the first half with the score level, Le Bris said: “A bit at the beginning of the game, but most because we lost the ball in the build-up, lack of composure at the beginning.
“During the half-time, we agreed that it was about us. If we were disciplined and consistent, composed, we would have the opportunity to win this game. The opponent wasn’t strong enough to beat us, so I wasn’t too worried.
“But football is football. It’s still unpredictable. If you don’t score the second goal, something can happen in the last minutes. That sense of composure has developed over the season.
“We had two or three main objectives today and the first one was to be adaptive, because it was hard to anticipate their patterns, their shape.
“ut being proactive defensively and if it was possible to generate momentum early with the ball, I think it was key for this game.
“Probably the first 15 minutes were a bit sloppy. We lost three, four, five balls without pressure, but after that I think we were good.”
Man City have banged in two goals early in the second half to make a result in this game a tall order for Chelsea.
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Chelsea competed well in the first half of this game against Man City, but just after half time there’s been a predictable collapse from Liam Rosenior’s team. The visitors came out with far more energy, while Chesea were unable to go up a gear.
Rayan Cherki was at the heart of the first, putting in a nice cross for Nico O’Reilly, who brushed off Andrey Santos and headed home.
It was just too easy in the end – a lot of good first half work was undone in that moment. And you just knew that this fragile Blues team were more likely to concede another than score themselves.
You can see the goal in the clips embedded here:
[Footage from Sky Sports]
Before long, City had another. Cherki was at the heart of it again, darting around the edge of the box and hitting an outside of the foot pass between the lines to Marc Guehi. The Chelsea academy product took a superb touch and lashed in the finish to make it 2-0.
Anyone who has watched Chelsea this season will have known it was game over at that point. The third followed soon after.
You can see the goal in the clips embedded here:
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City’s first half domination was notable in their passing stats.
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BALTIMORE (AP) — Zach Eflin is looking forward to 2027, less than a week after Tommy John surgery on his 32nd birthday.
He left his March 31 season debut after striking out seven and allowing one run in 3 2/3 innings against Texas. He had elbow reconstruction surgery Wednesday.
“I’m in a lot better spot than I was a week, a week and a half ago,” Eflin said Sunday. “I knew something happened on the field. Really felt like my heart was ripped out of my chest. I was going through so much this offseason to come back on time and I honestly never felt better in my career before.”
Eflin was 6-5 with a 5.93 ERA in 14 starts while making three trips to the injured list last season. Back trouble ending his season after a July 28 start.
Baltimore re-signed Eflin to a $10 million, one-year deal in December that includes a $25 million mutual option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.
Baltimore hoped the 11-year veteran would be a steady rotation presence, and his 7 1/3 scoreless innings in two spring training starts offered promise.
“I had felt amazing for three games, and there in the fourth inning it took one pitch,” Eflin said. “It was an up-and-away heater or cutter and it just felt like a hamstring cramp in my elbow. Literally out of nowhere. I’d never felt anything in elbow before.”
Eflin, 68-67 with a 4.28 ERA in 201 big league appearances with Philadelphia, Tampa Bay and Baltimore, hopes to spend as much time as possible around the Orioles this summer as he works to recover and make it back to the majors next year.
“I think that’s why I got it done so early,” Eflin said. “I want to be back as quickly as possible. I’ve been through too much in my life to let this affect me and let this be the thing that brings me down. I’m going to absolutely crush rehab and be back better than ever.”
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HOUSTON (AP) — Phil Garner, a three-time All-Star infielder who went on to manage the Houston Astros to their first World Series appearance, has died. He was 76.
Garner's family issued a statement Sunday saying Garner had died Saturday after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Phil never lost his signature spark of life,” Garner's son, Ty, said in a statement. “He was so well known for or his love for baseball, which was with him until the end.”
Nicknamed “Scrap Iron” for his blue-collar approach to the game, Garner had a 16-year playing career with the Oakland Athletics (1973-76), Pittsburgh Pirates (1977-81), Astros (1981-87), Los Angeles Dodgers (1987) and San Francisco Giants (1988).
He played 150 games and had an .800 OPS for Pittsburgh during the Pirates’ 1979 World Series championship season. He batted .417 in the NL Championship Series sweep of Cincinnati and hit .500 (12 for 24) in the World Series as the Pirates rallied from a 3-1 deficit to beat Baltimore.
Garner made All-Star teams with Oakland in 1976 and with Pittsburgh in 1980 and 1981.
“Phil Garner was a fierce competitor, a respected leader, and a cherished part of the Pirates family,” Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said in a statement. “His contributions to the 1979 World Series championship team will forever be part of Pirates history. We always appreciated welcoming Phil back to Pittsburgh, and it was evident how deeply this city, this team, his teammates, and our fans meant to him.
“He will be remembered not only for the grit, passion, and heart he brought to the game, but also for the way he carried himself as a devoted family man and respected member of the baseball community.”
Garner hit .260 with 109 homers, 738 RBIs and 225 steals in 1,860 regular-season games while being versatile enough to make over 700 starts at both second base and third base.
Garner managed in the majors for 15 years, compiling a 985-1,054 record with Milwaukee (1992-99), Detroit (2000-02) and Houston (2004-07). He held the Brewers record for managerial wins until Craig Counsell surpassed him in 2022.
“He was a very highly respected and beloved individual who was known for his caring nature, wisdom and sense of humor," the Brewers said in a statement.
Garner over the Astros midway through the 2004 season after the firing of Jimy Williams and led them to a 48-26 record the rest of the way. They finished 92-70, beat Atlanta in the NL Division Series wasted a 3-2 lead over St. Louis in the NL Championship Series.
Garner got the Astros to the World Series the following year. They went 89-73 and beat Atlanta in the NLDS and St. Louis in the NLCS before the Chicago White Sox swept them.
Garner was a Tennessee native who starred at the University of Tennessee, which retired his No. 18 in 2009
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Scott McTominay insists ‘nothing’s finished’ for the Scudetto race and at the same time Napoli are ‘not going to cry about’ their injury crisis or think of what could’ve been.
The Partenopei were held to a 1-1 draw at the Stadio Tardini today, conceding a goal scored by Parma after just 33 seconds with Gabriel Strefezza, until the Scotland international’s equaliser.
It means the gap at the top of the table is right now six points, although Inter could expand it to nine if they beat Como this evening.
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Scott McTominay of Napoli SSC celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
“Obviously, we know nothing’s ever finished and it’s important to keep going,” McTominay told DAZN Italia when asked if the Scudetto dream was over.
“Today was a very difficult game, we had chances with Elmas and Hojlund as well. This is football, you’re going to get results you don’t like and this is one of them.
“We’ve got to play the next six games at a high level and try to get maximum points.”
It was a nightmare start for Napoli, who conceded the opener after just 33 seconds when a long ball was flicked on for Strefezza’s angled drive.
“These games are difficult, it’s not easy if we gift them a goal at the beginning, but that’s football. The crowd is emotional, the atmosphere is intense, but I thought we had matched their spirit and intensity, we just had to find a way to break them down and score a goal.
“We have to look back at the video and take accountability, because these are games where you have to show up and you have to win.”
PARMA, ITALY – APRIL 12: Scott McTominay of Napoli SSC reacts during the Serie A match between Parma Calcio 1913 and SSC Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on April 12, 2026 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Emmanuele Ciancaglini/Getty Images)
McTominay went viral in Italy a few months ago when he listed all the big players who were out injured, so does he ever think about what might’ve been this season with a full Napoli squad at their disposal?
“Interviews after a game can be emotional, you say things that are true, and it is true we’ve had a lot of injuries, a lot of games where we had players missing. This is the key, with all those competitions, you need players available, which we didn’t really have,” added McTominay.
“It was nobody’s fault, it was just a fact, and we have to accept this and those who are there strive to do more. Eljif Elmas did so well, he didn’t play much at the start and then stepped in, everyone has to be ready to work.
“We’re not going to cry about it, we’re not getting upset at the way the season has gone, we have to continue as men and see what happens at the end of the season.”
Kevin Chouinard: Hawks missing lots of players tonight. For tonight’s game at Miami: Mo Gueye (right shoulder inflammation) is questionable. Nickeil Alexander-Walker (right great toe sprain) is out. Dyson Daniels (left great toe sprain) is out. Jalen Johnson (rest) is out. Jonathan Kuminga (left knee injury management) is out. Jock Landale (right high ankle sprain) is out. CJ McCollum (rest) is out. Onyeka Okongwu (left index finger sprain) is out. Gabe Vincent (left knee inflammation) is out.
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Travis Branham: NEWS: Iowa State forward Milan Momcilovic will enter the transfer portal and NBA Draft, per @DraftExpress. Averaged 16.9 PPG, 3.1 RPG and 1.0 APG this season, shooting 48.7% from three.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in the Milwaukee Bucks' season finale on Sunday. The team has ruled him out due to a knee hyperextension and bone bruise that has sidelined him for nearly a month. Antetokounmpo had hoped to play a game this season with his two brothers.
That ends what may have been Bucks fans' final chance to see Antetokounmpo in a Milwaukee uniform because a split appears all but inevitable this offseason. Current Bucks coach Doc Rivers talked about that on the Dan Patrick Show last week (hat tip Hoopshype).
"What does Giannis want?. Oh, boy. Um, I don't know. Uh, and we talk probably more than anyone. Um, you know, Dan, it's a tough one because he has done such a great job here in Milwaukee, right? And yet he still wants to win a title. And clearly we have to do a better job here with our roster to make that even look like a possibility. And if we can't do that, then he's going to look outward. And so I think that's a two-fold answer. I think one, if we had all the pieces here, I have no doubt he'd want to stay here. But we don't. And so that puts him in a tough spot."
Marques Johnson, the legendary Bucks player and color analyst for the team's local broadcast, was more direct speaking with Essentially Sports at the Wooden Awards (Johnson was the award's first winner).
"It is as toxic as it appears. It's just a bad situation. Doc Rivers talked about it. I'm not speaking out of turn. He talked about going public about the fact that Giannis was healthy enough to play and the team was holding him back. I didn't like that part about it...
It's too messy right now. So right now, he wants to play on the same court with his two other brothers. I say, 'Let him do it.' He's done enough. He deserves that moment...
"You just go down this rabbit hole of resentment, retribution and revenge. From a business standpoint, if you're trying to attract a free agent and they look at how they treated Giannis, they might think they did him dirty. We don't want that."
This offseason — and very likely before the 2026 NBA Draft on June 24 — the Bucks and Antetokounmpo will sit and discuss their future together. The expectation in league circles is that Antetokounmpo will tell them he will not sign an extension with the team, and the sides should part ways, and with that, the Antetokounmpo trade talk will heat up again. What teams throw their hats into the ring remains to be seen — and the playoffs will have something to say about that — but expect a lot of bidders. And a lot of drama.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Phil Garner, who played 16 years in MLB and managed for another 15, died at age 76 on Saturday.
“Garner passed away peacefully last night, April 11, surrounded by family and love after a two-plus-year battle with pancreatic cancer,” his family said in a statement. “Phil never lost his signature spark of life he was so well known for or his love for baseball which was with him until the end. Special thanks to the Houston Medical Center, MD Anderson, Baylor St. Lukes and all the Doctors and Nurses for their excellent care and support.”
The Dodgers reached out on social media to express their condolences Sunday morning.
“The Dodgers mourn the passing of longtime MLB player and manager as well as former Dodger infielder Phil Garner,” the Dodgers wrote via X. “Our condolences to his loved ones.”
The Dodgers mourn the passing of longtime MLB player and manager as well as former Dodger infielder Phil Garner. Our condolences to his loved ones.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 12, 2026
Throughout his long MLB career, Garner hit 109 home runs and drove in 738 RBIs while posting league average numbers with the bat all the while. He made three All-Star Games in his career, and also won the World Series with the Oakland Athletics in 1974—the third championship of their three-peat.
He went to the World Series with the Houston Astros in 2005, leading them to their first appearance in the Fall Classic while they were still in the National League.
The Dodgers acquired Garner in June 1987 in exchange for Jeff Edwards, who spent the entirety of his playing career in the minor leagues.
Garner, who was 38 years old at the time, only played the rest of the season in a Dodgers uniform and made 70 appearances. Through those games, he had two homers and eight RBIs, slashing .190/.299/.270 for a .569 OPS.
On top of the Dodgers, A’s and Astros, Garner played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants in his career. As a manager, he served the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers and Astros.
“Every young kid, you come up and you need somebody to look up to and Phil was that guy for me,” said second baseman Bill Doran, a teammate in Houston who later played under Garner in Milwaukee. “His personality, he could come in and light up the clubhouse. How he treated people, just the kind of teammate he was, I really looked up to Gar.”
Dodgers Nation sends their thoughts to Garner’s loved ones.
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The inaugural UHSAA ESports state champs were crowned on Saturday at Weber State.
Competing in independent events in Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros. and Rocket League, Farmington (6A), Pleasant Grove (5A), Provo (4A) and American Leadership (3A-1A) won their respective state championships.
Team points were awarded in all three games based on finish (similar to track, swimming, etc.), with cumulative points acquired being used for the team titles.
The UHSAA hopes to expand beyond those three ESports in 2027.
Schools competed in a regular season over the past two months, and then were seeded into single-elimination brackets. First round, quarterfinal and semifinal rounds were played online, with the championship and third-place matches being played in person at Weber State.
In 6A, Farmington narrowly edged runner-up Bingham by 10 points. The teams went head-to-head in the Rocket League final, with top-seed Bingham winning comfortably 4-0. It won all four matches in the playoffs 4-0.
In 5A, Pleasant Grove had the title locked up after the semifinals, as it finished with 200 team points. Brighton secured a runner-up finish with 140 points, as its third-place finish in Rocket League bumped it out of a possible three-way tie for second with Clearfield and Hillcrest.
In 4A, Provo won with 220 points, followed by Sky View with 190 points. The Bulldogs finished runner-up in Mario Kart and Rocket League, and third in Super Smash.
In the first competition of the day, which spanned 10 hours at Weber State, American Leadership won two of three events to win the team title with 280 points. Canyon View finished third with 200 points.
Roughly 80 teams across the state participated in the inaugural season of ESports. That number figures to grow with the likely addition of new games in 2027.
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SELINSGROVE — Lake Dent and Isabella Furgison of Selinsgrove and Shikellamy's Jilly Deivert won two individual events — including each setting individual meet records — with Dent and Deivert leading relay teams to a title, highlighting a strong local showing at the Don Wilhoiur Selinsgrove Classic on Saturday.
On the boys' side, Shamokin's Ryan Bickert, Warrior Run's Ori Kennel and Shikellamy's Willie Bender all broke meet records.
Fifteen meet records fell in one of the first big local invitationals of the year.
Running on their home track, Selinsgrove's girls won seven individual events and closed with a win in the 4x400 relay. Winning for the Seals were Dent (800 and long jump), Furgison (shot and discus), Mikayla Martin (high hurdles), Gigi Veach (400) and Ashtyn Lukens (3,200). Veach, Dent, Kaia Hoke and Caitlyn O'Neill also won the 4x400.
Dent won the open 800 by more than four seconds, in 2:18.53. She then ran to the other end of the field to win the long jump with a meet record 16-feet, 9 3/4 inches. She edged Wyalusing freshman Jenna Morningstar by two inches to win, breaking Alexis Aumen's record from 2015 by more than an inch.
Furgison dominated in throws, especially in the discus. The PIAA medalist hit 48-7 3/4 in the shot put, just missing 50 feet. The Seal junior was the only thrower to break 40 feet — runner-up Alexis McRoberts of Canton was second at 39-5 1/2.
Furgison's big throw broke the meet record (45-11 1/4) held by former Seal state champion Courtney McCartney since 2014. Furgison also won the discus by more than two feet.
Deivert blitzed the field in the 100 — in a meet record 12.10 seconds — and won the 200 by more than a half-second as well. She also teamed up with Lily Persing, Rylie Pekera and Sierra Taylor to win in 50.00 seconds.
Shikellamy's other title game from Sarah Bronowicz in the pole vault, who easily cleared 10-feet, 6-inches.
Danville, Lewisburg and Milton each had individual winners. Danville's Janie Cotner won the mile, Milton's Sienna Short won the javelin by three inches, while Lewisburg's Lydia Delsite led a 1-6 local sweep of medalists in the triple jump.
Deslite won with a leap of 36-5 1/2, edging Milton's Elizabeth Schrock by a few inches. Delsite and Schrock both topped the previous meet record held by Bloomsburg state champion Britni Phillips.
In a loaded field filled with state medalists in the boys' javelin, Bender hit a throw of 207 feet, 3 inches to win an event featuring four throwers topping at least 180 feet. Bender's mark snapped the meet record set in 2024.
Shikellamy had four wins as a team, three in the field. Aaron Bucher was a foot higher than any other competitor in the pole vault, Hunter Bordner won the triple jump. The Braves' lone win on the track came from Maddox Hoover in the high hurdles.
The junior won in 15.12 seconds, one-hundredth ahead of Hughesville's Kaviko Faulkner, who was second at 15.13 seconds.
Warrior Run's Ori Kennel won the 400 by more than a quarter second, snapping the meet record to win in 49.50.
Bickert broke the meet record in a fast final heat in the 100. Bickert won in 10.75 seconds — snapping his own meet record of 10.81 set last year — while Spencer Stine of Hughesville and Loyalsock's Danny Dowell both break 11 seconds.
Murray, who also broke 11 seconds in a fourth-place finish in the 100, won the long jump, while teammate Chace Aikey won the discus.
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3200 relay: 1. Hughesville (Poust, Temple, Fortin, Wolfe), 9:45.78 (meet record); 2. Selinsgrove (Dent, Clark, Kruskie, Lukens), 10:07.87; 3. Danville (Bromwell, Hafer, Grassi, Pascua), 10:29.95; 4. Milton, 10:34.95; 5. Lewisburg (Driver, Bozella, Graver, Schwartz), 10:38.81; 6. Towanda, 10:46.70. 100: 1. Jilly Deivert, Shikellamy, 12.10 (meet record); 2. Makenna Fogle, Mifflinburg, 12.65; 3. Gigi Veach, Selinsgrove, 12.69; 4. Katelyn Temple, Hughesville, 12.78; 5. Julianna Wise, Greenwood, 12.89; 6. Jasmine Doebler, Mifflinburg, 12.92. 100HH: 1 Mikayla Martin, Selinsgrove, 15.41 (meet record); 2, Elizabeth Houck, Jersey Shore, 16.65; 3. Giada Mullay, Danville, 16.73; 4. Selah Persing, Montgomery, 16.93; 5. Jayanah Jones, Milton, 16.93; 6. Sadie Turnbow, Hughesville, 16.95. 1600: 1. Janie Cotner, Danville, 5:18.61; 2. Kendyl Weisgold, Elk Lake, 5.20.70; 3. Maya Sak, Lewisburg, 5:38.87; 4. Evelynn Meckbach, Hughesville, 5:31.57; 5. Ashtyn Lukens, Selinsgrove, 5:36.51; 6. Kylee Pond, Elk Lake, 5:41.43. 400 relay: 1. Shikellamy (Deivert, Persing, Pekera, Tyler), 50.00; 2. Mifflinburg (Fogle, Doebler, Yoder, Fogle), 50.18; 3. Hughesville (Temple, DeWire, Puderbaugh, Temple), 50.37; 4. Bloomsburg (Wasilewski, Magill, Hendricks, Maclay), 41.52; 5. Danville (Olowoyo, Willoughby, Clarke, Mullay), 51.4; 6. Milton, 51.51. 400: Gigi Veach, Selinsgrove, 57.85 (meet record); 2. Katelyn Temple, Hughesville, 57.89; 3. Natalie Hall, Warrior Run, 58.01; 4. Aaralynn Kimble, Jersey Shore, 59.35; 5. Kaia Hoke, Selinsgrove, 1:00.74; 6. Hayden Snyder, Milton, 1:01.54. 300H: 1. Kylie Temple, Hughesville, 45.85; 2. Elizabeth Hoolick, Jersey Shore, 47.65; 3. Sierra DeWire, Hughesville, 48.21; 4. Selah Persing, Montgomery, 48.25; 5. Katherine Batkowski, Lewisburg, 48.87; 6. Hannah Magill, Bloomsburg, 48.91. 800: 1. Lake Dent, Selinsgrove, 2:18.53; 2. Grace Fortin, Hughesville, 2:18.97; 3. Kendyl Weisgold, Elk Lake, 2:22.95; 4. Ashlyn Hoffman, Midd-West, 2:23.57; 5. Odin Ryer, Danville, 2:38.58; 6. Sophia Poust, Hughesville, 2:27.31. 200: Jilly Deivert, Shikellamy, 25.54; 2. Natalie Hall, Warrior Run, 26.10; 3. Gigi Veach, Selinsgrove, 26.26; 4. Makenna Fogle, Mifflinburg, 26.64; 5. Aaralynn Kimble, Jersey Shore, 26.83; 6. Lily Persing, Shikellamy, 27.00. 3200: 1. Ashtyn Lukens, Selinsgrove, 11:41.00; 2. Emelia Wolfe, Hughesville, 11:45.15; 3. Maris Cobb, Towanda, 11:48.80; 4. Isabel Clark, Selinsgrove, 11:50.80; 5. Laura Ochs, Hughesville, 11:53.25; 6. Kendall Aurand, Shikellamy, 12:06.96. 1600 relay: 1. Selinsgrove (Hoke, Veach, Dent, O'Neill), 4:04.74; 2. Hughesville (Temple, Wolfe, DeWire, Temple), 4:08.18; 3. Warrior Run (Rovenolt, Pick, Zaktansky, Hall), 4:11.63; 4. Lewisburg (Batkowski, Schwartz, Espinosa, Moyers), 4:14.15; 5. Danville (Cotner, Hafer, Steckley, Ryer), 4:15.51; 6. Jersey Shore (Loomis, Lehman, Kimble, Hollick), 4:19.66.
High jump: 1. Casey Schultz, Hughesville, 5-0; 2. Tessa Fourspring, Mount Carmel, 4-10; 3. Emma Bolton, Lewisburg, 4-10; 4. Mikaila Ganoe, Montgomery, 4-10; 5. Hannah Fourspring, Mount Carmel, 4-10; 6. Elizabeth Hollick, Jersey Shore, 4-10. Long jump: 1. Lake Dent, Selinsgrove, 16-9 3/4 (meet record); 2. Jenna Morningstar, Wyalusing, 16-7 1/2; 3. Ameera Williams, Shamokin, 16-7; 4. Jayanah Jones, Milton, 15-11; 5. Mikayla Martin Selinsgrove, 15-10; 6. Vayda Rought, Wyalusing, 14-11 1/2. Triple jump: 1. Lydia Deslite, Lewisburg, 36-5 (meet record); 2. Elizabeth Schrock, Milton, 35-8; 3. Jane Berger, Shikellamy, 34-5 1/2; 4. Patrice Shuck, Mifflinburg, 34-4 1-2; 5. Jayanah Jones, Milton, 34-0 1/2; 6. Tessa Fourspring, Mount Carmel, 32-11. Pole vault: 1. Sarah Bronowicz, Shikellamy, 10-6; 2. Allie Eberhart, Montoursville, 10-6; 3. Makenna Golden, Southern Columbia, 9-6; 4. Olesia Cieslukowski, Warrior Run, 9-6; 5. Marin Maynard, Towanda, 9-6; 6. Aliya Dursham, Greenwood, 9-0. Shot put: 1. Isabella Furgison, Selinsgrove, 48-7 3/4 (meet record); 2. Alexis McRobets, Canton, 39-7 1/2; 3. Zaryah Hawkins-Pegues, Loyalsocki, 39-7; 4. Megan Reed, Meadowbrook Christian, 36-3 3/4; 5. Neveah Katalinas, Mount Carmel, 34-6; 6. Eliana Cook, Towanda, 34-1 1/2. Javelin: 1. Sienna Short, Milton, 123-6; 2. Bryn Woodruff, Towanda, 123-3; 3. Mallory Forti, Mount Carmel, 113-0; 4. Carrie King, Milton, 112-3; 5. Ella Vance, Lewisburg, 111-6; 6. Teagan Osunde, Lewisburg, 109-2. Discus: 1. Isabella Furgison, Selinsgrove, 130-7; 2. Alexis McRoberts, Canton, 127-3; 3. Ziva Williams, Lewisburg, 122-3; 4. Leigha Wenger, Midd-West, 111-8; 5. Gwynn Rose, Lewisburg, 105-10; 6. Marlee Lenig, Milton, 101-7.
BOYS
3200 relay: 1. Hughesville (Kurzawa, Laubacher, Sherwood, Shaner), 8:03.67 (meet record); 2. Elk Lake, 8:18.44; 3. Danville (Oldfield, Nied, Draus, Brady), 8:27.38; 4. Selinsgrove (Andretta, Cooper, Pyers, Kruskie), 8:31.91; 5. Mount Carmel (Hine, Edmondson), Keiser, Rishel), 8:32.92; 6. Shikellamy, 8:44.54. 100: 1. Ryan Bickert, Shamokin, 10.75 (meet record); 2. Spencer Stine, Hughesville, 10:84; 3. Danny Dowell, Loyalsock, 10.95; 4. Landen Murray, Mifflinburg, 10.98; 5. Bryce Winslow, Montoursville, 11.03; 6. Noah Walter, Selinsgrove, 11.06. 110HH: 1. Maddox Hoover, Shikellamy, 15.12; 2. Kaviko Faulkner, Hughesville, 15.13; 3. Brendan Wolfgang, Hughesvilles, 15.29; 4. Aaron Bucher, Shikellamy, 15.49; 5. Matthew Steblia, Selinsgrove, 15.80; 6. Gavin Cromley, Warrior Run, 15.89. 1600: Kendal Jones, Elk Lake, 4:19.38 (meet record); 2. Aiden Hoffman, Warrior Run, 4:32.98; 3. Sam Nied, Danville, 4:34.54; 4. Wesley Oldfield, Danville, 4:34.87; 5. Michael Andretta, Selinsgrove, 4:36.52; 6. Ebin Hine, Mount Carmel, 4:36.69. 400 relay: 1. Shamokin (Bickert, Steele, Brown, Ringes), 42.94; 2. Selinsgrove, 43.42; 3. Danville (Cochran, Kehoe, Harvey, Seabrook), 43.47; 4. Hughesville (Haddon, Stine, Smith, Gormont), 43.80; 5. Mount Carmel (Karycki, Kotzo, Kimsal, Rishel), 44.23; 6. Shikellamy 44.67. 400: 1. Ori Kennel, Warrior Run, 49.50 (meet record); 2. Bryce Winslow, Montoursville, 49.82; 3. Scott Fleming, Shikellamy, 50.48; 4. Billy Rishel, Mount Carmel, 50.50; 5. Jazick Brown, Towanda, 50.67; 6. Gideon Kennel, Warrior Run, 50.96. 800: 1. Wyatt Nelson, Midd-West, 1:54.85; 2. Kendal Jones, Elk Lake, 1:58.39; 3. Wyatt Brady, Danville, 1:59.84; 4. Tristan Kurzawa, Hughesville, 2:00.66; 5. Patrick Stine, Hughesville, 1:01.52; 6. Grant Pyers, Selinsgrove, 2:01.98. 300H: 1. Kaviko Faulkner, Hughesville, 39.53 (meet record); 2. Matthew Stebila, Selinsgrove, 40.30; 3. Gavin Cromley, Warrior Run, 41.39; 4. Maddox Hoover, Shikellamy, 41.46; 5. Cameron Cintron, Montoursville, 41.99; 6. Brody Crissman, Elk Lake, 42.56. 200: Landen Murray, Mifflinburg, 23.05; 2. Jazick Brown, Towanda, 23.29; 3. Sam Haddon, Hughesville, 23.34; 4. Scott Fleming, Shikellamy, 23.35; 5. Quinn Winslow, Montoursville, 23.36; 6. Gideon Kennel, Warrior Run, 23.48. 3200: Cody Adams, Elk Lake, 9:33.90 (meet record); 2. Tyce Shaner, Hughesville, 9:38.17; 3. Wyatt Laubacher, Hughesville, 9:55.27; 4. Aiden Hoffman, Warrior Run, 9:58.53; 5. Emeett Klees, Towanda, 9:58.63; 6. Grant Boop, Midd-West, 9:59.80.
High jump: 1. Dylan Johns, Wyalusing, 6-5; 2. Liam Tomko, Danville, 6-2; 3. Brody Crissman, Elk Lake, 6-0; 4. Hunter Bordner, Shikellamy, 5-10; 5. Mason Morgan, Greenwood, 5-10; 6. Kole Heyer, Towanda, 5-8. Long jump: 1. Landen Murray, Mifflinburg, 22-0 3/4; 2. Jude Lazicki, Mount Carmel, 21-8 1/4; 3. Hunter Bordner, Shikellamy, 21-4 3/4; 4. Matthew Stebila, Selinsgrove, 21-1 1/4; 5. Grant Davis, Greenwood, 20-9 1/4; 6. Blaise Kissinger, Southern Columbia, 20-9 1/2. Triple jump: 1. Hunter Bordner, Shikellamy, 48-0 1/4; 2. Matthew Stebila, Selinsgrove, 45-8; 3. Jude Lazicki, Mount Carmel, 44-6 1/4; 4. Rebira Jemama, Lewisburg, 42-0; 5. Jazon McLean, Shamokin, 41-2 1/2; 6. Hayden Gemberling, Danville, 40-7 3/4. Pole vault: 1. Aaron Bucher, Shikellamy, 14-0; 2. Garrett Brown, Shikellamy, 13-0; 3. Bennet Knisley, Greenwood, 12-6; 4. Ryan Klemock, Warrior Run, 12-6; 5. Jonathan Earle, Greenwood, 12-6; 6. Morgan Barlet, Shikellamy, 11-6. Discus: 1. Chace Aikey, Mifflinburg, 151-1; 2. Chase Carter, Selinsgrove, 141-0; 3. Joshua Palfreyman, Wyalusing, 139-9; 4. Troy Raup, Danville, 138-11; 5. John Quinton, Southern Columbia, 138-8; 6. Jaden Carter, Southern Columbia, 137-11. Shot put: 1, Jeremiah Johnson, Loyalsock, 54-9; 2. Troy Raup, Danville, 54-7; 3. John Quinton, Southern Columbia, 51-1 1/2; 4. Zakem Clinton, Shamokin, 50-8 3/4; 5. Chace Aikey, Mifflinburg, 48-0 1/4; 6. Brody Rebuck, Shikellamy, 47-5 1-4. Javelin: 1. Willie Bender, Shikellamy, 207-1 (meet record); 2. Ethan Reed, Southern Columbia, 202-3; 3. Chase Carter, Selinsgrove, 181-10; 4. Collin Geise, Danville, 180-3; 5. Brody Rebuck, Shikellamy, 166-4; 6. Chace Aikey, Mifflinburg, 162-5
The Indiana Fever are putting the band back together for a run at the 2026 WNBA title.
Now, they just have to hope everybody stays healthy.
On Sunday, April 12, the Fever announced they agreed to a one-year contract with guard Sophie Cunningham. She joins fellow free-agent guards Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, both of whom elected to return to Indiana.
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Fever stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston are under contract and will return as well.
ESPN WNBA reporter Alexa Philippou reported the Cunningham news on X. Terms of the deal were not released.
The Fever finished 24-20 in 2025 and advanced to the WNBA semifinals. They fell in overtime in a decisive Game 5 to the eventual WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces.
Indiana suffered injuries throughout the season. Clark played just 13 games due to several injuries. To make matters worse, Cunningham, Sydney Colson, Aari McDonald, Chloe Bibby and Damiris Dantas also incurred season-ending injuries. Mitchell left Game 5 of the semifinal series with a serious muscle condition.
Cunningham averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30 games. Additionally, she knocked down 43.2 percent of her 3-point attempts.
“We had a really special group last year. … We fought through a ton of adversity, and it was important to me that we have a chance to see through what we started,” Cunningham said in a release from the Fever. “I have a feeling this is going to be another special season, so I’m excited to get things started and to, of course, keep playing in front of the best fans in the WNBA.
“Let’s get spicy!”
Cunningham, 29, spent the first six years of her career with the Phoenix Mercury. She became known as Clark’s protector and an enforcer during her first campaign with the Fever. During a game against the Connecticut Sun, Cunningham delivered a hard foul on Sun guard Jacy Sheldon, leading to an altercation.
The Fever added free agents in guards Monique Billings and Ty Harris.
Finally, Indiana opens its WNBA schedule on May 9 with a game against Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings.
Marlins 'paying the price' for trade with Yankees involving 2.81 ERA lefty pitcher originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Miami Marlins swung a big trade this offseason with the Chicago Cubs and another with the New York Yankees, involving two of their starting pitchers.
While Sandy Alcantara and Eury Perez stayed in Miami, Edward Cabrera was sent to Chicago, landing a package headlined by Owen Caissie. The other deal with the Yankees, however, hasn't looked as good as that Cubs deal.
As Zachary Rotman of Fansided.com noted, the Marlins trade of Ryan Weathers to the Yankees is a move they regret, and are "paying the price" for amid Weather's 2.81 ERA start to 2026.
"I understood the idea of trading Weathers, a pitcher who hadn't quite put it all together at the big league level and had dealt with some injuries, but a Marlins team on the rise, trading him for only prospects, didn't make much sense, and they're paying the price for that, at least right now," Rotman writes.
The Marlins dealt Weathers to the Yankees for four prospects: Dylan Jasson, Brendan Jones, Dillon Lewis, and Juan Matheus.
All of those prospects are still in the minor leagues and have yet to help the Marlins as Caissie has for Miami from their Cabrera trade with the Cubs.
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In three starts and 16 innings for the Yankees, Weathers has a 2.81 ERA with 18 strikeouts and a 146 ERA+.
With the Marlins on the rise, having someone like Weathers as part of the rotation would've been a nice plus.
Instead, they have four prospects who've yet to make the Majors, and starts like Chris Paddack and Janson Junk pitching to mediocre at-best starts to the year.
This move is one that the Marlins might regret right now, but it would not be a surprise if things turned around if one or multiple of these prospects made the Majors in the future.
Rutgers women’s basketball continues to roll in the transfer portal as they have landed twins Mia and Mya Pauldo from Tennessee, according to their social media pages. Together they are known as “The Twin Backcourt” and are the Scarlet Knights’ second and third commit of the transfer portal, joining Jaylah Lampley who announced her commitment to Rutgers earlier today.
Both Mia and Mya, who both stand at 5-foot-6, played in 27 games during their freshman season at Tennessee. During that time, Mia, who averaged just over 23 minutes per game, finished the season third on the team with 10.4 points per game while shooting 35.6 percent on all shots. She also picked up an average of 2.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Mia earned SEC and National Freshman of the Week twice during the season, and was named to the SEC All-Freshman team.
Mya, on the other hand, averaged 1.8 points, 1.6 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 9.9 minutes per game.
Their commitment is a homecoming for both of them as the duo are New Jersey natives who played their high school ball at Morris Catholic in Denville. Both were rated as four stars in their recruitment class by On3 and 247sports, while Mia was rated a five star by ESPN. Mia also earned McDonald’s All-American status during her senior season, where she averaged 19.5 points, 5.2 assists, 3.3 rebounds per game that year. Mya posted 16.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game during their senior season as well.
They both come to Rutgers with three years of eligibility remaining.
According to Brian Fonseca NJ.com, Rutgers bundled a significant NIL package to land the duo, with the combined package landing in the mid-six figures. Mia and Mya are considered pioneers in the world of NIL, as they were the youngest basketball players ever to sign an NIL deal with Puma in September 2022 at just 15 years old.
The Philadelphia Phillies announced Sunday that starting pitcher Zack Wheeler is scheduled to make a rehab start with the Reading Fightin Phils on Tuesday at the Somerset Patriots.
The 35-year-old Wheeler began the season on the 15-day injured list as he continued to recover from surgery to heal a right upper extremity blood clot. He was initially placed on the injured Aug. 17 of last season and missed the remainder of the year.
Wheeler, a three-time All-Star, has made three rehab appearances with Lehigh Valley (AAA) so far in 2026.
Over those three starts, Wheeler is 0-1, with a 5.23 ERA (6 ER, 10.1 IP), along with 10 strikeouts.
In his most recent start on April 8 against Rochester, Wheeler struck out six over 4.1 innings of work, while allowing one run on three hits.
The Phillies originally signed Wheeler prior to the 2020 season and he has grown into one of the best pitchers in Major League Baseball. Wheeler finished second in National League Cy Young voting in both 2021 and ’24. Prior to being placed on the injured list last season, Wheeler went 10-5, with a 2.71 ERA across 24 starts. Wheeler has posted an ERA under 3.00 in five-of-six seasons with the Phillies.
Wheeler has also be a dominant arm at the front-end of the Phillies’ rotation in the postseason. Over 12 postseason appearances, Wheeler is 4-3, with a 2.18 ERA.
Prior to joining the Phillies in 2020, Wheeler began his career with the New York Mets, pitching for them from 2013-19, but did not appear in any big leagues games during the 2015 and ’16 seasons. Wheeler was originally selected by the New York Mets in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2009 draft by the San Francisco Giants out of East Paulding High School in Dallas, Georgia. Wheeler was traded to the Mets in July of 2011 in exchange for outfielder Carlos Beltran.
Wheeler was also selected as an Eastern League All-Star during the 2012 season, when he played for the Binghamton Mets, and that game was held at FirstEnergy Stadium.
The Fightin Phils begin this week’s six-game series at the Somerset Patriots, Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees, on Tuesday at 6:35 p.m.
Does the Warriors' game matter today? How Golden State playoff, play-in seeding works in Western Conference standings originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors play their final game of the NBA regular season on Sunday evening.
They'll be on the road at the Los Angeles Clippers as basketball fans begin to look toward the play-in tournament and the playoffs.
The Clippers can still seize the eighth-seed with a win and some help.
For the Warriors, though, the game isn't much of anything.
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For Golden State, Sunday's game doesn't matter.
No matter what happens, they'll be locked into the 10-seed in the Western Conference. That's the final play-in spot.
The 10-seed travels to the 9-seed for an opening play-in game. If the 10 wins there, they have to play the loser of the 7-8 play-in game, and have to win again -- and that's just for the right to play top-seed Oklahoma City in the first round of the actual playoffs.
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The most intriguing part of Sunday's game is that, if the Clippers don't get the help they need, they'll be the 9-seed. Which means that Golden State will play in this same arena in the play-in round this week as the Clippers would host the Warriors in the 9-10 game.
That'd certainly make for compelling TV, if the Warriors can somehow get a little healthier.
Even if not, it'd be a couple of well-known teams in a spotlight that they'd probably prefer was the actual playoffs as opposed to the play-in.
Per NFL rules, the Green Bay Packers are allowed to host up to 30 draft-eligible players (excluding “local” prospects, such as those in the UW system or nearby regional schools such as Northern Illinois) for in-person visits. The Journal Sentinel is tracking the visits and supplying profiles based on information from sources and published reports.
GREEN BAY – After a freshman season in which he received all-Big 12 honorable mention at Kansas, cornerback Karon Prunty had a decision to make.
His head coach, Les Miles, was fired, and he wanted to move on.
But rather than pursue a big NIL deal, he accepted an offer from North Carolina A&T, an HBCU, where he redshirted his first season.
He played three seasons for the Aggies before transferring to Wake Forest for his final season. Named third-team all-ACC, Prunty was flying under the radar until he posted high-level numbers in the speed and agility drills at his pro day.
Prunty ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and had a short-shuttle time of 4.20 seconds, which would have ranked tied for ninth among all participants at the NFL scouting combine, and a three-cone of 6.82 seconds, which would have ranked second.
Prunty made a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Packer Report was the first to report the meeting.
At 6-1½, 190 pounds, Prunty is another long-levered cornerback the Packers seem to be interested in now that Jonathan Gannon is their defensive coordinator. Prunty has 31¾-inch arms and a 76-inch wingspan.
Prunty has logged a lot of snaps and played both press and zone coverages along his college path. He had no interceptions at Wake Forest, but he broke up six passes, had 22 tackles and a sack.
Prunty has made at least five visits around the NFL and may have more before the draft. He could go in the middle to late rounds or as a free agent. However, the amount of interest teams are showing suggests he has a good chance of being drafted.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers hosting Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty on pre-draft visit
Per NFL rules, the Green Bay Packers are allowed to host up to 30 draft-eligible players (excluding “local” prospects, such as those in the UW system or nearby regional schools such as Northern Illinois) for in-person visits. The Journal Sentinel is tracking the visits and supplying profiles based on information from sources and published reports.
GREEN BAY – After a freshman season in which he received all-Big 12 honorable mention at Kansas, cornerback Karon Prunty had a decision to make.
His head coach, Les Miles, was fired, and he wanted to move on.
But rather than pursue a big NIL deal, he accepted an offer from North Carolina A&T, an HBCU, where he redshirted his first season.
He played three seasons for the Aggies before transferring to Wake Forest for his final season. Named third-team all-ACC, Prunty was flying under the radar until he posted high-level numbers in the speed and agility drills at his pro day.
Prunty ran a 4.45-second 40-yard dash and had a short-shuttle time of 4.20 seconds, which would have ranked tied for ninth among all participants at the NFL scouting combine, and a three-cone of 6.82 seconds, which would have ranked second.
Prunty made a pre-draft visit with the Green Bay Packers, according to a source. Packer Report was the first to report the meeting.
At 6-1½, 190 pounds, Prunty is another long-levered cornerback the Packers seem to be interested in now that Jonathan Gannon is their defensive coordinator. Prunty has 31¾-inch arms and a 76-inch wingspan.
Prunty has logged a lot of snaps and played both press and zone coverages along his college path. He had no interceptions at Wake Forest, but he broke up six passes, had 22 tackles and a sack.
Prunty has made at least five visits around the NFL and may have more before the draft. He could go in the middle to late rounds or as a free agent. However, the amount of interest teams are showing suggests he has a good chance of being drafted.
This article originally appeared on Packers News: Packers hosting Wake Forest cornerback Karon Prunty on pre-draft visit
Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.
Former Israeli judoka and two-time Olympic medalist Peter Paltchik said the lowest point of his career came after a complicated surgery, when he felt his professional life had collapsed and he was forced to make what he described as a fateful decision about his future.
Paltchik made the remarks in a special interview with Toto CEO Meir Bardugo ahead of the 15th International Winner Jerusalem Marathon, which is scheduled for Friday, April 17. The race was postponed from its original March 27 date, and about 40,000 participants are expected.
Reflecting on the setback, Paltchik said the defining moments in an athlete’s career are often the hardest ones rather than the victories.
He said that experience reshaped his understanding of what it means to be a winner. In his telling, success is tied less to constant victory and more to the refusal to quit after failure, injury, and disappointment.
Paltchik also returned to the disappointment of the Tokyo Olympics, where he entered the individual competition with high expectations but fell short.
He said he did not meet even his own standards, yet managed to recover quickly enough to help Israel win a team bronze within less than 48 hours. Paltchik later added an individual bronze medal at the Paris 2024 Olympics, giving him two Olympic medals overall.
According to Paltchik, resilience in those moments depends heavily on the people around an athlete. He credited his wife, his family, and his coach, Oren Smadja, with helping him keep going during the most difficult stretches of his career.
He also said discipline begins far from the mat and is built through daily habits, adding that even after retiring from competition in November 2025, he still feels he is competing with himself.
Ahead of what he said will be his first appearance in the Jerusalem Winner Marathon, Paltchik spoke about his connection to the capital, calling Jerusalem the beating heart of the State of Israel.
He said that before major competitions, he would often visit the Kotel (Western Wall), whose atmosphere served as a personal source of strength. For runners preparing to stand at the starting line on Friday, he offered a simple message: the hard moments will come, but mental strength and the right mindset can carry a person further than they think.
The Chicago Bears are in the middle of another important offseason, where they're looking to shore up the roster and remain contenders in Ben Johnson's second season as head coach as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches.
The Bears didn't make any big splashes in free agency, where their biggest move was signing Super Bowl champion Coby Bryant to fill one of two starting safety vacancies left by the departing Kevin Byard and Jaquan Brisker. Chicago also added linebacker Devin Bush, defensive tackle Neville Gallimore and wide receiver Kalif Raymond. But the Bears also suffered some big losses, including wide receiver DJ Moore, linebacker Tremaine Edmunds, Byard and Brisker, as well as center Drew Dalman, who shockingly retired.
Chicago has seven draft picks that includes four selections in the top 89, including a pair of second rounders, where they can address some of their biggest needs, including defensive line, safety and offensive tackle.
Here at Bears Wire, we're going position by position to break down where Chicago stands entering the 2026 NFL Draft. Up next is wide receiver, a group that looks a bit different following a significant trade, but has young playmakers ready to break out with Caleb Williams throwing them the ball.
Rome Odunze was projected to take a massive leap in his development last year entering his second season and was on his way to doing so over the first couple of months. After four games, Odunze had 296 receiving yards and five touchdowns as Williams' go-to target. A Pro Bowl season appeared to be on the horizon before a nagging foot injury limited his effectiveness before sidelining him for the final five games. Odunze wound up with 661 yards and six touchdowns and has some things to clean up when it comes to drops as well, as he will be looking to bounce back going into Year 3.
Luther Burden was able to take advantage of Odunze's absence late in the season. The second-round rookie out of Mizzou had a slow start but came on strong as a dangerous weapon for Williams. Burden made defenders look silly by juking them out of their cleats while also burning them deep on multiple occasions. Despite seeing limited targets early on, Burden finished the year with 652 yards and two scores and will be a popular breakout candidate for 2026.
The Bears needed a new versatile receiver and signed Kalif Raymond in the offseason away from the Detroit Lions. Raymond has experience as a return specialist but also knows Johnson's offense from their days with the Lions. He is sure to play a pivotal role as a WR3/4 this upcoming season, along with Jahdae Walker. The former undrafted free agent shined enough in the preseason to stick on the roster and got his big break late in the year when he caught the game-tying touchdown against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16.
The biggest departure of the offseason of any player has been DJ Moore, who was traded to the Buffalo Bills along with a fifth-round pick in exchange for a second-round pick. Moore spent the last three years as Chicago's top receiver but wasn't living up to the massive extension he signed back in 2024 after totaling 50 receptions for 682 yards. With the presence of Odunze and the emergence of Burden, Moore became expendable, though he is forever etched in Bears lore thanks to his multiple big touchdowns against the Packers.
The Bears also lost Olamide Zaccheaus and Devin Duvernay, who departed as free agents and signed with the Atlanta Falcons and the Arizona Cardinals, respectively. Zaccheaus was a steady veteran presence for Williams and the offense, while Duvernay served as the primary punt and kick return specialist.
The receiver room has plenty of upside with Odunze and Burden leading the way, and with Colston Loveland producing at tight end, the Bears don't necessarily need another top-end threat at the position. Those three players alone should account for the majority of targets in the passing game. They did lose one of their most productive pass catchers, however, and while Raymond should provide a spark, they could stand to add another player to the room to develop. It's never a bad idea to take swings at a position like wide receiver, something that was validated last year with the selection of Burden in the second round.
Anything can happen in the NFL draft, but don't expect the Bears to use their first-round pick on a receiver. Players such as Carnell Tate, Makai Lemon, and Jordyn Tyson will likely be long gone by the time Chicago is on the clock. Don't rule out a selection on Day 2 or Day 3, though. Prospects such as Georgia's Zachariah Branch, Oregon's Malik Benson, or Ole Miss' De'Zhaun Stribling all can stretch the field and provide the Bears with a home-run threat to work behind Odunze and Burden.ide the Bears with a home-run threat to work behind Odunze and Burden.
This article originally appeared on Bears Wire: 2026 NFL draft preview: Where Chicago Bears stand at wide receiver
Tennessee reportedly in recruiting battle with Kansas for coveted transfer guard averaging 15 PPG originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Tennessee Volunteers men's basketball are expected to be active in the transfer portal, with several potential additions on the horizon. A major reason for that is the increased NIL resources available, giving head coach Rick Barnes the most financial flexibility he has had during his tenure on Rocky Top.
“Tennessee basketball is on track to be among the elite in NIL spending next season. On3’s Pete Nakos on Thursday reported the Vols are one of a handful of teams set to spend $10 million or more in NIL for its roster next season,” VolQuest’s Grant Ramey wrote.
The Vols have already landed two key commitments from Dai Dai Ames and Miles Rubin. Their next target, Terrence Hill Jr., is expected to visit Rocky Top later this week after entering the portal from VCU Rams men's basketball.
“VCU transfer guard Terrence Hill Jr. has set a visit with Tennessee, his agent tells William Patterson. The six-foot-three, 180 pound guard averaged 15 points a game on 46.6% shooting from the field this season. Hill’s agent added that a specific date has not been confirmed, but the two sides are working towards locking one in. The Portland, Oregon native scored 34 points in the Rams’ upset win over North Carolina in the NCAA Tournament,” Fox Sports Knoxville posted.
That is encouraging news for Tennessee. However, it appears a Big 12 program will get the first opportunity to host Hill Jr., as Bill Self and the Kansas Jayhawks men's basketball are set to welcome him for a visit Monday.
“VCU transfer Terrence Hill Jr. will visit both Kansas and Tennessee this week, source tells 247Sports. Hill will visit Kansas on Monday and Tennessee on Wednesday,” 247 Sports’ Dushawn London wrote.
Barnes and his staff understand that with increased NIL funding comes increased competition for top targets. Landing Hill Jr. would be a major addition for the Vols, giving them another scoring guard in the backcourt.
The VCU transfer has two years of eligibility remaining and is ranked as the No. 17 player in the portal, according to 247Sports. It will be interesting to see whether he prioritizes fit or financial opportunity in his decision.
As Cameron Young heads into the final round of the Masters tied for the lead, he will be supported by his wife Kelsey, their three young children, and his parents, David and Barbara.
“I think all the time about how much my parents put into what I do, how much my dad still is involved. I think back about my dad working very long hours. He’s a golf pro in New York, and it’s a demanding job. He basically worked sun up to sun down all year round. And it just reminds me of the example he set for me of what that looks like,” Cameron told Town & Countrybefore the Masters.
He added, “I’m fortunate that [during] my weeks off, I can be home more. I can make my own schedule. I don’t go out there and practice for 12 hours a day. I might be gone for the morning or for the afternoon, but it’s one of the things I’m really grateful for. [My dad] worked very hard, but as a kid, I went to the golf course to see him. He wasn’t home a ton, just due to the nature of his job. And it makes me really grateful for that now because I know how much he would’ve loved to be home and be free more, but that just wasn’t in the cards for him. So it makes me realize how fortunate I am to do what I do, and to be able to have some of the flexibility and freedom that our job does give us.”
Now, Cameron and his family live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida just a fifteen minute drive from his parents, who retired in Jupiter, Florida. “He’s a dad first and a golfer second,” David said of Cameron, “and that’s made him focus doing his job efficiently so he can be the dad he wants to be.” Here’s what to know about Cameron Young’s parents David and Barbara:
David is a PGA of America Professional who retired in fall 2022 after a 21 years as the head professional of Sleepy Hollow Country Club. “It's because of the PGA that he has had the job he had for the last many years,” Cameron said. “Without that at Sleepy Hollow, I don’t start playing at four years old or earlier. I don’t have the access that I did growing up. I started playing in PGA junior events when I was nine, eight, something like that."
In 2010, David and Barbara brought Cam to Scotland to golf. It rained for four days, and David later recalled, “I’m thinking, after this trip, this kid is never going to want to play golf again. It did just the opposite. It got him excited about it. He decided golf was going to be his main sport, and he started working hard at it.”
David works as his son’s swing coach, and he caddied for Cameron in the first two rounds of the 2019 U.S. Open, Cameron’s first major championship appearance.
“If he plays well, there is not much to talk about. If he plays okay, we may chat about a few things. If he does not play how he wants to- that’s when I just let him vent for a while,” David said of their coaching dynamic. “It’s a really, really easy relationship for us. It’s not real tricky. First and foremost, he’s my son, and most of the time is spent in that relationship. Every once in a while, we’ll do a little work if he needs to. And mostly it’s him tinkering, finding something that he thinks works, just making sure it makes sense, and looks OK, and makes sense from a mechanics standpoint.”
David added, “As a Dad, I’m just really happy for him and his family and to accomplish some of his big career goals. As a coach you get some satisfaction that you helped a little bit—or at least didn’t hurt. It was great on all levels. As a family, as a coach, it’s just all dreams coming true and it’s hard to put into words what it means or feels like, but we feel very fortunate.”
Like her husband and son, Barbara is an avid golfer. She briefly played professionally, then ran a women’s mini-tour for 13 years. She caddied for her sister, Marjorie, a professional golfer; her husband, David; and her son, Cam. Barbara was on the bag for his win at the 2015 Ike Championship, several U.S. Amateur Championships, and the practice rounds of the 2019 U.S. Open. According to PGA.com, “Cameron’s mom Barbara also has played a huge role [in his career], assuming many titles beyond just ‘Mom’ including caddie, nutritionist, chauffeur and many more as she helped her son achieve his dreams.”
Barbara said of her son, “There have been a lot of life changes in about five years when you go from not having a tour card to all of a sudden getting your card and getting married and having three children. It’s quite remarkable to me that he’s been able to play at this level knowing everything he has on his plate, but he and Kelsey really seem to have a good handle on it, and they’re managing it well. It’s really great to see him playing like this right now, and to see what a great dad and husband he is, too. The fans don’t know that because he’s so quiet, but he's a remarkable dad and husband, and we’re real proud of him for that.”
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As the 2025-26 NHL regular season and the Eastern Conference playoff push winds down, there are teams that have seized the moment and strung wins together like the Penguins, Flyers and Senators, and there are teams that have spiraled out of previously promising positions to leave an empty feeling like the Red Wings and Islanders.
The Red Wings were officially eliminated last night, coughing up multiple leads against the Devils in front of a quiet home crowd that turned into a minutes-long chorus of boos as Detroit officially reached a decade without a playoff appearance. Will the Islanders earn such a reaction? It probably depends on their effort over the next two games, but they’ve done themselves no favors.
Columbus (92 pts.) is still in the picture, interrupting their tailspin with a win over the Canadiens last night. The Flyers (94 pts.) put pressure on everyone by convincingly destroying the Jets in Winnipeg. The Islanders (91 pts.) and Capitals (91 pts.) still have outside chances, but only if everything goes right for them and everything wrong for Philadelphia and Columbus.
The Isles’ foe tonight is the Canadiens, who were beaten by the Blue Jackets at home last night but still have a chance to secure home ice advantage or even a division-winning seed.
First Islanders Goal picks go here.
Before a bell similarly tolls for the Islanders, here’s some Red Wings Collapse Porn:
With a better showing over the final two games, the Islanders can avoid some of those condemnations — and they’re in year 1 of a new regime, with a new coach, so it’s not the same as what’s happening in Detroit. But still, the position they were in, the additions that were made to theoretically reinforce the effort, it’s all going to bring up some core questions if/when they fall short.
Texas Rangers lineup for April 12, 2026 against the Los Angeles Dodgers: starting pitchers are Jacob deGrom for the Rangers and Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers.
Texas has the series finale this afternoon against the Dodgers.
The lineup:
Nimmo — RF
Carter — CF
Seager — SS
Burger — 1B
Pederson — DH
Jansen — C
Smith — 2B
Jung — 3B
Duran — LF
3:10 pm Central start time. Rangers are +105 underdogs.
Is LeBron James playing tonight against Jazz? Game status for Lakers star originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers will close out the regular season at home against the Utah Jazz on Sunday night.
It will be the fourth meeting between the teams on the season. The Lakers won all three previous matchups.
When it comes to LeBron James' status for the season finale, we'll have to wait and see.
James is currently listed as "questionable" on the official injury report for the contest due to left foot injury management. His final status will be determined prior to tipoff.
On the season, James has appeared in 59 games for L.A. and averaged 21.0 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals per performance. The Lakers have to hope that James will be available, as they still have something to play for against the Jazz.
If the Lakers beat Utah and the Denver Nuggets lose to the San Antonio Spurs, the Lakers will pass Denver in the standings and secure the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference. Otherwise, they'll remain in the fourth seed.
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The Brooklyn Nets are nearing the end of their 2025-26 NBA regular season as they have their regular season-finale on Sunday at the Toronto Raptors before heading back home for exit interviews. Brooklyn has been focused on evaluating the end of the roster as much as possible as this season comes to a close, but the Nets still need to keep those players available.
The Nets announced on Sunday that they signed forward Trevon Scott to a contract ahead of their season finale at the Raptors on Sunday. Brian Lewis of the New York Post added that a source told him that Scott was being signed to a hardship deal that only covers Sunday's game in Toronto which could explain why Brooklyn's press release didn't specify if Scott's deal was of the multi-year variety.
Scott, 29, signed his initial 10-day contract with the Nets on Apr. 2 and since then, he has been providing solid production as head coach Jordi Fernandez is looking to evaluate more players to end the season. In five games (three starts), Scott is averaging 8.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while shooting 38.1% from the field and 28.6% from behind the three-point line.
"It was fun. It was a fun experience being out there. I'm pretty familiar with some of the guys I was at the on the court with, credit of playing in Long Island," Scott said when asked after his Nets debut what it was like to take the floor with Brooklyn. "Me just hearing them give me confidence like just go out there and play your game. Be Tre Scott. I prepared for this moment, thank God for being here again."
Scott has started the past three games at center for the Nets and in his starts, he is averaging 10.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while shooting 35.3% from the floor and 27.3% from deep. Scott will most likely start at center again on Sunday and if he does, he'll have the chance to end his season on a strong note as he ends into this offseason.
The Nets announced they have signed F Trevon Scott. Scott signed his first 10-day contract on April 2nd and since then, he is averaging 8.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG, 1.8 APG, and 1.4 SPG while shooting 38.1% from the field and 28.6% from behind the three-point line.
— Sharif Phillips-Keaton (@SharifKeaton) April 12, 2026
The #Nets signed Tre Scott on a hardship deal, per a source. It just covers today’s game against the #Raptors, since his 10 day contact expired yesterday. #nba
— Brian Lewis (@NYPost_Lewis) April 12, 2026
This article originally appeared on Nets Wire: Nets sign Tre Scott to hardship deal to play season finale at Raptors
For most teams, the 2026 NFL Draft is going to be all about adding talent, but some players could be on the move, too. The New Orleans Saints could be sellers. Their decisions in free agency and the salary cap maneuvering that preceded it could signal that departures are on the way -- either picking up where they left off in trade talks last season or reacting to new pickups in the draft. What if the best player available is, say, Miami Hurricanes right tackle Francis Mauigoa, who could start right away at right guard or push Talese Fuaga inside? What if another team misses out on a difference-maker at linebacker and makes an offer for Pete Werner the Saints can't refuse?
Some guys aren't realistic trade targets. Dealing Alvin Kamara before June 1 would cost more in extra dead money than the compensation another team could offer to make up for it. Chris Olave is deep in negotiations on a long-term deal and, even if his name came up in trade talks before, the Saints have shifted gears. But some players could be dealt. Here's a look at four potential trade candidates.
Ruiz was at the center of trade talks at last year's deadline but the Saints couldn't get a team to meet their asking price. Tellingly, they opted not to restructure their contract with Ruiz this offseason, choosing to keep his salary cap hits in both 2026 and 2027 at around $14.1 million. Trading Ruiz would only save $12,000 against this year's salary cap, but there wouldn't be any dead money left behind in 2027. The opportunity to move off his contract and get a player better suited to Kellen Moore's scheme at right guard could be worth it. The Saints have done a lot of work on guard prospects so don't be surprised if they draft one to at least develop behind Ruiz this summer.
What does the future have in store for Werner? If the Saints were comfortable leaning on him in the heart of the defense, they wouldn't have signed Kaden Elliss to take the baton from Demario Davis in free agency. Danny Stutsman split reps with Werner last year as a rookie and seems poised to take a larger role in Year 2. If the long-term vision is for Elliss and Stutsman to take the lion's share of snaps, maybe Werner gets moved.
Godchaux didn't quite meet expectations after the Saints made him the first acquisition of Moore's tenure, and because they restructured his contract, more than $2.5 million will be left behind as dead money if they trade him. But $4.5 million could be saved by moving him. Godchaux's contract will void next offseason and he'll turn 32 later this year. Getting a younger, more productive nose tackle could be a good move. The Saints picked up Bryan Bresee's fifth-year option and signed John Ridgeway III to a two-year extension so they do have some guys to lean on.
Howden is entering the final year of his contract without having locked in a starting job, and the 23.7% of snaps he played on defense last season was the lowest of his career. His $3.7 million salary cap hit is a career-high, but just $81,682 would be left on the books if he is traded. The former fifth-round pick might be served well by a fresh start. One team to watch is the Chicago Bears, who have an open spot at safety next to Coby Bryant. Reuniting Howden with Bears defensive coordinator Dennis Allen, the coach who drafted him, could turn his career around.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Four Saints players who could be traded during the 2026 NFL Draft
Tottenham Hotspur have tried to change things with three different managers this season, but the stench of relegation still clings to this team. In fact, they stink of it.
With six games left, it could prove too stubborn for Roberto De Zerbi to shift after another drab performance led to a deserved defeat in his first game in charge.
Tottenham are a weak team, mentally and physically. They do not look dangerous in attack, are lightweight in midfield and do not look likely to keep clean sheets. It is a poisonous mix.
They are a group that is low on confidence that has been playing badly for months. Two managers have tried and failed to change their direction of travel, but all the signs still point to playing Lincoln City next season. Spurs have won one game in their last 11 – a Champions League second leg against Atlético Madrid – losing eight.
There has been no new manager bounce, no magic wand has been waved and there was very little improvement in anything Spurs did against Sunderland.
Régis Le Bris’s side were sharper, stronger and more organised throughout. They looked like they wanted it more and that is the most damning takeaway for a team in Spurs’ predicament.
De Zerbi negotiated a deal that makes him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League. The Italian will have to earn every penny if he is going to save Tottenham from the ignominy of the Championship next season.
After all the talk of the positive impact he has made on the training ground, despite all the dubious praise he has given to the players he inherited, this was a sharp and painful reminder of their limitations.
It was never going to be easy facing a Sunderland side who have caused far better sides than Spurs problems this season, but they should still have offered more than this.
Sunderland’s goal was extremely fortunate, as Nordi Mukiele’s shot took a massive deflection off Micky van de Ven, wrong-footing Antonin Kinksy and looping into the net. However, the way the Spurs defence allowed the right back to progress up the pitch and then cut inside off the wing to get a shot away was poor. And when things are going against you…
Nordi Mukiele's shot deflects off Micky van de Ven and ends up in the back of the net! 💥 pic.twitter.com/oPqTbBSFpS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
De Zerbi has built his reputation on the attacking flair of the teams he has managed but there was little evidence of that in his first game.
The visitors looked compact and tight, largely playing on the counterattack, but they looked vulnerable at set-pieces and Sunderland were the more dangerous team throughout.
Except for one excellent move at the start of the game, which almost led to a goal for Lucas Bergvall, this was a largely functional attacking display that created a few half-chances and little more. Worryingly, they did not create a goal-scoring opportunity after falling behind until deep in stoppage time when Pedro Porro went close with a long-range strike.
As for Sunderland, they are incredibly good at what they do and they enter the final six games of the season chasing a European spot. What a remarkable season they are having. Le Bris should be on the shortlist for manager of the year and in Brian Brobbey, they have one of the most physically dominant centre-forwards in the league. Both Spurs centre-backs, Cristian Romero and Van de Ven were booked before half-time, going through the back of the former Ajax striker as he played with his back to goal. He is a bully in the best sense of the word.
When you are a team in freefall, like Spurs, you need little things to go your way. You need some luck, but even when they thought they had a penalty in the first half, referee Rob Jones was called over to his monitor to reverse the decision.
It was never a penalty. Kolo Muani was not even appealing for the spot kick, asking for a corner, as he knew there had been no contact with Luke O’Nien sliding in and Omar Alderete had got a foot on the ball first to take it away from the midfielder.
There were a couple of half-chances for Richarlison when Spurs found him in space and able to move into the area, but on both occasions, his shots were straight at goalkeeper Robin Roefs at goalkeeper Robin Roefs.
The Dutch goalkeeper also made a decent save to smother Dominic Solanke from close range, the ball diverting wide off his foot. The match stats showed Spurs had seven shots on target to Sunderland’s two, but that did not reflect the balance of play.
To suggest Spurs were the better side would be wrong. Sunderland dominated possession and territory and also had chances.
Mukiele had a free header at the far post from a corner but put it well wide before Granit Xhaka dragged a shot millimetres wide after a header had fallen to him on the edge of the box.
Antonín Kinský also made a really good save to stop Brobbey giving the home side the lead before half-time, dashing from his line to block his shot.
Sunderland won because they were the better team overall. It is something we have said about Spurs in defeat all season. De Zerbi has six games left to change the narrative.
After four weeks of not being at home, it was so important to give the fans what they needed. We knew before the season that we can beat everyone if we stay like this with the hunger and desire and take the three points.
Before the season, nobody expected us to be where we are. When I signed it was 2% chance of us staying up and now it is over 100%. Give this football club respect. We stay humble and see what we can do until the end.
It’s not my job to speak about Spurs. I am not a Spurs player. I look after these boys and this football club. We look after ourselves.
"I think today for us was a nearly perfect game!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Granit Xhaka and Nordi Mukiele share their thoughts on Spurs' performance and reflect on the goal that stopped them in their tracks! ❌ pic.twitter.com/kMqFKBb8FK
Nordi Mukiele's shot deflects off Micky van de Ven and ends up in the back of the net! 💥 pic.twitter.com/oPqTbBSFpS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Spurs will stay in the bottom three after a meek defeat in Roberto De Zerbi’s first game as manager. They were unfortunate with Nordi Mukiele’s winning goal, which took a huge deflection, but on the balance of play Sunderland deserved their win.
It’s now 14 Premier League games without a win for Tottenham. De Zerbi has a huge job on in the next six weeks.
Newcastle have let another lead slip away.
Sunderland substitution Wilson Isidor replaces Brian Brobbey.
That’s better - a sizzling hit from the edge of the area by Pedro Porro that is fingertipped over by Roefs. Good save.
Lots of Spurs possession now, but it’s all a bit powder-puff. They’ve created very little in the second half, and the first was hardly an orgy of chances either.
Quite something to witness this Newcastle implosion. From near-dominance to multi-faceted defensive headloss. Horribly harsh to award a penalty against Botman for a shirt-pull on Lerma. Lerma went down like a delicate little flower but there have been several dozen more egregious shirt tugs in the game. Suppose that’s the letter of the law and Mateta, whose very presence has changed the game, thunders the penalty past Ramsdale.
Crystal Palace have been awarded a late penalty and Newcastle are FUMING! 😳 pic.twitter.com/ayF5oNkZTe
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
It ends all square at the City Ground, where Murillo’s own goal was cancelled out by his team-mate Neco Williams.
Porro’s free-kick from a tight angle on the left is fumbled onto the roof of the net by Roefs. That could easily have dropped into the goal.
There will be 11 minutes of added time.
Palace have turned it round at Selhurst Park! Jean-Philippe Mateta, always so cool from the penalty spot, has scored his second goal to put Palace in front.
Jean-Philippe Mateta converts from the penalty spot and Palace steal the win at the last! 💣 pic.twitter.com/pJiHnO8KPH
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
If it stays like this, Spurs will have taken three points from the last 12 league games and only 13 from the last 23.
Sunderland are the only team who look like scoring at the moment. A deflected cross rolls invitingly across the six-yard box, with Kinsky out of the game, but there are Sunderland players there and Udogie boots clear.
Brobbey appeals unsuccessfully for a penalty after being leaned on by Danso in the area. He made the most of it.
It’s a statement of the bleedin’ obvious but Spurs are crying out for the creativity of Dejan Kulusevski and James Maddison. Both are out with long-term injuries.
The next best thing is Xavi Simons, who has just been brought on to replace Conor Gallagher. There will be at least eight minutes of added time by the way.
Xhaka clips a beautiful ball over the top for Diarra. He tees up Rigg, whose fierce shot from 20 yards is superbly blocked by Van de Ven.
Sunderland bring on Chemsdine Talbi and Trai Hume for Rigg and the goalscorer Mukiele.
Spurs aren’t really threatening an equaliser, with Sunderland having much of the ball in the final third.
Jean-Philippe Mateta comes off the bench to equalise for Palace!
BOOM! Jean-Philippe Mateta levels for Crystal Palace! 🦅 pic.twitter.com/txTXfPjucj
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Fine defending from Udogie, who leans into Diarra to stop him reaching a low ball from the left. Without that intervention, Diarra would have been clean through.
Rigg is then booked for a foul, and moments later Solanke flicks a header straight at Roefs from Tel’s cross.
Play resumes after a delay of almost eight minutes.
Spurs substitution In fact, Cristian Romero is going off. He’s in tears as he leaves the field to be replaced by Kevin Danso. I think it’s an injury rather concussion.
Morgan Rogers has just missed a glorious chance to restore Villa’s lead.
Morgan Rogers fires over a golden chance to give Villa the lead 😧 pic.twitter.com/Q1sHp7mbwY
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Kinsky and Romero are still being treated. Both are sitting up and look okay; in fact Romero has just bounced to his feet. Kinsky is having his head bandaged, Terry Butcher-style.
Kinsky has a cut to the head and Spurs have sent their third-choice keeper Brandon Austin out to warm up just in case.
Another chance for Richarlison but another timid finish from the Brazilian who passes the ball, with the side of his foot, straight at Roefs. Within minutes, Sunderland are in front. Spurs had been trying to keep things compact and tight but fell behind via a massive deflection off Micky van de Ven. That was unlucky, but the way the Spurs defence allowed Mukiele to come inside off the wing and drive to the edge of the box was poor.
Kinsky and Romero are down after a really nasty collision. Romero was trying to usher a long ball through to the keeper, with Brobbey right behind him. Brobbey gave Romero a little shove, I think, and Spurs are unhappy about that - especially as Brobbey has already been booked. Either way, there has been no sanction from the referee.
Triple substitution Joao Palhinha, Mathys Tel and Pape Sarr come on for Bergvall, Richarlison and Gray. Roberto De Zerbi had planned that substitution before the goal.
61 min: Sunderland 1 Spurs 0 (Mukiele) Nordi Mukiele adds to Spurs’ woes with a freak goal! He ran infield from right-back, kept going and hit a left-foot shot from the edge of the D that took a huge deflection off Van de Ven and wrongfooted Kinsky.
It may eventually go down as a Van de Ven own goal because I’m not sure Mukiele’s shot was on target.
Nordi Mukiele's shot deflects off Micky van de Ven and ends up in the back of the net! 💥 pic.twitter.com/oPqTbBSFpS
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Richarlison’s sidefooted shot through the legs of a defender is a bit telegraphed and saved comfortably by Roefs. Hasn’t been the best second half so far.
Newcastle have been in charge since their goal and Osula had a decent chance to double the lead, well saved by Henderson after some ropey Palace passing. Both teams still squandering potentially fruitful positions too often with poor passes or general lethargy. Nine teams in Europe has not been good for the Premier League #product, especially in these Sunday games.
Spurs’ last clean sheet in the Premier League was a goalless draw at Brentford on New Year’s Day. If you can’t win the game, don’t lose it and all that.
Udogie goes down in the D after a challenge from O’Nien. The referee Rob Jones decides it was a legitimate hand-off rather than a foul. Had he given a free-kick, O’Nien might have been off for a Dogso.
Richarlison receives a return pass from Bergvall, charges into the six-yard box and is denied by a fine last-ditch tackle from O’Nien.
Back under way at the Stadium of Light, and in the other 2pm kick-offs.
A quiet first half comes to an end. Both keepers made big saves just before the break; until then they had much more to do with their feet than their hands. Robertbo De Zerbi will be reasonably happy, but Spurs can do more in the final third.
Forest have come back into this game strongly and deserved their equaliser from Neco Williams. They have the option of last season’s leading scorer Chris Wood on the bench, after his recent return from a long-term knee injury.
Villa’s head coach Unai Emery has been box office to watch in the technical area: constantly in motion and offering advice to his players. Morgan Rogers is having one of those afternoons where he does something brilliant and then poor in the space of a minute.
Will Osula finishes in unconventional fashion to give Newcastle the lead at Selhurst Park! 💥 pic.twitter.com/oojZnS6iL8
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
Big save by Roefs! The sliding Alderete cuts out a dangerous cross but can only give the ball to Solanke, six yards out to the left of centre. Roefs spreads himself to make a similar save to Kinsky’s at the other end.
Big save by Kinksy! A free-kick from the left is headed on and bounces through to Brobbey, five yards out at the far post. Kinsky flies out to make a terrific block.
A nice cross form Pedro Porro is volleyed acrobatically wide by Solanke, 10 yards out. Very tough chance.
Two good passing moves from a nothing half and Newcastle have the lead. The first ended with a Hall cross well cleared but Newcastle kept the ball and sent it towards the other wing. Two neat triangles gave Lewis Miley a chance for a searing low pass, Maxence Lacroix was caught out and Osula hacked it past Henderson at the second attempt.
Spurs have been okay in the first half, no more or less. Antonin Kinsky hasn’t had a save to make, though Nordi Mukiele missed a great chance for Sunderland and Granit Xhaka shot just wide.
Neco Williams has equalised at the City Ground with a cracking strike!
"Neco Williams steps up when Forest needed it!"
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
What a strike this is to bring Nottingham Forest level 💥 pic.twitter.com/W85z8Hx4a0
Van de Ven is booked for fouling Brobbey on the edge of the area, as has Pedro Porro for dissent.
Solanke has a shot blocked after a rapid Spurs break. Sunderland have come closest to scoring but Spurs, Solanke in particular, have looked quite sharp at the other end.
Brobbey is booked for nudging his elbow into the face of Porro, who was holding him back. Spurs wanted a red card but the referee decided the force of the blow only merited a yellow.
Just wide from Xhaka! A long throw is headed away to the edge of the area, where Xhaka runs onto the loose ball and whistles a first-time shot through the crowd. It beats Kinsky and goes this far wide of the far post.
Woeful game here. Kindest thing you could say it both defences are doing a fair job. Both teams capable of stepping up to win ball and prevent any promising attacking moves. Both teams equally capable of giving away the ball themselves. My highlight so far has been the William Osula song to the tune of Tequila. The Champs version, not Terrorvision.
Chance for Mukiele! The resulting free-kick is headed horribly wide from six yards by the unmarked Mukiele. That was a great chance and he got it all wrong.
Cristian Romero is booked for taking out Brian Brobbey.
Forest have been strangely passive so far, and are now a goal behind.
Vitor Pereira made a number of changes for the Europa League tie in Porto, preferring to play what is effectively his first-team here against Villa.
It has not appeared to work so far.
That was never a penalty for Tottenham and I’m amazed referee Rob Jones blew for it in real time. Kolo Muani was not even appealing for the spot kick, he was appealing for a corner. There was a coming together and presumably Jones thought Luke O’Nien had slid in and brought the Spurs player down, but there was no contact and Omar Alderete had actually got a foot on the ball first anyway to take it away from the midfielder. VAR intervenes and the decision is changed after a look at his monitor.
Aston Villa have struck first at the City Ground! Morgan Rogers was inevitably involved with a fierce cross that was turned into his own net by Murillo.
Aston Villa have taken the lead after Morgan Rogers' cross was turned into his own net by Murillo 🫣 pic.twitter.com/X48LRWonoi
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
23 min: Sunderland 0 Spurs 0 No real complaints for Spurs, which says it all.
21 min: Sunderland 0 Spurs 0 Sunderland can’t believe this, and the decision may be overturned by VAR. Kolo Muani, who was going nowhere, was sandwiched between Alderete and O’Nien and went over. If anything Kolo Muani kicked Alderete’s foot. There was disbelief when the referee pointed to the spot.
VAR have asked the referee to go to the monitor.
Chance for Sunderland! Reinildo combines superbly with Le Fee, whose teasing cross is headed over from five yards by Brobbey. He rose well, perhaps a split-second too early on reflection, but couldn’t quite get over the ball.
Le Fee’s routine ball in from the left is muffed by the off-balance Romero and looks set to run kindly for Brobbey in the six-yard goal. Kinsky reacts quickly to dive on the ball.
It’s been a stress-free start for Antonin Kinsky, with just that Xhaka corner threatening to cause any problems. He’s had a lot of touches with his feet, though, with Spurs building right from the back in the De Zerbi style.
Tottenham almost cut Sunderland apart with their first attack of the De Zerbi era. It was a fantastic move and I’m still not entirely sure how Lucas Bergvall did not convert Solanke’s pull back from the byline. It was a last-ditch toe from a Sunderland defender to take it away.
Spurs have also spurned another wonderful chance, Richarlison deciding to take on a shot first time and putting it weakly into the arms of Robin Roefs. He could have taken a touch and set himself given the amount of time and space he had.
Encouraging for Spurs, as is the fact Antonin Kinksy has also survived his first examination in goal. Sunderland were always going to swing their corner right on top of the goalkeeper, but Kinksy did well to palm the first away as it threatened to bend into the far corner.
Sunderland have come back into this though and are putting pressure on the Spurs defence.
Sunderland win their first corner on the right. It’s set to be an outswinger until Granit Xhaka pulls rank so that he can test Antonin Kinsky with an inswinger. Xhaka curls the corner right under the crossbar and Kinsky has to backpedal to slap it over the bar. The follow-up corner is cleared by Spurs.
It’s been a decent start for Spurs, with plenty of the patient, cat-and-mouse possession we saw from De Zerbi’s Brighton.
After another such move, Kolo Muani breaks the midfield line and finds Richarlison on the left side of the area. His first-time shot dribbles through to Roefs. On reflection he had time to take a touch.
Nearly the perfect start for Roberto De Zerbi! Solanke makes an excellent run to the byline and screws the ball back towards Bergvall, six yards out. He can’t make contact under pressure from a defender and then Porro’s shot from the edge of the area is saved by Roefs. For a second, Bergvall looked set to score.
Spurs kick off from left to right as we watch. Richarlison plays the ball straight back to Kinsky, who launches it downfield. Not a bad idea to give him an early touch, even one as straightforward as that.
Roberto De Zerbi, who has wisely worn a gilet on a sunny but blustery day in Sunderland, looks relaxed as he takes his seat in the dugout. I was going to say the De Zerbi Years start here for Spurs, but ‘years’ is a bit of a hostage to fortune in modern football.
Villa keeper Emiliano Martinez will miss the match after injuring himself in the warm-up. Marco Bizot replaces him.
This has happened at least three times before. Very odd. Bad preparation or just a huge coincidence?
Update: Marco Bizot will now start in goal, replacing Emi Martínez. James Wright is now amongst our substitutes. https://t.co/fUjJZ1y8vK
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 12, 2026
Away from Europe, this is clearly a huge game for both Forest and Villa in the Premier League.
Villa are back in the driving seat for Champions League qualification after recovering from a recent stumble.
Forest’s win over Tottenham before the international break reinvigorated their survival mission but they remain in deep trouble.
You have to go all the way back to December 14 for Forest’s last home win in the Premier League. This game feels pretty significant for both clubs.
It was not so easy to select the first XI because I’m lucky – we have a lot of very good players. It was very difficult.
[On starting all three of Richarlison, Solanke and Kolo Muani] They are different players; they play in different positions. Solanke is the striker. We are trying to win the game and to do that we need to score.
[On the selection of Antonin Kinsky] I believe in him. He has to stay calm and believe in himself. He has the right quality to play in the Premier League; he’s shown that in the past. He has to forget [Atletico Madrid] and focus on this game because we need him.
We have to fight. We have to play with the right spirit and help each other on the pitch. We have to keep our head, show our qualities and not forget who we are. When they play like they can, we can compete against every team in the Premier League.
Differing priorities seeping through the line-ups at Selhurst Park. Palace are in Europa Conference League mode, with a clear eye on their second leg at Fiorentina on Thursday.
Second choice options for them in central midfield (Will Hughes, Jefferson Lerma) and in attack (Brennan Johnson, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Yeremy Pino). Jean-Philippe Mateta and Ismaila Sarr are on the bench in case of emergency.
Newacstle strengthened by the return of Sandro Tonali who missed Eddie Howe’s job-endagering defeat to Sunderland. Tino Livramento and Jacob Murphy in from the start, and Sven Botman who appeared to hurt himself in the Tyne-Wear derby.
Could this be a potential warm-up for a European semi-final?
Aston Villa have a huge advantage ahead of their quarter-final second leg against Bologna, while Forest face Porto on Thursday in the Europa League after a 1-1 draw.
Villa and Forest will face each other in the last four if they can finish the job later this week.
Victory here could deliver an early blow before a potential full English in the semi-final.
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 12, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi’s first teamsheet has arrived as Tottenham Hotspur manager and it is not good news for Djed Spence or Xavi Simons who are both named on the bench.
A lot has been said about the lack of quality in the Spurs side - as well as a crippling injury list - but with the possible exception of the goalkeeper, that looks like a decent Premier League XI. Certainly, it is not a team that should be sat third from bottom in the table and staring into the relegation abyss.
De Zerbi is the third manager this season to try and get a tune out of this group and all the mood music coming out of North London since the Italian arrived has been positive.
The training has been good, detailed and invigorating. De Zerbi has used his first appearances in front of the media to talk up the quality of the players he has inherited. The survival mission has got off to an encouraging start.
But here comes the first stress test against a Sunderland side that has been a nightmare to play against all season and is coming off the back of a derby win over Newcastle.
The Black Cats have lost their last three home games and know they cannot afford to make it a fourth in front of their own supporters
It is time for the talking to stop. If Spurs are going to get out of trouble, they need to give reason for optimism on the pitch. They have struggled to do that under two previous managers this season.
By Sam Wallace
Spurs could very quickly be Roberto De Zerbi’s club – certainly if he is successful in steering the team away from the relegation zone beginning with the trip to Sunderland today. The suggestion is that he has negotiated one of the most lucrative deals for any manager in the Premier League – chiefly by virtue of declining the job for some time.
He is in power and, at a club where no one else seems to have a plan, De Zerbi has plenty of them.
In case you’ve forgotten the extent of Antonin Kinsky’s awful night in Madrid on 10 March, here’s a breakdown of the events that led to him being substituted after 17 minutes.
6 min: Atlético Madrid 1 Tottenham Hotspur 0 (Kinsky blunder)
The call to drop Vicario for Kinsky was a bold one by Tudor. Just six minutes in, it backfired as the Czech Republic international slipped, handing Atlético the easiest of openers for a nightmare start in Madrid.15 min: Atlético 3 Spurs 0 (Kinsky blunder 2.0)
From worse to a complete disaster, Kinsky had to check whether he had the right boots on after the first goal but he had no excuses for the third. After fluffing an attempted first-time cleared backpass, Julián Alvarez had an open goal.
With Antonin Kinsky starting for Spurs, it’s worth revisiting this piece from Oliver Brown on that disastrous night in Madrid last month.
Nobody embodies Tottenham’s path to perdition quite so starkly as poor Antonin Kinsky. Just 14 months ago, he was the beaming face of his basket case of a club, climbing into the stands for an emotional embrace with sister Andrea after an inspired performance against Liverpool on his debut.
How jarringly that moment collided with this week’s pitiful scene at Atletico Madrid, as the 22-year-old sloped off the pitch in torment, substituted in only the 17th minute after conceding three goals, each in more gruesome fashion than the last. He was plainly inconsolable, and yet manager Igor Tudor, with a telling lack of backbone, refused even to look at him.
Team news! 📋 pic.twitter.com/zpAXAm8bjS
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) April 12, 2026
How we start to face Forest this afternoon ✊ #NFOAVLpic.twitter.com/7L91z1ZXRE
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) April 12, 2026
Today's Eagles to face Newcastle 🦅 pic.twitter.com/9gaGSZUGFr
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 12, 2026
Today's team at Selhurst Park! 💪 pic.twitter.com/xbuwKBFoew
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) April 12, 2026
Ready for Spurs! 👊#SUNTOTpic.twitter.com/C5GxxapxZJ
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) April 12, 2026
Roberto De Zerbi makes five changes from Spurs’ last game under Igor Tudor, the 3-0 defeat at home to Nottingham Forest. Antonin Kinsky, who was taken off after 17 disastrous minutes against Atletico Madrid in his last appearance for Spurs, replaces the injured Guglielmo Vicario in goal. Destiny Udogie, Randal Kolo Muani, Conor Gallagher and Lucas Bergvall also come into the side.
Today's starting XI! ✊
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 12, 2026
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By Sam Dean
Roberto De Zerbi wants his Tottenham Hotspur players to revert to the more adventurous style of play they showed under former head coach Ange Postecoglou.
De Zerbi has seven games to save Spurs from relegation and he has demanded “courage and personality” from his team going into his first game, away to Sunderland on Sunday.
Postecoglou was sacked by Spurs last summer after winning the Europa League and finishing 17th in the Premier League, but had initially thrilled the Spurs fans with his attacking approach, dubbed “Ange Ball”.
“I want to see again the Tottenham I watched with Postecoglou,” said De Zerbi, who most recently managed Brighton and Marseille before his appointment in north London. “In my second season in Brighton there was Postecoglou here with a lot of these players, and it was one of the best teams in terms of quality of play. I would like to see it again.”
De Zerbi has admitted, though, that he does not have enough time to implement his own tactical ideas this season. He is therefore prioritising the creation of the “right spirit, attitude and behaviour” from a group of players who have long been accused of mental fragility.
By Jim White
Forty-nine years ago, nobody believed it could happen either. And when the moment came and Tottenham Hotspur were doomed to be relegated from England’s top division, no one looked more astonished at the turn of events than Pat Jennings. The great keeper had won the Uefa Cup, the FA Cup and the League Cup (twice) with the club. Yet here he was confronting humiliation as, in their penultimate fixture of the season, his Spurs side shipped five goals against Manchester City in a match they could not lose if they were to survive.
“I was at that game,” recalls Danny Kelly, the broadcaster and host of the Spurs podcast The View From The Lane. “At the end I just remember Pat, who had won the footballer of the year only a couple of years earlier, staring out across the pitch with this look that said ‘this isn’t right, this just can’t be’.”
Things were looking bleak for Tottenham when they drew 1-1 at home to Sunderland at the start of January. They had plummeted from third in the table at the end of October to 13th, and their new manager Thomas Frank was under increasing pressure after a miserable run of two wins in 11 games.
Fast forward three months and that particular crisis feels like a golden age. Since that Sunderland game, Spurs have failed to win in 11 Premier League games, picking up only three draws, and their new manager Roberto De Zerbi will take charge of a team in the relegation zone.
Since the start of November, Spurs’ Premier League record is P22 W2 D7 L13 Pts 13. That’s not relegation form; it’s far worse than that. Even Wolves have picked up more points in the same period. It’s hard to believe Spurs are in this mess – but they are and it’s getting worse by the week. The days of a a first relegation since 1977 being unthinkable are long gone.
De Zerbi has seven games to work some magic, starting with a tough trip to the Stadium of Light. “We have no time to work like in Brighton or Marseille, or in other places I’ve been,” he said. “I don’t want to put confusion inside of the players. They have to have a clear plan and not too much instruction, not too much thinking.
“They have to run, they have to play with courage and personality and they have to fight. That’s it. For me, my demand is to show the right spirit I want to see.”
Sunderland v Spurs is one of three 2pm kick-offs. We’ll also have updates from Nottingham Forest v Aston Villa, a big game at both ends of the table, and Crystal Palace v Newcastle United. But our main focus will be events at the Stadium of Light, where Spurs desperately need a positive result.
Kick off 2pm.
📍 Stadium of Light pic.twitter.com/o7oKTgONhe
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) April 12, 2026
ST. LOUIS — As reporters approached Ranger Suárez’s locker for his postgame interview Saturday night at Busch Stadium, one asked how he was feeling.
“Amazing,” said a smiling Suárez.
That answer was no surprise after Suárez’s first good outing in a Red Sox uniform, a dominant showing in which he held the Cardinals scoreless for six innings in a 7-1 Red Sox win. After two shortened starts against Houston and San Diego in which the lefty allowed eight earned runs and 13 hits in 8 ⅓ innings, he showed signs of why the Red Sox gave him $130 million in the offseason and led Boston to just its fifth win of the year.
“Extremely pumped after that outing, but mostly because we needed the win,” Suárez said (through interpreter Daveson Perez). “Everybody came in and did their jobs.”
Entering Saturday’s outing, the Red Sox blamed Suárez’s strange spring training build-up — which was interrupted by struggles in the World Baseball Classic — and a lack of execution for the lefty’s struggles. He threw just 76 pitches in his Red Sox debut March 30 in Houston and 75 on Sunday against San Diego. With the offense reeling, the pressure was on Suárez to deliver, especially after Boston lost the series opener in St. Louis on Friday. He did exactly that, holding the Cardinals to three hits and striking out six (while walking two batters) in six innings.
“He moved the ball around,” manager Alex Cora said. “It seems like his arm was a lot quicker than the first two (outings). It tells me he feels better.”
The Red Sox can only hope Saturday’s outing will be a microcosm of Suárez’s season, as he overcame a slow start to take over the game. The lefty struggled with his command — while showing visible frustration on the mound — in a slog of a first inning in which he threw 27 pitches and walked two. From there, though, he was equal parts efficient and effective, needing 57 pitches to get the next 15 outs while retiring 15 of the last 17 batters he faced (including the last eight in a row).
“I was definitely trying to be too fine with my pitches,” Suárez said. “After that inning, I was able to reset and pitch the way I normally do.”
In order to be more effective (and protect a 2-0 lead once Willson Contreras smoked a two-run double in the fourth), Suárez turned to a specific pitch: his sinker. After throwing the pitch 21 times (28%) in Houston and 12 times (16%) against the Padres, Suárez relied on it at a 46% clip (39 of 84 pitches) against St. Louis. The lefty threw his cutter less — and reaped the benefits.
“He thought it was really good today. It was diving at the end,” said Cora. “The action, the arm, the way he was moving on the mound was good, so that was a good sign.
Added Suárez: “I just felt like they weren’t hitting it. Why change things if they’re not able to get ahold of it?”
Two weeks into a five-year contract is not the time to judge a player’s value, but considering how Boston’s offseason went — with Suárez representing a high-profile pivot after the Red Sox lost Alex Bregman – there was some pressure on the ex-Phillie to start turning things around. Contreras, who experienced a similar adjustment when he bolted the Cubs for the Cardinals in 2023, can sympathize.
“We played against each other for six years, seven years and he’s always been good,” the first baseman said. “I think it was a matter of time for him to feel comfortable. From my experience, I know it’s really hard when you’re a free agent and you want to do everything right and everything goes south, but you have to be patient and trust your stuff that you can do everything you’ve done before.”
Suárez told Cora he felt more grounded in his mechanics Saturday with his back leg feeling more comfortable than it had in two previous starts. That allowed him to reach a season-high in pitches, a reality that might allow Cora to stretch the lefty out further in his next start, which is likely Friday when the Red Sox open their second homestand against the talented Tigers.
“Definitely,” Suárez said when asked if it felt good to make a good impression. “Especially since I wasn’t able to have a full spring training, to go out there and have positive results. I threw 84 pitches today so that’s going to help me as I go on, to keep getting better and better.”
The Red Sox know that if Suárez can join Garrett Crochet and Sonny Gray in dominating opponents, they’ll find their way into plenty of games.
“We need him to go deep into games,” Cora said. “If you look at what has happened the first few weeks of the season, when we pitch, we win games. When the starters go deeper into games, we have a better chance of winning games.”
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MetroBank One Day Cup, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff
Gloucestershire 185-8 (38 overs): Halliday 49, Start 49; Walker 3-29, Shearn 3-38
Glamorgan 188-4 (35.2 overs): Parfitt 56, Gammon 49*, Sturge 41*; Daniels 2-40
Glamorgan won by 6 wickets
Glamorgan recovered from a shaky start to beat Gloucestershire by six wickets in the opening round of the women's League 2 One Day Cup.
The Welsh side chased down a target of 186 in 38 overs with 16 balls to spare, thanks to 56 from captain Lauren Parfitt, 49 not out from Bethan Gammon and 41 not out from loanee Megan Sturge.
2025 runners up Glamorgan looked under pressure for much of the game, after Gloucestershire's total of 185-8 was built round 49 apiece from opener Becca Halliday and Georgina Start.
Teenage spinner Poppy Walker (3-29) dismissed both to slow the visitors, while seamer Anna-Mae Shearn also claimed three wickets.
Glamorgan, fielding loanees Sturge behind the stumps and spinner Jas Westley, chose to bowl first after nearly two hours of rain delays.
Gloucestershire gave debuts to opener Laila Moledina (Somerset) and Maddie White as they sought revenge for three losses to Glamorgan in 2025.
After early strokes for Shearn and Westley, a third-wicket stand of 63 between Halliday and Start got the visitors' innings going.
Halliday hit the only six of the innings off Westley while Start's runs came off just 54 balls, backing up her form as 2025 player of the year in the competition.
Walker's wickets and the usual economic spells from Gemma Porter prevented Gloucestershire from a further charge.
Early wickets for Emily Geach, captain Liv Daniels and Charlie Phillips had Glamorgan on the back foot at 59 for three in the 16th over after some astute bowling changes.
Glamorgan's hopes now rested on the experienced Welsh duo of Parfitt and the busy Gammon, with Parfitt surviving early pressure and a dropped boundary chance to reach her 50 off 63 balls.
The partnership was worth 54 off 52 balls when Parfitt chipped Daniels (2-40) to cover, throwing the match back into the balance with 55 needed off the last 10.
Hampshire's Sturge, with her experience of Tier One cricket, proved a useful partner for the aggressive Gammon as they made light of the target, Sturge cracking her sixth boundary to seal victory.
Glamorgan's Bethan Gammon told BBC Sport Wales:
"It's really pleasing to get over the line in the first game of the season, we went through some difficult periods but sometimes being able to come through those shows the fighting character we have in this team and hopefully that'll set us up well for the rest of the season.
"The important thing was not letting it get over a run a ball, so we were trying to rotate the strike, keeping active and building partnerships.
"I've played some T10 cricket with Meg so to play with her again was really enjoyable, she was a fantastic addition to the squad today."
Saturday night’s middle game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cleveland Guardians certainly ended in disastrous fashion. With that being said, it could’ve gone off the rails much earlier than it did and it’s a credit to starting pitcher Martín Pérez that the Braves stayed in the game. Now granted, the lineup had absolutely nothing to offer against Guardians starter Parker Messick but they were at least hypothetically in the game thanks to Pérez’s efforts.
Martín Pérez spoke with the media following the game and it’s safe to say that he’s feeling encouraged following his five innings of giving up just one run. Pérez spoke with the media and continued to reiterate that this is as good as he’s felt on the mound for a couple of years now. “Since I started throwing the ball this year, I feel better,” said Pérez. “Today was a good game, I was attacking the strike zone and I wasn’t missing too far from the [strike zone]. Every time when I go out there, I feel better. I’m going to continue to do my job and continue to give the team the chance to win many games.”
When he was asked about the last time that he felt this good, Pérez explained that it began with the tail end of last season during his stint with the White Sox. “[There’s no] pain on my arm,” stated Pérez. “I know that I can help the team. Finally, I feel grea and I don’t feel anything in my elbow. It was hard for me for the last two years to pitch with no pain. Sometimes [I’d] wake up for the next day about how I’m going to feel tomorrow and how I’m going to feel today. Now, I’m just enjoying what I’m doing because I feel great and I feel healthy. It’s a beautiful feeling to go out there and compete when you know you feel strong and better.”
“I think he’s been really good,” said Walt Weiss when he was asked about Pérez’s performances so far. “On top of [the two starts, he had] that relief appearance where he came in and saved our ‘pen. He’s been nice to have. He’s a veteran, he knows how to handle himself, he’s good in the clubhouse and and he’s good to have around.”
Pérez’s only real blemish on the night was giving up the homer to José Ramírez in the first inning. That was an inauspicious start to his outing and he dealt with traffic at times but he recovered to have a perfectly fine outing for being the fifth starter in this rotation. He was asked about how he adjusted in the second at-bat to strike out Ramirez and for Pérez, the adjustment was pretty simple. “I’m just trying not to miss my spot for the second time,” explained Martín. “He’s one of the best hitters in baseball and as a pitcher, it’s about keeping the batter off of his timing. During the first inning, I went to the changeup after the fastball…and he got me. I made sure that the second at-bat I was going to throw the pitch I wanted so I knew I could get him now.”
So while the game didn’t go Atlanta’s way once Martín Pérez exited the contest, it’s still encouraging that the Braves are getting value out of his contributions out of the fifth spot of the rotation. That role will certainly change once Spencer Strider gets healthy and later on down the road once the Braves get their full compliment of pitchers back but for now, Pérez is doing his part to make sure that this good start that the rotation is on continues to last for as long as possible. Hopefully we’ll see Chris Sale deliver a bounce-back start of his own later on tonight in order to keep the good times rolling.
MIAMI — With Sunday night’s regular-season finale comes the end of an era for the Miami Heat, the matchup against the Atlanta Hawks at Kaseya Center the final telecast on FanDuel Sports Network.
With the outlet ceasing operations, the Heat next will either turn to a streaming platform or local outlet, such as the one the Florida Panthers went with on Scripps Sports with their over-the-air telecasts this season.
For the immediate future, there also will be no local telecasts of wherever the postseason might take Erik Spoelstra’s team.
All games in the play-in round, which is where the Heat are seeded, will be telecast solely on Amazon Prime’s streaming channel, with no local option.
All playoff games will be handled by national outlets, with the NBA no longer allowing local broadcasts during the opening round of the playoffs, as had been the case in previous years, before the new national-broadcast contract went into effect this season. If the Heat advance through the play-in round to the playoffs, they would face the Detroit Pistons in a series opening April 19.
For those following the Heat, it is a hard stop for the season for game-night coverage from Eric Reid, John Crotty and the Heat’s television wing.
The Heat’s Jason Jackson and Amy Audibert will continue providing coverage throughout the Heat’s postseason run on the team’s radio outlets, including WQAM in South Florida, with Spanish radio coverage continuing on WQBA 1140 AM with José Pañeda and Joe Pujala.
Like the Miami Marlins, who moved to a streaming approach with coverage this season in the wake of Major League Baseball’s local packages ending with FanDuel, the NBA is expected to move ahead with such an approach next season. As with select Marlins games this season, the Heat also could find an over-the-air home, with select games this past season having been simulcast on Local 10 WPLG.
The Heat, Hawks, Hornets, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers, Clippers, Grizzlies, Bucks, Timberwolves, Thunder, Magic and Spurs all have deals expiring with the soon-to-cease FanDuel-branded outlets.
According to a report in the Sports Business Journal, “the NBA is urging teams to sign one-year deals or packages with at least a one-year exit clause, in the event the league does not launch a national streaming platform until the 2027-28 season. But sources said there is a sense multiple teams could shift to a streaming-only template for next season with platforms such as DAZN or Victory+ — which would be a first for NBA teams.”
That report also said, “Although the NBA has toyed with launching a streaming hub for local broadcasts in time for next season, the project was not a topic at the recent Board of Governors session, and the teams are proceeding as if it won’t happen until the 2027-28 season at the earliest. For that reason, the league has asked all teams to sign those one-year digital deals for 2026-27 or deals with exit clauses – so the franchises can join the platform in aggregate once it goes live.”
The Heat’s current television personalities are expected to continue on with whatever form next season’s television package takes.
Manchester City are running riot against Chelsea as Pep Guardiola's men are keen to close the gap to Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.
And it should come as little surprise that Rayan Cherki has, once again, been an integral figure on the pitch for the hegemonic club.
The 22-year-old French international and Lyon academy product has quickly become the creator-in-chief for the Etihad club since his summer arrival from Ligue 1, and a brace of assists today has served up further proof of his growing influence.
With his pair of helpers after the break that saw Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guéhi put City well in control, Cherki has now provided multiple assists in three different Premier League games this season, with Bruno Fernandes and Jack Grealish the only other players to achieve the same feat.
Cherki (10), who is second in the league to only the aforementioned Fernandes (16) in Premier League assists, has banked two or more assists on four occasions for Man City across all competitions this term, more than any other player for a big-five European league club, while also becoming just the second Man City player 22-year-old or younger after Leroy Sané to hit 10+ assists in a single season (per StatMuse).
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Hundreds of people ran through some North Side neighborhoods on Sunday for the Chicago Lakefront 10 miler and 5K.
Runners stepped off from Wilson Avenue with the Chicago Area Runner's Association, also known as CARA.
Athletes of all paces ran along the lakefront course before ending with a unique finish up and over Cricket Hill.
In its 48th year, organizers say this is one of Chicago's oldest races, second only to the Chicago marathon.
Runners all have different reasons for running Sunday; whether for the spring racing season or simply stepping up their game, this is a race for everyone.
The next few days are incredibly crucial for Real Madrid, as they seek to remain in this season’s Champions League. They go to Bayern Munich on Wednesday hoping to overturn a one-goal deficit in the quarter-final tie, but should they fail to do so, they will be set for a second consecutive campaign without a major trophy win.
Because of this, there is a desperation surrounding Real Madrid, whose La Liga hopes all-but ended on Friday with a 1-1 home draw against Girona. They have been given hope that a comeback is possible, and one of their biggest believers is president Florentino Perez.
On Sunday, Perez was speaking at a ceremony honouring Real Madrid’s longest-serving members. He spoke at the event, during which he referenced the upcoming match against Bayern, as per Marca.
“We have won 58 titles in the last 15 years, including 6 European Cups in football and 3 in basketball. We value things in their fair measure, and we are aware of the difficulties of achieving each victory and each title.
“I have always said that the loyalty of Madridismo is our great strength. Here no one gives up and we are going to continue fighting year after year until the last moment to try to continue adding titles to the greatest list of winners in the history of sport. It is an honour to have your support to continue pursuing the best club in history.”
If Real Madrid fail to get the better of Bayern on Wednesday, it will be a second failed season in a row for the Bernabeu club. Because of this, there’s no doubt that an extra feeling of determination will be surrounding Alvaro Arbeloa’s squad ahead of their trip to Germany early next week, but whether it’s enough to lead them to victory remains to be seen.
Anything can happen on Masters Sunday, this year more than ever.
It threatened to be a procession when Rory McIlroy took the biggest-ever 36-hole lead in Masters history, but his six-stroke lead evaporated after a third round of 73, and now it’s anyone’s game.
McIlroy enters the final round tied at 11-under with Cameron Young, who shot an incredible 65 to earn a place in the final pairing. Scottie Scheffler also threw his hat in the ring with a 65 of his own.
There are eight players within four shots of each other with 18 holes to play, and three-time Masters winner Sir Nick Faldo picked one of them to beat McIlroy to the Green Jacket this year.
Faldo, who came back from six strokes down to beat Greg Norman in 1996, picked Justin Rose to win The Masters from three shots behind.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he said, “It’s tough isn’t it? I think Rose might be the most complete if he gets the putter going.
“Coming from three back, it’s freedom. Go and play the front nine, as I say, come up for air, have a look at the leaderboard, and then it gets serious.”
Rose had 10 birdies in the final round last year to force a playoff with McIlroy, but he lost in a playoff hole at Augusta for the second time.
He’s been knocking on the door for two decades, but Faldo thinks that on the 21st time of asking, Rose will finally win his hard-earned Green Jacket.
Four-time major winner Dame Laura Davies disagreed with Faldo, saying that she thinks McIlroy will bounce back and win his second straight Masters. But the Northern Irishman isn’t who she wants to win it.
She said on Sky Sports, “I’d love to see Shane win it, but I’ve just got a feeling it might be Rory again.”
Lowry, who aced the sixth hole to become the first player to ace two different holes at The Masters, starts Sunday two shots back from the lead and ready to pounce on errors from his good friend McIlroy and American Young.
It would be his second major win, seven years on from the 2019 Open Championship at Royal Portrush. Seeing McIlroy put the Green Jacket on his friend would be a fitting end to this incredible tournament.
Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has set a clear condition to the club in order for him to remain.
Fernandes has been the main man at United since his arrival from Sporting CP in 2020. He has arguably been the best signing the club has made since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement.
He has continued to lead from the front this season, with the Portuguese playmaker registering an impressive eight goals and providing an additional 16 assists. He broke David Beckham’s assist record last month to become the United player with the most assists in a Premier League campaign.
Fernandes is just four away from matching, and possibly surpassing, Kevin De Bruyne and Thierry Henry’s Premier League record (20).
Yet, there have been murmurs that an exit this summer could be on the cards. Last summer, he attracted strong interest from the Saudi Pro League but he eventually turned down a mega proposal from the Gulf nation in favour of staying at Old Trafford.
Saudi clubs are still keeping tabs on his situation, while there have also been suggestions that European heavyweights like Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain want to add him to their ranks. United want to keep Fernandes and he has now informed them what they must do for this to happen.
Speaking to The Telegraph, Fernandes called on United to promise him that they will do everything to be a competitive outfit.
He told the newspaper, “Everyone that comes to Man United wants to win every trophy. No one thinks in coming to the club that we’re going to fight for one or two trophies in six years. You want to fight for all of them.”
“Then we went to three finals and didn’t win. That can happen. But at least you’ve been there in the fight. We were close. And what I said to the club every time that I spoke with them, what I want from the time I’m here, I want to compete. Because if I compete, I will be close to winning.”
“If I don’t compete, there’s no chance I’m going to get close to anything. So, the main thing that the club understood is this: it’s 2013 that they last won the Premier League. That’s too long for a club like Man United. Being now so long without winning a Premier League is not normal.”
“As a player, you have to understand that the fans, the expectation, will always be that we want to come back and win the Premier League.”
Fernandes continued, “As players, we have that expectation when we come to Man United. It doesn’t change. I know people will think: ‘You’re going to get more money, you can get better contracts.’ No, you come to Man United because you want to win trophies. Because money you can get anywhere.”
“A lot of clubs in the Premier League pay well, a lot of clubs in Italy, Spain, they will pay you a lot. But you come to the club because of the history, because of what you want to achieve and what you think you can achieve.”
“What I always say to the club is: ‘You can’t promise me that I’m going to win the Premier League. That’s impossible. But if you promise me that we’re going to be competitive and we’re going to be there at the end… that’s all I need to know. Because then it’s on me to become the best version of myself, to help everyone around to become the best version of themselves, to become the club we want to be.
Fernandes and his teammates return to action on Monday when they host Leeds United. Kick-off is at 20:00 GMT.
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The first two games the Yankees played at Tropicana Field since the park’s reopening have proceeded quite…troppily, if you will. New York’s anemic offense was at least able to find a pair of go-ahead hits from José Caballero in yesterday’s 10-inning defeat, though the bullpen wasted little time coughing up the meager advantage to the Rays both times. Altogether, these games have lacked any sort of satisfying narrative flow—if you cynically expected the Yankees to trip over their own feet you were generally proven right within a couple of plate appearances.
So, with their lead over the AL East whittled down to just one game, Cam Schlittler and the Bombers will attempt to salvage the final game of this weekend set in St. Petersburg and snap a four-game skid which has halted the good vibes of their 8-2 start. Schlittler will get his first taste of action in this ersatz stadium. We’ll see how he does!
Cam’s lengthy scoreless streak was finally snapped by the Athletics in his last go-round when they tagged him for three runs in the third inning of a five-inning start. The tall righty collected himself after that point, and Amed Rosario’s heroics would deliver them the win. The Yankees haven’t won since then. Grabbing the initiative early hasn’t seemed to do the trick; they started with a lead in three of these four straight defeats. It’ll be up to Schlittler to keep down a typically pesky Rays offense and give New York some runway to finally get their bats clicking on full cylinders.
Of course, Schlittler’s opponent is yet another pitcher who has enjoyed great success against men in pinstripes. Drew Rasmussen, who was reinstated from the family medical emergency list today, has a 1.19 ERA across seven appearances (six of them starts). He’s picked up 44 strikeouts over 37.2 innings, with a mere five total runs allowed across those games. As if the Yanks didn’t have their hands full enough already! The silver lining is that the 30-year-old right-hander doesn’t tend to pitch very deep into games. He was five-and-dive in his first two starts, allowing one run to a pair of NL Central teams in St. Louis and Milwaukee.
Seeking a spark, the Yankees have shuffled their lineup around a bit. There are six lefties in today—though Rasmussen is as platoon-neutral as it gets. Ben Rice has moved up to the second spot in the order ahead of Aaron Judge, who will DH. Randal Grichuk, who is still hunting his first Yankee hit, will fill in at right field. Ryan McMahon gets another start at the hot corner and J.C. Escarra will catch the day game after a night game.
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Manchester City defender Nico O’Reilly was taken off with a hamstring injury in the second-half of his side’s Premier League clash with Chelsea on Sunday evening.
The 21-year-old maintained his excellent run of form by breaking the deadlock with a brilliant header from Rayan Cherki’s cross to give Pep Guardiola and co a monumental lead after 57 minutes at Stamford Bridge.
O’Reilly has been one of City’s best performers this season as the Blues undergo a period of transition under director of football Hugo Viana, who has orchestrated a major revamp of Guardiola’s squad in the last 12 months.
City entered Sunday evening’s clash with Chelsea nine points adrift of Premier League leaders Arsenal but with renewed optimism of hijacking another league title right under the Gunners’ noses after the north Londoners suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at home to Bournemouth on Saturday.
After a goalless first-half at Stamford Bridge, O’Reilly rose highest and headed home from Cherki’s cross before Manchester City’s architect-in-chief teed in January signing Marc Guehi, who smashed home expertly with a striker’s finish following a corner situation just before the hour mark.
Jeremy Doku added a third for Manchester City soon after but the Premier League title chasers have been handed a potentially very concerning injury blow after O’Reilly went off with what seemed like a hamstring injury and was replaced by Rayan Ait-Nouri after 65 minutes.
The full extent of O’Reilly’s issue and ramifications on the England international’s availability for next weekend’s title decider against Arsenal remain to be seen.
O’Reilly was spotted in conversation with Guardiola on the touchline at Stamford Bridge before he headed down the tunnel, with there a likelihood the substitution was a precaution and a means to protect one of Manchester City’s best players from aggravating his injury.
This is a developing story. More to follow.
Liverpool's future is still relatively undecided.
In fact, fans are even questioning whether Arne Slot will be in charge of the club at the start of the 2026-27 season after the Reds' poor performances this term.
And, the fact that they were beaten 2-0 by Paris Saint-Germain has only increased the pressure upon the Dutchman's shoulders.
However, this uncertainty hasn't stopped the rumour mill from turning with several world-class players already being linked with an Anfield switch.
Liverpool have been long-term admirers of several players that they're currently being linked with, however, since they've chosen against making moves for those players up until now, there are many other clubs now vying for their services.
Anthony Gordon has managed to prove himself as one of Newcastle's best players once again this season.
The Englishman has been the shining light in Eddie Howe's team on more than one occasion this term with the attacker having a real chance of being called up to Thomas Tuchel's 2026 World Cup squad.
These performances have piqued the interest of several teams from across the globe but, ever since he was an Everton player, Liverpool have shown an interest in him.
And, even though talks of a potential transfer have died down recently, it seems like other clubs are making moves towards the attacker with journalist Sacha Tavolieri sharing a new update on his future.
"Bayern Munich have not ruled out a move for Anthony Gordon," he wrote via his personal X account.
"Bavarians already made contact with the player’s representatives.
"The Englishman, inspired by the success of Michael Olise, is not closing the door. As of now, Newcastle are not willing to consider a departure.
"Wait&See."
Even though Liverpool spent around £450 million last summer, it's clear that some new players still need to be brought in.
There are many areas among Slot's ranks that could do with an upgrade and, unless they get ahead of their rivals in the transfer market, they could be left picking up everyone's scraps.
Indeed, Gordon may not be the best player in the world but the fact that he's Premier League proven and fairly versatile makes him an ideal candidate for Liverpool.
Others such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Bazoumana Toure also have a lot of interest in them so, if Slot and Richard Hughes don't act fast, they could be left in the dust.
Ibrahima Konate's future seems to lie with Liverpool which means that one less problem has been taken off their hands but, if Liverpool want to start challenging for the Premier League and Champions League again next season, some serious changes will need to be made.
Which is exactly why they need to act fast, so that they can welcome their top targets through the Anfield doors.
Rory McIlroy heads into the final round of The Masters tied for the lead with Cameron Young.
The six-shot lead McIlroy had at the halfway stage of The Masters is no more, and now six players are within four shots of the lead shared by himself and Young.
The 36-year-old Northern Irishman played really poorly on Saturday at Augusta National as his wayward driving finally caught up with him.
McIlroy faltered on day three of The Masters as he struggled to find any kind of rhythm at Augusta National.
After his third round, McIlroy immediately went to the driving range, searching for something before the final round.
McIlroy spoke after day three at The Masters and insisted he would come out firing on Sunday.
However, Butch Harmon noticed something very worrying about the five-time major champion when he saw him working away on the driving range on Saturday night.
McIlroy was clearly struggling with his game throughout the third round at Augusta National.
He was fighting his swing all day and actually did well to post a score of 73 in the end.
However, there is a chance that things could get worse for the Northern Irishman on day four of The Masters.
Butch Harmon was a guest in the Sky Sports studio ahead of the final round on Sunday.
And he made a very concerning observation about McIlroy.
“If you go watch right here, you’ll see his frustration,“ Harmon said when watching a clip of McIlroy beating balls on the driving range.
“Obviously, he was totally out of sync.
“For me, in watching him, especially with the driver, I thought the club was a little too far inside, going back, and it gets a little across the line, and when the club gets a little across the line, you’ve got to reroute it coming down.
“The club gets stuck behind you, your body gets out in front of you.
“The club face is open, and you can’t catch up.
“Now, I don’t know what he was working on here, but he was pretty frustrated out there watching it.“
Some golf analysts have urged McIlroy to take his driver out of play on Sunday and use his three-wood more often.
Harmon was asked whether McIlroy hitting a three-wood would be a case of him taking away his superpower.
“No I think in that case, when you’re out of sync like that, the consistent miss was to the right, we saw a whole bunch of them,“ Harmon said.
“Take the three wood. Turn it down a little, fire it maybe a little low out there.
“Do something that’s different than what you’ve been doing. Get the thing in play, right, because he’s long enough, he can knock it on the green from anywhere.
“It’s just, he was just completely out of sync at what he was doing.
“I’ve got to hand it to him that he’s still tied for the lead. Because, I mean, he couldn’t have been happy out there with the way he was playing.
“You could see his frustration. You know, he made a great birdie at 14. He kept trying to hang in there and hang in there. And you got to give it to him.
“He’s still up there, and I still think he’s got a great chance to win.“
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A lot of the Western Conference standings are set in stone as the NBA begins the final day of its regular season.
The Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers still have seeding to play for, though.
The Lakers host the Jazz on Sunday evening, while the Nuggets travel to San Antonio to take on the Spurs.
Entering the day, the Nuggets have the West's 3-seed, and the Lakers are the 4-seed.
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If the Nuggets win Sunday, they are locked into the 3-seed, and the Lakers are the 4-seed.
Given that the Spurs are already secured in the 2-seed, they may not play at full throttle against Denver on Sunday.
If the Nuggets lose, though, the door opens. The Lakers could get to the 3-seed with a win then.
In the first round, the 4-seed will play the Houston Rockets, while the 3-seed will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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It may be most relevant in the second round. The 3/6 winner won't play the Oklahoma City Thunder until, potentially, the Western Conference Finals.
The Lakers will simply want the path that gives them the best chance of advancing and getting healthy as they still await the returns of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
The Nuggets, with Nikola Jokic at the peak of his powers, will feel like they can beat anyone.
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Like Jordan Spieth and Bubba Watson before him, Scottie Scheffler talked about something you are not supposed to talk about at Augusta National.
Mud balls.
Following his third-round 65, Scheffler was oddly testy with the media outside of Augusta National's clubhouse. His interview with CBS' Amanda Balionis wasn't quite as spicy, though he still had some things he wanted to get off his chest.
Despite having a 6 iron in his hands for his second shot into the par-5 13th, a club Scheffler referred to as a "scoring club," the World No. 1 failed to make birdie. Hell, given how good he is with his irons, eagle was certainly not out of the question. Could you imagine if he had pulled that off and he matched the course-record 63, to put himself at nine under, just two back? Sheeshaloo.
Unfortunately, Scheffler's ball darted immediately left off the face, a clear sign of a mud ball. And that's not speculation. He went there, the place you're not supposed to go unless you want a stern talking to from the green jackets:
As Rick Golfs pointed out, Spieth did rant about this, too. Though it was not a couple years ago, it was last year, and our Dave Shedloski covered it. Spieth went as far as to say it can determine the outcome of the tournament following his third round in 2025.
"My iron play killed me the last two days, and to be brutally honest with you, it was primarily mud balls," Spieth said a year ago. "It's just so frustrating because you can't talk about them here. You're not supposed to talk about them. Mud balls can affect this tournament significantly, especially when you get them a lot on 11 and 13. They're just daggers on those two holes."
Spieth did add that Augusta National had done a better job of limiting them in 2025, but with the way they mow the fairways and with the amount of watering they require, mud balls are inevitable. And because this isn't a regular PGA Tour event, players are going to have to play the ball down at the Masters.
Another former winner, Bubba Watson, infamously shouted out "MUD BALL" after an approach into the fifth a few years ago.
Good news for this trio - they all have green jackets. Which means they'll be invited back next year and for many more years to come. As for those without one of them coats, we'd suggest keeping the mud ball comments to yourself.
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It appears Rick Barnes has found his next shot blocker to follow in the footsteps of Felix Okpara.
According to multiple outlets, Tennessee has secured the commitment of Loyola (Chicago) forward Miles Rubin, who recently visited Knoxville after entering the transfer portal.
Rubin brings length at the position at 6-10, 220 pounds. He certainly did work on the offensive end and on the glass for Loyola during his three years there. He has a career average of 9.0 ppg and 5.8 rebounds per game. His best season came last year, where he totaled 11.3 ppg and 7.1 rpg.
But Rubin is a flat-out shot blocker and rim protector, which Barnes covets highly. Rubin set a program record with 85 blocks in a single season in 2024-25. His 237 blocks are far and away the program career record, a number he shattered back in January when he got No. 177.
Barnes did good work earlier on in the month, when he landed shooting guard Tyler Lundblade from Belmont, a sharpshooting three point specialist. He continued with the scoring backcourt additions during the weekend with the commitment of Cal guard Dai Dai Ames, who averaged 16.9 ppg last year for the Bears.
Now, Tennessee added another important piece by adding a solid two-way player, and one who should make a significant impact near the basket as Tennessee tries to maintain the defensive dominance that’s helped carry them to three consecutive Elite Eights.
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Samsung has released three new camera filters for the Galaxy S25 and S24 series with the latest One UI 8.5 beta software. The three filters are Classic Film, Pop Film, and Blanc. You should know that these new additions are already available in the S26 series, but an expansion is hitting previous flagships with the newest beta.
These three filters enable users to change an image’s appearance in different styles.
Classic film
This filter is the first in the selection and enables a vintage and unique mood with warm tones and restrained colors. It enhances a calm and stable skin tone, turning everyday moments into soft, emotional film photographs.
Pop Film
This filter has a vibrant film scene with vivid and bright color tone. It adds bright areas with a magenta tint and green shadows, making the subject look healthier, creating bright and colorful photographs.
Blanc
Though there are no limitations to this filter, it best suits scenes that focus on people and their clothing to pop whites and skin in the picture. Specifically, it enables bright, high tones and a natural whitening effect to make a face look clear and clean.
Once applied, you can capture the photographs, whether it’s a normal or a portrait. These filters bring a stylish change to your viewport. However, you still can customize the filter, changing its strength, color temperature, contrast, saturation, and film grain. Also, the filter screen lets you view the original right away to spot the difference.
New camera filters are part of the latest One UI 8.5 beta firmware and are yet to be released for all Galaxy S25 and S24 series users. However, they may also drop to other devices with the stable firmware.
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Throughout the 2025–26 season, Alessandro Bastoni’s future has been a topic of controversy. Although he is under contract with Inter Milan, he is reportedly looking to leave, with Barcelona being the main suitor for his signature. Although the Italian side considers him a cornerstone, they appear to be taking steps toward his departure, as they have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Tarik Muharemovic as his replacement.
According to Tuttosport, the Nerazzurri have reached an agreement to sign Tarik Muharemovic for next season. At just 23 years old, the Bosnian is one of the best left-footed center-backs in Serie A, having impressed at Sassuolo. However, the deal has not been finalized yet, so they are also keeping Oumar Solet (26, Udinese), Joel Ordóñez (21, Club Brugge), Mario Gila (25, Lazio), and Giovanni Leoni (19, Liverpool) on their list of priorities.
Far from being a minor detail, Inter Milan’s move suggests they could be open to selling Bastoni to Barcelona, securing a replacement first. The Italian defender could leave for €70 million (around $82 million) to the Spanish side, significantly higher than the previously speculated €50 million. Even so, Barcelona appear determined to pursue the deal, as he is viewed as a key difference-maker for Hansi Flick and his tactical setup.
After joining Inter Milan for €31 million in 2017, Alessandro Bastoni established as one of the team’s best players. However, the Italian is not experiencing his best moment in the country following his heavily criticized performances with the national team. In addition, Barcelona’s interest has made his potential departure more likely. As a result, the player has reportedly reached an agreement with the Nerazzurri over his exit.
As per La Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter Milan and Alessandro Bastoni have decided to put any talks regarding his potential transfer on hold until they mathematically secure the Serie A title. However, the Italian defender remains keen on joining Barcelona, and once that objective is achieved, he is expected to push for a move to the Spanish side.
Although Barcelona continue to prioritize the signing of Alessandro Bastoni, they are already working on alternatives to strengthen their defense. Amid growing uncertainty surrounding the Italian’s potential move due to complications with Inter Milan, they have turned their attention to Luka Vušković. According to Diario AS, the 19-year-old Croatian, currently on loan at Hamburg from Tottenham Hotspur, is not willing to join the English side.
After impressing in the Bundesliga and emerging as a strong prospect for the 2026 World Cup, the Blaugranas have reportedly decided to pursue his signing. Moreover, he is keen on joining the Spanish side, which could facilitate the deal by putting pressure on his club to allow a departure, BILD reports. As a result, coach Hansi Flick would secure a defensive reinforcement, whether it be Bastoni or Vušković.
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Galatasaray, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Kocaelispor'u konuk ediyor. Sarı kırmızılılarda mücadele öncesi Okan Buruk, oyuncularının sakatlık ve son durumları hakkında açıklamalarda bulundu.
Galatasaray, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Kocaelispor'u konuk ediyor. Sarı kırmızılılarda Okan Buruk karşılaşma öncesi açıklamalarda bulundu.
İŞTE BURUK'UN SÖZLERİ
Okan Buruk: "Ligin boyu çok kısaldı. Nisana geldik, mayıs yaklaşıyor. Galatasaraylılar'ın mottosu çalışmaya başladı. Mayıslarda güzel şampiyonluklar yaşadık. Hedefimiz mayısta şampiyonluk yaşayabilmek. Bunun için 6 çok önemli maç var, birisi de bu."
"EVİMİZDE UZUN SÜREDİR OYNAMIYORDUK"
"Uzun süredir evimizde oynamıyoruz. Taraftarımızı özledik, onlar bizi özledi. Bu tür bir maça göre taraftarımız çok motive, biz de öyleyiz. Göztepe deplasmanı kritikti, bu tür galibiyetleri taçlandırmak için bu maçı kazanmalıyız.
Rakibimizin galibiyet sayısı son maçlarda yüksek değil ama hep maçın içinde olan, mücadele gösteren bir rakibimiz var. Deplasman maçı oynayacaklar. Bunu göstermeye çalışacaklar. Biz de kazanmak için elimizden geleni yapacağız."
"LEMINA, SARA, YUNUS, TORREIRA VE ICARDI..."
"Daha farklı şeyler çıkabilir Kocaelispor'dan. Bizi şaşırtmak için dizilişlere bakmak lazım. 3 orta saha görünüyor. Nasıl karşılayacaklar o önemli. Adam adama takipleri de yapıyorlar. Hem top bizdeyken hem top rakipteyken oynayacak bir kadroyla sahadayız.
Bu hafta 3. maçımız bu. Değişiklik yaptık. Lemina'yı 3 maç üst üste oynatmıyoruz. Sakatlık riski olan bir oyuncu. Son aya girerken bunu düşündük. Torreira'nın daha dinlenmiş olduğunu düşündük. Singo'yu da aynı şekilde değerlendirdik. Yunus dün antrenmana çıktı. 1 haftadır antrenman yapamamıştı. Oyunun devamında kullanabiliriz. Sara'yı dün denedik, bugün oynayacak, durumunu göreceğiz. Lang'ın parmağıyla ilgili bir problemi var, o bazen yüzde yüzünü vermesini engelliyor. Bu kritik dönemde, mücadele gücü yüksek maçlarda oyun devamında kullanabiliriz. Bekleyen çok önemli oyuncular var, Icardi gibi. Hepsinin adını saymıyorum. Eren - Jakobs rotasyonunu hep yapıyoruz. Önemli oyuncularımız var.
Çok önemli bir maç. Çok gol attığımız bir maç olur. Rakip de savunmayı iyi yapan bir takım." dedi.
Galatasaray, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Kocaelispor'u konuk ediyor. Sarı kırmızılılarda mücadele öncesi Okan Buruk, oyuncularının sakatlık ve son durumları hakkında açıklamalarda bulundu.
Galatasaray, Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Kocaelispor'u konuk ediyor. Sarı kırmızılılarda Okan Buruk karşılaşma öncesi açıklamalarda bulundu.
İŞTE BURUK'UN SÖZLERİ
Okan Buruk: "Ligin boyu çok kısaldı. Nisana geldik, mayıs yaklaşıyor. Galatasaraylılar'ın mottosu çalışmaya başladı. Mayıslarda güzel şampiyonluklar yaşadık. Hedefimiz mayısta şampiyonluk yaşayabilmek. Bunun için 6 çok önemli maç var, birisi de bu."
"EVİMİZDE UZUN SÜREDİR OYNAMIYORDUK"
"Uzun süredir evimizde oynamıyoruz. Taraftarımızı özledik, onlar bizi özledi. Bu tür bir maça göre taraftarımız çok motive, biz de öyleyiz. Göztepe deplasmanı kritikti, bu tür galibiyetleri taçlandırmak için bu maçı kazanmalıyız.
Rakibimizin galibiyet sayısı son maçlarda yüksek değil ama hep maçın içinde olan, mücadele gösteren bir rakibimiz var. Deplasman maçı oynayacaklar. Bunu göstermeye çalışacaklar. Biz de kazanmak için elimizden geleni yapacağız."
"LEMINA, SARA, YUNUS, TORREIRA VE ICARDI..."
"Daha farklı şeyler çıkabilir Kocaelispor'dan. Bizi şaşırtmak için dizilişlere bakmak lazım. 3 orta saha görünüyor. Nasıl karşılayacaklar o önemli. Adam adama takipleri de yapıyorlar. Hem top bizdeyken hem top rakipteyken oynayacak bir kadroyla sahadayız.
Bu hafta 3. maçımız bu. Değişiklik yaptık. Lemina'yı 3 maç üst üste oynatmıyoruz. Sakatlık riski olan bir oyuncu. Son aya girerken bunu düşündük. Torreira'nın daha dinlenmiş olduğunu düşündük. Singo'yu da aynı şekilde değerlendirdik. Yunus dün antrenmana çıktı. 1 haftadır antrenman yapamamıştı. Oyunun devamında kullanabiliriz. Sara'yı dün denedik, bugün oynayacak, durumunu göreceğiz. Lang'ın parmağıyla ilgili bir problemi var, o bazen yüzde yüzünü vermesini engelliyor. Bu kritik dönemde, mücadele gücü yüksek maçlarda oyun devamında kullanabiliriz. Bekleyen çok önemli oyuncular var, Icardi gibi. Hepsinin adını saymıyorum. Eren - Jakobs rotasyonunu hep yapıyoruz. Önemli oyuncularımız var.
Çok önemli bir maç. Çok gol attığımız bir maç olur. Rakip de savunmayı iyi yapan bir takım." dedi.
Nesine 3. Lig gruplarında 29. hafta sona erdi. 4. Grup'ta oynanan maçta Kütahyaspor, konuk ettiği Bornova 1877 Sportif Yatırımlar'ı 2-0 yenerek sezonun bitmesine bir hafta kala grubunu şampiyon olarak tamamlamayı garantileyerek Nesine 2. Lig'e yükseldi.
Ligde oynanan maçlarda alınan sonuçlar şöyle:
1. Grup:
Silivrispor-Bursa Nilüfer Futbol: 1-2
Bulvarspor-Polatlı 1926 Spor: 1-4
Küçükçekmece Sinopspor-Karalar İnşaat Etimesgutspor: 3-1
Yalova FK 77 Spor-Çorluspor 1947: 0-2
Edirnespor-İnkılap Futbol: 2-0
Astor Enerji Çankayaspor-Beykoz İshaklıspor Faaliyetleri: 0-0
Bursa Yıldırımspor-Galataspor: 0-0
Kestel Çilekspor-İnegöl Kafkaspor: 1-2
2. Grup:
Cinegold Ağrı 1970-Malatya Yeşilyurtspor: 0-1
Karaköprü Belediyespor-Suvermez Kapadokyaspor: 2-1
Silifke Belediyespor-Kırıkkale FK: 6-0
MDGrup Osmaniyespor-12 Bingölspor: 1-2
Hacettepe AŞ Türk Metal 1963 Spor-Ejderoğlu Kırşehir Futbol: 0-5
Niğde Belediyespor-Eti Gübre Mazıdağı Fosfatspor: 0-1
Karpedo Dondurma Kahramanmaraşspor-Erciyes 38 Futbol: 1-4
Kilis 1984-Diyarbekirspor: 0-4
3. Grup:
Orduspor 1967-Sebat Gençlikspor: 1-3
1926 Bulancakspor-Karadeniz Ereğli Belediyespor: 1-0
Çayelispor-Artvin Hopaspor: 3-2
Amasyaspor FK-Fatsa Belediyespor: 1-0
Karabük İdmanyurdu-Pazarspor: 0-1
TCH Group Zonguldakspor-Giresunspor: 0-0
Düzce Cam Düzcespor-52 Orduspor FK: 2-2
Yozgat Belediyesi Bozokspor-Tokat Belediyespor: 2-0
4. Grup:
İzmir Çoruhlu FK-Oktaş Uşakspor: 3-1
Eskişehir Anadoluspor Faaliyetleri-Ayvalıkgücü Belediyespor: 0-0
Alanya 1221 Futbol-Denizli İdmanyurdu 1959 Spor: 0-0
Nev Sağlık Grubu Balıkesirspor-Eskişehirspor: 1-1
Kütahyaspor-Bornova 1877 Sportif Yatırımlar: 2-0
Karşıyaka-Söke 1970 Spor: 5-0
Afyonspor-Tire 2021 FK: 4-1
TÜMOSAN Konyaspor Teknik Direktörü İlhan Palut, alınan 3 puanın çok değerli olduğunu ifade etti.
Palut, "Maç maç önümüze baktığımız zaman aşağıdan kopma adına küçük bir avantajımız vardı. Ama bugünkü galibiyetle bu avantajı orta ölçeğe çevirmiş olduk." dedi.
Kramer ve Muleka'nın iki zor vuruşla gol attığını ve bir anda 2-0 öne geçtiklerini anlatan Palut, ilk yarının sonuna kadar Fatih Karagümrük'ün etkili oyununun devam ettiğini aktardı.
Maçın ikinci yarısında oyunda dengeyi sağladıklarını vurgulayan Palut, "Ayrıca pozisyona girme anlamında rakibimizden daha iyi görüntü sergiledik. Bazen kontra, bazen en son golde olduğu gibi pas oyunuyla daha çok rakip kaleyi zorladık. İkinci yarı bizim için daha pozitifti. Mutluyuz, taraftarımıza da teşekkür ediyorum." ifadelerini kullandı.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında, konuk oldukları TÜMOSAN Konyaspor'a 3-0 mağlup olan Mısırlı.com.tr Fatih Karagümrük Teknik Direktörü Aleksandar Stanojevic, kaybetmeyi hak etmediklerini söyledi.
Karşılaşmanın ardından düzenlenen basın toplantısında Stanojevic, Konyaspor'u galibiyetinden dolayı tebrik etti.
Maçı iyi kontrol ettiklerini düşündüğünü belirten Stanojevic, "Bugün bu maçı 3-0 kaybetmeyi hiç hak etmedik, çok basit goller yedik. Böyle kolay goller yediğimiz için ligde şu an sonuncuyuz. Asla pes etmeyeceğiz, çalışmaya devam edeceğiz. Kalan bütün maçları kazanabileceğimizi düşünüyorum." diye konuştu.
Trendyol 1. Lig'in 35. haftasında Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK, deplasmanda Adana Demirspor'u 6-1 yendi.
Stat: Yeni Adana
Hakemler: Yusuf Adnan Kendirciler, Kadir Beyaz, Kerem Kalkan
Adana Demirspor: Ata Gül, Enes Demirtaş (Dk. 74 Aykut Sarıkaya), Mert Menemencioğlu (Dk. 74 Demir Yavuz), Gökdeniz Tunç, Yusuf Buğra Demirkıran, Ali Fidan, Osman Kaynak, Seyfi Efe Irga (Dk. 61 Aslan Atay), Kayra Saygan (Dk. 84 Kayra Özbay), Muhammed Ahmet Ergen (Dk. 61 Yiğit Can Okat), Toprak Bayar
Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK: Muhammet Taha Tepe, Robin Yalçın, Wenderson Soares, Bruno (Dk. 63 Fode Koita), Tunahan Ergül (Dk. 46 Oğuz Güçtekin), Ahmet Emin Engin (Dk. 46 Leandro Bacuna), Mendes, Ali Kaan Güneren (Dk. 56 Doğan Erdoğan), Atakan Rıdvan Çankaya, Gökcan Kaya, Güray Vural (Dk. 79 Alperen Selvi)
Goller: Dk. 25 Bruno, Dk. 39, Dk. 60 ve Dk. 89 Mendes, Dk. 49 Leandro Bacuna, Dk. 80 Fode Koita, (Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK), Dk. 35 Wenderson Soares (kendi Kalesine) (Adana Demirspor)
Sarı kart: Dk. 24 Kayra Sayhan (Adana Demirspor), Dk. 54 Oğuz Güçtekin (Alagöz Holding Iğdır FK)
Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi'nin 26. haftasında Aliağa Petkimspor, deplasmanda Trabzonspor'u 90-84 yendi.
Mücadelede ilk sayı konuk ekipten Franke'nin kullandığı serbest atışlarla geldi. Bordo-mavililer, Reed ve Hamm ile sayılar bulmasına rağmen İzmir ekibi, Blumbergs, Yunus Emre Sonsırma'nın etkili oyunu sonucunda ilk periyodu 31-19 önde tamamladı.
Karadeniz ekibinin farkı düşürmeye çalıştığı 2. periyodu Aliağa Petkimspor, Efianayi'nin isabetli atışlarıyla 55-49 önde kapattı.
Üçüncü periyotta oyun kontrolünü bırakmayan İzmir temsilcisi, Brown, Franke ve Flowers'ın bulduğu sayılarla 3. periyodu da üstün (70-63) bitirdi.
Son periyoda istekli başlayan Trabzonspor, Taylor ve Reed'in oyuna daha çok katılmasıyla 35. dakikada farkı 3'e kadar indirdi.(72-75) Bordo-mavililer, 24 saniyeye Berk Demir'in sayısıyla farkı 2'ye (84-86) indirerek girdi. Aliağa Petkimspor, son anlardaki hücumlarından skor üreterek döndü ve maçtan 90-84 galip ayrıldı.
Salon: Hayri Gür
Hakemler: Fatih Arslanoğlu, Ziya Özorhon, Batuhan Söylemezoğlu
Trabzonspor: Reed 30, Tinkle 8, Hamm 8, Ege Arar, Tony Taylor 12, Girard 14, Alican Güney, Berk Demir 2, Yeboah 2, Dorukhan Engindeniz, Delgado 8
Aliğağa Petkimspor: Efianayi 24, Franke 16, Blumbergs 10, Yunus Emre Sonsırma 5, Floyd 4, Brown 3, Mustafa Kurtuldum, Troy Selim Şav 2, Sajus 8, Flowers 18
1. Periyot: 19-31
Devre: 49-55
3. Periyot: 63-70
Beş faulle oyundan çıkan: 39.28 Tony Taylor (Trabzonspor)
Galatasaray'a geri dönebileceği yönündeki iddiaların ardından Ozan Kabak'ın geleceği belli oldu.
Gelecek sezonun kadro planlaması doğrultusunda savunma hattına takviye yapmak isteyen ve bu yaz transfer döneminde masaya oturacağı isimleri belirleyen Galatasaray, gündemine milli futbolcu Ozan Kabak'ı da almıştı.
Dünyaca ünlü İtalyan gazeteci Fabrizio Romano, Hoffenheim ile sözleşmesi sezon sonunda bitecek 26 yaşındaki stoperin transfer kararını duyurdu.
Fransa, İtalya ve Almanya'dan çeşitli kulüplerden teklif alan Ozan'ın Hoffenheim ile sözleşme uzatma görüşmelerine olumlu yanıt verdiği ve başarılı savunmacının kontratının 2030 yılına kadar uzatılacağı aktarıldı.
2024/25 sezonunda çapraz bağ sakatlığı nedeniyle forma giyemeyen milli stoper, bu sezonun ikinci yarısında sahalara dönmüş ve Hoffenheim'ın ilk 11'inde kendine yer bulmayı başarmıştı.
Bu sezon Bundesliga'da 20 mücadelede boy gösteren Ozan Kabak, 4 kez fileleri havalandırdı.
Bursaspor, Ankara Demirspor'U 1-0 mağlup ederek puanını 74'e yükseltti. Bursaspor 1 puan daha alması halinde şampiyonluğunu ilan edecek.
TFF 2. Lig Kırmızı Grup 32. hafta maçında Bursaspor ile Ankara Demirspor karşı karşıya geldi. Mücadele, Türkiye Futbol Federasyonu’nun (TFF) kararıyla 32 bin 500 seyirci kapasiteli Eskişehir Prof. Dr. Fethi Heper Stadyumu’nda oynandı. Karşılaşmaya yoğun ilgi gösterildi.
Bursaspor mücadeleyi 1-0 kazansa da şampiyonluğunu ilan edemedi. Aliağa FK’nin Menemen FK karşısında aldığı 5-0'lık galibiyeti yeşil-beyazlıların galibiyetini erteledi. Bursaspor 1 puan daha alması halinde şampiyonluğunu ilan edecek.
SON İKİ MAÇ
Bursaspor, ligde kalan 2 maçında Somaspor ile evinde, şampiyonluk yolundaki rakibi Aliağa FK ile ise deplasmanda karşı karşıya gelecek. Bursaspor, rakiplerinin durumuna bakmaksızın 1 puan alması halinde şampiyonluğunu ilan ederek TFF 1. Lig’e yükselmeyi garantileyecek.
Lider Galatasaray bu akşam Kocaelispor'u ağırlayacak. Sarı-kırmızılılar mücadele öncesi 'Konsantrasyon' paylaşımında bulundu.
Galatasaray'da gözler bu akşam Kocaelispor ile oynanacak maça çevrildi...Deplasmanda Kocaelispor'a mağlup olan sarı-kırmızılılar kendi evinde intikam peşine düştü. Öte yandan Kocaelispor cephesinde ise hareketlilik var. Hodri meydan olarak bilinen taraftar grubu Kocaeli'den yola çıktı.
Taraftarlara eşlik eden Kocaelispor Başkanı Recep Durul ise Galatasaray'ı kızdıracak açıklamalarda bulundu. Durul, Galatasaray'ın mağlubiyeti hazmedemediğini belirtti. Ayrıca, tekrar kazanacaklarına inandıklarını ve bu durumunda Galatasaray'a ders olacağını belirtti.
GALATASARAY'DAN PAYLAŞIM
Galatasaray'dan ise Recep Durul'un açıklamalarının ardından Konsantrasyon paylaşımı geldi. Paylaşımda şu ifadeler yer aldı:
-26.? ?şampiyonluk yolunda, tribünde cezaya mahal verecek küfür ve yabancı madde atma gibi eylemlerden kaçınarak 90 dakika hücum, 90 dakika savunma!
26.? ?şampiyonluk yolunda, tribünde cezaya mahal verecek küfür ve yabancı madde atma gibi eylemlerden kaçınarak 90 dakika hücum, 90 dakika savunma! #SenŞampiyonOlacaksın #KONSANTRASYON pic.twitter.com/F5oBErkX5R
— Galatasaray SK (@GalatasaraySK) April 12, 2026
FIFA Küresel Futbol Gelişim Direktörü Arsene Wenger, A Milli Futbol Takımı hakkında açıklama yaptı.
FIFA Küresel Futbol Gelişim Direktörü Arsene Wenger, A Milli Futbol Takımı'nın önemli ofansif güce sahip olduğunu belirterek, ay-yıldızlıların Dünya Kupası'ndaki maçlarını merakla beklediğini söyledi.
"FIFA Arena" projesinin Türkiye etabının resmi açılışı için İstanbul'a gelen FIFA Küresel Futbol Gelişim Direktörü Arsene Wenger, Türkiye Futbol Federasyonunun (TFF) iletişim kanalları için röportaj verdi.
TFF'nin yayımladığı röportajda Meksika, Kanada ve ABD ortaklığıyla 11 Haziran-19 Temmuz tarihlerinde gerçekleştirilecek 2026 FIFA Dünya Kupası'na değinen Wenger, turnuvanın 48 takımla yapılacak olmasına dikkati çekti.
Geçen yıl FIFA 17 Yaş Altı Dünya Kupası'nı ilk kez 48 takımla organize ettiklerini anlatan Wenger, "Oldukça ilginç ve dengeli bir turnuvaydı. Şunu fark ettik ki gruptan çıktıktan sonra finale ulaşmak için 4 maç gerekiyor. Bu adeta zihinsel bir maraton. Yani diğerlerine göre 'Daha fazla takım' olabilenler zorlu maçlardan çıkıp finale ulaşmayı başardılar. Finale yükselen iki takım da zihinsel anlamda çok güçlü ekiplerdi." ifadelerini kullandı.
Yenilenen oyun kurallarına da değinen Wenger, "Kaleciler için aut atışında 8 saniye kuralı getirdik. Bu şimdiye kadar yoktu. Taç atışları için 8 saniye kuralı getirdik. Sakatlık numarası yapan oyuncuların, sahaya dönmeden önce 1 dakika kenarda beklemesi gerekecek. Oyuncu değişiklikleri için sadece 10 saniyeniz var. Çıkan oyuncu 10 saniye içinde oyunu terk etmezse yerine girecek oyuncu 1 dakika boyunca oyuna dahil olamayacak." açıklamasında bulundu.
Bu kuralların iyi sonuçlar verdiğini de sözlerine ekleyen Wenger, şöyle konuştu:
"Geçen yıl kaleci kuralını uyguladığımızda gördük, daha iyi bir sonuç verdi. Çünkü insanlar yüksek enerjili bir oyun izlemek istiyor. Bir futbol maçında bir takımın diğerine karşılık verirken ortaya koyduğu enerji, oyunun akıcılığından beslenir. Bu yüzden oyunu olabildiğince hızlı ve kesintisiz hale getirmek için sınırları zorlamamız gerektiğini düşünüyorum."
"Türkiye'yi Romanya'ya karşı izledim"
A Milli Futbol Takımı'nın 24 yıl sonra Dünya Kupası'nda yer almasıyla ilgili konuşan Arsene Wenger, millilerin 2002 Dünya Kupası'nda oynadığı Brezilya mücadelesini izlediğini söyledi.
Ay-yıldızlıların o dönemde çok iyi bir kadrosunun olduğunu ve maçı şansız şekilde kaybettiğini dile getiren Wenger, "Günümüze gelirsek, Türkiye'yi Romanya'ya karşı izledim. Potansiyelini tam anlamıyla yansıtamadı, çok rahat oynamadı, gergindi. Bu da normal çünkü baskı hayli yoğundu. Bu bir eleme maçıydı ve hedefe ulaşmak önemliydi. Diğer yandan iki play-off maçında da gol yememesi defansif olarak önemli öz güven sağladı. Milli takımınızın önemli bir ofansif potansiyeli olduğunu zaten biliyoruz. Türkiye'nin Dünya Kupası'nda nasıl bir performans göstereceğini merakla bekliyorum. Türkiye dört takımın da bir üst tura yükselme şansının bulunduğu bir grupta yer alıyor ve unutmayalım ki en iyi 8 üçüncü takım da gruptan çıkacak. Bu yüzden averaja da çok dikkat etmek gerekiyor. Bu yüzden sonuna kadar tüm maçlarda konsantre olmak şart." diye konuştu.
Futbolun geleceğiyle ilgili yorumunu da aktaran Wenger, şunları söyledi:
"Bana göre geleceğin futbolunda iki ayağını da üst düzey kalitede kullanan, bireysel teknik kalitesi kusursuz oyuncular olacak. Baskı faktörü nedeniyle pasın kalitesi ve hızı çok daha önemli hale gelecek. İkinci olarak tehlikeli olabilmek için çok dinamik ve sürekli hareket halinde futbol gerekecek. Son olarak takımlarda fiziksel güç ile taktiksel zeka arasında çok iyi bir denge kurulması gerekecek. Bu üç faktör gelecekte çok büyük önem taşıyacak."
İstanbul'da ünlü eğlence mekanlarına yönelik düzenlenen geniş çaplı uyuşturucu operasyonu sırasında dikkat çeken anlar yaşandı... Çorum FK'da forma giyen Danijel Aleksic ve Alfredo Fredy Ribeiro baskın yapılan mekandan çıkarken görüntülendi.
İstanbul’da ünlü eğlence mekanlarına yönelik düzenlenen geniş çaplı uyuşturucu operasyonu sırasında, Çorum FK’da forma giyen Danijel Aleksic ve Alfredo Fredy Ribeiro’nun baskın yapılan mekandan çıkarken görüntülenmesi dikkat çekti.
Kameraları fark eden Alfredo Fredy Ribeiro’nun yüzünü gizlemeye çalıştığı dikkat çekerken, Danijel Aleksic’in ise daha rahat tavırlar sergilediği gözlendi. İki futbolcu daha sonra VIP bir araca binerek bölgeden ayrıldı.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Göztepe evinde Kasımpaşa'yı ağırladı. Karşılaşma 3-3 beraberlikle sona erdi.
Trendyol Süper Lig'in 29. haftasında Göztepe evinde Kasımpaşa'yla 3-3 berabere kaldı.
Bu sonucun ardından Göztepe 47, Kasımpaşa 28 puana yükseldi.
Ligin gelecek haftasında Göztepe, Kocaelispor deplasmanına gidecek. Kasımpaşa, sahasında Alanyaspor'u konuk edecek.
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8. dakikada Kasımpaşa gole yaklaştı. Ben Ouanes'in ara pasında kaleciyle karşı karşıya kalan Benedyczak'ın ceza sahasında girdikten sonra yerden vuruşunda kaleci Lis, topu çeldi.
12. dakikadaki Göztepe atağında, ceza sahası önünde topla buluşan Efkan Bekiroğlu'nun uzaktan şutunda meşin yuvarlak, direkten oyun alanına döndü.
22. dakikada Kasımpaşa gole yaklaştı. Göztepe defansından seken topu önünde bulan Benedyczak'ın ceza sahasına girdikten sonra vuruşunda meşin yuvarlak kaleci Lis'de kaldı.
24. dakikada Göztepe öne geçti. Godoi'nin ceza sahası içerisinde gönderdiği topla ceza sahası çizgisi üzerinde buluşan Juan'ın vuruşunda meşin yuvarlak, defansa çarptıktan sonra ağlarla buluştu: 1-0.
45+1. dakikada Kasımpaşa beraberliği yakaladı. İrfan Can Kahveci'nin sağ kanattan ortasında altıpas üzerinde buluşan Ben Ouanes, kafayla meşin yuvarlağı ağlarla buluşturdu: 1-1.
Karşılaşmanın ilk yarısı, 1-1 berabere sona erdi.
52. dakikada Kasımpaşa öne geçti. Göztepe defansının geri pasında ceza sahası önünde topla buluşan Benedyczak, ceza sahasına girdikten sonra vuruşunda meşin yuvarlağı ağlarla buluşturdu: 1-2.
76. dakikada Kasımpaşa farkı 2'ye çıkardı. Göztepe'de Krastev'in geri pasında Benedyczak'ın baskısı sonrasında kaleci Lis'in bacaklarının arasından geçen meşin yuvarlak ağlara gitti: 1-3.
82. dakikada Göztepe farkı 1'e indirdi. Jeferson'un ceza sahası içerisinde düştüğü pozisyonu VAR'ın uyarısı sonucu izleyen hakem Çağdaş Altay, beyaz noktayı gösterdi. Topun başına geçen Jeferson, meşin yuvarlağı filelere gönderdi: 2-3.
89. dakikada Göztepe beraberliği yakaladı. Juan'ın sol kanatta defans oyuncularını çalımladıktan sonra yerden ortasında arka direkte topla buluşan Bokele, meşin yuvarlağı ağlarla buluşturdu: 3-3.
Karşılaşma 3-3 eşitlikle sona erdi.
Stat: ISONEM Park Gürsel Aksel
Hakemler: Çağdaş Altay, Bahtiyar Birinci, Yusuf Susuz
Göztepe: Lis, Godoi, Heliton, Bokele (Dk.90+1 Luiz), Dennis (Dk. 57 Krastev), Miroshi, Cherni, Arda Okan Kurtulan (Dk. 66 Ogün Bayrak), Efkan Bekiroğlu (Dk. 57 Antunes), Janderson (Dk. 57 Jeferson), Juan
Kasımpaşa: Gianniotis, Winck, Becao, Arous, Frimpong (Dk. 84 Opoku), İrfan Can Kahveci, Kerem Demirbay, Baldursson, Ben Ouanes, Diabate (Dk. 90+5 Taylan Utku Aydın), Benedyczak (Dk. 88 Cenk Tosun)
Goller: Dk. 24 Juan, Dk. 82 Jeferson (penaltıdan), Dk. 88 Bokele (Göztepe), Dk.45+1 Ben Ouanes, Dk. 52 Benedyczak, Dk. 76 Krastev (kendi kalesine) (Kasımpaşa)
Kırmızı kart: Dk. 90+3 Kerem Demirbay (Kasımpaşa)
Sarı kartlar: Dk. 25 Juan, Dk. 45+2 Miroshi, Heliton (maç bittik sonra) (Göztepe), Dk. 35 İrfan Can Kahveci, Dk. 74 Gianniotis, Dk. 90+4 Kerem Demirbay, Dk. 90+7 Wink, Becao (maç bittik sonra) (Kasımpaşa)
Bu gün futbol üzrə Azərbaycan çempionatında (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 27-ci turuna yekun vurulub.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, turun qapanış oyununda “Turan Tovuz” “Sumqayıt”ı qəbul edib.
Uzun fasilədən sonra yenidən doğma meydana qayıtmış “Turan Tovuz” bu rəqibini Tovuz şəhər stadionunda sınağa çəkib. Görüşü Kamranbəy Rəhimov idarə edib. Üç qolluq oyunda meydan sahibləri qələbə qazanıblar.
Azərbaycan, Premyer Liqa
27-ci tur
12 aprel
“Turan Tovuz” – “Sumqayıt” 2:1
Qollar: Filip Ozobiç, 9. Joarlem Santos, 50 – Rayan Senhadji, 64.
Hakimlər: Kamranbəy Rəhimov, Akif Əmirəli, Kərim Zeynalov, Kamran Əliyev.
VAR: Fərid Hacıyev.
AVAR: Rəhman İmami.
Tovuz şəhər stadionu, 18:00.
Turan Tovuz: 1. Oleq Baklov, 29. Filip Ozobiç, 17. Rəhim Sadıxov, 88. Faiq Hacıyev (k), 11. Ayxan Hüseynov, 90. Joarlem Santos, 15. Emmanuel Hakman, 32. Hayderson Hurtado, 7. Xorxe Silva, 19. Roberto Olabe, 2. Mark Rene Mampassi.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 41. Sergey Samok, 13. Mehman Hacıyev, 4. Şəhriyar Əliyev, 10. Xəyal Nəcəfov, 6. Fərid Yusifli, 99. İbrahima Vadji, 9. Coş Cinnelli.
Baş məşqçi: Kurban Berdıyev.
Sumqayıt: 1. Mehdi Cənnətov (k), 3. Höccət Haqverdi, 21. Nihad Əhmədzadə, 75. Nadir Orucov, 9. Aleksandr Ramalinqom, 72. Rayan Senhadji, 33. Danilo Beskorovaynı, 23. Ronaldo Vaskes, 71. Masaki Murata, 95. Nsana Simon, 11. Aleksa Yankoviç.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 22. Xəyal Fərzullayev, 12. Murad Ağamalıyev, 7. Rüstəm Əhmədzadə, 29. Emil Mustafayev, 8. Səbuhi Abdullazadə, 24. Sənan Muradlı, 37. Nihad Orucəli, 97. Vüsal Paşayev, 10. Nikola Ninkoviç, 6. Sedrik Badolo, 25. Abdul Raşid Mumini.
Baş məşqçi: Saşa İliç.
Futbol üzrə Azərbaycan milli komandasının mərkəz hücumçusu Renat Dadaşov Polşanın “Motor” komandasında növbəti oyununa çıxıb.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, 26 yaşlı hücumçunun komandası Polşa çempionatının 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 28-ci turu çərçivəsində “Rakov”la qarşılaşıb.
Lyublin təmsilçisi bu rəqiblə doğma meydanda üz-üzə gəlib və heç-heçə ilə kifayətlənib – 1:1. Renat bu görüşün 79-cu dəqiqəsində meydana buraxılıb.
28 turdan sonra 39 xalı olan “Motor” hazırda Polşa çempionatının turnir cədvəlində 18 iştirakçı arasında 8-ci pillədə qərarlaşıb. Renatın komandası keçirdiyi 28 oyunda 9 qələbə qazanıb, 12 heç-heçə edib, 7 məğlubiyyətə üzülüb.
Xatırladaq ki, Dadaşov “Motor”la 2025-ci ilin yayında 1+1 illik müqaviləyə imza atıb. O, Lyublin klubunun heyətində meydana çıxdığı 20 oyunda fərqlənə bilməyib.
Renat Dadaşov ötən mövsümü Polşanın digər klubu “Radomyak”da keçirib. Amma o, mövsüm bitən kimi sözügedən klubu tərk edib və “Motor”la razılaşıb. Renat karyerası ərzində “Qrasshopper”, “Tondela”, “Eştoril”, “Pasuş de Ferreyra”, “Hatayspor”, “Ankaragücü” kimi klublarda da forma geyinib. O, Azərbaycan milli komandasının heyətində meydana çıxdığı 43 oyunda 6 qol, 2 məhsuldar ötürmə müəllifi olub.
“Qəbələ”nin baş məşqçisi Kaxaber Sxadadze Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 27-ci turunda “İmişli”yə qarşı keçirdikləri oyunu şərh edib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların bu gün Qəbələdə baş tutmuş görüşündə meydan sahiblərinin 0:1 hesablı məğlubiyyəti ilə yekunlaşıb.
Kaxaber Sxadadze matçdan sonra təşkil edilmiş mətbuat konfransında bunları söyləyib:
“Çox acı məğlubiyyət oldu. Hamı bilir ki, “İmişli” böyük qüvvə ilə müdafiə olunan komandadır. Rəqib səhv edən kimi, bundan çox yaxşı istifadə edirlər. Bu, qışdan sonra onların ilk qələbəsi idi. Onlara qarşı bu cür səhv etmək olmaz. Təəssüf ki, standart vəziyyət zamanı səhvə yol verdik. Topa nəzarət edirdik, rəqibin cərimə meydançasına daxil olurduq, sadəcə, sonluq yox idi. Azarkeşlər narahat olurlar, onları da başa düşürük. “Qəbələ”nin bu durumda olması onları da narahat edir. Çempionatın sonuna 6 tur qalıb. Hər şeyi edəcəyik ki, Premyer Liqada qalaq. Bu matçda sonluğu heç cürə gətirə bilmədik.
Özümüz də bilirik ki, səhvlərimiz hardadır. “Qəbələ”nin problemi indi yox, Premyer Liqanı tərk edəndə başlamışdı. Amma biz geri qayıtdıq. Birinci Liqada 17 xallıq fərqlə çempion olduq. Ya gərək çempion olan komandanı dağıdıb tamamilə legionerlərdən ibarət heyət qurardıq. Bu da düzgün deyildi. Çünki bizi çempion edən futbolçulara şans verməliydik. Ona görə heyəti dağıtmadıq. “Qəbələ” bir neçə il əvvəl Avropa Liqasının qrup mərhələsində oynayırdı. İndi isə məqsəd liqada qalmaqdır. Bu gün kimsə desə ki, “İmişli” bizdən yaxşı oynadı, bununla razı olmaram. Çünki cəmi 2-3 dəfə cərimə meydançamıza daxil oldular. Biz Birinci Liqadakı heyətimizin 95 faizini saxladıq. Həmin vaxt da hamı razı idi ki, o futbolçuların əməyi olub, onları saxlamaq lazımdır. Bir az bəxt də gətirmir. 20-30 ildir məşqçilik edirəm. Müəyyən şeyləri üzərimizə götürmüşüksə, bunu sona qədərə davam etdirməliyik”.
Misli Premyer Liqasının XXVII turunun “Qəbələ” – “İmişli” oyunundan (0:1) sonra meydan sahibi komandanın baş məşqçisi Kaxaber Sxadadze jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.
Futbolpress.az xəbər verir ki, mütəxəssis əvvəlcə görüşlə bağlı fikirlərini bölüşüb:
– “İmişli” böyük qüvvə ilə müdafiə olunan komandadır. Rəqib səhv edən kimi bundan isitfadə edirlər. Fərdi bacarıqları olan oyunçuları var. Təəssüf ki, standartdan səhv etdik və qol vurdular. Topa nəzarət edir, rəqibin cərimə meydançasına daxil olurduq. Sadəcə sonluq çatmırdı. Bu baxımdan problem var idi. Azarkeşlər narahat olur, başa düşürük. Onlar “Qəbələ”ni belə görmək istəmirlər. Premyer Liqada qalmağa çalışmalıyıq. “Kəpəz”lə oyunda necə oynadığımızı gördünüz. Bu gün isə qapıya düşə bilmədik, sonluq çatmadı. Rəqibin standart vəziyyətlərdən yaxşı istifadə etdiyini bilirdik. Bunun qarşısını ala bilmədik.
– “İmişli”nin öz stadionu yoxdur, Qubada oynayır. Amma öz meydançasında oynayan “Qəbələ”dən üst sırada qərarlaşıblar. Nə üçün belədir?
– Səhvlərimizin nədə olduğunu bilirik. Problemimiz indi yox, komanda liqadan düşəndə başlamışdı. I Liqada 17 xal fərqiylə çempion olduq. Ya komandanı tamamilə dağıtmalıydıq, ya da… I Liqada oynayanları saxlamalıydıq, dağıtmaq düzgün olmazdı. “Qəbələ”nin ambisiyaları var. Bir neçə il əvvəl avrokuboklarda oynayan komanda indi liqada qalmağa çalışır. Bu gün kimsə desə ki, “İmişli” bizdən yaxşı oynadı, razılaşmaram. Birinci Liqada olan komandanın 95 faizini qorumuşuq. Çünki bu uşaqlar əziyyət çəkiblər. İndi də oyunumuzla layiq olduğumuz yerdə deyilik. Bir az da bəxt gətirmir. Futbolçular çalışır. Bir şeyə söz vermişiksə, arxasında durmalıyıq. Mübarizəmizi sona qədər davam etdirməliyik.
Şahin Cəfərov
Parma coach Carlos Cuesta hailed his team’s ‘incredible sacrifice and team spirit’ to battle their way to a 1-1 draw with Napoli. ‘We’ll take the point.’
It was the perfect start for Parma at the Stadio Tardini, as surprise pick Nesta Elphege flicked on the long Zion Suzuki ball for Gabriel Strefezza to score after 33 seconds.
Despite being pinned back for long periods, Parma were rarely forced into difficult saves, held to a 1-1 draw by the Scott McTominay low drive.
“I want to thank my players for all the hard work they do on the field, but also the incredible help from the fans, who gave us the strength to run that extra bit to get to the ball first,” Cuesta told DAZN Italia.
“We wanted to make the fans happy with a victory, we didn’t manage it, but we’ll take the point. We are here to defend the Parma shirt with honour and know we have not achieved our objective yet, but we’re all in this together.”
This is the third consecutive draw between Parma and Napoli, denying Antonio Conte a sixth Serie A victory on the bounce and potentially handing the Scudetto to Cuesta’s predecessor Cristian Chivu at Inter.
It also keeps the Ducali further away from the relegation zone, as they are currently nine points clear of the bottom three.
“I said from the first day I arrived that I didn’t have expectations, I just wanted to raise the bar. We know there are six games to go, but we’ve got to keep pushing. I saw incredible sacrifice, defending, team spirit, everyone helps each other out to bring home the result as a team,” continued the former Arsenal assistant manager.
“We know that at times we must adapt to the context of the match, usually we prefer to keep more of the ball and stay in the opposition half, but we do our best.”
Elphege was an unexpected choice for his first Serie A start, replacing the suspended Mateo Pellegrino, and made an immediate impact with the assist.
“He’s a good lad, everyone likes him, it was a very positive performance and we cannot ask him to simply replace Pellegrino, as they have different characteristics, but we hope he can have more consistency in future,” explained Cuesta.
There were penalty appeals late on when Leonardo Spinazzola kicked the ball onto the arm of teammate Alessandro Buongiorno, but it was evaluated as being in a natural position.
“I haven’t seen the footage, but they told us it was not a penalty,” noted Cuesta.
Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi lost his debut on the Tottenham Hotspur bench, leaving them in the Premier League relegation zone.
The former Sassuolo, Benevento, Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique Marseille boss was drafted in during the break for international duty following the dismissal of Igor Tudor.
De Zerbi is the third manager of the season at Spurs, which shows the extent of the task at hand to turn this situation around, but signed a long-term contract as a show of faith in their prospects.
It was the worst possible start to his Tottenham career, suffering a 1-0 defeat away to Sunderland, decided by Nordi Mukiele’s impressive strike.
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The team is now without victory in 14 Premier League games, since beating Crystal Palace on December 28, and the club’s longest winless streak since 1935.
“I can be a big brother, father, they don’t need a coach,” De Zerbi told BBC Sport.
“They don’t need to improve football. They can play better and they will play better once we reach a different level of confidence.
“I‘m sure if we are able to win a game then everything will change.”
"I'm sorry for the result, I'm sorry for the Romero injury…We didn't deserve to lose the game"
Roberto De Zerbi says his players showed real fight against Sunderland but were unlucky to come away with nothing
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— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 12, 2026
To add insult to literal injury, former Serie A defender Cristian Romero went off in tears with a fitness issue and that could well be the end of his season.
Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho have struggled here before, now De Zerbi is the latest coach to take on a club with seemingly endemic problems.
Antonio Conte and Napoli have regrets after the 1-1 draw at Parma, insisting there is ‘a fine line’ between success and failure, but the Scudetto dream ‘is not extinguished.’
The Partenopei saw this as a precious opportunity to further close on leaders Inter, who face a tricky trip to Como this evening.
However, Parma proved themselves to once again be a big problem for them, as this was the third consecutive Serie A draw between these teams.
Gabriel Strefezza opened the scoring after just 33 seconds, and although Napoli poured forward throughout, they rarely tested Zion Suzuki other than the Scott McTominay equaliser.
“It is so obvious that there’s no need to comment,” Conte told DAZN Italia viewing the goal when Alessandro Buongiorno and Juan Jesus both went for the same long ball.
“We practice these situations over and over again in training, the match situation can be a bit more emotional and the wrong choices are made, but we have worked on this. It’s a pity, because we knew that Parma would sit very deep in the final third, we saw they also put Delprato as a wingback, when usually he’s a defender, so it was more of five at the back.”
Napoli had 74.5 per cent possession and put in 37 crosses, but rarely tested goalkeeper Suzuki.
“I told the lads at the end of the match, there are such fine margins between the team that wins and the team that doesn’t. We should’ve been more focused, instead we conceded that goal after 33 seconds.
“It was already going to be attack against defence anyway, after that goal, they set up the barricades. It was an uphill struggle from the very start, it is not easy to dominate to that degree and then not allow any counter-attacks,” continued Conte.
“We scored, we had chances to win the game, especially with the Elmas header that was incredible. A point here moves us up the table, we know that we need to secure a Champions League spot, the lads gave it their all, but it’s such a fine line between success and a draw.
“It was always going to be a mountain to climb, we tried everything to the very end.”
This result means that Napoli are right now six points off leaders Inter, but so much depends on what happens at the Stadio Sinigaglia this evening.
“The dream is not extinguished, there are still six games for us to play. It was a dream tied exclusively to what those ahead of us do, and looking at Inter’s statistics so far, it was always going to be an audacious dream.
“We will continue doing what we are doing, we won five in a row, played well away to Parma, it’s just a pity we could’ve had an extra two points today. That start was a punch in the face that could’ve been a knockout blow, but we recovered and got this point, now we keep going,” concluded Conte.
Scott McTominay managed to claw back a point for Napoli after Gabriel Strefezza put Parma in front within 33 seconds, but this result damages their Scudetto ambitions.
The Partenopei climbed into second place with a 1-0 victory over Milan and were seeking a sixth straight Serie A win. Rasmus Hojlund returned after a stomach bug, but David Neres, Antonio Vergara, Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Amir Rrahmani and Romelu Lukaku were still out of action. The Ducali had just three draws in the last five rounds, and top scorer Mateo Pellegrino was suspended, with Benja Cremaschi and Matija Frigan also absent.
See how it all unfolded on the Liveblog.
It took an incredible 33 seconds to break the deadlock, as in his first start for the club, Nesta Elphege jumped to flick on the long Zion Suzuki ball, allowing Gabriel Strefezza to run into the box and bend the finish in off the far post with the inside of the right boot.
Despite pouring forward, Antonio Conte’s men struggled to create any genuine chances, as Andre Frank Zambo Anguissa nodded wide with a Hojlund foul in the build-up.
Instead, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic had to rush out into midfield to clear from Enrico Delprato.
On the stroke of half-time, Kevin De Bruyne’s corner was flicked on for Hojlund, finding Delprato ready to clear practically on the line.
Juan Jesus was struggling to deal with Strefezza, so he was replaced by Sam Beukema for the restart in the Napoli defence.
Matteo Politano blasted over from the edge of the area, while Alisson Santos came off the bench and fired so far wide that it went for a throw-in.
Napoli finally equalised with one of their first shots on target, as Stanislav Lobotka’s first-time through ball was laid off by Hojlund for McTominay to drill home from the edge of the area.
The visitors continued to pour forward, Suzuki right behind the Alisson Santos low drive, then Politano’s cross flashing all the way across the face of goal without a tap-in.
Suzuki was ready for the acrobatic McTominay overhead kick on a corner, but Parma also threatened with a ball flashed across the six-yard box and two players sliding in failing to connect.
Alisson Santos skimmed the near post from a tricky angle and there were Parma penalty appeals for handball, but Alessandro Buongiorno’s arm was in a natural position when Leonardo Spinazzola kicked it onto his teammate from point-blank range.
Milinkovic-Savic had to fingertip the Mandela Keita scorcher out from under the bar, while Eljif Elmas really should’ve done better with a free header over the bar from the Miguel Gutierrez cross.
Alisson Santos also stung Suzuki’s gloves in stoppages, but Parma have for the third game in a row held Napoli to a potentially costly stalemate in the Scudetto race.
Strefezza 1 (P), McTominay 60 (N)
| Gabriel Strefezza (Assist: Nesta Elphege) |
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The 2026 NFL Draft is just around the corner, and the Pittsburgh Steelers have a glaring need at left guard to fill.
While new head coach Mike McCarthy has hinted that the starting job could be up for grabs among guards currently on the roster, these Day 2 prospects would be excellent additions for Pittsburgh.
An excellent run blocker with high upside in pass protection, Bisontis would be an instant impact player for Pittsburgh's offense and could easily become the Day 1 starter.
Boasting outstanding power and a knack for burying defenders in the run game, Rutledge would be an excellent pickup in Round 3, offering Pittsburgh a developmental prospect with starting upside.
Another guard prospect that excels in run blocking, Farmer made a big leap from 2024 to 2025 and could give the Steelers excellent value for a late-third-round draft pick.
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The Cubs signed left-hander Charlie Barnes to a minor-league deal in January. Barnes did appear in two Spring Training games for the Cubs, throwing two scoreless innings with three strikeouts. He was assigned to Triple-A Iowa and has pitched in three games there, posting a 2.38 ERA and 14 strikeouts in 11.1 innings.
Today, the Cubs recalled Barnes from Iowa and placed Hunter Harvey on the 15-day injured list with right triceps inflammation.
Barnes has nine games of MLB experience (eight starts) with the Twins in 2021, where he posted a 5.92 ERA in 38 innings. He spent the last four years pitching for Lotte in KBO. Barnes is 30 and played college ball at Clemson. Interestingly, Barnes and Caleb Thielbar were teammates with the Twins in 2021.
Barnes was also added to the 40-man roster, which had an open spot due to the DFA of Dylan Carlson on Friday.
The UFC heavyweight division has lacked consistent star power in recent years, with uncertainty surrounding its biggest names.
Efforts to book a title unification bout between Tom Aspinall and Jon Jones stalled the division, before Jones announced his retirement last year, leaving it in a difficult position.
However, with Alex Pereira moving up in weight and new talent arriving, there are signs the landscape could soon shift in a more positive direction.
During the UFC 327 broadcast, the promotion confirmed it has signed Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medallist, to bolster its heavyweight ranks.
He is expected to make his debut during International Fight Week in July, marking a rapid rise to the organisation after only recently entering mixed martial arts.
The 25-year-old won Olympic gold in freestyle wrestling in 2021 and transitioned to MMA in September 2025, quickly attracting attention.
He has also been training under Jones, adding further intrigue to his development as he prepares to test himself at the highest level.
Despite Steveson’s wrestling background, his early MMA record points to finishing ability.
He has fought three times and secured all victories by KO or TKO in the first round.
Just last week, he hinted at a UFC move while speaking to The Schmo, and that transition has now been confirmed.
Steveson should prepare to face a significant step up in competition after fighting for LFA, Anthony Pettis FC and MFL.
Time will now tell if he will justify the huge prospect status he carries since moving to the cage.
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Martin O'Neill felt a "real Celtic Park atmosphere" had an impact on his side's win over St Mirren after the return of the Green Brigade.
The ultras group had their ban lifted and the standing section was back at full capacity for the first time in about six months.
They were behind the team throughout the game, although some criticism of the board was reserved for after the game, with a banner branding them "unfit for purpose".
O'Neill felt the improved vocal backing helped his side through some difficult moments in their 1-0 victory over the Buddies, which kept them three points behind William Hill Premiership leaders Hearts.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain netted in the 15th minute but the champions could not build on their promising start and St Mirren competed well in the second half.
O'Neill said: "I thought the crowd were great to us, because they could easily have got irritated with some of the things we did.
"We were loose in possession at times, but they kept us going – a bit like against Dundee last weekend, which had a big effect on us staying in the game after Dundee had equalised. I thought they were great.
"If, by the end of the season, we could get a few things rectified, cleared up, call it what you will…
"But it felt like a real Celtic Park atmosphere."
Sergio Garcia breaks his driver, smashes water cooler as LIV golfer loses cool on Masters Sunday originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Sergio Garcia is one of many former Major winners who joined the LIV Golf tour late in their careers, which means most fans only see them play a few times a year. At the 2026 Masters, Garcia played well enough to make the cut, but has since gone viral for the wrong reasons.
The 46-year-old Garcia lost his cool early on Monday morning amid another disappointing round of golf. Garcia entered the day at +6 and hoped to make a run up the leaderboard, but instead went in the wrong direction as he played with his fellow Spaniard, Jon Rahm.
As Garcia was one of a handful of golfers to tee off early, and since he was part of the tournament's featured groups, his outburst on the second hole was noticeable to anyone watching. Here's what Garcia did to go viral.
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Sergio Garcia teed off at the Masters early in the morning with Jon Rahm on Sunday, forming a duo of two Spanish Masters winners. However, Garcia went viral for the wrong reasons, as he had a mini meltdown after a tee shot early in his round.
On the Par 5 second hole, Garcia had a poor tee shot and instantly smashed his driver into the ground. He walked away fro a few seconds, then appeared to break his driver on the water cooler next to the tee box.
— Barry Rozner (@BarryRozner) April 12, 2026
As a result, Masters officials gave Garcia a code of conduct warning for his outburst.
Geoff Yang, the chairman of the competition committee, spoke to Sergio on the 4th tee and gave him a code of conduct warning.
— dougferguson405 (@dougferguson405) April 12, 2026
Garcia has a history of outbursts on the golf course, but has largely been led to irrelevance since joining the LIV Golf tour. However, as the 2017 Masters winner, Garcia will be invited back to Augusta National every year as per the perks of winning the tournament once.
LOS ANGELES -- It had been rumbling for days now but this was still a surprise when first mentioned.
The Sparks rising star forward Rickea Jackson has been dealt to the Sky for guard Ariel Atkins.
This is a straight-up player swap; no other assets involved https://t.co/o2r1vum9Xk
— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) April 12, 2026
Jackson seemed poised to be a franchise cornerstone for the Sparks. But Los Angeles decided to go on another direction and dealt for Atkins, a two-way player who seemed miscast as a first option in Chicago. Jackson goes to Chicago and joins Azurá Stevens, who signed in the Windy City on Saturday. She averaged 14.0 points and 3.6 rebounds in her two years in L.A.
Atkins has been in the league since 2018, when she was drafted by the Washington Mystics. She was part of the 2019 team that won the WNBA championship that season. Atkins would then get traded before the 2025 season to Chicago for a 2025 first round pick (that Washington used to select Sonia Citron) as well as a 2027 second round pick and the right to swap 2027 first round picks.
Atkins gives the team much-needed defense as well as championship experience. She's also a proven scorer; she averaged 16.6 points to go along with 4.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists last season for the Sky.
The Sparks turned from a young team into a veteran team almost overnight. The trade for Atkins signals further that the Sparks will go for it all.
As Iowa basketball searches the NCAA transfer portal for another dominant guard who can lead the program next season, the Hawkeyes will have to take former Liberty guard Brett Decker Jr. off of that list. The rising junior committed to Baylor on Saturday, per On3's Joe Tipton.
The 6-foot-3, 190-pound native of Cecilia, Ky., averaged 16.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game on 49.9% shooting from the field, including a 47.1% clip from 3-point range (second-best percentage nationwide) as a sophomore for the Flames last season.
As a result of his impressive sophomore campaign, Decker Jr. was named to the All-CUSA First Team.
NEWS: Liberty transfer guard Brett Decker Jr., one of the best shooters in the country, has committed to Baylor, he told @On3.
— Joe Tipton (@JoeTipton) April 11, 2026
The 6-3 sophomore averaged 16.9 PPG this season, shooting 47% from three, which ranked second in the nation.https://t.co/P2CLLLO2iqpic.twitter.com/2TpxRzTOXD
Along with Iowa, Decker Jr. had also drawn interest from Kentucky, Louisville and Texas Tech before choosing to take his talents to Baylor.
Even with the swing and a miss on Decker Jr., the Hawkeyes will have plenty of alternative options in the portal to potentially bring on board for the 2026-27 season.
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The Duke Blue Devils are set to host one of the top players in the transfer portal, Flory Bidunga, as the program looks to reload its frontcourt.
As Jon Scheyer and the Blue Devils await word from Patrick Ngongba II, the team continues to explore potential replacements for his contributions. Among the top available candidates is Bidunga, who had heavily considered Duke before committing to Kansas in 2023.
Once among his final four schools, Bidunga will have a second chance to join the Blue Devils and will meet with the program Sunday, April 12, as The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman first reported.
Duke is expected to host Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga on a visit on Sunday, source told @TheFieldOf68.
— Jeff Goodman (@GoodmanHoops) April 10, 2026
Bidunga visiting Louisville today. Also has Michigan and St. John's in the mix, per source.
Bidunga announced that he will enter both the NBA Draft and the transfer portal. He will experience the draft process and will weigh his options based on the level of interest he receives from the NBA and the NIL offers from a potential new school.
Despite being slightly undersized for the position, Bidunga makes up for it with length (7-foot-2 wingspan), high-end athleticism, lateral mobility and a relentless motor. In Scheyer’s switchable defensive scheme, he could be a picture-perfect fit defensively from the early portion of the upcoming season.
Offensively, Bidunga is little more than a rim runner, but a highly efficient one at that. Alongside incoming freshman Deron Rippey Jr., Duke could be among college basketball’s most electric teams in the open court.
During his sophomore season with Kansas, Bidunga started 34 of 35 games, averaging 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He now enters the portal as one of the most sought-after big men available and will meet with several teams before the draft process begins.
Bidunga has drawn interest from a number of schools since announcing he would enter the portal last week, and among those interested, there are four early leaders for his services: Duke, ACC rival Louisville, St. John’s and the NCAA champion Michigan Wolverines.
Michigan is set to lose Yaxel Lendeborg and potentially both Aday Mara and Morez Johnson Jr. to the draft. After last season’s success with transfer additions, it’s no surprise to see that the reigning champions are once again heavily involved in the transfer market.
Both Louisville and St. John’s are also looking to replace starting bigs after losing Ali Khalifa and Big East Player of the Year Zuby Ejiofor, respectively.
With a potential hole at center and expectations high as always in Durham, securing Bidunga as a transfer player would be an early offseason win for Duke and Jon Scheyer.
This article originally appeared on Duke Wire: Duke hosting Kansas transfer Flory Bidunga on visit
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery clarified that a calf problem was the reason for Emi Martinez’s late withdrawal from the clash with Nottingham Forest.
Villa drew 1-1 at the City Ground, with Villa taking the lead through a Murillo own goal before Neco Williams equalised later in the first half.
Martinez was named in the starting 11 but pulled out before kick-off, with Marco Bizot replacing him.
It is not the first time Martinez has pulled out with a calf issue this season and Emery says the Argentine had to do so again.
“He was feeling something in his calf and was not feeling comfortable to play,” the Villa boss said.
Reflecting on the draw, Emery added: “The first half was equal but we dominated and had good chances to score. I am so proud of how the players did.
“Of course we had three or four chances to score, and we conceded the momentum to them a few times. One point is not enough, but this is the way we want to play in the next weeks in the Premier League and Europa League.”
All-Star Gabby Williams signed a multiyear deal with Golden State, the Valkyries announced Sunday.
Williams averaged a career-high 11.6 points and 4.2 assists and led the league in steals with 2.3 per game for Seattle last season. That effort earned the 29-year-old an All-Star appearance for the first time in her career. She also was a member of the league's All-Defensive First Team.
“For a player of Gabby’s caliber to choose us in just our second year ... means everything,” Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin said in a statement. “She is world-class. One of the best defenders in the world, a WNBA All-Star, and someone who makes everyone around her better.”
The Valkyries had a stellar season in their first year, making the playoffs — the first time an expansion team had done that. Williams was drafted fourth by Chicago in 2018 and traded to Los Angeles in 2021. She didn't play any games for the Sparks before being traded to Seattle in 2022.
Other moves on Sunday included Sophie Cunningham re-signing with the Indiana Fever. Cunningham averaged 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 30 games before suffering a season-ending MCL tear in her right knee in August.
She joins Kelsey Mitchell and Lexie Hull, who announced on Saturday they were returning to the team. Indiana also added Monique Billings in the first day of free agency.
The Toronto Tempo added forward Isabelle Harrison, whom Sandy Brondello coached in New York before making the move to Canada.
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Hibs boss David Gray feels his side can still challenge fourth-placed Motherwell for a European slot over the remainder of the season despite seeing a six-match unbeaten run come to an end.
The Edinburgh club remain three points behind Motherwell and Gray said: "We haven't lost any ground the way the results have gone, but we're another game down and it becomes more difficult because we're running out of games.
"With the split, everyone is playing the teams round about each other with everything to play for.
"We're chasing this European place and for the neutral it keeps it exciting. For us, there's no better game to come back to than the one we have (an Edinburgh derby against leaders Hearts).
"We'll dust ourselves down from today, and the players will be up for the next one because that's the one that everyone looks forward to."
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 27: Manager Carlos Mendoza #64 of the New York Mets looks on before a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Getty ImagesThe New York Mets have seen some concerning results after an offseason that included the departure of many long-time stars and the addition of several new ones.
Shortly after the team cut ties with Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, then brought in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and Jorge Polanco to reload, the Mets hold a losing record and have lost two consecutive series going into Sunday.
Amid the disappointing start, concerns are growing for one veteran superstar that the team decided to retain during its offseason overhaul.
On Saturday, in the second inning of the Mets game against the Athletics, Lindor ran past second base in an attempt to field a grounder that was heading toward his teammate Marcus Semien. After Semien fielded the hit, Lindor was not covering second base as a result and the team was unable to record what might have been an inning-ending double play.
“That was notable because Lindor had already committed multiple mental mistakes in the field this season, playing less than his typical Gold Glove-caliber defense,” Anthony DiComo wrote for MLB.com.
Against the St. Louis Cardinals earlier this month, Lindor lost track of the number of outs while fielding what should have been another inning-ending double play. And he was picked off at first base while adjusting his batting gloves in another remarkable gaffe this year.
In Lindor’s fifth season of a 10-year, $341 million contract with the Mets, anything less than stellar defense from the shortstop does mark a concern for the team as it attempts to recalibrate with a new mix of infielders and return to the playoffs this season. And as his defense lapses, it won’t go unnoticed that Lindor is slashing just .167/.296/.250 in an MLB-leading 71 plate appearances so far this season.
"Not sure," Lindor responded to a question about the source of his uncharacteristic string of mistakes so far this season, according to ESPN’s Jorge Castillo. "I feel like I'm locked in. I feel like I'm in the game. It just happens. Got to be better."
And as the team searches for answers, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza offered a similarly brief response.
“It’s weird,” Mendoza said, per Castillo.
Though concerns are growing, at least among the fans, it seems that Lindor and Mendoza both expect better results in the near future, purely based on the shortstop’s long and impressive history.
“He’s the same guy," Mendoza added, according to Castillo. "He shows up. He prepares. He works as hard as anybody. He wants to win. I don't think it's got anything to do with who's in the lineup and who's not.”
This article was originally published on Forbes.com
The Big Ten has won the last three college football national championships. It should not come as a surprise that with several Big Ten football teams in the mix for the 2026 College Football Playoff, the conference has several quarterbacks who are expected to be among the nation's best this fall. CBS Sports produced a top-10 list of the best quarterbacks in the country. Several are from the Big Ten, as College Sports Wire noted:
"Last year's champions, the Indiana Hoosiers, were led by Fernando Mendoza, the Heisman Trophy winner and likely No. 1 pick in this year's NFL draft. If things are going to stick with the Big Ten again this year, they have the quarterbacks to do it. In CBS Sports' ranking of all 68 power conference quarterbacks, the Big Ten owns the first two slots and four of the top 10 spots. Coming in at No. 1 is Oregon's Dante Moore, followed by Ohio State signal caller Julian Sayin at No. 2.
"Sitting in the bronze medal position, with a lot of hype and anticipation, is Texas quarterback Arch Manning. The rest of the top five is rounded out by Trinidad Chambliss, who is returning to Ole Miss, at No. 4, and Darian Mensah, Miami's new quarterback, at No. 5.
"Notre Dame makes an appearance with C.J. Carr at No. 6, with two SEC quarterbacks, Gunner Stockton and Sam Leavitt, coming in at No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. The Big Ten rounds out the top ten with USC's Jayden Maiava at No. 9 and Indiana's newest toy from the transfer portal, Josh Hoover, coming in at No. 10."
USC fans will surely question Dante Moore of Oregon being No. 1 after his shaky moments in big games last season. They will also question Jayden Maiava being eight spots behind Moore in the rankings. The Trojans have more to prove than Oregon does, though -- no one can dispute that. It's up to USC to prove it is ready to take the next step and return to being a true college football powerhouse in the Big Ten.
This article originally appeared on Trojans Wire: Big Ten football quarterbacks dominate preseason college rankings
WNBA free agency winners and losers: Liberty and Wings make big moves, Lynx and Mercury in flux originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The first weekend of WNBA free agency has seen plenty of player movement.
On the eve of the 2026 WNBA Draft, some teams already plan to look toward the incoming rookie class for answers to their questions. But with the league's salary cap exploding to $7 million per team, there is more room to maneuver than ever as existing contenders fortify and others try to break through into the league's elite.
Here are some winners -- and some losers -- as the first weekend of WNBA free agency draws to a close.
The Wings shocked the WNBA on Saturday by signing Defensive Player of the Year Alanna Smith to a three-year max contract. Smith joins former Minnesota Lynx teammate Jessica Shepard in Texas as part of a refurbished frontcourt; Dallas, one of the WNBA's worst defensive teams a year ago, should be much improved on that end in 2026.
We'll just leave this here:
— Dallas Wings (@DallasWings) April 12, 2026
1 of 8 players in WNBA history to record at least 80 blocks in a single season.
2nd overall in combined steals and blocks for the 2025 season. pic.twitter.com/9QkmYNchc5
Arike Ogunbowale re-signing for a figure below the max helped the Wings make these moves. There is optimism that Ogunbowale returns to form after a career-worst season in 2025, while Paige Bueckers should continue her ascent as one of the game's superstars.
So how does Fudd become a winner in all this? The Wings' moves indicate that Dallas is lining up the UConn sharpshooter as the top pick in Monday night's draft. Drafting a big with Smith and Shepard newly signed wouldn't make as much sense as pairing Bueckers with former UConn teammate Fudd, the best pure shooter in the draft.
Sabally has joined the New York Liberty after one season in Phoenix. She now forms a "Big Four" in the Big Apple alongside Sabrina Ionescu, Jonquel Jones and Breanna Stewart as New York -- under new head coach Chris DeMarco -- aims to return to the WNBA Finals.
Sabally's injury record and penchant for inconsistency could prove challenging for the Liberty to absorb over a full season. But when Sabally is at her best, few players in The W provide everything that she can. After coming up just short with the Mercury in 2025, the three-time All-Star could achieve her goal of winning a ring in 2026.
Major WNBA free agency domino: All-Star Satou Sabally has agreed to sign a multiyear deal to join the New York Liberty, agent Zack Miller of WME Basketball tells me, @alexaphilippou and @kendra__andrews. Sabally departs after leading the Phoenix Mercury to the 2025 WNBA Finals. pic.twitter.com/PMltamlxK1
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 11, 2026
Rest in peace to the Sparks' rebuild, circa 2023 to 2026.
Los Angeles has abandoned its plan to build around youth like Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson to embrace the familiar trappings of chasing All-Stars to finish somewhere in the 6-8 seed range. How else can you explain Los Angeles' moves over the past year, like the trade for Kelsey Plum or the draft miss on Sarah Ashlee Barker?
To cap off this half-hearted rebuild, the Sparks are trading Jackson to the Chicago Sky for veteran Ariel Atkins after re-signing franchise icon Nneka Ogwumike. At this rate, Brink might want to start thinking about where she'll be playing in 2027.
Re-signing Alyssa Thomas is great. But the Mercury haven't done much else to fortify a team that surprisingly reached the WNBA Finals in 2025 -- and fears that Phoenix will take a step back in 2026 appear to be well-founded.
Satou Sabally, a key contributor to that Finals run, is in New York now. Key reserve Lexi Held was left unprotected in the expansion draft, where the Toronto Tempo selected. Phoenix hasn't re-signed All-Star guard Kahleah Copper, nor have the Mercury been tied to any major free agents.
The Mercury don't pick in Monday's rookie draft until the back half of the second round, so it isn't as if Phoenix can feasibly acquire one of the top prospects on the board either.
It isn't clear what Phoenix's plan is, and it looks like the Mercury are being left behind after last year's impressive postseason run.
The Aces have brought back their entire championship-winning core except A'ja Wilson, though Wilson has publicly said that she isn't leaving Las Vegas. The Atlanta Dream re-signed all of their core contributors this week after trading for Angel Reese. The Indiana Fever are bringing back Sophie Cunningham, Lexie Hull and Kelsey Mitchell while adding frontcourt depth in Monique Billings.
These title contenders all chose stability. As the saying goes: "if it ain't broke, don't fix it."
Lexie Hull posted a video with Caitlin Clark to announce she's re-signing with the Indiana Fever 🫂 pic.twitter.com/4JbuLTkJxA
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 11, 2026
The Lynx's incredible roster depth has taken a sizable hit this month.
Minnesota ceded Bridget Carleton and Maria Kliundikova in the expansion draft, while Shepard, Smith and Natisha Hiedeman all moved on as free agents. At least All-Star guard Courtney Williams is re-upping on a max contract.
It sounds like the Lynx are preparing to play at least the first couple months of 2026 without MVP candidate Napheesa Collier. Having the second overall pick in Monday's draft suddenly looks crucial for the Lynx's future as head coach Cheryl Reeve tries to revamp the roster.
Will Minnesota take a "gap year" before returning to contention in 2027? Only time will tell.
Carleton signed a three-year max contract with the Fire after Portland took her at the top of the expansion draft. Carleton is a good player who carved out a starting role in Minnesota over the past two seasons. She can shoot, she can make plays and she can defend multiple positions.
But perhaps most importantly, Carleton goes from being the Lynx's lowest-paid starter to earning one of the league's best contracts as the Fire's first marquee player. It might make her the single biggest winner of the free agency.
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CF Montreal have fired head coach Marco Donadel, the club announced on Sunday. The move comes after Saturday’s 2-1 loss against the Philadelphia Union kept the club joint-bottom of the MLS standings.
Philippe Eullaffroy, who rejoined the club this year as an assistant coach after founding the club’s academy in 2010, will serve as interim head coach “until a permanent head coach is hired,” the club said in a brief statement.
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Montreal have been one of the worst teams in MLS this season after finishing tied for second-worst in the league in 2025. Last season Montreal also started poorly under head coach Laurent Courtois, who was fired on 24 March of that year and replaced by Donadel.
Donadel won just seven of his 42 games in all competitions with the club, eight if you count a win on penalties against Toronto FC in last season’s Canadian Championship cup competition.
Donadel’s firing continues the club’s habit of short managerial tenures. No manager has led the club for more than 92 matches since they entered MLS in 2012, with Mauro Biello holding that particular record. Each of the last three managers the club have hired since losing Wilfried Nancy to the Columbus Crew has stuck around for 40 games or fewer.
Under longtime owner Joey Saputo, the club have for years struggled to compete seriously in the new financial realities of MLS. But the 2026 offseason looked to be especially weak from the outset. The club made few player moves of consequence after missing the playoffs in 2025, with their most expensive addition being defender Brayan Vera, whom they acquired from Real Salt Lake for $1.2m in general allocation money. The club also brought in Iván Jaime from Porto and MLS veteran Frankie Amaya from Tolouca, but both are on loan.
Montreal gave up 19 goals in their opening seven matches of the campaign, with their only win being a 3-0 romp over the New York Red Bulls.
Donadel isn’t the only name departing the club after another disastrous start. The club announced that assistants Jacopo Falanga and Lorenzo Pinzauti were also let go, leaving Eullaffroy short-staffed as Montreal prepare to host the New York Red Bulls next weekend.
Stephen Robinson does not want Aberdeen to relax during their two-week break after they recorded a much-needed 2-0 win over Hibernian to boost their William Hill Premiership survival hopes.
Kevin Nisbet netted from the penalty spot after Grant Hanley was sent off for hauling down Toyosi Olusanya and the Scotland striker added a second with 15 minutes to go to end a nine-match winless league run.
The Dons are five points above Kilmarnock, who sit in the relegation play-off spot with five games to play, and the two teams clash at Pittodrie in the next round of Premiership fixtures which does not take place until April 25.
"I said to the players to remember the feeling of winning the game," Aberdeen head coach Robinson said after the win against Hibs.
"We played some really good stuff, some good one-touch movement between the midfield and forward players. We have to build on that.
"I still think we're under pressure. I won't relax and I won't allow the players to.
"The players are as disappointed as anyone with how the season has gone. It's important we take our time off over the break and come back firing and build on that performance.
"We want to finish the season strongly."
Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta has been speaking to Sky Sports after the win: "We wanted that win. We are very happy to have won, especially at home as well. It means a lot that we have beaten a great team.
"We still have European football as well so this gives us a lot of energy. We have a big squad [to cope with it]. I hope we win our the next game as well."
On team-mate Tyrick Mitchell making his 200th Premier League appearance: "I'm always happy when he finds me in the box. He is my guy, I've been with him for a few years now. He is a fantastic team-mate and a machine."
Crystal Palace defender Tyrick Mitchell also spoke to Sky Sports: "It was a nice feeling. I was a bit tired towards the end, but it was nice to see the fans celebrating my 200th game. It's hard but you want to play. I'm more happy being tired than not playing."
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Coach Cuca said Santos had difficulties preparing for this Saturday’s (11) match against Atlético-MG.
In a press conference after the 1-0 victory at Vila Belmiro, he said the delegation was affected by a delay in its flight back to Brazil this week.
On Wednesday (8), Peixe played in Ecuador in the opening round of the Copa Sudamericana group stage.
"There’s sacrifice, there’s wear and tear. The player today, after this trip... because our flight was also delayed. We were also worn out. But if we don’t play today, there’s no way to play on Tuesday, so we played. But the players need rest," Cuca said after the match against Atlético-MG in the Brasileirão.
The coach’s statement refers to the postponement of the derby between Flamengo and Fluminense to this Sunday (12).
The match at the Maracanã was scheduled for Saturday, but the date was changed after a request from Rubro-Negro, which also had a delay in its flight back to Brazil this week.
The team played in Cusco, Peru, in its Libertadores opener.
The decision to postpone Fla-Flu sparked negative reactions among Fluminense fans and even from other clubs, with Palmeiras issuing an official statement to criticize the move.
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Clemson football picked up a key in-state addition on Saturday, as Dutch Fork defensive lineman Jaden Wuerth announced his commitment while on campus for the program’s Spring Elite Day.
The 6-foot-2, 270-pound prospect has been on Clemson’s radar since January, when he earned an offer following an in-home visit from defensive line coach Nick Eason. He made multiple trips back to campus after that, including a return for the Elite Retreat in March, and that consistency from the staff played a major role in his decision.
Wuerth put together a strong junior season, helping Dutch Fork secure another state title. He totaled 62 tackles, racked up double-digit tackles for loss, and was a steady presence in the backfield with his ability to pressure the quarterback and force mistakes.
He had drawn interest from several programs across the ACC and SEC, with schools like NC State, Virginia Tech, Miami, Georgia Tech, and South Carolina all involved. Official visits were being lined up, but Clemson’s approach stood out.
Wuerth pointed to the program’s culture and the honesty from the coaching staff as the biggest factors. He said the way Clemson communicates, direct and consistent, made it easy to trust what they were telling him throughout the process.
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With the addition, Clemson’s 2027 class is back up to seven commitments and now includes its first defensive lineman in the group.
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BYU Basketball has six players in the transfer portal and, for now, must replace their entire starting five for next season. 5-Star Bruce Branch will start next season, and BYU added another starter with Collin Chandler’s commitment. It’s still early in the portal and process, and BYU has several needs to go to fill out its roster.
Below are some of things I am hearing.
Rob Wright Decision
Rob entered the transfer portal last Wednesday. As I reported previously, his camp had been openly shopping him around for over a month. Rob asked BYU for a number that would have made him one of the highest paid player in college basketball, and as much as BYU wanted to keep him around, they couldn’t/wouldn’t pay that number.
At that time I thought there was virtually zero chance Rob would return, but since then sources have indicated to me that there is a real chance Rob returns to BYU. Rob’s asking price has since come down, and throughout this whole time Rob has liked BYU and Kevin Young. Rob likely isn’t a NBA player, and these next two years represent the chance for him to make the most money in his life. I don’t blame him/his family/his “people” wanting to maximize his earnings.
Washington transfer Zoom Diallo’s decision is worth monitoring. The point guard visited Kentucky and is one of the top point guards in the portal. If he commits to UK, then their interest in Rob likely falls off. If he goes elsewhere, then Kentucky will have more interest in Rob. Kentucky is one of the schools that has been on Rob the most.
I wouldn’t call BYU the favorite to get Rob since other schools are lurking that have lots of money, but there has been some recent momentum on BYU’s side. Rob likes BYU. We’ll if the money can work out.
Keanu Dawes Decision
The Utah forward announced in late March that he would enter the portal. The 6-foot-9 forward was one of Utah’s top players this past season, averaging 12.5 points and 8.8 rebounds on 55% shooting from the floor and 31% from three. Keanu really struggled with his 3-point shot in non-conference, but in Big 12 play shot 37% from three and made over one per game. In the game in Provo he scored 23 points and shot 4-5 from three.
Sources have told me BYU is one of the favorites to land Dawes. BYU recruited Dawes in high school when Mark Pope was coach. The Houston native is LDS and his uncle, Derek Dawes, played for BYU in the mid-2000s. Houston and Texas were considered the two favorites when he entered the portal, but they seemed to have dropped off. Houston landed Kent State transfer Delrecco Gillespie, and Texas is considered the favorite for TCU transfer David Punch. Both play the same position as Keanu.
BYU has gained momentum since those decisions. One source told me that Keanu’s mom recently moved to Utah, which is another consideration in this recruitment. BYU has wanted to get more rugged in the frontcourt and add more shooting, and Keanu can provide both of those at the four spot. Keanu would start at the four for BYU and has the ability to slide into the five in certain lineups. He is a prototypical Big 12 four — physical, can rebound, and is mobile enough to hold his own on defense. Keanu can score in variety of ways, and his 37% shooting from three in Big 12 play would give BYU the spacing KY wants while allowing BYU to be more physical in the frontcourt.
I haven’t heard BYU is the favorite, but they are certainly one of the final few schools he is considering. I wouldn’t be surprised if a decision happens in the coming days.
Big Man Search
BYU wants a NBA caliber big man. We’ll see if they ultimately get that, but BYU is looking internationally in the transfer portal to get more size. One name to watch is UConn transfer Eric. Reibe had a nice season for the national runner-up as a freshman, averaging 6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.7 blocks in 14 minutes per game. Reibe is listed at 7-foot-1, 260 pounds and was a top 40 recruit in the 2025 class. He didn’t show it much this season, but the German is a skilled big man who can hit outside shots and pass the ball. BYU has been in contact with early and is one of several schools involved. I expect Reibe to make a big jump as a sophomore.
BYU has also been very involved in the international market. France is one of the countries BYU has been looking in for talent. John Linehan was in France and Europe recently; Linehan has connections in French basketball. BYU is looking at several French players. One of those is Senegal native Mouhamed “Momo” Faye. He is currently playing for Paris Basketball in the EuroLeague.
Listed at 6-foot-10 with a 7-foot-4 wingspan, Faye is 21 years old and has been projected as a potential second round pick the last couple years. BYU is one of the teams showing interest, and NBA could be a possibility for him as well. One source told me his transcripts could be a blocker for him playing college basketball, but if that is cleared up I expect BYU to be one of the schools involved for Faye.
BYU is and will be involved with several other big man, but those are two names I’m watching.
BYU Players and Portal Future
The transfer portal officially closes April 21, and we could still see some outgoing BYU players. One source close to BYU guard Alexsej Kostic told me on Friday that he is having ongoing conversations with BYU coaches on his future. As of Friday, he has not made a decision on his future. Abdullah Ahmed is someone I’ve assumed would hit the portal or go back to G-League, but he hasn’t announced anything yet.
We did it -- Game 82 of 82 for the Boston Celtics of the 2025-26 NBA regular season is nearly upon us. And it will take place between the Celtics and the Orlando Magic at Boston's home arena of TD Garden this Sunday (April 12) evening. In it, the Celtics will be suiting up without a number of key players snatching a bit of rest before the start of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.
On the other end of the court, the Magic are going to be mostly healthy heading into this game, setting themselves up to steal a win from the surprise Eastern Conference ball club of the year. We expect a Magic win given the circumstances, but a Boston win is certainly not out of the question.
At present, the Celtics have a 55-26 record, which has them locked into second in the Eastern Conference standings.
The Magic are the owners of a 45-36 record and a five-game win streak, good enough for seventh place in the East.
Boston beat the New Orleans Pelicans 144-118 at home.
Orlando beat the Chicago Bulls 127-103 on the road.
For Boston, Jaylen Brown (tendinitis), Neemias Queta (toe), and Jayson Tatum (Achilles) are out and Sam Hauser (back), Payton Pritchard (foot), and Nikola Vucevic (finger) are doubtful.
For Orlando, Jett Howard (ankle) and Jonathan Isaac (knee) are questionable.
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Italian coach Roberto De Zerbi lost his debut on the Tottenham Hotspur bench, leaving them in the Premier League relegation zone.
The former Sassuolo, Benevento, Shakhtar Donetsk and Olympique Marseille boss was drafted in during the break for international duty following the dismissal of Igor Tudor.
De Zerbi is the third manager of the season at Spurs, which shows the extent of the task at hand to turn this situation around, but signed a long-term contract as a show of faith in their prospects.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, looks on prior to the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
It was the worst possible start to his Tottenham career, suffering a 1-0 defeat away to Sunderland, decided by Nordi Mukiele’s impressive strike.
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The team is now without victory in 14 Premier League games, since beating Crystal Palace on December 28, and the club’s longest winless streak since 1935.
To add insult to literal injury, former Serie A defender Cristian Romero went off in tears with a fitness issue and that could well be the end of his season.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, interacts with Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur after being substituted off the pitch following an injury during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Antonio Conte and Jose Mourinho have struggled here before, now De Zerbi is the latest coach to take on a club with seemingly endemic problems.
SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND – APRIL 12: Roberto De Zerbi, Manager of Tottenham Hotspur, shakes hands with Richarlison after the Premier League match between Sunderland and Tottenham Hotspur at Stadium of Light on April 12, 2026 in Sunderland, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Real Madrid are gearing up for an important summer ahead.
There is a strong possibility the club may finish the season without any trophy, which could alter the future of Alvaro Arbeloa.
The club’s hierarchy is already looking for several managerial options, including Jurgen Klopp and Zinedine Zidane, but neither of these options are realistic at the moment.
According to RMC Sport (h/t Defensa Central), Real Madrid are looking for other alternatives in the market, with Didier Deschamps being one of them.
The report suggests the name of Deschamps is gaining strong traction within the Real Madrid camp. He is rated highly due to his ability to manage egos, having managed a series of top players in the French national team.
Deschamps has a strong relationship with Mbappe. (Photo by Mateusz Slodkowski/Getty Images)
Under his leadership, France have both the World Cup and the UEFA Nations League, establishing Les Bleus as the most feared international football team in the process.
Deschamps’ ability to unite a series of star players and make them play as a cohesive unit is something that could be valued in a Real Madrid setup.
Not to mention, the Frenchman has a strong connection with the team’s star player, Kylian Mbappe, who is reportedly having a difficult time thriving under Alvaro Arbeloa’s methods.
Deschamps is expected to leave the France NT job after the coming World Cup, and will be replaced by former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane.
The door, therefore, is open for Los Blancos to make a move for the French tactician, whose experience and leadership could be invaluable in leading a Real Madrid team that may go trophyless for the second season in a row.
Manchester United’s proposed new 100,000-seat stadium is undoubtedly one of the most ambitious projects in the history of football stadia.
Costs to complete the project are expected to reach close to and potentially exceed the £2 billion mark, so the onus is on the club to source funding. While the prospect is daunting, there are multiple ways they could go about it.
The most realistic starting point for United is structured borrowing. Large-scale builds such as football stadiums are very rarely funded up front, with costs spread across decades through loans and refinancing.
Manchester United, as a business, already operates with existing credit facilities, meaning the new stadium project would likely involve a restructuring of the club’s current obligations alongside securing new funding. When revenues are already strong, lenders will be more willing to support, and that will be the case here.
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One of United’s biggest strengths is their commercial power. The club, regardless of performance on the pitch, continues to generate substantial income from their commercial operations. They remain one of the strongest entities in world football as a result.
This matters when financing a project such as a new stadium, as lenders assess future earning potential. A new stadium would eventually result in higher levels of revenue via premium seating, hospitality packages, and sponsorship opportunities, making the investment financially attractive.
Selling stadium naming rights could play a crucial role in reducing the financial burden of the project. While Old Trafford is steeped in history, modern football has shown that naming rights agreements can generate tens of millions per year.
Manchester United could explore a hybrid approach, retaining key elements while still entering into a lucrative commercial arrangement. A long-term agreement for stadium naming rights could be worth hundreds of millions across the length of the contract.
One of the most commercially viable options could be to sell naming rights to a gambling operator, such as an online casino.
Many football clubs already have ties with gambling brands, and following the decision to prohibit them from being front-of-shirt sponsors from the start of the 2026/27 season, this could be a way these companies can continue to invest in the sport.
The long-term financial logic behind a new stadium lies in increased revenue from matchdays and hosting events. Expanding the capacity substantially will boost ticket sales, while more modern facilities will allow for higher-priced premium experiences.
Beyond football, the venue could host other sporting events, international fixtures and music concerts, turning the stadium into a year-round revenue generator. This increased commercial potential will make the financing model sustainable over time.
Manchester United’s new stadium won’t be financed through a single solution, but rather a combination. Borrowing money will form the backbone, and that will be supported by commercial growth, naming rights and increased matchday revenue.
The level of opportunity for investors to get involved, such as via stadium naming rights, is huge due to the size of Manchester United as a brand and as a commercial powerhouse on a global scale. The project is likely to become a reality and succeed because, as a business, United is one of the most credible organisations in the sporting arena.
Ravens Director of Strength & Conditioning Scott Elliott spoke highly of newly signed outside linebacker Trey Hendrickson after the first three days of offseason work, pointing to both his physical makeup and approach off the field.
"[Trey Hendrickson] is an elite physical specimen paired with an elite human being. From Day One when he came in and signed, we sat down and talked about his approach to taking care of his body, what that looks like, what he's looking to do in this part of his career. And then getting to see the work ethic in the first three days – we just finished the third day this morning – getting to see those traits on display in any specific drill we've put that group through, you see why he's been so successful. It gives you a lot of encouragement about what's next."
Elliott said Hendrickson has shown those traits early in the offseason program, both in how he prepares and how he approaches his work on the field.
Hendrickson, 31, was coming off back-to-back 17.5-sack seasons and four straight Pro Bowls before contract frustrations and core muscle surgery in December limited him to four sacks in seven games in 2025. He got a one-year, $29 million deal from the Bengals last year, but was uncertain to draw as much this time around. The four-year deal averages $28 million per season and keeps the pass rusher in the AFC North. Hendrickson needs 19 sacks to reach 100 for his career and could take this defense to another level.
This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens coach praises Trey Hendrickson's 'elite' work ethic
Could the Houston Texans go all-in on New York Giants All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence before the NFL draft to give their defense a perhaps legendary-like persona?
One publication isn't ruling out the possibility with just over 10 days remaining before Thursday's Round 1 rolls around.
Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports recently revealed one player every team should trade for ahead of the draft rather than using an early Day 1 or Day 2 pick. For the Texans, he chose Lawrence, largely because Houston needs stability at its interior defensive line spot.
In net return for the Giants? A 2026 first-round pick (No. 28) and the lower of the team's two second-round picks (No. 59)
"The 28-year-old Lawrence wants out of New York as well as a new contract, but his leverage is low after a lackluster season in 2025," Vacchiano wrote. "He’s only one year removed from a nine-sack Pro Bowl campaign, though, and the Texans need reinforcements inside to complement their dynamic duo on the edge (Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter).
Houston would be counting on the 6-foot-2, 345-pound Lawrence to regain his old form in a better environment, and it'd also likely have to extend his contract. He could make one of the NFL’s best defenses impenetrable. Of course, that’s if the Giants decide to trade him, rather than pay him more."
The Texans are mulling over their draft options entering Thursday night. Offensive line remains a priority, but given that Houston has been bargain bin shopping for defensive tackles over the past three seasons, getting a bonafide stud long-term could rank higher for general manager Nick Caserio.
That doesn't mean Houston must go after the first young prospect to fix the position. Lawrence, who is under contract through 2027, would provide depth and a much-welcomed spark in the interior pass rush while shoring up the run support.
Asking price is likely the only thing holding this deal back. Not only would it be a hefty deal to land the defender, but he wants a new contract with the next team the second he touches down on the tarmac. For Houston, getting All-Pro defensive end Will Anderson Jr. remains the only deal in the works, making an extension with Lawrence non-feasible until at least next offseason.
Would the Texans, who are looking to build through the draft, give up that much draft compensation to take an aging but dominant defensive lineman? It seems unlikely on paper.
Then again, nothing is ever off the table with Caserio and Day 1 of the draft.
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Dexter Lawrence named top trade target for Texans ahead of NFL draft
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The Toronto Blue Jays have been decimated by injuries early this season, with a lot of their pitching talent landing on the injured list.
And now, joining Alejandro Kirk, George Springer is also landing on the injured list, and will miss some time due to a left great toe fracture.
The Blue Jays announced that the replacement for Springer on the MLB roster is former Chicago White Sox star outfielder Eloy Jimenez. It's a fascinating call-up, and could be a fun outcome for the Toronto offense if he can pick up where he left off this spring.
"Roster Moves: 1B/DH Eloy Jimenez selected to Major League roster and will be active today. OF George Springer (left great toe fracture) placed on 10-day IL," the Blue Jays announced.
This is an interesting roster move for the Blue Jays, as Jimenez was once a star for the White Sox a few years ago, when he posted an .891 in his second year in the league, winning the Silver Slugger for his position.
But he's struggled a bit in his career recently. He had -0.8 bWAR in 2024 between the White Sox and Baltimore Orioles, as he hit .238 with a .626 OPS in 324 at-bats.
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Jimenez sparked some intrigue this spring, however, as he hit .286 with an .857 OPS and two home runs in 42 at-bats. While nothing other-worldly, it was a spring that made him a lot more interesting as a player.
He's played in 11 games in the minor leagues so far this season, and was hitting .257 with a .743 OPS with one homer in 35 at-bats. Again, not anything incredibly impressive, but still decent enough to be worth a chance in the big leagues.
He hit 31 homers in his rookie season and has 95 for his career. He might not have the best numbers recently, but his production in his career, and spring and minor league numbers this season, are reasons for the Blue Jays to at least give him a chance.
It was a championship opener that both sides needed to win when considering the juggernauts awaiting in round two.
And like it has been in the past three Women's Six Nations, Scotland edged out Wales in a close and gritty Cardiff encounter.
It was a welcome four points on the board for the Scots as they prepare to face world champions England at Murrayfield next Saturday, while Wales, who salvaged a losing bonus point, have the daunting prospect of hosting France at Cardiff Arms Park.
England and France cruised to bonus-point wins over Ireland and Italy on the opening weekend and, if history is anything to go by, will be battling it out for the Grand Slam on the final weekend in Le Crunch.
For Wales, victory on Saturday was an even more important aim given they have away trips to England and Ireland after the visit of France - two games where it will be very difficult for a side ranked 12th in the world to pick up points.
But defeat means, as in the 2024 and 2025 tournaments, it could all come down to the final game against Italy, with Wales this time having home advantage.
Before we look too far ahead, lets take stock of what went wrong and what went right for Wales against Scotland.
In the opening 30 minutes at Principality Stadium, Wales were unrecognisable from the side that crashed out of the World Cup last summer.
Defensively they were coming hard and fast off the line, making dominant tackles and Scotland could do very little.
The players have clearly bought into the systems of new defence coach Tyrone Holmes.
Wales also showed more variation in attack, got the ball out to the wider channels and looked threatening, especially with ball in hand.
But their bid to be an 80-minute team fell short as energy levels dwindled after the break, with player of the match Helen Nelson pulling the strings at fly-half for Scotland.
She slotted a kick in behind for Shona Campbell's try, while debutant Seren Singleton and Kayleigh Powell were left to rue letting the ball bounce.
Meryl Smith also put in a perfect kick for Lucia Scott's try, while in comparison Wales' kicking game was poor, something head coach Sean Lynn admits they will be looking at for next week.
Their set-piece could also do with tightening up after a few line-out wobbles in what had been promising positions.
But credit to Wales, after going 24-12 down, they came back into the contest largely thanks to the impact of their bench, with line breaks from Donna Rose and Seren Lockwood setting up Kate Williams' try.
And even when the clock was in the red, they continued to play from deep inside their own half right up until the 89th minute when the ball eventually went dead.
Former Wales captain Siwan Lillicrap said: "It was a hugely improved performance, we probably startled Scotland at first, they didn't know what was coming at them, especially from a defensive point of view.
"I thought in the first 30 the attack looked much better, they were testing Scotland's defence, but credit to Scotland, in that second half they came out and they found that kick space in the wide channels."
Former Wales fly-half Elinor Snowsill said: "If we look at the game as a whole there were some huge strides taken forward by Wales.
"They are looking much more comfortable in defence, their systems and their structures, with some really dominant shots going in.
"They are making themselves a team that's hard to score against, and that's exactly what we want.
"We've come out with a very heavy kicking game, but when we kept the ball in hand we showed promise."
Lynn admitted to having selection headaches for Scotland, and after the weekend he has been given even more to think about.
With Wales' kicking game so ineffective and France's backline so dangerous, Lynn may consider moving Kayleigh Powell to 10, a player who likes to keep ball in hand, and starting Seren Lockwood ahead of Keira Bevan at scrum-half.
Powell showed in the World Cup game against Fiji she is more than capable of operating at fly-half, while Lockwood made her case for selection off the bench.
And while France have been a super power in women's rugby, there may not be a better time to play them, as they like - many other teams at the start of a new World Cup cycle - are going through a rebuild.
They only scored one try in the first half against Italy, but ran in five after the break, looking more like the free-flowing side of old.
The game will be played at Cardiff Arms Park after a relatively poor showing next door at Principality Stadium.
Saturday's gate was 10,569, a drop in the ocean compared to the 77,120 at Allianz Stadium for England's opener against Ireland.
But Lynn and the players are hopeful they can get a good following as they go in search of a first Six Nations win in over two years.
It is a tough ask, but defeat could see Wales staring down the barrel of a third consecutive Wooden Spoon heading into the final game.
Fortunately for Lynn and his squad, there is a lot of rugby to be played until then.
Roberto De Zerbi’s Tottenham reign began with defeat as a deflected Nordi Mukiele goal condemned Spurs to a 1-0 loss at the Stadium of Light, extending their winless Premier League run to fourteen matches and leaving them stranded in the relegation zone.
De Zerbi set up his side in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Randal Kolo Muani and Richarlison supporting Dominic Solanke in attack, and Spurs started with genuine purpose.
Richarlison found Solanke in behind with a brilliant pass in the early exchanges, and his cutback almost found the onrushing Bergvall, but Sunderland scrambled clear.
A penalty appeal was reviewed and overturned by VAR midway through the half after Kolo Muani went down under a challenge from Alderete. It was the correct call, but another moment that typified Spurs’ misfortune.
Antonin Kinsky, deputising for the injured Vicario, justified his selection with two important stops before the break—denying Granit Xhaka from a dangerous corner and producing an excellent low save to keep out Brian Brobbey.
Solanke went close on the stroke of half-time, only for Robin Roefs to produce an excellent save at the back post.
Mukiele broke the deadlock just past the hour mark when his effort took a cruel deflection off Micky van de Ven, wrong-footing Kinsky.
The goal knocked the wind from De Zerbi’s side, and matters deteriorated further when Cristian Romero was forced off with an injury—a blow with potentially significant implications ahead of the World Cup.
Despite finishing with more shots on target than Sunderland, Spurs never truly threatened Roefs in the closing stages. Solanke headed over, Gallagher could not find the finish, and the final whistle confirmed the worst.
Tottenham remain in 18th, their survival hopes growing bleaker with every passing week. The De Zerbi bounce has, for now, not materialised.
René Wagner’s side looked in complete control after goals from Said El Mala and Ache, with Bremen’s task made even tougher by Marco Friedl’s first-half red card. Although Romano Schmid’s late penalty gave the visitors hope, Köln held firm before Isak Jóhannesson added gloss to the scoreline at the death.
With just a point separating the sides heading into the contest, Köln made the ideal start. Jakub Kamiński was brought down by Olivier Deman inside the area, leaving the referee with little hesitation in awarding a penalty. El Mala stepped up confidently, sending Mio Backhaus the wrong way to notch his 11th league goal of the season.
Bremen were beginning to grow into the game, but their momentum was abruptly halted midway through the first half. A misplaced pass was seized upon by Ache, who surged towards goal before being brought down by Friedl as the last man. The Werder captain saw red, leaving his side with a mountain to climb.
Despite Köln’s control, Bremen managed to limit the damage to just one goal before the break, giving themselves a foothold heading into the second half.
The hosts thought they had doubled their advantage just minutes after the restart when substitute Alessio Castro-Montes finished neatly past Backhaus, only for VAR to rule the effort out for a marginal offside.
Bremen showed signs of life shortly after, as Senne Lynen connected sweetly with a half-volley from the edge of the box, but Marvin Schwäbe was equal to it, producing a strong save.
Köln eventually made their numerical advantage count on 65 minutes. Castro-Montes delivered a dangerous corner that was headed against the post by Özkacar, with the rebound falling kindly to Ache. His initial effort was denied by Backhaus, but the forward reacted quickest to convert at the second attempt and double the lead.
The visitors were handed a lifeline with 15 minutes remaining when Ache turned from hero to culprit, conceding a penalty after bringing down Deman. Following a VAR check, Schmid stepped up and converted with composure to set up a tense finale.
To Bremen’s credit, they pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but with a man down they struggled to create clear openings. Köln remained dangerous on the counter and ultimately put the result beyond doubt in stoppage time, as Jóhannesson finished smartly at the near post to cap off a decisive win.
The victory marks Köln’s first in nine matches and their first under Wagner, lifting them to 13th place and five points clear of St. Pauli in the relegation play-off spot. Bremen, meanwhile, slip to 15th after a second consecutive defeat.
This summer’s transfer window will be the most important of Deco’s tenure as sporting director of Barcelona. He’s been tasked with signing a new top-level central defender and striker, while there is also the possibility of a full-back and left winger arriving to replace current loanees Joao Cancelo and Marcus Rashford.
Much has been made of Deco’s tenure, but he retains the full support of head coach Hansi Flick and president-elect Joan Laporta. The Portuguese has also been satisfied with how things have gone so far, as he told GE.com during a recent interview (via Sport).
“The team has been consolidating itself as a competitive team. Winning is a consequence. Today we have managed to rebuild a team to be able to fight for the title against a strong Real Madrid, a strong Atlético Madrid and against European clubs that have spent more than us in recent years. We are also lucky to have young players who have been consolidating, making the right decisions in terms of signings, and we have a team that can compete and I think that is what we are doing.”
The last couple of months have been nervy for Deco, as he risked losing his job if Joan Laporta lost the presidential election. That did not happen, although he has admitted that his long-term future in Catalonia is not certain.
“These last two months have been complex, but we have managed to keep the team away from all that (election drama). Joan Laporta won, and he has five more years in office to consolidate the project that is being carried out.
“It’s very difficult to make long-term plans like that. I have a personal issue that will always be the most important to me: family. Let’s see how my life goes. Today we are happy in Barcelona. We probably have a five-year term. I don’t know if I’ll stay with Laporta for five years because I need to work well every year for things to continue.”
Alejandro Garnacho says that the manner of his Manchester United exit hurt, admitting that he did “some bad things” before joining Chelsea last summer.
The winger joined the Blues for a £40 million transfer fee with a ten per cent sell-on clause last August after falling out with former manager Ruben Amorim.
Garnacho was last year pictured wearing an Aston Villa shirt with Marcus Rashford’s name on the back and described United’s season as “s**t” after losing the UEFA Europa League final to Spurs.
Amorim reportedly told the 21-year to find a new club at the end of last season and made him train separately from the squad in pre-season.
In an interview with TNT Sports this week, Garnacho suggested he regretted the way in which he left Old Trafford.
“Maybe yes, because I loved that club,” he said. “They gave me the confidence from the start. From Spain, to bring me to the academy, then they bring me to the first team. So it was like four or five years, and amazing love from everyone.”
When asked where it started to go wrong at United, Garnacho responded: “Nothing really went wrong. Sometimes different moments in life… I remember it was the last six months I was just starting to not really be playing like before for Manchester United, (when I had previously been) playing everything, every minute.
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“I started to be on the bench — it’s not a bad thing, I was only 20 years old — but in my mind it was like, ‘I have to play every game’. I started to do some — maybe on me also — bad things. But yes, it was just this moment in life and sometimes you have to make decisions and I am really proud to be here (Chelsea) and still in the Premier League at a club like this. Everyone knows the team we have and the things we can do.
“Sometimes, we have better moments or worse moments, I am proud to be here but with United, I have nothing wrong to say about the club, no one in the club or the team-mates. It’s just a moment in life that changes and life continues. I have no regrets.”
“From the fans, the stadium, everything was really good. It’s just sometimes you have to change for the good of your life or the next steps. I only have good memories of Man Utd.”
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Inter Milan loanee Tomas Palacios has been suspended for two matches by the Argentine football federation following his red card in the Estudiantes clash with San Lorenzo.
The Argentine football league confirmed the sanction after reviewing incidents from the 13th round of the Apertura tournament.
Palacios was dismissed after landing a high kick on San Lorenzo defender Nicolas Tripichio during a corner kick.
Before then confronting referee Sebastian Zunino, according to FCInterNews.
Indeed, the Inter defender will miss Estudiantes’ upcoming fixtures against Union and Instituto in Cordoba.
However, he remains available for the Copa Libertadores clash against Cusco, which falls outside the scope of the domestic ban.
Therefore, his next league appearance will come against Talleres on Saturday April 25th.
His absence will come as a blow for the Argentine side.
Since signing on loan in the winter transfer market, the defender has impressed in his home country.
Some reports even claim he has been up for consideration for the Argentina national team, as they prepare to pick their squad for the World Cup.
Estudiantes coach Thomas Medina also received a one-match touchline ban and a fine of 840,000 pesos, equivalent to approximately €520, for his own conduct during the incident.
Sal Bando Jr. bleeds navy and gold, the colors of his alma mater Marquette University.
He led the high school baseball program for the Hilltoppers for the last 15 seasons, but according to a report by WISN, Bando Jr. made the decision to step down from his position in order to preserve his team’s eligibility for the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) postseason. Bando Jr. said in an open letter to the WIAA that an anonymous letterwas sent to Marquette and the WIAA, which triggered the investigation.
“I was blown away,” Bando Jr. said in the report. “I did not want to get in the way of their ability to play in the postseason, because it is the most fun time of the year.”
Bando Jr. was found to be in violation of the WIAA’s off-season contact rule between coaches and athletes when programs are limited outside the scope of the season and sanctioned summer practices. Working as a trainer at Prospect Training Academy, where five of his own players train at, it made it impossible for Bando Jr. to not have contact with his players during the off-season.
“As a result, we have made the difficult decision to make an immediate change to our baseball coaching staff,” Marquette said in a statement via WISN.
The WIAA website states as follows when it comes to no contact allowed during the off-season: No Coaching Contact Allowed…with any athletes they will be coaching the upcoming or following school season (except their own children). There is no distinction between Varsity and JV coaches, i.e., JV coaches cannot coach Varsity athletes, and vice versa, nor any distinction between paid and non-paid coaches. EXCEPTION: Varsity and JV coaches can have coaching contact with students who have just completed 8th grade or any preceeding grade up until they start their 9th grade year. (The 9th grade year begins with the first day of practice or the first day of school, whichever comes first.)
Per the WIAA’s communications director Todd Clark in a statement to WISN, the association wasn’t directly involved with the staffing decision made by Bando Jr. and Marquette.
“The WIAA is not involved in personnel decisions made by member schools, including decisions regarding the employment status of coaches,” Clark said in the statement. “Those matters are handled solely by the local school or district. WIAA’s role is to administer rules and regulations established through a member-school governance process and reviewed annually.”
The Hilltoppers just started their 2026 baseball season and are off to a 2-0 start.
Here is Bando’s full open letter to the WIAA that he posted on social media. The post itself has over 420,000 impressions and over 800 likes on X, formerly known as Twitter.
“On Thursday, April 2nd, I was forced to resign as Head Varsity Baseball Coach at Marquette University High School, a program I have led for the past 15 years.
An anonymous letter was sent to our Athletic Director and the WIAA stating that I coached five of our players in the offseason. We were informed by the WIAA that one of three outcomes would follow: the five players would be removed from the team, the coaches would be removed, or the team would be rendered postseason ineligible.
That made the decision very simple. I agreed to a forced resignation because it has never been about me—it has always been about the kids.
What I take issue with is the rule itself and how this situation transpired.
I have dedicated my entire professional career to coaching, mentoring, and positively impacting young people. For 27 years, coaching student-athletes has been my life’s work-from the University of Wisconsin-Parkside at age 28, to Division I High Point University in North Carolina, and now, in my 50s, back at my alma mater, Marquette University High School.
For the past seven-plus years, I have also worked full-time as an instructor at Prospect Training Academy, a developmental program for athletes ages 9-17. This has never been a secret. I have been fully transparent about my role-it is publicly listed on our website, and coaches throughout the Greater Metro Conference, including WIA district representatives, have been aware of it.
Families choose programs like PTA and other travel organizations for year-round instruction and exposure to college opportunities. This is my full-time profession —how I support my family and pay my bills. PTA hosts open tryouts annually and serves over 400 players. Of the 400 athletes, approximatly 6% attend MUHS. Training programs are developed by a core group of 6 coaches and implemented by more than 15 instructors throughout the winter. Where athletes choose to train is ultimately a family decision that involves many variables.
As a result of this situation, the 2026 MUHS Varsity Baseball team has lost its head coach, pitching coach, their culture, program traditions, momentum and vision. It has negatively impacted and hurt 22 student-athletes, devastated me and appeased one nameless coward. I have been a professional and ambassador of MUHS and Wisconsin HS baseball the last 15 years. I, and the MUHS administration, will take full responsibility for misunderstanding the rule and making assumptions, but it’s deplorable that an anonymous letter instigated this ordeal, and the level of consequence feels disproportionate and wrong. Especially considering I am a seasonal employee on a year to year contract from mid March to mid June
High school athletics in Wisconsin are evolving rapidly. The WIAA has recently approved NIL opportunities for student-athletes, allowing them to receive compensation. Families can invest significant amounts-sometimes over $10,000 annually-for training and competition through independent programs. Coaches are permitted to work with their players without restriction during the summer months, yet are prohibited from doing so in the winter. This inconsistency raises important questions.
I urge the WIAA to revisit the “coaching outside the season” rule. As it stands, the rule is vague and does not fully reflect the current landscape of high school sports. Consideration should be given to factors such as:
At the same time, I encourage a review of the pitcher and catcher preseason rule. Allowing only one week for pitchers to prepare for the season is dangerous and irresponsible. This is not enough time to build up an arm nor is it in the best interest of student athletes and their arm care.
My goal in writing this letter is to invoke thoughtful, constructive change-change that reflects today’s realities and supports student athletes and those who dedicate their lives to developing them.“
An Open Letter to the WIAA regarding my resignation pic.twitter.com/2q6IXDVmoA
— Salvatore Bando Jr (@Salvatoresixer) April 9, 2026
Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, WI, is a private Jesuit research university known for academic excellence and a commitment to service, leadership, and social justice. Founded in 1881, it offers over 80 majors across undergraduate and graduate programs. The university fosters a vibrant campus life and strong athletic tradition, competing in NCAA Division I as the Golden Eagles. Marquette blends rigorous academics with a mission-driven, values-based education.
Why Sky traded for Rickea Jackson to replace Angel Reese originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Chicago Sky didn't want to leave a void in their frontcourt. It just turns out they didn't want to fill it with Angel Reese.
A rumored trade has now gone through -- it's Rickea Jackson coming to Chicago in exchange for Ariel Atkins.
Reese had been traded last week to the Atlanta Dream, leaving the Sky an opening at power forward.
Jackson is set to fill it.
The Sky wanted a different look at their power forward to what Reese could provide.
They traded Reese for draft picks that could have future value.
In acquiring Jackson, they get a 6-foot-2 floor spacer.
Jackson shoots 3-pointers at a volume Reese didn't approach, and she makes them at 34.7%.
She's a quality player across the board, averaging 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 0.4 blocks per game in 2025 as she finished ninth in WNBA MVP voting.
She is also a great foul shooter (82.5%) for a player in the frontcourt.
The Sky are keeping massive center Kamilla Cardoso, and so they evidently decided they needed a power forward that fit alongside her better than Reese did.
They're hoping that's what they've gotten in Jackson.
Aston Villa goalkeeper Marco Bizot has been speaking to Sky Sports following the draw at the City Ground: "We came here for a win of course. We tried everything in our power to take a win, but unfortunately we ended up with one point. It's not enough.
"We tried to push through, but it was difficult. They had a few moments. We played well before the goal but afterwards our energy went down and they got strength to push and score.
"We had chances to score a second goal, but it needs to go in. We should've taken three points."
On coming into the starting XI at short notice: "I have no idea what happened. I noticed Emi [Martinez] went inside, then the goalkeeping coach came up to me and told me to prepare for the game. That was 25 minutes before kick-off."
Did you know?
Professional golfer Cameron Young is on a roll.
The Players Championship winner surged to a share of the lead at the Masters with a 7-under-par 65 on Saturday, April 11. The world’s No. 3-ranked golfer gained eight strokes on defending champion Rory McIlroy. The pair is tied at 11-under par and will play together during Sunday’s final round.
Young and McIlroy tee off at 2:25 p.m. ET Sunday. Sam Burns and Shane Lowry sit one and two shots back, respectively.
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“It’s just kind of a matter of keeping myself in it tomorrow and doing the best I can to stay around the lead for as long as possible, and you see what happens at the end,” Young said after Saturday’s round, per PGATour.com.
The 28-year-old Young has been a rising star since winning PGA Tour Rookie of the Year in 2022. But even before then, Young had plenty of support at home from his wife, Kelsey Dalition. A People magazine profile revealed the couple has known each other all their lives.
“I played hockey for her dad and with her brother,” Young said. “They’re not a golf family at all so Kelsey is kind of still learning the ropes.
“It’s actually great for me, because the last thing I want to do when I get home is answer questions like, ‘Why’d you pull a 9-iron on 16?’ That would make my head explode, so that’s been a blessing.”
Young and Dalition grew up just north of New York City. They didn’t start dating, though, until they were both students at Wake Forest.
It was a short courtship. The couple married on March 6, 2021, when Young was 23 years old.
Kelsey Dalition, wife of Cameron Young, lifts up their daughter Vivienne on the fourth green during the Par 3 Contest at the Masters. | Michael Madrid-Imagn Images
Now, Cameron and Kelsey have three children: Henry, John and Vivienne. The family lives in Jupiter, Florida.
The whole crew enjoyed a heartwarming moment after Young won The Players on March 15, per the Golf Channel. It was Young’s second career victory on the PGA Tour.
“None of this is possible without my wife Kelsey and my family,” he said. “She works incredibly hard on all of our behalf. I mean, it’s constant. They travel all the time, so she holds up that part of it at home, and does it all on my behalf, so I can go do my job and chase my dreams.”
Young’s father, David, said having a young family has centered the golfer.
“There’s another part of his life now that’s not attached to how well he plays every day,” David Young said in a Town & Country profile. “It’s been a joy to him and we’ve seen that in his personality.”
The final round of the Masters will be televised on CBS beginning at 2 p.m. ET Sunday and streamed on Paramount+ and Masters.com at noon ET Sunday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo’s latest attempt at saying he doesn’t want to play for the Milwaukee Bucks anymore — without actually saying it, so he doesn’t look bad — could be what finally, mercifully gets his long, ugly, ongoing divorce from the franchise over the finish line.
His fear of becoming the “bad guy” by requesting the trade he’s so clearly been longing for has only prolonged this inevitable split and convinced the Bucks to bleed assets in the process. Now, as their ship sinks, they’re realizing that they offloaded all of their lifeboats to cut weight because Antetokounmpo wanted to sail faster.
While Giannis is not solely to blame for this, it’s impossible to argue that his impatience and constant holding his team’s feet to the fire didn’t contribute. Let’s take a trip back to 2021.
Months after Milwaukee captured its first title in 50 years, Antetokounmpo publicly cast doubt on his future with the Bucks, for no discernible reason at all, during an interview with GQ Magazine’s Zach Baron.
“One challenge was to bring a championship here and we did,” he told Baron. “It was very hard, but we did. Very, very hard. I just love challenges. What’s the next challenge? The next challenge might not be here.”
Huh? Less than half a year after winning a title, you’re already thinking about leaving??
“Me and my family chose to stay in this city that we all love and has taken care of us—for now [with a five-year supermax extension through the 2025 season],” he added. “In two years, that might change. I’m being totally honest with you. I’m always honest.”
Giannis critics — and at this point, even Bucks fans — might argue that sometimes he’s a little too honest. After a second-round exit in 2022 and a devastating first-round upset at the hands of the Miami Heat in 2023 raised tensions further, Giannis memorably went on a long rant about how sports don’t ever feature failure, but it was his next public comments that were more notable: The star issued another public warning to the Bucks, once again hinting at an eventual departure during a September 2023 appearance on the 48 Minutes Podcast.
“So as I said, if the Milwaukee Bucks are on the same page for the rest of my career, great. If not, I have to win. I have to win. And I think the city and people will understand it… I have to do whatever it takes for me to win. And if there’s a better situation for me to win the Larry O’Brien, I have to take that better situation.”
The message echoed what he’d told The New York Timesa month prior.
“But at the end of the day, being a winner, it’s over that goal,” he said. “Winning a championship comes first. I don’t want to be 20 years on the same team and don’t win another championship.”
Just talking about wanting to win championships would be one thing, but his constant flirting with a trade request elsewhere to do so pushed Milwaukee into desperation mode.
General Manager Jon Horst and the rest of the front office, with their collective palms profusely sweating, made the following moves in response to appease their perpetually noncomittal star, despite injuries being the driving force behind the team’s previous playoff shortcomings:
It’s not a player’s job to understand how roster construction works, even if they’re openly imploring the team to make moves. Milwaukee’s front office still did all of the above on purpose, and none of it worked. That means they deserve blame too, but now, after years of giving up assets to try and undo the mistakes they made while trying to fix previous mistakes, there isn’t anything left for them to do. They have no control over their own draft picks until 2030 (with no first-rounder at all in 2029) and will have to settle for the less-favorable in three consecutive pick swaps while also working with $20 million in dead cap for the next five seasons thanks to their rush to waive Lillard.
The only way to replenish those assets is by trading a star, like Giannis, for a plethora of picks and young players. It was always going to be the reality for Milwaukee. Now, in a multi-year attempt to avoid ruining his reputation with Bucks fans, Antetokounmpo has stranded them on a sinking ship… and ironically ended up with many fans sick of him anyway, the very thing his tortured will-he-or-wont-he PR strategy seemed intended to avoid.
His unwillingness to choose between loyalty and the pursuit of winning has motivated the Bucks to do anything and everything to prolong their championship window — a window that’s been closed for years due to Antetokounmpo’s unavailability come playoff time in 2023 and 2024, and now permanently shut due to their desperation to reopen it just a sliver, with the team responding like they forgot their keys at the office and decided to burn down their house in response.
Even this year, he tried to save face when he reiterated to the Bucks for a few months before the Feb. 5 trade deadline that he was prepared to be moved. According to NBA insider and personal enemy of Doc Rivers, Shams Charania, while Giannis declined to publicize a trade request, he made it clear to all parties involved behind the scenes that he felt both sides needed to move on immediately, as the franchise was not in position to compete.
“Giannis has wanted to handle this professionally by being very up front with the team,” one source with direct knowledge of the situation told Charania. “This could have been a happy resolution but instead might end up being a nasty breakup.”
It would’ve been a happy resolution for Giannis, who would’ve left to greener pastures, but not for the Bucks, whose lack of any future assets is a result of the long list of attempts to appease their disgruntled Finals MVP — who was playing games before even signing his first contract extension.
Both that, and the one inked in 2023 reportedly came with a handshake agreement that the Bucks would accommodate any desired trade destinations whenever Giannis would hypothetically decide to leave, according to an April 7 report from Charania. It was an early indication that Milwaukee was going to have earn his loyalty.
Man, did they try.
The Bucks were so deprived of picks and young players to use in trades because of their willingness to include half of them to bring in Holiday in 2020, who they later attached the remaining picks to trade for Lillard, who they then waived, stretched, and set their hypothetical home ablaze to enable their final offering to Antetokounmpo — Turner, who falls firmly in the “what does he even do?” category.
Milwaukee’s decision to cut Lillard and sign Turner out of sheer panic should tell you exactly how hamstrung they are in terms of assets. They have Antetokounmpo’s non-comital demeanor to thank for a lot of that.
That would all be bad enough, but even now, as the Bucks try and salvage something from this disaster of this injury-riddled, trade-drama-marred season, Giannis is standing in the way.
Antetokounmpo has wanted nothing more than to suit up and help them win games now that Milwaukee is eliminated from playoff contention and trying to shrink the window in which their lesser-pick-swap with the New Orleans Pelicans falls this spring. In doing so, he was willing to not only risk lessening the Bucks’ lottery odds, but also risk another injury, which could discourage trade suitors from offering the best possible return when the market for his services opens (presumably this summer).
“For somebody to come and tell me to not play or not to compete, it’s like a slap in my face,” Antetokounmpo told reporters ahead of the April 3 matchup against the Boston Celtics. “I’m available to play, but I’m not in the game. I’m available to play today. Right now. I’m available.
“So, I don’t know where the relationship goes from there.”
But it’s hard not to find all of this incredibly disingenuous, and poorly considered at that. Giannis clearly doesn’t care about where the relationship is going. He already knows. It’s over. It’s been over for a while. Giannis only cares if he looks good as he’s being flown away from the submerged S.S Fiserv. And in his years-long, hackneyed attempt to avoid looking like the bad guy, he made that perception unavoidable.
Roberto De Zerbi remained stoic with his reaction as Tottenham Hotspur lost 1-0 at Sunderland in his first game in charge.
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That means Spurs are in the relegation zone and two points from safety with six games to go, as their destiny is no longer in their own hands.
Here is the latest Roberto De Zerbi reaction from the Stadium of Light.
On a cruel way to lose the game, with a deflection: "I think we played a good game. Not enough to win. We didn't deserve to lose the game but we have to accept," De Zerbi told Sky Sports. "We have to move on and to prepare the next game. Normally it is not the right Tottenham, no, because we played a good game but we are suffering in this moment. But we have to be stronger because we have the quality enough to come out from this difficult moment. I am sorry for the result, I am sorry for the Romero injury. I hope for us and for him as well it is not something important."
Jannik Sinner is officially back on top.
The Italian tennis star reclaimed the No. 1 ATP ranking with a 7-6 (5), 6-3 win over Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte-Carlo Masters final on Sunday. It is the fourth time the top ranking has exchanged hands between Sinner and Alcaraz over the past two years, with no other player coming close to breaking up the duopoly.
Sinner has now won four straight ATP 1000 Masters tournaments, joining Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. This one was likely a bit more special for Sinner, occurring on the clay surface upon which he’s struggled.
Jannik Sinner hits a JAWDROPPING forehand against Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo. 🤯🤯🤯
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) April 12, 2026
Pinpoint angle struck with such easy power.
Slap it like Sinner. 👋😮💨 pic.twitter.com/nt6wZq9ePI
"Getting back to No 1 means a lot to me,” Sinner said after the match, via Sky Sports. “At the same time, the ranking is secondary. I'm very happy to win at least one big trophy on this surface. I haven't done it before, so it means a lot to me."
With the win, Sinner improves his head-to-head record versus Alcaraz to seven wins in their 17 matches. He has won two consecutive matches over his rival — including a 7-6 (4), 7-5 victory in last year’s ATP Finals — and three of their past five meetings going back to Wimbledon.
Sinner now sits at 13,350 points in the rankings, while Alcaraz is close behind him at 13,240. The next-closest is No. 3 Alexander Zverev with 5,595.
Sinner re-taking No. 1 also means he will take the lead in career weeks there in his rivalry with Alcaraz. The pair entered this week with 66 career weeks each at No. 1, but Sinner is now set to take a healthy lead there.
When Jannik Sinner was suspended for three months last year over a positive doping test — which WADA accepted as being caused by a bizarre contamination involving a massage and over-the-counter spray — it didn’t stop him from competing in any Grand Slams. However, it did prevent him from playing four different ATP 1000 tournaments, and that has loomed over the rankings ever since.
In 2025, Sinner got zero rankings points from the Indian Wells Open, the Miami Open, the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Madrid Open. This year, he has 3,000 from those tournaments, with Madrid still to play.
He’s also made history in the process, becoming the first man in history to win the Sunshine Double of Indian Wells and Miami without dropping a set.
Alcaraz, meanwhile, had 1,410 points to defend from those tournaments, though he also skipped Madrid last year. So as soon as Sinner got 2,000 points from the Sunshine Double, it was hard to see him not doing well enough to take No. 1.
Alcaraz was well aware of that, admitting “I’m going to lose No. 1 of the world. I don’t know if it’s going to be in this tournament or the next one” earlier in the Monte Carlo tournament. The road doesn’t get much better for him for the rest of clay season, as he has another 3,330 points to defend at Barcelona, Rome and the French Open while Sinner has only 1,950.
It will get interesting again once the rankings reach the points from Wimbledon, which Sinner won last year and therefore has to defend, but for now it’s advantage Sinner.
An emotional night unfolded during an NHL game at Crypto.com Arena as Anze Kopitar delivered a heartfelt speech following the Los Angeles Kings‘ 1-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers.
The night belonged to the captain. Drafted in 2005, Kopitar has became the face of hockey in Los Angeles. He led the franchise to Stanley Cup titles in 2012 and 2014 and set multiple team records.
After 20 years with the Kings, he stood at center ice reflecting on a career that shaped the franchise.
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Moments after the final horn, Kopitar skated to center ice with a mic in his hand and paused before speaking. His voice shook as he thanked fans for standing by the team through every phase.
“First of all, on behalf of the whole team, the players, the whole organization, thank you, guys, for supporting us through, I guess, the good, the bad, and the ugly,” Kopitar said. “And you guys have always been here and always had our hearts. We thank you.”
On the ice, the Kings delivered a crucial result. The tight 1–0 win kept them in the Western Conference wild-card race with only a few games left.
Kopitar promised the fans one more push, saying, “I guess second of all, we’re gonna do our absolute best to come, you know, to come home for a couple more games in the playoffs. That’s for sure.”
The captain thanked teammates, coaches, and staff while holding back tears.
“And then, from the bottom of my heart, thank you very much,” Kopitar said. “This has been my home for 20 years [voice shivers]. Thank you to this organisation, thank you, my teammates, our trainers, coaches, throughout the year, thank you, guys. But look, last but not the least, thank you for being with me.”
As Kopitar reached the end, his voice cracked, and he formed a heart sign with his hands toward the crowd.
The moment was special, because Kopitar had already confirmed this season would likely be his last in the NHL.
Speaking with Jaime Maggio in late August on the Sports Central Podcast, he said, “This could be my last season in the NHL, yes.”
Kopitar will leave as the Kings’ all-time leader in points, assists, and games played. His impact has stretched beyond numbers, shaping the team’s identity for years.
The crowd responded with loud cheers as he finished speaking. Fans knew they were witnessing a final home moment for one of the franchise’s greats.
Roberto De Zerbi began his Tottenham Hotspur reign with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of Sunderland on Sunday.
The result leaves the Lilywhites in the relegation zone, with two points behind 17th-placed West Ham United.
De Zerbi will have just six more matches to save Tottenham after taking over from Igor Tudor as the club’s new head coach.
The visitors made a bright start to the game, but they were fortunate not to concede when Cristian Romero made a mess of a backheeled clearance.
Spurs were awarded a penalty against the run of play when Randal Kolo Muani collided with Omar Alderete and Luke O’Nien inside the box.
However, referee Rob Jones was forced to overturn his decision after he was sent to the pitchside monitor for a second look.
Tottenham had a big chance just before half-time, but Robin Roefs denied Dominic Solanke with a brilliant save.
Sunderland took a shocking lead just after the hour mark through Nordi Mukiele.
The 28-year-old cut in from the right and lashed a shot from 20 yards out, which took a huge deflection off Micky van de Ven and looped into the back of the net.
De Zerbi made a triple change, with Mathys Tel, Pape Matar Sarr and Joao Palhinha replacing Richarlison, Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray.
But Tottenham failed to carve out any major chances as Sunderland held on to secure an excellent home victory.
When Sergio Garcia won The Masters in 2017, he earned the right to play in The Masters every year for the rest of his playing career.
But he is toying dangerously with that privilege after his actions during his final round of this year’s Masters. After hitting a drive that leaked slightly out to the right, Garcia took his frustrations out on the tee box in an unacceptable manner.
He slammed his driver onto the ground twice, tearing up the perfectly manicured surface, before turning around and smashing the clubhead against the water cooler next to the tee box.
Garcia, known for his fiery personality, crossed the line with this terrible etiquette, and fans have called for his invitation to be rescinded going forward.
Garcia, an honorary member of Augusta National after winning The Masters, will have a lot of questions to answer at the clubhouse. One fan joked: “Fred Ridley going to be waiting for him in the champions locker room with some goons and a black bag.”
Fans took to X to express their anger, saying, “Rescind his invitation. I thought he was on the senior tour anyway. The Masters doesn’t need him.” Garcia, 45, plays on LIV Golf, but has been uncompetitive at the top level for a number of years.
That fan wasn’t the only one who wanted to see Garcia banned: “Strip his jacket and throw that fraud in the street.”
Some wanted a punishment that was slightly less harsh: “Deserved a fine, at minimum. Past champion with lack of class.”
Robert MacIntyre received a reprimand for showing the middle finger on the course, so you’d have to imagine the punishment for this would be much more severe.
Garcia then had to play the rest of his round without a driver, which he snapped during his tantrum, as one fan pointed out, “Ladies and gentlemen, Sergio Garcia is still Sergio Garcia. I believe tearing up the tee box is frowned upon at your local muni, let alone Augusta.
“@TheMasters He also snapped the head off his driver.”
Another fan pointed out that a groundskeeper would now have to clear up the Spaniard’s mess, adding: “Groundskeepers having to fix the destruction Sergio caused because of his typical temper tantrum. The guy is a d—-e.”
If Garcia were to be shockingly banned, he wouldn’t be the first former champion to see his playing rights at The Masters revoked. That honor goes to Doug Ford, who was asked not to play again in 2001.
Ford was the Masters champion in 1957, and played deep into his playing career. Ford last made the cut at Augusta National in 1971, and after that event, he would withdraw 10 times and miss the cut in every other year.
By 2001, the club decided that enough was enough. Ford really pushed his luck, double bogeying the first hole and immediately withdrawing from the tournament.
So the green jackets stepped in and asked Ford not to play again.
Match Sharpness
United haven’t played a game in a little over three weeks. It doesn’t matter how much they’ve trained over those three weeks; some of the players are going to feel a bit leggy at the start. Getting a hold of the ball and slowly working their way into the game will go a long way to building some rhythm and match sharpness. Once that’s achieved, United can play with the tempo that fans demand.
Leeds Factor
Leeds United are a historic rival, so United should expect a big fight, but more importantly for Leeds, they’re in a relegation fight. They’ll do everything within their means to frustrate United and at least nick a draw from this game. United have to prepare themselves mentally for this. The rivals played out a cagey draw the last time these two sides met; United will be well aware of Leeds’ resilience.
Bruno Fernandes
The United captain has a fantastic record against Leeds, scoring his only Premier League hat-trick against them at the start of the 2021-22 season. With not much to play for in terms of team honors and Champions League football looking probable, there’ll be a lot of attention towards his performances, as he looks set to break the Premier League assists record. Of course, the team comes first, but if he gets a few assists along the way, this will be a positive for the team in all likelihood.
Serie A giants Napoli lost further ground in the title race as a result of their frustrating 1-1 draw against Parma. Despite that, manager Antonio Conte hasn’t lost hope of a potential title win.
Inter take on Como later in the day. A win can take them nine clear at the top, leaving the Partenopei leaving their result today.
They conceded in the very first minute, as Gabriel Strefezza found the back of the net. Scott McTominay drew level in the second half but Napoli could never really find a crucial winner.
After the tie, Conte spoke to DAZN and suggested that the Scudetto dream isn’t done yet.
He said – via CalcioNapoli24: “The dream isn’t over, there are six games left. Inter still have to play. It was a dream tied to the team ahead of us. Looking at Inter’s numbers so far, it was certainly a bold dream to pursue. We’re continuing to do what we’re doing. We’re coming off five wins.”
The Italian also indicated that Napolils real goal was qualifiying for the Champions League and they are on track for that.
“It’s disappointing today; we could have gotten two more points for the Champions League, but we’re one point closer. We have to give our all until the end, it is what we’re doing. Aside from the approach, which was a punch that could have knocked us out, I have little to reproach. We know what this championship has been, we’re proud, and we must continue on this path.”
The end to the season isn’t easy for the Naples side. They are yet to play Como, with a tie against Bologna also coming up. Their next game will see them take on Lazio, which will be another test.
The 2026 NFL Draft is in Pittsburgh! This draft season, we’ll be scouting as many of the top prospects that the Pittsburgh Steelers could have their eye on. We’ll break down the prospects themselves, strengths and weaknesses, projected draft capital, and their fit with the Steelers.
The Steelers currently have only two quarterbacks on the roster in Mason Rudolph and Will Howard. Although all signs point to Aaron Rodgers returning to the Steelers for another year, it still makes sense for the Steelers to invest in a quarterback.
Project quarterbacks have become quite the touchy subject in NFL Draft circles. The ultimate example of someone with all of the intangibles and athleticism that needed major refinement in the passing game is Buffalo’s Josh Allen. Of course, for every Josh Allen, there are plenty of Anthony Richardson’s and Trey Lance’s that prove there is more than just size and athleticism to playing quarterback in the NFL. This draft cycle, Penn State’s Drew Allar, is the quarterback with prototypical size and arm talent, is the one NFL evaluators are trying to determine just how high his ceiling is.
Drew Allar should definitely return to school, but I wouldn't personally be opposed to him entering the draft pic.twitter.com/qFES4yAN4h
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) January 1, 2025
Allar was a five-star prospect out of Medina High School in Ohio. The quarterback used all four years of his eligibility at the same school, which has become a rarity in the NIL era of collegiate athletics. His biggest jump in development came from his sophomore to junior year. Allar got a new offensive coordinator in Andy Kotelnicki. In this offense, the decisions were made well ahead of time for Allar. It was an RPO-dependent offense that had Allar make quick reads and get the ball out of his hands quickly. He saw jumps in all of passing stats and displayed an ability to win within the structure that his offense provided for him.
Since 2023, Drew Allar leads the FBS with 38 3rd/4th down conversions on in-breaking routes. #1 selling point for Allar besides the arm talent imo, he could find these backside digs with a blindfold on pic.twitter.com/A8s6s4QtWk
— James Foster (@NoFlagsFilm) July 15, 2025
Although the support system and offensive scheme allowed Allar to flourish, I don’t want to make it sound like he can’t win from out of structure. Allar had the ability to audible and make quality pre-snap reads for the Nittany Lions. However, it is hard to deny the fact that when Allar faced quality competition, he saw a major decline in production.
With Drew Allar, you have a field general under center. Can make pre-snap checks and cue motions. You can execute action rollouts and move the pocket with him. And his easy velocity and angle freedom enables him to layer quick-hitting passes when in-rhythm. pic.twitter.com/eV41kNVbat
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) May 5, 2025
According to PFF, the three lowest-graded passing games of Allar’s career came against Notre Dame in 2024, and Michigan and Ohio State in 2023. I’m willing to give Allar a pass for the 2023 contests, given the fact that it was his first season as a full-time starter, but he seems to have doubts about what he sees on the field at times.
Under pressure, Allar has poor footwork. I would not call Allar bad at extending plays, but when he was required to play outside of structure in 2024, he often got caught floating passes while making his reads. When he is surveying the field, he has enough awareness to know the pocket is collapsing around him, but he has the tendency to search for the big play and force throws.
This play is a good encapsulation of both Drew Allar's areas for improvement and his '24 supporting cast's restrictions.
— Ian Cummings (@IC_Draft) May 5, 2025
When Tyler Warren's not available, Allar has to try and force it elsewhere. Late hip alignment adjustment under pressure. Ill-fated anticipation attempt. INT. pic.twitter.com/zaPwlQJbT3
It is important to keep in mind that you are drafting Allar with the idea that he could become someone who has the ability to deliver some otherworldly throws, which he has plenty of on tape.
Play of the Day No. 7: Penn State quarterback Drew Allar throws a touchdown against Oregon in the Big Ten Championship Game while being dragged down by his shirt. (Penn State vs. Oregon, 2024). #POTDpic.twitter.com/jSimhpR90H
— Sam Teets (@Sam_Teets33) February 26, 2025
Allar suffered an ankle injury that cut his senior year short. This prevented Allar from participating in many pre-draft events like the Senior Bowl and testing at the NFL Combine. He was able to throw to receivers at the combine in March and display his arm talent to scouts, reminding everyone what they are getting when they take a shot on him.
Penn State football as a whole took a major step back in 2025. Allar’s problems all seemed to come to light in big-time situations. Allar went from being a fairly highly thought of prospect to a question mark.
All of this being said, it’s easy to see why teams could be willing to take a shot on Allar. His footwork problems and decision making are coachable, and something that comes with more reps and comfortability in the offense. Allar is the ultimate lottery ticket in this year’s quarterback class, and the return has the potential to change a team’s entire trajectory.
Dane Brugler, The Athletic
“Allar is a sturdy, strong-armed passer with promising intangibles, but underdeveloped timing disrupts his ability to execute at a high level. He has NFL starting-caliber physical tools, although a lack of natural passing rhythm creates uncertainty about his developmental ceiling.”
Lance Zierlein, NFL.com
“Allar looks the part with prototypical size and an effortless arm that can make any NFL throw. However, inconsistent touch and ball placement are a major hindrance. In big moments and big games, he hasn’t proven he can rise to the occasion or sustain efficiency. The stats looked good in a conservative offense as a sophomore, but his play became more erratic once the playbook was opened up and more responsibility was put on his plate. He can be slow to process and get to his best option. He also struggles to adjust his pre-snap plan to fit the coverage. It’s worth noting Allar’s receivers struggled to win man-coverage matchups for him. Against zone, he makes anticipatory throws and beats coverage at an adequate clip. Mechanical fixes are possible, but confidence, poise and recognition must be the foundation of any rebound. Allar projects as an average backup with high-end traits.”
Trevor Sikkema, PFF
“Allar has the arm talent to play in any offense in the NFL, but he was gun-shy and too inaccurate in 2025. He’s a developmental toolsy prospect who needs some time to refine his game.”
Jordan Reid, ESPN
“NFL franchises fall in love with physical tools. In what is a jumbled up group of QBs in Rounds 3 and 4, Allar has far and away the best physical traits of the bunch, but his accuracy has yet to improve. There likely will be a team that convinces itself that it has the right coaching to help Allar improve his mechanical flaws, so it shouldn’t come as a surprise if he’s drafted earlier than expected.”
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike McCarthy has made in abundantly clear that the Steelers want to draft a quarterback this year. With Pittsburgh having 12 picks, it would make sense for them to target arguably their biggest need. However, when they choose to select one is truly anybody’s guess.
Allar would almost certainly not be asked to start right away, even if Aaron Rodgers decides not to return to the Steelers. After all, Allar is being drafted under the impression that he has untapped potential to grow into a quality starter. If the Steelers’ new head coach, Mike McCarthy, views Allar as someone he could mold into Pittsburgh’s long-term answer at QB, it would not be shocking to see Allar go earlier than most expect.
Allar would likely be behind Rudolph and Howard on the depth chart. He would have to have an almost “redshirt” like rookie year learning before getting any serious consideration for regular season action. Allar is the long-play option for quarterback-needy teams in the draft this year.
The Steelers have no long-term commitments to any quarterback on their team beyond the 2026 season, making the quarterback they select in 2026 a prime candidate to get a shot to start at the end of the 2026 season, or even to begin the 2027 campaign.
TL;DR: Allar has “prototypical” size and tools like a rocket arm that would normally make him a very attractive quarterback prospect. However, his injury and lack of growth as a passer from his junior to senior year raise concerns about just how much room Allar has to grow.
What are your thoughts on Penn State quarterback Drew Allar? And which draft prospects would you like to see profiled next? Let us know in the comments below!
Cameron Young has become one of golf's best players at the moment, and like many others who play the sport, he's got sponsors on his outfits when he plays.
One of those logos on his shirt? Yep, you noticed it: That would be the Major League Baseball logo. What does MLB have to do with Young and golf?
It's simple: MLB sponsors him! From Golf.com back in 2023: Young's father David was the head pro at Sleepy Hollow Country Club. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was a member there. That sets up the wearing of the patch.
Let Young take it away from there:
“My parents have known them for 20 years; they’re great people. When I first turned pro they took us to dinner, and afterward Rob leaned in and said, ‘Would you wear the MLB patch?’ And at the time I had just gotten [PGA Tour Canada] status or it was just before I got Canada status, so I was nothing — no status anywhere, essentially. And so I said ‘absolutely, I’d love to,’ and they’ve been there ever since and they’ve been an awesome partner.”
There you have it!
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Despite boasting a world-class roster, Real Madrid are not enjoying their best campaign, sitting second in LaLiga and struggling in the UEFA Champions League. In response, they are aiming for significant structural changes, seeking a major improvement in performance. With this in mind, Los Blancos are reportedly targeting a return for Toni Kroos in a sporting structure role ahead of the 2026–27 season.
According to José Félix Díaz of Diario AS, Los Blancos have fully decided to pursue a return for Toni Kroos. Far from being a return as a player, they want the German legend to take on a key role within the club’s sporting structure. However, no formal offer has been made yet, meaning there is still no clearly defined position, although they intend for him to hold significant influence.
With the potential return of Toni Kroos, Real Madrid could move toward a broader restructuring of their overall setup. As reported by Rodra of ESPN, Juni Calafat, the club’s head of scouting, does not have his continuity fully secured. Despite being the architect behind several world-class squads and signings, Los Blancos are considering sweeping structural changes, aiming to relaunch the project after the team’s recent inconsistencies.
Alongside Calafat’s possible departure, Los Blancos could also consider parting ways with José Ángel Sánchez. Having served as the club’s general director for many years, he is regarded as the right-hand man of president Florentino Pérez, influencing all areas of the organization. As per Iñaki Angulo, Real Madrid are evaluating his exit, as Anas Laghrari is gaining increasing prominence within the club’s structure.
Real Madrid could reshape their sporting project through these structural changes. Far from being minor adjustments, the potential departures of Juni and José Ángel are key, as they have been central figures in shaping the squad for several years. Without them, Los Blancos could opt to redirect the project, adjusting the next head coach or the club’s transfer targets for the 2026–27 season.
If Toni Kroos decides to return to Los Blancos, he could play a key role in sporting decisions. With significant uncertainty surrounding positions such as head coach and the possible departure of star players, these changes could be quite noticeable in the 2026–27 season. In addition, Real Madrid are reportedly looking to appoint a sporting director—something they have not had for several years—making these potential changes even more significant.
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Crypto in the last 24 hours just got a jolt that changes everything. Japan’s cabinet approved a landmark bill on April 10 reclassifying crypto as financial instrument on par with stocks and bonds, banning insider trading and requiring annual disclosures, according to CoinDesk. When the world’s third largest economy treats crypto like traditional securities, the capital that follows makes every early entry more valuable.
Pepeto follows that same conviction at presale pricing, past $8.92 million raised with live tools shipped before the first wallet committed and a Binance listing on the horizon that makes the projected growth real. This crypto in the last 24 hours breakdown covers what Japan’s move signals and why wallets keep entering Pepeto during extreme fear.
Japan’s cabinet approved amendments to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act on April 10, officially classifying crypto as financial instruments for the first time, according to CoinDesk. The bill bans insider trading, requires annual disclosures from issuers, and raises penalties for unregistered sellers to 10 years in prison.
The move opens the door to crypto ETFs in Japan and a proposed tax cut from 55% to 20% on crypto gains, according to Yahoo Finance. Crypto in the last 24 hours proves that regulatory clarity is accelerating, not slowing down, and the projects with live products and confirmed listings are where that wave lands first.
The biggest cost this cycle is not bad trades. It is entering a token that looked real until the contract drained your wallet. A risk engine that scans every token and blocks the threat before your money touches it is the fix most platforms still do not offer. Pepeto already runs this on every trade.
The bridge handles cross-chain transfers between Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Solana at zero cost. PepetoSwap runs every swap without fees so the entry you commit to is the entry you hold.
Over $8.92 million arrived at $0.0000001863 from wallets that checked the SolidProof audit and verified the founder behind Pepe’s $11 billion run before committing during Fear 14. Staking at 185% APY builds your position while the listing draws closer, but the Binance listing itself is the event that turns this entry into the returns analysts project. That return only goes to the wallets that acted while the entry was still open, and the listing can land at any moment.
Solana (SOL) trades at $85 on April 11, down 72% from its $293 high while active addresses fell 11% in 30 days, according to CoinMarketCap.
SOL ETFs posted three straight weeks of outflows totaling $17 million despite Japan’s regulatory boost. On-chain activity keeps fading, breaking the case that ETF inflows alone fix price. A break above $90 shifts the picture, but from $85 a double still takes months and billions that crypto in the last 24 hours shows are not arriving for altcoins.
BNB trades at $607 on April 11, the steadiest large cap in the crypto in the last 24 hours while the broader market digests Japan’s announcement, according to CoinMarketCap.
BNB benefits from exchange revenue and token burns, but an $88 billion cap means a 2x needs capital that took years to build the first time. For wallets that want returns counted in multiples, the gap between BNB’s ceiling and Pepeto’s confirmed listing is where this cycle’s real math lives.
While Solana (SOL) and BNB grind sideways, every crypto in the last 24 hours signal points to the same thing. Japan just told the world that crypto belongs in the same category as stocks and bonds, and the projects with live tools, audits, and confirmed listings are the ones that benefit first. Pepe went from nothing to a multi billion dollar cap with zero products, and the people who acted early still say they did not buy enough.
The same pattern forms around Pepeto now, and $8.92 million flowing during Fear 14 proves the wallets inside already calculated the outcome. The Pepeto official website is where smart capital commits right now, and the presale closes once the Binance listing goes live. You move on the signal or you carry the cost of waiting.
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What does the crypto in the last 24 hours show after Japan reclassified crypto as financial instruments?
Japan treating crypto like stocks opens doors for ETFs and institutional capital. Pepeto has $8.92 million raised and a Binance listing approaching during Fear 14.
Can Solana or BNB deliver presale-level returns from current prices after Japan’s move?
SOL at $85 and BNB at $607 need years of capital inflows for a 2x. Pepeto at presale pricing delivers 100x from a single Binance listing.
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Justin Sun says World Liberty Financial secretly built a backdoor into its smart contract that lets the company freeze or seize any token holder’s funds without warning, and he is demanding answers.
The Tron founder, who invested heavily in the Trump-backed DeFi project, published a lengthy public statement this week accusing WLFI of embedding a hidden blacklisting function that gives the company unilateral control over investor assets, directly contradicting its public promise of decentralisation.
“What was never disclosed to me or to any investor is that World Liberty embedded a backdoor blacklisting function in the smart contract used to deploy WLFI tokens,” Sun wrote. “This function gives the company unilateral power to freeze, restrict, and effectively confiscate the property rights of any token holder, without notice, without cause, and without recourse.”
He called it the opposite of decentralisation. “This is a trap door marketed as an open door.”
Sun said he invested in WLFI because he believed in its public vision of a decentralised finance platform that would remove intermediaries and bring DeFi to mainstream Americans. He described himself as an early and enthusiastic supporter of President Trump’s pro-crypto agenda.
His experience, he says, was very different from what was promised. Sun claims his WLFI wallet was frozen in 2025, making him what he describes as the first and single largest victim of the project’s alleged misconduct. He received no warning and no explanation.
He also accused the WLFI team of extracting fees from users, secretly controlling user assets without disclosure and treating the crypto community as a personal ATM. He dismissed the governance votes used to justify these actions as predetermined and non-transparent.
“These votes do not represent the will of the community. They represent the will of those who designed them,” he wrote.
The reaction to Sun’s statement was sharp and split.
Some sided with him, pointing to the broader pattern of alleged misconduct by politically connected crypto projects during the current administration. One commentator said that given the lineup of founders involved, nothing coming to light was surprising, and called for a thorough investigation into what they described as the most blatant extraction of money from everyday Americans by any administration in recent memory.
Sun is calling on WLFI to unlock his frozen tokens immediately, commit to transparency and stop what he describes as illegitimate control over investor assets. He framed his statement as a defence of basic blockchain principles rather than a personal grievance.
“Let’s build with integrity, not misconduct,” he wrote.
Whether WLFI responds publicly remains to be seen. The project has not addressed Sun’s accusations at time of publication.
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Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 27-ci turunun “Qəbələ” – “İmişli” matçı meydan sahiblərinin 0:1 hesablı məğlubiyyəti ilə başa çatdı.
Arena.az Qəbələdə baş tutmuş bu matçın yekun protokolunu və icmalını təqdim edir.
Azərbaycan Premyer Liqası
27-ci tur
12 aprel
“Qəbələ” – “İmişli” 0:1
Sarı vərəqələr: İsaak Amoa, 22 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti) – Dioqo Kardozo, 69 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti). Ezekiel Morqan, 89 (qeyri-idman hərəkəti).
Qol: Dioqo Rollo, 45.
Artırılan vaxt: Birinci hissədə 2 dəqiqə, ikinci hissədə 5 dəqiqə.
Saat 15:30. Qəbələ şəhər stadionu, 200 tamaşaçı.
Baş hakim: Rəşad Əhmədov.
Baş hakimin köməkçiləri: Eyyub İbrahimov, Tərlan Talıbzadə.
Dördüncü hakim: İslam Məmmədov.
VAR: Əli Əliyev.
AVAR: Zöhrab Abbasov.
Hakim-inspektor: Əmrah İbrahimov.
AFFA nümayəndəsi: Kifayət Mustafayeva.
Qəbələ: 1. Səlahət Ağayev, 28. Murad Musayev (k) (10. Şahin Şahniyarov, 46), 66. Nuğay Rəşidov (12. İbrahim Sanqare, 67), 27. Eşqin Əhmədov, 24. İsmael Akinade, 33. Seydina Keyta (13. Nicat Əliyev, 82), 50. Adriel Ba Lua, 3. Eduardo Kunde, 16. İsaak Amoa, 14. Domi Massumu, 30. Prins Ovusu.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 93. Rza Cəfərov, 11. Asif Məmmədov, 22. Fərid İsgəndərov, 74. Süleyman Damadayev.
Baş məşqçi: Kaxaber Sxadadze.
İmişli: 1. Hüseynəli Quliyev, 19. Azər Salahlı (k), 5. İdris İnqilablı (6. Yav Mozes, 73), 94. Rafael Vyeqas 10. Nikola Karaklaiç (97. Xəzər Mahmudov, 83), 29. Edvin Banqera, 14. Ronaldo de Souza, 23. Dioqo Rollo, 79. Dioqo Kardozo (21. Abbas Ağazadə, 90+4), 17. Ezekiel Morqan, 7. Luis Silvestr (70. Mehdi Tahirov, 90+4).
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 99. İmam Əli, 90. Riad Abbaszadə, 44. Həzrət İsayev, 11. Vüsal Qənbərov, 20. Nazim Hüseynov.
Baş məşqçi: Xorxe Kaskilya.
“İmişli”nin baş məşqçisi Xorxe Kaskilya Azərbaycan Premyer Liqasının 27-ci turunda “Qəbələ”yə qarşı keçirdikləri oyunu şərh edib.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sözügedən komandaların bu gün Qəbələdə baş tutmuş görüşündə qonaqlar 1:0 hesablı qələbəyə seviniblər.
Xorxe Kaskilya matçdan sonra təşkil edilmiş mətbuat konfransında bunları söyləyib:
“Oyunçularımı gözəl nəticəyə görə təbrik edirəm. Azarkeşlərimizə dəstəyə görə təşəkkürümü bildirirəm. Az olsalar da, hər zaman bizə dəstək göstərirlər. “Neftçi” ilə oyundan sonra komandada ruh düşkünlüyü var idi. Bu komanda öz xarakteri ilə geri dönüş edə bildi. Son iki oyunda 4 xal yığmışıq. Bu da bizim üçün çox vacib idi. “Turan Tovuz” da ağır rəqibdir, “Qəbələ” də. “Qəbələ” xüsusilə öz meydanında yaxşı oynayır. Bu cür rəqiblərlə görüşlərdən xallar götürə bildik.
Bu gün taktikamız və strategiyamız gözəl işlədi. Belə oyunlarda qol az olur, daha çox taktiki mübarizə gedir. Qol vurduqdan sonra da oyunda diqtə etməyə çalışdıq. Rəqib də çox qol şansı yarada bilmədi. Yaxşı müdafiə olunduq. Belə çətin oyundan xalla ayrılmaq çox pozitiv amildir. Bu oyunu klub prezidentimizə həsr edirik. Bu gün onun doğum günüdür.
Qalib gəlmək nə qədər vacib olsa da, əsas olan Premyer Liqada yerimizi qorumaqdır. “Karvan”, “Qəbələ”, “Kəpəz” kimi komandalar arasında biz də varıq. Amma xala baxsaq, biz öz mövqeyimizi itirməmişik. 26 xalımız var”.
Bu gün futbol üzrə Azərbaycan çempionatında (Premyer Liqa) 2025/2026-cı illər mövsümünün 27-ci turuna yekun vurulacaq.
Arena.az xəbər verir ki, sonuncu oyun gününün ilk qarşılaşması Qəbələdə baş tutub.
“Qəbələ” “İmişli” ilə üz-üzə gəlib. Qəbələ şəhər stadionunda keçirilmiş oyunun baş hakimi Rəşad Əhmədov olub. Oyunun taleyini bir qol həll edib. Qonaqlar qələbə qazanan tərəf olublar.
Azərbaycan, Premyer Liqa
27-ci tur
12 aprel
“Qəbələ” – “İmişli” 0:1
Qol: Dioqo Rollo, 45.
Hakimlər: Rəşad Əhmədov, Eyyub İbrahimov, Tərlan Talıbzadə, İslam Məmmədov.
VAR: Əli Əliyev.
AVAR: Zöhrab Abbasov.
Qəbələ şəhər stadionu, 15:30.
Qəbələ: 1. Səlahət Ağayev, 28. Murad Musayev (k), 66. Nuğay Rəşidov, 27. Eşqin Əhmədov, 24. İsmael Akinade, 33. Seydina Keyta, 50. Adriel Ba Lua, 3. Eduardo Kunde, 16. İsaak Amoa, 14. Domi Massumu, 30. Prins Ovusu.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 93. Rza Cəfərov, 11. Asif Məmmədov, 22. Fərid İsgəndərov, 13. Nicat Əliyev, 74. Süleyman Damadayev, 10. Şahin Şahniyarov, 12. İbrahim Sanqare.
Baş məşqçi: Kaxaber Sxadadze.
İmişli: 1. Hüseynəli Quliyev, 19. Azər Salahlı (k), 5. İdris İnqilablı, 94. Rafael Vyeqas, 10. Nikola Karaklaiç, 29. Edvin Banqera, 14. Ronaldo de Souza, 23. Dioqo Rollo, 79. Dioqo Kardozo, 17. Ezekiel Morqan, 7. Luis Silvestr.
Ehtiyat oyunçular: 99. İmam Əli, 21. Abbas Ağazadə, 90. Riad Abbaszadə, 97. Xəzər Mahmudov, 70. Mehdi Tahirov, 44. Həzrət İsayev, 11. Vüsal Qənbərov, 20. Nazim Hüseynov, 6. Yav Mozes.
Baş məşqçi: Xorxe Kaskilya.
Misli Premyer Liqasının XXVII turunda keçirilən “Qəbələ” – “İmişli” oyunundan (0:1) sonra qonaq komandanın baş məşqçisi Jorj Kaşkilya jurnalistlərin suallarını cavablandırıb.
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Şahin Cəfərov
Milan have lost four of their last seven Serie A games and are slipping dangerously close to fifth place.
Milan’s 3-0 home loss to Udinese on Saturday marked the Rossoneri’s second consecutive defeat in Serie A.
As reported by Milannews, only one month ago, Milan were celebrating a 1-0 win over Inter, which brought them within seven points of the Nerazzurri at the top of the table and nine points above the fifth spot.
However, the following poor run of results has not only pushed Milan out of the Scudetto battle but also forced them into the race for the top four.
Milan have suffered three of their five-season losses in their last four games, losing four times in the last seven.
The Rossoneri have not scored in any of their last four defeats, and that’s a further reason for concern.
Until the loss to Parma on February 22, Massimiliano Allegri’s team had only lost once and scored in every match except one, an away goalless stalemate at Juventus.
Milan are currently five points above fifth-placed Como, but Cesc Fabregas’ men have a game in hand, to be played against Inter tonight.
Milan’s advantage over Juventus is only reduced to three points, and the two sides will meet at San Siro in two weeks, on April 26.
Adriano Galliani will not run for the FIGC Presidency, despite requests from Milan and Juventus, who had reportedly tried to boycott Giovanni Malagò, backed by Inter President Beppe Marotta.
Ex-CONI President Malagò is expected to represent Serie A clubs in the FIGC Presidential election on June 22.
According to Corriere della Sera, Juventus and Milan were eager to propose a different candidate, picking Galliani as the Serie A representative for elections.
The ex-Milan CEO, however, officially confirmed on Sunday that he would not run for the FIGC President role.
“I’ve long thought about it, and I’m honoured and grateful to those clubs that considered me for the FIGC Presidency, but I won’t accept the invitation,” Galliani said.
“Some directors had sounded me out about my availability a few days ago. I’ve never accepted, and I’ve clarified that I would make assessments to see how the situation would evolve. In the end, I believe that the best possible FIGC President, and not just as the expression of Lega Serie A desire, is Giovanni Malagò.”
Votes from Serie A clubs account for 18% of the total, expressed by 20 delegates, and Malagò seems to have received approval from the majority of clubs in Italy’s top flight.
Corriere della Sera highlights that Malagò is being backed by Inter President Marotta, who has actively lobbied other Serie A clubs for support.
According to Corriere, Marotta has told people close to him that he’s done so “just do it for the good of football.”
Serie A clubs are expected to confirm their candidate for the FIGC Presidential election following a general meeting tomorrow, Monday, April 13.
College football players change positions often, but few start off as wide receivers and end up as edge rushers, and even fewer show the promise that Florida edge rusher George Gumbs has shown.
Gumbs went from a walk-on wide receiver at Northern Illinois, to a scholarship tight end, to a defensive end, then transferred to Florida and held his own against elite competition in the SEC.
Injuries cut Gumbs' final season at Florida short, but he's still generating some draft buzz after his 41-inch vertical was the second-best of all-time for a defensive lineman at the Combine. New England is among the teams showing interest; Mike Reiss of ESPN reports that Gumbs will be one of the Patriots’ 30 pre-draft visitors.
Gumbs doesn't project as a high pick, but he has the kind of talent, and room to continue growing, that will make some team take a flier on him, in the hopes that an athlete of his caliber can contribute on special teams right now, and eventually develop into a top-notch pass rusher.
– byMario Crescibene
I found myself shuffling shoulder to shoulder through a congested aisle at the West Side Market on a busy Saturday morning.
Cleveland has plenty of landmarks, but only a few define it. The West Side Market is one of them.
You are transported the moment you step inside. People bustle in every direction, filling the aisles with a kind of organized chaos. The sound doesn’t come from anywhere in particular. It just exists — constant and all-encompassing — layered with the smell of smoked meats hanging in the air.
The West Side Market is one of the last places in the city where things still feel the way they used to. Where people still have real interactions. Where they still look each other in the eye. Where they create small moments of connection in the middle of the mayhem. A place where customers call out orders to long-trusted vendors, and vendors respond back warmly by name. A place where Saturday morning still belongs to Cleveland.
The aisle where I was wedged opened up just enough to let me slip through. I shuffled past stalls lined with different cuts of meat and strings of sausages dangling from hooks overhead. As I moved along, one stand in particular caught my eye. Simple. Old-school. The kind of place that didn’t try to sell you on anything fancy. Just high-quality meats.
I stepped up to the counter.
There was nobody there.
I waited a moment, expecting someone to appear.
Nothing.
But then, toward the back of the stand, I noticed a figure hunched over the rear counter with his back turned, completely absorbed in what looked like a spread of newspapers. A cup of coffee sat just off to the side, steam still rising.
I cleared my throat.
No response.
I reached forward and rang the bell.
The man took a slow sip of coffee and shifted slightly, but his eyes never left the page.
I rang the bell again — sharper this time and a little annoyed.
The man spun around quickly. And there he was: Gus Marlowe, with his gray handlebar mustache and the same crooked ‘C’ cap as always — only this time, a white butcher’s apron was pulled tight over the familiar red flannel.
“Gus,” I said, surprised. “What are you doing here? And what are you doing behind the counter?”
“Covering for Frank,” he said immediately. “He takes his lunch every Saturday at noon, so I watch the stand, and he pays me with a quarter pound of pastrami. Been that way for years.”
He said it like it was the most normal arrangement in the world.
“What’ve you got spread over the counter back there?” I asked, nodding toward the papers he had been so hypnotized by.
Gus reached for his coffee — what had to be at least his fourth of the day — took a quick sip, and then tapped the stack behind him with a knowing finger.
“Scouting reports,” he said quickly before taking another swig of his brew.
I leaned forward slightly, angling for a better look. I could now see that spread across the back counter were Gus’s scouting reports — sheets of that old dot-matrix paper, the kind with the perforated edges still intact. On the pages were typed notes, statistics, and handwritten scribbles. A coffee stain had bled through part of a stat line, but that was par for the course with Gus Marlowe.
“You know, Gus,” I said, “you’re actually exactly the guy I needed to find.”
That got his attention. His mustache twitched as he looked up, eyes sparkling.
“Oh yeah?” he said. “Why’s that?”
“Well, I noticed that when the Guardians’ minor league rosters came out,” I continued. “One name was missing: Tommy Hawke.”
Gus didn’t answer right away. He just nodded once, like he already knew where this was headed.
“That’s a tough one, Mario,” he said. “Kid had himself a year in 2025. Had 63 stolen bases in 63 games at Lynchburg. Led all of Minor League Baseball in steals. At one point, they were talking about him being on pace to break the Minor League record for stolen bases.”
He paused, taking another long gulp of coffee.
“The whippersnapper got the call up to Lake County last year, but four games later and he ends up on the 60-day IL,” he said shaking his head.
“But he came back from the IL,” I said.
“He did,” Gus nodded. “But now he’s starting the season back on the IL. That’s what the Guards told me.”
“Did they say anything more than that?” I asked.
Gus shook his head.
“That’s all they’re telling me,” he said. “No timeline or specifics. They want to protect the medical privacy of their prospects. You get it.”
He took another sip, then set the cup down.
“But you can read into it,” he added. “Sixty-day IL… comes back… now starting the season on the IL again. That’s not the pattern you want to see.”
At that moment a portly fellow sauntered up to the counter and rang the bell enthusiastically, “The usual, Gus!” he called out.
“You got it, Papi,” Gus called back as he grabbed a large ham. His hands flew through the air as he placed the large hunk of meat on the trimmer and began deftly cutting the thinnest slices of ham I’d ever seen. Papi was practically drooling as he watched transfixed.
Gus’s show continued as he swept up the cuts in his hand, placed them on a sheet of butcher paper, then wrapped and tied it all together in a single fluid motion.
“There you are, Papi. Pound and a half of black forest, just how you like it.”
Papi snatched the package off the counter with both hands and tucked it under his arm like it was something precious. He handed Gus the money, slapped the counter twice, satisfied, and disappeared back into the crowd.
Gus watched him go with a grin, then turned back to me and picked up exactly where he left off.
“And he’s not alone,” he said.
“Who?” I asked. “Papi?”
“No, not Papi. Tommy Hawke. Tommy Hawke isn’t alone. He’s got Welbyn Francisca on the IL with him down at Lake County. Francisca was one of the most anticipated prospects in this entire system. Kid signed for $1.375 million out of the Dominican Republic in 2023. Switch-hitting middle infielder, plus contact, plus speed like Hawke. Francisca has the kind of profile that gets scouts excited before he’s even played a game at full-season ball. But just like Hawke, he’s starting the season on the IL.”
He leaned against the back counter, arms crossed over the butcher’s apron, shaking his head slowly.
“Two kids trying to prove it at High-A. The season’s already moving, and they’re both standing still.”
“That’s tough,” I said.
“It is,” Gus said. “You feel for the kids. You really do. They’ve worked their whole lives to get to this point. And now they’re sitting in a training room somewhere watching their teammates take the field without them.”
A woman leaned over the counter and pointed at a string of andouille sausages hanging overhead.
“How much for those, Gus?”
“Now Mrs. Esposito, you know your doctor said you have to cut back on the cold cuts.”
“Cold cuts? Cut back? I wish you’d cut it out, Gus,” she said with a smile. “Now here’s what’s going to happen. You’re going to sell me three links, I’m going to give you a nice tip, and you’re not going to say anything to my cardiologist. Do we have a deal?”
Gus laughed. “You drive a hard bargain, Mrs. Esposito. Three links coming up.”
After handing her a paper bag with her contraband and completing the transaction, Gus turned back to me.
“The Guards have had so many prospects deal with injuries, you worry about those two in Lake County. Look at Daniel Espino, George Valera, Chase DeLauter… heck, you can go back to Sizemore! Players that make it in the bigs can’t just be skilled. They have to remain healthy. Because nobody gives a hoot how skilled you are if you can’t get out of the trainer’s room.”
“That’s brutal,” I admitted.
“That’s how the game goes,” Gus retorted. “If you get focused on all the stories of injuries and what-could-have-beens, you’ll quit baseball forever. You feel for the kids. They’re not just chasing a dream, it’s their livelihood. Then they have to deal with injuries, and oftentimes you’re not just watching your teammates from the bench, you’re watching your competition get reps that you aren’t. But that’s part of the game. You hope the kids make a full recovery, but you realize that isn’t always the case.”
A young guy in a Browns jacket stepped up to the counter. “Chicken cutlets?” he said hurriedly, already pulling out his wallet.
“You got it, buddy!” Gus had the cutlets wrapped in the blink of an eye. The customer paid in a flurry, and then disappeared into the current of the crowd.
Gus turned back to me.
“Look,” he said, adjusting the cap on his head. “You hope for the best for those two kids. You really do. But you can’t hold your breath waiting. The season doesn’t pause for anybody. Never has.”
He picked up his coffee, found it empty, and set it back down with a look of quiet resignation.
“The Guards have a loaded system. Lake County’s got plenty of talent taking the field right now. So you wish Hawke and Francisca a full recovery, you keep an eye on their progress, and you let the season do what the season does.”
“Man,” I said pensively, “that’s almost poetic, Gus.”
“What?! Poetic? No, Mario. That’s baseball.”
At that, Gus glanced down at the counter and saw the chicken cutlets still there that the man had forgotten in his rush.
His cutlets!” Gus exclaimed. He grabbed the package and darted into the crowd, the white apron trailing behind him, and was gone.
That’s baseball. And that’s Gus.
If you have prospects you’d like Gus to cover or have other questions, leave them in the comments section for the next article.
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm were in the same group for the final round of the Masters, a Spanish duo of former champions that added some spice to the early pairings of players out of contention.
Then Garcia brought even more drama to Augusta National.
The 2017 Masters champ looked frustrated on his follow through when his first shot of the day went well to the right. After a bogey on No. 1, Garcia lost it on the second tee box, slamming his club into the turf twice after hitting a shot that ended up in the bunker.
Later on that same hole, things turned comical when Garcia started carrying Rahm's bag while Rahm's caddie was tending to a bunker.
Garcia did manage to make par on No. 2.
Garcia was disqualified in 2019 at the Saudi International for damaging greens in frustration.
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AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf
Valentin Rongier (31), who joined Stade Rennais from Olympique de Marseille last summer, feels that the Provence-based club “disrespected” him regarding his time on the Canebière.
“You can clearly say there was a lack of respect,” he said in an interview with the media outlet Le Carré. “When, for six years, you’ve always given your all, never raised your voice, represented the club’s values, and often spoken to the press when things weren’t going well… It’s my job, of course, but I would have liked a different send-off. Overnight, I was no longer given any airtime or media coverage.”
Having joined OM in 2019, Rongier has gradually established himself as a key player for the Marseille side. Over six seasons, the FC Nantes academy graduate has made 196 appearances, scoring six goals and providing 11 assists, whilst wearing the captain’s armband under Igor Tudor.
With a year remaining on his contract last June, Rongier was offered a contract extension, the terms of which he did not find to his liking, leading him to reject the deal and hasten his move to the Breton club, where he has signed a three-year contract.
Having started every one of the 29 matches he has played since the start of the season, Rongier has bounced back brilliantly with Les Rouge et Noir.
“Fortunately, at my age I’ve been able to put things into perspective, but if it had happened to me five years earlier… it would have really hurt. Now I have my wife, my little one, and I can still do my job,” he says optimistically.
So, Illinois fans, are you ready to ride the cosmic roller coaster of Portal SZN?
No? Well, it’s too late now. You already clicked on this article, and there is analysis forthcoming.
The Illini do not appear to be pursuing a massive number of targets in the transfer portal.
While lots of players could be excellent fits, Illinois is looking like a selective bachelorette only intrigued by elite suitors.
Vaaks will have blue blood interest.
I mean, he tied the Big East Tournament record for three-pointers in a game. He tied a record held by Dana Barros.
Look. At. That. Quick. Release.
Can you imagine him spotting up in the corner for Tyler Underwood’s “mismatch hunt and space the floor for gold medal shots” offensive system?
If not, you should. Vaaks converted 40% of his catch-and-shoot opportunities.
Well, that passes the vibe check.
You know that no potential Illini player worthy of a deep dive will go without an analytics workup?
(Also, this is a good time to remind you that the staff doesn’t care about AP and Coaches’ Polls. They care about KenPom, EvanMiya, and NET rating.)
The analytics say this young man can shoot. But his efficiency could stand to improve.
This is a player who made 35% of his three-point shots. He shot 8(!) threes per game, so he’s not shy. At Illinois, he would get much higher-quality shots. He wouldn’t have to be “the guy.” He can just be “a guy who occasionally goes on heaters that carry Illinois to wins.”
At this pace, Illinois could have four of those players on the 2026-27 roster.
Oh yes, that’s still the focus. The band of brothers that went to the Final Four is losing Keaton Wagler, the superstar freshman who shattered every pane on the glass ceiling of expectation.
They are losing Kylan Boswell, who came home to help stabilize the program.
They are losing AJ Redd, whose rise from manager to student-athlete is inspirational, but not nearly as inspirational as his academic and professional trajectory.
As of Saturday, they are losing Mihailo Petrovic and Toni Bilic to the transfer portal. Petrovic wound up not getting the role he expected, but by all accounts was a model teammate. Bilic was not considered for an active role this season.
Toni Bilic is entering the transfer portal according to @VerbalCommits
— The Champaign Room (@Champaign_Room) April 11, 2026
The second #illini in the portal 🏀 pic.twitter.com/xok6ucTHNv
As of now, Illinois needs to replace two starting guards. While Quentin Coleman is a massively talented prospect and Lucas Morillo is an Underwood player made in a lab, you’d rather take pressure off freshmen when possible.
And sure, maybe the two freshmen guards (or Ethan Brown) will force their way into the starting lineup.
But just engage in this flight of fancy. Imagine if the Illini starting lineup for opening night was Stefan Vaaks/John Blackwell/Andrej Stojakovic/David Mirkovic/Tomislav Ivisic. How would that make you feel as a fan?
Look, a lot of things would have to go down to make that a real possibility. But in portal season, everything is possible until it’s not. Right now, Illinois looks to have donor momentum, a stellar track record, and a coaching staff/front office with an elite talent acquisition infrastructure.
And that makes the “possible” a bit more plausible.
The Cleveland Browns do not have much that other teams might covet, but there are a few bright spots along the roster.
One of the more prominent units is the defensive line, led by the game’s best defensive player, Myles Garrett.
While Garrett garners most of the attention, general manager Andrew Berry has done a respectable job building out the rest of the line, most notably at defensive tackle with Mason Graham, last year’s first-round selection, and veteran Maliek Collins.
Berry added Kalia Davis in free agency, a move that has gone under the radar but may turn out to be a solid one, but the rest of the unit is still a bit sketchy.
While it is probably a luxury the Browns cannot afford, if Berry wants to add to the unit, keep an eye on Clemson defensive tackle Peter Woods.
Peter Woods | IDL | #Clemson | 6-3, 310
— Jordan Reid (@Jordan_Reid) February 19, 2026
Quick and explosive athlete that plays with a good base. Didn’t have the season some envisioned, but has plenty of potential as a true 3-tech. pic.twitter.com/9GFfEWAkEv
Name: Peter Woods
Position: Defensive Tackle
Height/Weight: 6-foot-2, 298 pounds
College: Clemson Tigers
2025 Defensive Stats: 12 games, 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2 sacks, 0 forced fumbles
Career Defensive Stats: 35 games, 84 tackles, 14.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles
Average “Big Board” Position as of Publishing Date from Mock Draft Database: 28th overall, projected first round
The Draft Network’s Grade/Round Value: Round 1 – Pro Bowl Caliber
Peter Woods is a DT prospect in the 2026 draft class. He scored a 7.59 RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 548 out of 2270 DT from 1987 to 2026.https://t.co/bz0Nvn4mdqpic.twitter.com/CcHlwTy2R4
— RAS.football (@MathBomb) April 5, 2026
What an Expert is Saying
Woods is a young interior defender with room to add play strength as he fills out his frame. He’s not a pure one- or two-gap fit, but he’s capable in both schemes. He plays with good lower-body explosiveness into initial contact, keeping his hands and feet synced to work around blocks when needed. He’s more of an active brawler than a double-team eating tree stump. Shorter arms allow blockers to crowd his frame and force him to fight harder at the point. Yet, his ability to overtake and win as the rep progresses is impressive. He lacks quick-win talent as a solo rusher, but he’s fully functional as part of a pocket-collapsing collective. His 2024 tape might be a better representation of his upside, but Woods clearly has the potential to become a solid starter in an even front.
What an Expert is Saying (Bonus Round):
A two-and-a-half-year starter at Clemson, Woods shuffled up and down the line in defensive coordinator Tom Allen’s four-man front. After earning Freshman All-American honors in 2023, he received All-ACC honors in each of the last two seasons. He was tabbed as a potential top-five draft pick entering his junior season, but he struggled to match that hype in 2025, posting up-and-down tape and poor production (14 pressures, 3.5 tackles for loss, and two sacks over 12 games).
Draft projections for Woods will depend on a team’s willingness to grade to his flashes. He moves with big-man twitch and has the foot quickness to elude blocks in tight quarters. However, for a player with his explosive traits, he doesn’t have many quick wins on his tape and needs to learn how to diversify his rush approach. But he consistently saw four hands from blockers each snap and produced enough splash plays to believe he will be a more stable player in the future.
Woods flashes the ability to win with quickness, strength, and hand usage — and the next step in his development is for him to do so more consistently. He offers scheme diversity, although he projects best as a three-/4i-technique DT.
Fit with the Browns
The Browns signed Kalia Davis in free agency, so they may be comfortable with the defensive tackle position this year, especially if Maliek Collins is good to go after an injury ended his 2025 season prematurely.
But the depth at the position is weak, so adding a player like Woods, who can be part of the rotation and potentially move into a more prominent role in 2027, might be of interest. But they would have to buy in that Woods can develop beyond the flash plays on his tape. Betting on a player like that in the first round with so many other holes to fill feels like a luxury that Berry cannot afford right now.
Browns Player Drafting Could Impact
Mason Graham is set, and the Browns just signed Kalia Davis in free agency, so he should be comfortable as well. Maliek Collins was name-checked by owner Jimmy Haslam in the offseason, so he should be OK, but he is the old man of the group, so you never know.
That would leave Mike Hall Jr., who has done little in his two years with the Browns, and Sam Kamara as the potential odd men out.
Priority: Low
What are your thoughts on Peter Woods? Should the Browns select a defensive tackle for the second year in a row? Let us know in the comments!
Phil Parkinson feels Wrexham's 2-0 loss to Birmingham City represented a missed opportunity as his side failed to close the gap to the Championship play-off places.
Carlos Vicente and Christoph Klarer both netted in the second half as the Blues earned a comfortable victory over the Red Dragons - who stay four points adrift of the top six with four games remaining this season.
But Parkinson says two defensive lapses proved costly, although he remains confident that his side can still finish in the top six this season.
"We came here today expecting Birmingham to play direct and go into the front quickly, which they did at Ipswich, and we were prepared for that," he said.
"I thought first half, it was a competitive game and we handled those situations well. We lacked a bit of patience when we had possession in the top third of the pitch and made the wrong decision on a few occasions.
"We were right in the game, and we're just so disappointed with the goals we've conceded today because, out of nothing, two moments have been really costly for us."
The hosts controlled proceedings for long periods of the contest and created numerous chances throughout.
They ended the match having had eight shots on target, with Wrexham failing to test goalkeeper James Beadle.
Birmingham's xG (expected goals) of 1.55 dwarfed Wrexham's meagre figure of 0.08 while the Blues had almost four times as many touches in the opposition box (22) as Wrexham (six) managed.
It meant the Red Dragons failed to score in an away league match for the first time in 11 games while they tasted defeat on the road in the Championship for just a second time in 10 outings.
"First half we didn't connect the game in terms of the top third of the pitch," said Parkinson.
"I thought we switched it well. We got Issa [Kabore] in some great positions. We grew into the game in terms of the football.
"But it's just then, in that area, can we pick the right pass, show that element of calmness to then make sure that top third possession results in chances.
"In every game this season, we've carried a threat, we've been a goal threat, even against Premier League teams in the cup.
"We've played top teams in this division, we've scored goals and today we just couldn't find a way to produce that quality."
Despite defeat at St Andrew's, Wrexham remain in the play-off mix.
They sit four points behind sixth-placed Hull City with four regular season matches left to play this term.
"We haven't had many back-to-back defeats. We've had a tough week this week, but we're not down and out yet," Parkinson said.
"I think the positive of the day is that we've come to Birmingham, a team who were a long way ahead of us last year points-wise, and we're ahead of them in the division and we're the team coming here today still with a chance at the play-offs.
"It's not over yet. People will probably write us off, and you can understand that to a certain degree.
"But inside the dressing room, we're not writing ourselves off and we're one win away from getting ourselves going again."
After trading wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick last month, the Miami Dolphins have 11 selections in the upcoming 2026 NFL draft, which is tied for the most of any team in the league with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
However, after tearing down their roster under new general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan and head coach Jeff Hafley, Miami may be interested in acquiring more draft picks to bring in more young players this offseason.
Interestingly, FOX Sports' Ralph Vacchiano proposed a hypothetical trade that would land the Dolphins two additional picks this year. He believes Miami could send linebacker Jordyn Brooks to the Cincinnati Bengals for a third-round pick (No. 72 overall) and a sixth-round pick (No. 221 overall).
Brooks, 28, was a first-round pick of the Seattle Seahawks in the 2020 NFL draft following a collegiate career at Texas Tech. He spent four seasons in Seattle before signing a three-year, $26.3 million deal with the Dolphins in 2024.
Over the last two seasons, Brooks has recorded 326 tackles, 10 quarterback hits, nine passes defensed, 6.5 sacks, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble. He also led the league in tackles in 2025 and made both the Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro.
Brooks is entering the final year of his contract, which is why Vacchiano believes the Dolphins would consider moving him, but Sullivan and Hafley have been fairly adamant, at least publicly, that they want to build around him going forward.
Maybe that's just their way of driving up the asking price, but on a roster that could use talented, experienced veterans, shipping out Brooks would make things even worse in 2026.
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The 2025/26 Premier League title race could take a massive swing today as Liam Rosenior's Chelsea play host to Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.
In the wake of table-topping Arsenal's shock slip against Bournemouth yesterday, City have a chance to pile further pressure on the Gunners, as well as a Blues side in danger of missing out on Champions League football next season.
Chelsea come into today's clash on the back of a two-match losing run, and just one win in their last five Premier League outings, with Rosenior looking to get a tune out of the band in front of home support.
Here is how the two sides will line up in west London...
Can Chelsea do their capital rivals a huge favour and take something off a surging City, or will Guardiola and company rely on their run-in experience to close the gap?
Serie A side Roma find themselves in a bit of a crisis. They are slipping away from the top four and tensions flared on Friday, as Claudio Ranieri and Gian Piero Gasperini were battling publicly.
The two made statements almost mocking each other, following the manager’s comments over the transfers made this season.
La Gazzetta dello Sporttoday report that the two will meet each other on Monday during Roma training. Whether they iron out the problems between themselves remains to be seen but it is clear that the club’s Friedkin ownership has a decision to make.
The report adds that the ownership didn’t appreciate a lot of what Gasperini said. In fact, they haven’t always been keen on how he has appeared confrontational throughout the campaign, calling out transfers or the lack of deals that fit his style.
Jose Mourinho used to do quite the same and this led to his eventual sacking. It isn’t to say that Gasperini will meet the same fate but his approach isn’t winning over too many in the Italian capital.
It is believed this isn’t in line with ‘company policy’ at Roma. They are especially not impressed with how he skipped a press conference after the Roma game, as reasons about it remain largely unknown.
Gasperini believes he is doing the most he can with a team that is young and struggling with injuries. A crucial bone of contention is also the fact that the Italian was hired in the belief that he will develop young players. Ranieri hinted at the same but the way things are going, Gasperini isn’t on board with signing young talents and wants established players.
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The Matchup The New Jersey Devils (41-36-3) versus the Ottawa Senators (43-27-10)
The Time: 7:00 PM EDT
The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN2; Radio — Devils Hockey Network
Happy final Sunday of the 2025-26 New Jersey Devils season. This is our final home game until September, and the Devils are giving us a real treat to mark the end of this season: the last use of the “Jersey Jersey” designed like a crossover of a Los Angeles Kings jersey with a linesman uniform.
One last stop on the Jersey Jersey Bye Bye Tour.
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 12, 2026
👊: @Senators
🏒: 7 PM
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I am glad to see the Jersey Jersey go away. Maybe it’s just associating the Devils with an uptick in losing since their record-setting 52-win season, and maybe it’s the goaltender the team traded for and signed to a bad extension saying he cannot see the puck through the jersey pants. But I enjoy seeing the Devils wear red at home, or at least white throwbacks, or green. The idea of a black alternate was always intriguing, but the execution here was poor. If this is the last time I see it on the ice, I would be pretty happy.
While the Devils called up two more from the Utica Comets to play at the end of the season, neither were on the ice yesterday. Jake Allen played a very solid game in net, to his credit, while Dennis Cholowski continued to play on a pairing with Johnny Kovacevic. Tim recapped that game for us, and while Cholowski actually did his job pretty well (a rarity since his first NHL appearance of the season against the Kings), it should be his last game in a Devils uniform.
Topias Vilen will make his NHL debut on Sunday, and play again in Boston.
— Amanda Stein (@amandacstein) April 10, 2026
He will take warmups tomorrow but won’t play. #NJDevils
Nico Daws, meanwhile, should be getting the second half of this back-to-back. Since being relegated to the AHL for the most part at the start of the 2024-25 season, Daws has a .945 save percentage and 1.49 goals against average in seven NHL games. That’s pretty good! I would think that, if he was so out of his depth in the NHL, he would be sitting a bit lower than a .945 save percentage over scattered use. Jumping from the AHL to the NHL is not easy with the differences in speed and the quality of shooters, but the AHL has its own problems for goaltenders with the proliferation of grinders and poorer defense.
I am excited to see Daws share the ice with Vilen, and I hope they give the 23-year old defenseman a good pairing to work on. As Tim mentioned last night, the Dillon-Nemec pairing has been a really tough watch. He wrote:
Dillon and Nemec are one of the worst positional D pairs I have ever seen. Both routinely over commit at both blue lines and get burned for odd mans the other way. I am going to write about personnel for next season, and I think I’ve had enough of both of them. I realize Dillon is a great dude and has an element we lack, but if you’re going to be a “defensive defenseman” than maybe do it. It’s like the are actively trying to sabotage each other.
I have thought about this as well. I think the Dillon-Hamilton pairing worked so well last season because it was effectively chaotic. If an opponent skater did not keep their head up, Brenden Dillon might blow them up at center ice. But go the other way, and they had 6’7” Dougie Hamilton in their business. Those two were made for quick strikes back at the other team, with Dougie’s slap shot and Dillon’s eagerness to rush up the ice. But Simon Nemec is not Dougie Hamilton. He does not use a 6’7” frame to seal off the wall and reach out to disturb puck carriers. He’s smaller, slower, and plays more like a rover. He totally lacks physicality away from the net, too, so pairing him with a defensive guy like Dillon who plays his best defense by jumping the play before it happens is a recipe for disaster more often than not.
Tonight, I think a Vilen-Nemec second pairing and a Dillon-Kovacevic third pairing would be a smart choice. The Devils have nothing to gain in the standings by winning, so holding the veterans up for more ice time is unnecessary. I would much rather see what Vilen and Nemec can do against guys like Brady Tkachuk than I want to see Vilen play 10 minutes against Lars Eller and Nick Cousins. In the AHL, Vilen has arguably been Utica’s steadiest defenseman since Kevin Bahl graduated to the NHL, and he has done so while being a decent point producer. He might have shown more promise at a younger age in that area, but he has not fallen to pure shutdown levels of offense.
While this does not really matter, I am really not seeing what there is to be gained out of giving Marc McLaughlin and Brian Halonen more looks with Paul Cotter. I do not think that line has really worked much at all, and I would rather see Maxim Tsyplakov in the lineup so he can get an actual chance on the third line with Cody Glass and Lenni Hameenaho. Nick Bjugstad is still a good enough player to have in the bottom six, but I would rather see Tsyplakov-Glass-Hameenaho and Cotter-Bjugstad-Halonen/McLaughlin than the paradigm Keefe has been running with lately.
What do you think of tonight’s game? Will you be watching? What do you think of Vilen and Daws? Leave your thoughts in the comments below, and thanks for reading.
Speaking to the Mainzer Allgemeine Zeitung, Mainz 05 sporting director Stefan Posch has revealed that Mainz are actively striving to acquire Austrian defender Stefan Posch on a permanent basis. The former Hoffenheim mainstay has picked up right where he left off since returning to the Bundesliga. All parties involved would like to see the 28-year-old remain in German football.
Posch’s wild swings in form and market valuations moving amongst clubs in Italy’s Serie A, while interesting, definitely leave the 51-times-capped ÖFB international in search of some stability. Since returning to the Bundesliga on a complex transactional arrangement this January, Posch has settled in as the anchor in Mainz head coach Urs Fischer’s back-three.
While Posch hasn’t gotten his name on a Bundesliga scoresheet yet, he’s played a pivotal role in Mainz’s historic Conference League run. The centre-back scored amazing goals in Mainz’s last two UECL victories. In 13 appearances across all competitions thus far, Posch has logged maximum minutes.
As beneficial as a permanent purchase would be for both Posch and Mainz, it remains to be seen if Serie A parent club Como 1907 will be willing to part company with their player. Posch’s current Transfermarkt valuation (€5.5m) doesn’t come close to his true value.
“We definitely wish to keep a player who embodies everything that defines Mainz 05,” Bungert told the local newspaper. “We’re definitely on it and want to keep him longer, but there are issues [with the parent club].“
Design approach 🎨
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More insights on the early phases of the new stadium build from our Head of Real Estate
“I think the one thing that does differentiate our stadium is it really isn’t going to be what people picture as a new stadium today. It’s a bit of a throwback in many ways. There’s going to be a lot of really powerful colonnades, some concrete, but it’s also going to be incredibly accessible, like our monuments. There will be openings in the façade. You’ll be able to walk up to it. You’ll have landscaping all around it.
It won’t have a modern hard edge. It will be very much this integrated facility into the neighborhood and into D.C., and I think that is something very different that hasn’t happened for decades. But that is something that throws back all the way to Roman times when you think about how the Coliseum and other features were built. They were part of the community, and they were part of the mixed use and built environment. And so, bringing it back into RFK and then adding the neighborhood around it is really unique for a stadium being built today.”
I think I understand the vision.
— George Carmi (@Gcarmi21) February 3, 2026
Washington, D.C. was designed in a Neoclassical style with Greco-Roman influences to look like a 'New Rome' in America.
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“We certainly are visiting lots of the newer stadiums in the league, from SoFi to Minneapolis to Atlanta. I think inspiration comes in many forms. We’re thinking about how to best handle parking in an urban environment. Atlanta does a great job of that. When it comes to lighting and access from a roof system, Minneapolis and SoFi are best-in-class. Dallas’ concourse, for example, has very convenient access for fans. I think it’s really a blend of all those best factors.
We’re doing an incredible amount of diligence when it comes to questions such as, ‘How do you think about how the fans flow into the stadium?, ‘How do fans experience the stadium around it? How does the stadium work on a non-gameday?’
Most of those stadiums still sit in a sea of parking or in an isolated area. Our stadium will be integral to daily life. We envision the landscape around the stadium being running paths and biking paths, and that being a very close up approach unlike a stadium kind of on an island. We were also looking at Chase Arena over Super Bowl weekend when we were out in San Francisco and how that integrates directly into the neighborhood. It was a really helpful example of how we want to make our retail flow and how we want people to be able to access the grounds and the stadium proper.”
“Of the 180 acres, there’s about 90 acres total of development. The balance is open space primarily and of that 90 we control about 75 acres. The stadium sits on a portion of that, but the balance really is intended to be a vibrant front door and entertainment district with live entertainment and other great anchors such as retailers, movie theaters, a really great food and beverage scene with restaurant and bar options along the main street, among other things.
And then we have the festival plaza. As we think about that, that really tries to bring that mix of hotels, retail, anchor uses and housing in to make sure that there is a vibrant community 365 days a year. The stadium’s really only one leg of the stool. We do need this mix of great hospitality uses, and this mix of great retail uses to really make sure the site works year round, and that residents want to be there, and that there’s great options for jobs and things like conferences. And so, when we think about the mix of uses on the site, we do need to make sure that we are hitting on all cylinders there.
Then we have the riverfront district, which is down near the water — a little bit quieter, a lot more housing. We have a goal of delivering 6,000 units of housing. Thirty percent of those are affordable, and so we do think about that great diversity of housing opportunity for people as well, so that there is a broad range of access for everyone.”
The stadium will only have about 8,000 parking spaces stabilized, and that’s intentional in that we don’t want parking eating up too much of the site. That’ll get us about 25,000 people coming via car if they wish to.
We obviously have Metro directly at our front door, and we’re working with the city right now which has a $2 million study underway with WMATA to figure out if we can improve that number and get Metro capacity up from what is now — about 25,000 people an hour — closer to 30,000 or 35,000. That would give us almost 60,000 of our total guests coming in via Metro and car.
And then we feel like there’s great multimodal options with bus, biking, and then, of course, there are Uber and Lyft options. We think those will kind of complement the balance of how we have people access, but it will be a primarily non-vehicle access stadium, which is pretty amazing.”
The front door on the west, coming from the Metro, is clearly our largest and could handle 10 to 15,000 people.
And then at the north and south entries, where our clubs and our VIP entries will be, we can certainly have a much more curated fan atmosphere and give people a different experience. We are expected to have a live entertainment venue near the north entrance, so ideally, we could do small concerts and other really great gameday and non-gameday activities.
On the east side near the river, we’re thinking of a beer garden approach. Maybe something a little family friendlier, a little lower key, where you can bring people around, give them kind of a quieter spot to come in the backside of the stadium.
So, as we think through the stadium grounds itself, we think we have three or four great opportunities for pregame and postgame activities.
That’s something we felt really deeply in Madrid walking right back into the city and walking down the street, being able to stop at a cafe or a restaurant or a bar on your way back to your hotel.”
There’s going to be an incredible amount of community input, and dozens, if not hundreds of meetings, over the next few years to have conversations around what does this community want to look like and feel like as it surrounds the stadium.
As for fans, we are definitely looking back to RFK and what people really loved, not just with the architecture, but fan experience elements like the . We believe we can replicate that experience in an intentional way and give the fans an area of bouncing seats, which would be delivering that incredible impact when that fan wall at the old RFK got moving, literally.”
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NBC Sports re-ranked the best head coaches around the NFL with ten new hires now in place to complete the coaching carousel, and Washington Commanders head coach Dan Quinn did not fare too well.
Quinn ranked 20th in the NFL, which translated to third among the NFC East head coaches with Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer who slotted in at 21st overall.
It’s a head scratching ranking for Quinn, who remains one year removed from an NFC Championship Game appearance. Given his plus-.500 all-time head coaching record through eight seasons at 60-59, it’s a questionable ranking. Add in the fact that Quinn was one of two head coaches across the NFL to earn an A+ in the NFLPA annual survey, it’s a debatable claim.
In fact, Quinn’s ranking translated to the third-lowest among any returning head coach with Jets head coach Aaron Glenn, who finished 3-14 in his first season, ranked at the bottom.
It’s also a stark difference from ESPN’s prior offseason ranking after Quinn slotted as the eighth-best hire since 2021.
Big Blue View
The Washington Commanders are making it clear, they’re not waiting around anymore.
After years of inconsistency, Washington has taken a major step forward this offseason, aggressively reshaping its roster in an effort to compete in a wide-open NFC East.
General Manager Adam Peters has been active, bringing in a wave of talent on both sides of the ball. The most notable addition is edge rusher Odafe Oweh, who signed a massive deal to immediately boost the pass rush. Pair that with the additions of players like Chig Okonkwo on offense and multiple defensive reinforcements, and this roster suddenly looks much deeper.
Washington also made sure to keep key pieces in place, re-signing quarterback Marcus Mariota and extending left tackle Laremy Tunsil. While Mariota may not be the long-term answer under center, his presence provides stability at least for now.
But make no mistake, this team is still a work in progress.
Even after all the additions, the Commanders still have clear needs heading into the draft. Wide receiver remains a top priority, as the offense lacks a true game-breaking playmaker on the outside. Running back and cornerback depth are also areas that need attention.
Defensively, the upgrades have been significant. Washington has added versatility and physicality, giving them the ability to adapt to multiple schemes. That flexibility could be key as the team continues to define its identity under a new-look coaching approach.
What stands out most about this offseason is the sense of urgency.
Washington isn’t just adding bodies they’re targeting impact players. The goal is clear: close the gap in the division and become a legitimate contender sooner rather than later.
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Dallas Cowboys safety Markquese Bell has been arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and marijuana, according to Collin County jail records.
The arrest was made Friday by Prosper (Texas) police. The possession of a controlled substance is a felony, while the marijuana possession is Class B misdemeanor.
The arresting officer smelled marijuana after Bell was pulled over on Friday night. A search of his vehicle uncovered less than 2 ounces of marijuana and a THC electronic cigarette before he was arrested and charged, according to police.
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A three-person appeals panel on Friday upheld an arbitrator’s decision that there wasn’t sufficient evidence of collusion by teams when negotiating the contracts of Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson and Russell Wilson in 2022, according to a copy of the ruling obtained by multiple outlets.
While the panel found that teams “were being invited to participate in collusion” by the NFL and called the effort “improper,” it ruled that there wasn’t enough evidence to prove teams took part in the collusion.
The panel upheld the January 2025 decision by arbitrator Christopher Droney.
Tretter, in his memo, told his team, “It’s important to note that the panel reaffirmed the arbitrator’s finding that the NFL had encouraged and invited clubs to take steps to reduce salary guarantees and bonuses during a March team owners’ meeting. The panel also found that the clubs heard and understood the plain meaning of the message they received from the NFL regarding guaranteed salaries.”
Tretter added, “While we are disappointed by the ruling, this outcome does not erase the clear and important findings in regards to the NFL’s collusive behavior.”
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The initial ruling in the collusion grievance filed by the NFL Players Association on behalf of Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray shed new light on the negotiations between Jackson and the Ravens that preceded his five-year deal in 2023. The appeal ruling adds a key fresh detail, too.
In two different portions of page 14 of the decision, the three-person panel writes that the Ravens twice offered three-year, fully-guaranteed contracts to Jackson.
Jackson declined both of them.
The ruling mentions none of the other key terms, like annual compensation. It’s also not mentioned whether the three-year contracts included a no-tag clause, which would have set the stage for unrestricted free agency in March 2026.
Although the Deshaun Watson contract that apparently sparked Jackson’s desire to have a fully-guaranteed contract of his own covered five years, a three-year fully-guaranteed deal gets the player all of his money along with a shorter path to another deal or free agency.
Jackson eventually signed a five-year deal with two years and part of a third fully guaranteed at signing. The rest of the third year became fully guaranteed early in the second year, and a large chunk of the fourth year ($29 million of $52 million) became fully guaranteed early in the fourth year. The fifth year has no guarantees.
But fully guaranteed is fully guaranteed. The fact that the Ravens offered Jackson a pair of three-year fully-guaranteed contracts (which is what Kirk Cousins got from the Vikings in 2018) defied the NFL’s effort as of March 2022 to persuade the teams to collude in not providing fully-guaranteed deals.
This year, plenty of the contracts signed in unrestricted free agency cover only three years. That’s better for players than having non-guaranteed back-end years, because once the full guarantees end the contracts become one-way arrangements — if the player is underperforming, the contract gets ripped up by the team; if the player is overperforming, the player is at the mercy of the team in an effort to get a raise.
"This government intrusion in the NFL seems to be intent on sending a message to these powerful and profitable and incredibly popular NFL teams that it is watching them both now and in the future as they continue to carve out more deals, on more services, for more money, for… pic.twitter.com/8h1C9aWKhd
— Ross Tucker Podcast (@RossTuckerPod) April 11, 2026
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Scouts Inc. ranking: No. 20
How far he climbed boards: There are a few players in every draft with an extensive enough body of work to make league evaluators comfortable. Then there are the players who shake things up a bit at the Senior Bowl or the combine, forcing evaluators to take another look. Thieneman fits into the latter bucket and has likely moved from a mid-to-late Day 2 pick into the first round as part of a sturdy safety class.
Turning point: Thieneman has an extensive résumé as a three-year starter (two at Purdue, one at Oregon), with 302 tackles and eight interceptions in his career. That’s a significant sample size. But then he uncorked a 4.37-second 40-yard dash and a 41-inch vertical at the combine at 6-foot, 201 pounds. That makes folks circle back.
Why he rose: Along with the statistical production, Thieneman displays excellent instincts. The best example of that came in the win over Penn State last season, as his interception of Drew Allar in double overtime sealed a Ducks win. Thieneman fits the NFL game with his frame, reach and plus-level athleticism.
What they’re saying: “I just felt like his eyes are in the right spot and he doesn’t lose that eye contact. Guy understands what routes can be run out of what the offense is in and what he can eliminate. And he can move.” — AFC area scout
Scouts Inc. ranking: Unranked
How far he climbed boards: Kpeenu exploded as a senior, with 1,005 rushing yards and 20 touchdowns last season, to emerge as a potential priority free agent. But some in the league say he has the potential to squeeze into the draft late on Day 3.
Turning point: The Bison are known for producing offensive linemen who give running backs a tidy yards-before-contact cushion, but Kpeenu averaged 5.3 yards per carry over his career. That type of production always gets a look from scouts, and evaluators like his consistency and willingness to pass protect. He also had seven games last season with at least two rushing touchdowns.
Why he rose: While his 4.68-second 40 at North Dakota State’s pro day will cause some to pause, Kpeenu gained 10 or more yards on 17% of his runs this past season. He had two 100-yard rushing games last season in which he carried the ball fewer than 15 times (14 carries for 116 yards against Illinois State and 10 for 107 against St. Thomas). Teams also liked what they saw and heard from him at the American Bowl.
What they’re saying: “I’d take a flyer, he’s strong, finishes runs, tough and will commit in pass protection.” — NFC running backs coach
Nebraska RB Emmett Johnson has a 30 visit scheduled with the Washington Commanders, per league source.
— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) April 11, 2026
Big Ten RB of the year in ‘25 after rushing for 1,451 yds and 12 TDs is one of the premier ball-carriers in the class. Likely Day 2 pick.
The amount of money each team is spending on their defense in 2026…
— NFL Stats (@NFL_Stats) April 11, 2026
Steelers – $186.6M
Giants – $181.4M
Ravens – $168.4M
Bears – $166.2M
Patriots – $161.8M
Colts – $154.9M
Commanders – $151.9M
Panthers – $148.2M
Seahawks – $144.4M
Broncos – $143.1M
Raiders – $141.5M
Titans -…
That time George Kittle faked falling down to get open 😳
— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) April 12, 2026
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Standing ovation for Alex Ovechkin thanking him for 21 years of the greatest rivalry in hockey. And hoped it will be 22 pic.twitter.com/Ti2PWjpiSz
— Tom Gulitti (@TomGulittiNHL) April 11, 2026
The @UFLDefenders Home Opener was one for the books!
— Natalie Spala (@_nataliespala) April 12, 2026
Not only did their 38-point margin of victory set a new UFL record, the team also celebrated last year’s UFL Championship. @7NewsDCpic.twitter.com/8vNYL3gHgj
A Mars rover captured Earth, Jupiter and Venus together in one cosmic view in the Martian sky.
— Dailyscienceinfo (@NatureScienceA1) April 10, 2026
That’s us… 225 million miles away 🤯 pic.twitter.com/fQKSOAtCQ5
Kirk Cousins agent https://t.co/C21xfyBThu
— Sam Sherman (@Sherman_FFB) April 9, 2026
Red Sox problem's only solution is trading Jarren Duran originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Boston Red Sox have too many outfielders.
That was a true problem even in the offseason, and it ended up being a bit of a surprise that they didn't trade one then.
Now, though, it's even more obvious: They need to trade someone, and it probably should be Jarren Duran.
Boston has five outfielders that deserve at least some playing time: Duran, Roman Anthony, Wilyer Abreu, Ceddanne Rafaela and Masataka Yoshida.
Rafaela is by far the most clear centerfielder, so he's pretty much safe here.
One guy can be the DH most of the time, so that even allows four in the lineup.
But five? That seems a bit tough to manage.
Sure, you can figure that injuries will come and the depth will be useful. But that's an odd thing to bet on while possessing players that could fetch help at other spots.
If the Red Sox could get an infielder for Duran, for example, that'd probably be quite worth it.
"As far as roster questions go, there are much worse issues to have than shuffling between five healthy, productive outfielders, but there is no denying the weirdness of the situation," Just Baseball's Daniel Fox wrote in a new article. "Yoshida sits near the top of the leaderboards in both walk rate and hard-hit rate yet has started less than half of the games, while Duran’s slow start at the plate may be partly attributed to being benched three times in the last nine games."
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It's a really odd time to make a trade at the moment, being so early in the season. The Red Sox may be best served solving this if they can, though.
If they keep things as they are, it'll just remain a bit confusing.
It was supposed to be a celebration.
Instead, it ended with boos echoing throughout Little Caesars Arena.
Following a 5-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils, the Detroit Red Wings were officially eliminated from playoff contention for the 10th straight season. And as the final horn sounded, fans made their feelings clear.
They have seen enough.
Still thinking about this
— Jim Costa (@JimCosta_) April 12, 2026
Boo’d off the ice in the final home game of the 100 year season on “Fan Appreciation Night”
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Embarrassing product and the fans let them HAVE IT. Rightly so
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That is what made the reaction hit even harder.
Back in January, the Red Wings were sitting in first place and looked like a team ready to take the next step. The playoffs were not just a goal. They felt like an expectation.
Then it unraveled.
Missed opportunities. Late game collapses. Points left on the table.
Now, instead of preparing for postseason hockey, Detroit is left searching for answers again.
The timing could not have been more telling.
Fan Appreciation Night during the franchise’s 100th season was supposed to be about celebrating the people who have stuck with this team through everything.
Instead, it became a moment of release.
As players gathered at center ice, boos rained down from a crowd that has run out of patience.
This was not a scattered reaction.
It was loud. It was emotional. And it was earned.
After a decade without playoff hockey, the frustration has reached a boiling point. Fans are not just disappointed. They are angry.
And they let the team hear it.
For a team that showed promise earlier in the year, this is how the season will be remembered.
A 5 to 3 loss.
Another elimination.
And a fan base that is tired of waiting.
The Red Wings skated off the ice. The crowd responded.
No confusion. No mixed signals.
Just the reality of where things stand.
As the Philadelphia 76ers head into the season finale on Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks, they will be looking to take care of business while also receiving some help in order to sneak into the postseason.
The Sixers are a game back of the Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors in the standings. If Philadelphia beats the Bucks while the Magic and Raptors end up losing their respective matchups, then the Sixers get the 6 seed and go straight to the playoffs.
The task will be tall for Philadelphia with Joel Embiid sidelined after undergoing an appendectomy. The Sixers will be leaning more on Tyrese Maxey to lead the way in the finale as well as any postseason play for them. He just wants the Sixers to be confident going into this stretch.
"I want our spirits to be high," Maxey told reporters. "No matter what the scenario is, no matter who we go have to play. No matter what—I don't care what the scenario is. I want our spirits to be high. I want us to go out there and compete our tails off, win the game, get prepared for whatever we have next. You know what I'm saying?"
The Sixers still have a lot of talent in the locker room to get the job done. Of course, it will be extremely challenging to win without Embiid, but Maxey isn't concerned about that. It's all about getting up and making sure they compete and make things tough on opponents.
"Whether it's 6, 7, 8, 9. I don't care," Maxey added. "Going to play at home. Play on the road. I don't care. I just want to have high spirits going into the postseason. I guess that's still the postseason. So, I'm ready, man. I'm ready. I'm locked in. I don't really care about anything else right now, but that."
The Sixers will face the Bucks at 6 p.m. EDT on Sunday before figuring out their next opponent in the play-in tournament or the playoffs.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Tyrese Maxey gives his goals for 76ers heading into finale, postseason
Holders Hull Kingston Rovers will play Warrington Wolves in the semi-finals of the 2026 Challenge Cup, while St Helens will face bitter rivals Wigan Warriors.
Holders Rovers won the trophy by beating Wolves in last year's final.
The semi-final draw was held at half-time during a quarter-final thriller between Wigan and Wakefield, which the Warriors won in dramatic fashion.
The ties will be played between 9 and 10 May at neutral venues, which have yet to be decided.
Sam Burns should be in the mix for a green jacket Sunday as he enters the final round of the Masters one stroke behind co-leaders Cameron Young and Rory McIlroy.
And while the 29-year-old attempts to replicate the success of his earlier rounds, and stave off a field that includes eight other players within five strokes of the lead, fans will notice a couple bright red and yellow patches on the collar of his shirt. If they didn't notice before.
One is the ubiquitous MasterCard logo. The other? It's a Raising Cane's logo.
So, why is it there? Because Burns, who is from Louisiana and went to LSU, is sponsored by the Louisiana-based chicken chain. He even worked a shift at one of the Houston-area restaurants last month.
Betfred Challenge Cup
Wakefield (16) 22
Tries: Trueman, Rodwell, Johnstone, Scott Goals: Jowitt 3
Wigan (18) 26
Tries: Mago, Marshall, Field, Eckersley 2 Goals: Keighran 3
Wigan Warriors edged out Wakefield Trinity in a Challenge Cup quarter-final thriller at Belle Vue.
Warriors had to overcome a frenetic start from the hosts, who raced into a 12-point lead after a quarter of an hour, rallying to claim a first win in three matches.
Zach Eckersley scored two tries for Wigan, and Patrick Mago, Liam Marshall and Jai Field grabbed one each in a pulsating encounter in West Yorkshire, which also included a number of flare-ups between the two sets of players.
Jake Trueman opened the scoring for Trinity and Ky Rodwell, Tom Johnstone and Cam Scott also crashed over for the hosts, who battled bravely.
The victory means Wigan will play bitter rivals St Helens in the semi-finals, while Hull KR will face Warrington Wolves in a repeat of last year's Wembley final.
An incisive move from Wakefield allowed them to break the deadlock after seven minutes when a lovely line break from Mike McMeeken allowed him to play the perfect inside ball to the supporting Trueman to slide over.
Wigan were on the ropes at that stage and their defence was breached once more six minutes later as Trueman powered forward and fed Rodwell, who managed to dink the ball on the line through three defenders.
The visitors got on the board after 20 minutes, though, when Liam Farrell batted the ball back to Mago to run through unopposed.
And Warriors were level when Marshall cut inside Mason Lino on the left touchline to score in trademark fashion after the Samoan half-back had just prevented a score for the visitors moments earlier.
Wakefield then nudged themselves back in front with arguably the best try of the match when a stunning move to the left ended with wing Johnstone finishing beautifully one-handed in the corner.
The home side were then dealt a big blow when prop Jazz Tevaga was sent to the bin for a petulant kick-out after he believed he was trapped on the floor by Marshall.
Wigan reaped the rewards of their numerical advantage right on half-time when Field dotted down Harry Smith's kick underneath the sticks, and after Adam Keighran kicked the goal they went into the interval with a slender lead.
The half-time break did not put a pin in the tempo at which the match was played, and Eckersley dotted down on the right wing after getting on the end of another kick by Smith to race through.
But Wakefield were always in the tie and drew level when Scott exploited a gap in Wigan's right edge to touch down behind the posts, and Max Jowitt added the extras to move on to 1,000 points for Trinity in his career.
After a scuffle on halfway, Eckersley got his second of the half, found by Keighran after he had collected Mago's excellently fired cut-out pass to dot down what proved to be the winner.
The home side continued to threaten late on, but a superb interception from Junior Nsemba prevented Wakefield's final opportunity of the day.
Wakefield Trinity boss Daryl Powell told BBC Radio Leeds:
"A tough game to lose, obviously. It was pretty close - not much between the teams. I felt like some key moments in the game unraveled us, or maybe we unraveled ourselves.
"We are in the fight against the better teams, which is where we want to be, but we've lost a knockout game, so obviously there is some disappointment in the changing rooms.
"Defensively, I think we would want to be a little bit stiffer, earlier in the sets, and give ourselves the best chance to have a set-for-set battle.
"But ultimately we lose a game that there is not much in, and with a little bit more clarity I think we could have won it."
On Jazz Tevaga's sin-bin: "I thought Liam Marshall knew what he was doing, to be honest.
"He sits out on Jazz's leg, but I don't think Jazz can respond like that. I don't have any problem with the sin-binning, but I thought that was pretty cute from Liam. A key lesson there."
Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet told BBC One:
"It was better than this time last week. It's been a challenging week, I'm really proud of some of the performance off the back of what we did in training.
"A lot of it was scrambled efforts, desire. When the system broke down - which happened a few times - Wakefield throw a lot at you.
"I thought we had a bit more desire, which was something that St Helens outdid us [with] last week.
"I don't hold the players to task too much on the decisions they make, but the communication and attitude to cover for one another I think, is what defines good defensive teams."
Wakefield: Jowitt; Pratt, Scott, Hall, Johnstone; Trueman, Lino; McMeeken, Smoothy, Rodwell, Vagana, Nikotemo, Pitts.
Interchanges: Tevaga, Hamlin-Uele, Smith, Lolesio.
Sin-bin: Tevaga (36 mins).
Wigan: Field; Eckersley, Keighran, Farrell, Marshall; Farrimond, Smith; Eseh, O'Neill, Thompson, Nsemba, Walters, Ellis.
Interchanges: Mago, Partington, McDermott, Hodkinson.
Referee: Liam Moore.
Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is expecting a "brilliant" end to the Scottish Premiership season as his side head into the split top of the league.
Derek McInnes' side had to come from behind at Tynecastle when Motherwell took the lead early in the second half but ultimately ran out 3-1 winners, helped my Shankland's penalty goal.
Hearts remain top of the table, three points above Celtic and one clear of Rangers, who beat Falkirk 6-3 on Sunday afternoon.
"They're a good side and they cause you problems," Shankland said of Motherwell.
"We dealt with a lot of it pretty well, but when they have that much of the ball, they are going to have moments where they threaten a goal.
"When they went 1-0 up it was just about character. You need to get yourself back in it. Obviously, it helps when you get the equaliser, that kind of brings a bit of belief about the place.
"From there on, it's just about trying to get a winner. I didn't feel overly confident, but I could kind of feel that we were getting a wee bit of momentum, and started to have a bit of pressure around the box, and obviously that's what leads to the penalty.
"It's five cup finals, really. We know if we're going to win them all then there's no doubt we will be [champions] but I imagine there's going to be plenty of twists and turns, and everybody needs to play each other.
"It'll make for a brilliant end to the season for Scottish football in general, but we'll just look to go and win as many games as we can, and if we do that we could be in a really good place."
As Manchester United look to add quality central midfielders to their squad, Aleksandar Pavlovic could undoubtedly have been a brilliant addition.
A composed, press-resistant holding midfielder who operates as a deep-lying playmaker, Pavlovic combines exceptional passing with high football intelligence to serve as the engine that drives the Bayern Munich team.
He injects control into Bayern’s play, laying the foundation for them to dominate games and ruthlessly dispatch opponents as they so often do.
With a desire to assemble a world-class midfield, the Red Devils had, of course, placed him firmly on their transfer wishlist.
Last week, a report relayed by The Peoples Person suggested that an offer of more than €90 million (£78 million) from United could be considered by the German heavyweights.
But while Ineos probably toyed with the idea of breaking the bank for the German international, they have since been sent a clear transfer message.
According to Teamtalk, Pavlovic has decided where he wishes to play his football next season.
The UK outlet writes:
“Any hopes of a summer swoop have been firmly shut down.
“Sources report that enquiries have been made with Pavlovic’s camp in recent months, but all interested parties have received the same clear message – his situation remains unchanged, and he is not available for transfer.”
His decision has, in turn, reinforced Bayern’s own desire to hold on to him:
“Bayern have no intention of entertaining offers, while Pavlovic himself is understood to be focused on establishing himself as a long-term cornerstone of the club’s midfield.”
Such a revelation represents a significant blow to United’s ambitions of bolstering their engine room.
Pavlovic would undoubtedly have been the perfect Casemiro replacement, yet the 20-time English champions must now look elsewhere. Disappointing as it is, Ineos have at least been spared a protracted transfer saga in the process.
Fortunately, there are already brilliant alternatives available, with tried-and-tested Premier League stars such as Elliot Anderson and Sandro Tonali among the options United can turn to.
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The New York Yankees (8-6) face the Tampa Bay Rays (7-7) in an AL East matchup. Cam Schlittler, boasting a 1.62 ERA, is expected to start for the Yankees against Tampa Bay's Drew Rasmussen, who has a 1.80 ERA.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 1:40 p.m. ET / 10:40 a.m. PT
Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, FL
TV Channels: Rays.TV, YES
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New York Yankees: 8-6 (No. 1 in AL East)
Tampa Bay Rays: 7-7 (No. 3 in AL East)
Spread: Tampa Bay Rays 1.5
Moneyline: Tampa Bay Rays +125 (42.6%) / New York Yankees -150 (57.4%)
Over/Under: 7.5
New York Yankees: Cam Schlittler (2-0, ERA: 1.62, K: 22, WHIP: 0.48)
Tampa Bay Rays: Drew Rasmussen (0-0, ERA: 1.80, K: 10, WHIP: 0.80)
Weather: 81°F at first pitch
Ballpark: Capacity: 25,025 | Roof: Dome | Surface: Artificial Turf
NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick is in full rebuilding mode entering his second season leading the North Carolina Tar Heels.
Amid high hopes, the 2025 Tar Heels finished 4-8. North Carolina dropped its final three games to rivals Wake Forest, Duke and NC State by double-digit margins.
But Belichick didn’t cut and run from college football. The six-time Super Bowl champion is right back in Chapel Hill, directing spring practice and looking for improvement.
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On Saturday, April 11, Belichick took a break to try his hand at coaching first base for the Savannah Bananas. The Bananas took on the Texas Tailgaters in the first of a two-game series at UNC’s Kenan Stadium.
“Let’s hear it for Coach Bill Belichick,” Bananas founder and emcee Jesse Cole bellowed.
The eternally grumpy Belichick was in great spirits, doffing his cap to the crowd while sporting a signature cut-off hoodie with a Bananas logo. The popular barnstorming exhibition baseball team drew 50,000 fans.
In fact, Belichick even got the opportunity to help out the Bananas. Belichick screamed “No” and made the safe signal as the Tailgaters completed a line-drive double play with a throw to first base. Then, he responded by throwing a bright yellow challenge flag.
“The ruling on the field is … overturned!” the umpire announced.
Consequently, Belichick may have made a difference. The Bananas came away with a 6-5 victory over the Tailgaters.
Meanwhile, Belichick brought in former Arkansas Razorbacks head coach Bobby Petrino to be his offensive coordinator at UNC. The Tar Heels hope Western Carolina Catamounts quarterback Taron Dickens can win the quarterback job and provide an upgrade for an offense that struggled last season.
The Tar Heels open the season Aug. 29 against the TCU Horned Frogs in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin, Ireland.
Belichick made news earlier this year when he failed to qualify for the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. Belichick won six Super Bowls as the head coach of the New England Patriots and two more as a defensive coordinator with Bill Parcells’ New York Giants.
When Do The NHL Playoffs Start For The Penguins? Pittsburgh’s First-Round Timeline and Likely Opponent originally appeared on SportsNet Pittsburgh. Add SportsNet Pittsburgh as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Penguins have already done the hard part. Pittsburgh is back in the playoffs, and there is no mystery left about its seed.
The only real question now is who will be coming to town for Round 1.
Pittsburgh clinched its playoff berth with a win over New Jersey on April 9, and the Penguins will finish second in the Metropolitan Division, which means they will open the first round with home-ice advantage.
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday, April 18. The NHL has already confirmed that date, but Pittsburgh’s exact Game 1 time is still TBD. The league will announce the full Round 1 schedule once the standings are final and opponents are set.
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For Penguins fans, that means the safest expectation is simple — playoff hockey starts next weekend, and Pittsburgh’s series should open on April 18 or April 19, depending on the final TV schedule. Since the Pens are locked into second place in the Metro, they already know they will begin at home.
This is where the bracket gets fun.
Because Pittsburgh is locked into second in the Metropolitan Division, the Pens will face the team that finishes third in the Metro. “If playoffs started Sunday,” projection has the Pens matched with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Right now, the Flyers are still the team to watch first. Philadelphia sits in third place in the Metro at 94 points, while the Islanders and Capitals are each at 91, and the Blue Jackets are at 92. So the Flyers are the current front-runner to meet Pittsburgh, but that spot is still very much alive.
That means Penguins fans have a pretty clear shortlist:
If it ends up being Philadelphia, that is an instant rivalry series with plenty of edge. If it is the Islanders, there is recent bad blood there too. If Washington sneaks in and grabs that Metro 3 slot, then suddenly you have Crosby vs. Ovechkin in a playoff setting again, which would be absolute chaos in the best way. The Blue Jackets are a long-shot path, but they are still mathematically in the mix.
Pittsburgh still has regular-season business left before the bracket is final. The Penguins have two games left: finishing the home-and-home against Washington and then a road game at St. Louis.
The key dates:
So the Pittsburgh version of the playoff countdown is pretty clean. The Pens already know they are hosting Round 1. They already know they are getting the Metro’s No. 3 team. Now it is just a matter of finding out whether that opponent is the Flyers, Islanders, Capitals or Blue Jackets — with Philadelphia holding the inside track for the moment.
Newcastle United have endured a turbulent 2025/26 Premier League campaign, but Eddie Howe's Magpies remain in with a chance to push for European football late in the season as they lock horns with Crystal Palace.
And so far, it's going to plan for a Toon Army on the march in the capital this afternoon, taking a 1-0 lead into the break thanks to a determined effort from Danish striker William Osula.
The 22-year-old did well to tap home from extremely close range in the 43rd minute while on the turf to beat Dean Henderson after Lewis Miley picked his run out in the centre of the box.
It was just the second-ever Premier League start for Osula, and his first goal for Newcastle in that capacity, adding to three he has scored off the bench.
Amid a goal drought up top for Howe's men on the back of recent struggles from Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa, could Osula be fighting for a chance to lead the line in the later stages of the season?
The Blue Jackets have a little more glimpse of hope to make the NHL playoffs.
On April 11, the Jackets picked up a much-needed 5-2 win against the Montreal Canadiens on the road. Charlie Coyle, Khiril Marchenko and Adam Fantilli each picked up two points in the victory.
Less than three weeks ago, the Blue Jackets had over a 90% chance to make the playoffs, according to various projections. After hitting 14.2% after a 5-0 loss to the Sabres, the Blue Jackets' odds have increased to 24% on MoneyPuck.
The Blue Jackets have a two-game homestand remaining to attempt to will their way back into the playoff picture.
According to NHL.com's latest standings, only one playoff spot remains up for grabs. The Ottawa Senators clinched a playoff spot with their April 11 win over the New York Islanders, correspondingly eliminating the remaining Metropolitan Division teams in the hunt from the wild card race. The final Metropolitan Division playoff berth is a battle among the Philadelphia Flyers, Blue Jackets, Islanders and Washington Capitals.
At 92 points, the Blue Jackets sit two points back of the Flyers for the third playoff berth in the Metropolitan Division. After the Islanders' April 11 loss, the Blue Jackets are one point ahead of both the Islanders and Capitals. Columbus would need to outpace both teams and at least match the Flyers in points to get in playoff position.
For tiebreaker implications, the Blue Jackets have 28 regulation wins, more than the Flyers (26) but fewer than the Islanders (29) and the Capitals (35).
The Blue Jackets have two games remaining: a final homestand against the Bruins on April 12 and the Capitals on April 14. The Bruins are locked into a playoff spot but own the second wild card berth and can improve their position with a win and a Senators loss.
The Flyers need to earn at least three points in a home back-to-back April 13-14 against the Carolina Hurricanes and Canadiens to clinch the final playoff spot. That means there’s a chance the Blue Jackets could again be eliminated before their season finale if they lose April 12 to the Bruins.
The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are scheduled to begin April 18.
This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Columbus Blue Jackets updated NHL playoff path after win over Montreal
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The Texas Rangers fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a score of 6-3 last night.
Shawn McFarland’s game story from the loss talks about the team feeling they are able to come back from deficits.
An MRI on Wyatt Langford resulted in his being determined to be day-to-day with his quad strain, which is good news as he won’t have to go on the injured list.
David Laurila has his Sunday Notes column up at Fangraphs.
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Golf bettors have their eyes on the skies above Augusta National, trying to figure out how spring weather will impact their Masters picks at this year's eagerly anticipated tournament.
Mother Nature has played nice through three days and has even better weather on deck for the finale on Sunday. Find out what to expect below and how it could affect the latest Masters odds.
Augusta will see mild to warm spring conditions with a gradual warming trend through the weekend.
| Date | Temperature | Forecast | PoP | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12 | 87° | Sunny | 0% | 6-9 mph SE/Gusts 10 mph |
Sunny skies above Augusta National Golf Club and light winds leave a minimal weather impact heading into Saturday’s Round 4 of the 2026 Masters. Conditions will heat up on the weekend, with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-upper 80s, creating a classic “moving day” setup.
Golfers should expect light southerly breezes in the 5-10 mph range, offering even calmer conditions than earlier rounds and limiting any significant wind-related challenges across the course.
The best news of all is that there is no significant threat of rain. However, isolated spring showers in Georgia can never be entirely ruled out.
When dry, the spring track at Augusta National's turf is as tender as an airport tarmac. That means extra yards for those big hitters off the tee box. However, cooler temperatures and rain can soften up this hallowed track.
With no rain heading into Round 1 and temperatures running into the 80s, the advantage goes to those big swingers who sit near the top of the stats in average driving distance.
Second shots and approach shots are always tricky at Augusta National.
The subtle slopes and undulations of Augusta National could be slick in hotter temperatures, so holes like No. 12 Golden Bell, No. 15 Firethorn, and No. 16 Redbud pose danger of running harder approach shots into the drink.
It's always smart to back golfers with maximum control on their second and approach shots, given the forecast in front of us.
If August National is known for anything, it’s the greens and the challenge the grounds crew lays down every spring. Even during the pandemic-displaced 2020 Masters, state-of-the-art turf management systems allowed the November greens to play closer to their April form.
Regardless of rain or heat, the SubAir system-controlled greens at Augusta are regulated and maintained at a level usually reserved for museum masterpieces, but they could play a touch faster in the drier conditions.
Leaning on the best players with a putter is never a bad golf betting strategy, regardless of the event, but finding a short-game combo of pinpoint approach and measured putting is a smart way to cash in those Masters wagers.
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The Bundesliga side are close to finalising a deal for 18-year-old Konstantin Aleksa from Austria Vienna. According to Sky, the transfer fee for the Austrian U19 international is expected to fall within the seven-figure range.
Aleksa is set to begin his Hoffenheim career with the club’s U23 side, where he will look to stake his claim for a place in the first-team squad. The right-footed forward has already made four senior appearances for Austria Vienna, all from the bench.
Renowned for his blistering pace, Aleksa has reportedly been clocked at 36.7 km/h this season. While he is most effective operating out wide, the versatile youngster is also capable of leading the line as a central striker.
Pirates' Oneil Cruz joins 1909 Honus Wagner in astounding Pittsburgh baseball history originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Oneil Cruz has joined Pittsburgh Pirates history previously only occupied by two players, including a feat first achieved by Honus Wagner in 1909.
Yep, when you're joining The Flying Dutchman in the history books, you're doing something incredible.
Cruz's feat came Saturday as the Pirates took on the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on the way to a win in extra innings.
The feat: At least four hits and at least three steals in a game against the Cubs.
Cruz is the third Pirates player to do it, according to @JayHayKid on X. The first two: Wagner in 1909 and Tony Womack in 1998.
Cruz was 4-for-5 with a double and a walk out of the leadoff spot for Pittsburgh, raising his season average to .345 and his OPS to 1.018. All three of his steals were swiping second base.
Wagner's feat came on May 3, 1909 at the West Side Grounds in Chicago. He was 5-for-6 with a double out of the cleanup spot, and after that game was hitting .393.
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Womack did it on July 5, 1998, a 7-6 Pirates loss. He was 4-for 5 with a double. Sammy Sosa actually wasn't in the lineup that day for the Cubs, but Pittsburgh couldn't win despite Womack's efforts.
And now Cruz joins Wagner and Womack.
It's really just one of those reminders of how cool baseball history is. There's all these box scores and stats and information that can travel across eras.
And that's how Cruz can share a moment with the first great Pirates legend, Honus Wagner, from 117 years earlier.
European Challenge Cup quarter-final
Benetton (24) 41
Tries: N Cannone, Umaga 2, Ratave, Bernasconi Cons: Umaga 5 Pens: Umaga 2
Exeter (24) 44
Tries: Woodburn, penalty try, Feyi-Waboso, Skinner, Zambonin Cons: Slade 4 Pens: Slade 3
Nerveless Henry Slade kicked a 79th-minute penalty against Benetton to secure Exeter a European Challenge Cup semi-final place.
The England centre slotted the winning kick - his seventh out of seven - to edge out the Italians in a breathless encounter at the Stadio Comunale di Monigo.
Despite Benetton dominating possession, Exeter's precise finishing kept them in a contest of 10 tries - and Slade's boot did the rest.
The Chiefs will travel to Ulster for the semi-final on the weekend of 2 May.
Fast-starting Benetton, who lost captain Michele Lamaro on the morning of the game after his partner went into labour, took a fifth-minute lead through a try from Italy international second row Niccolo Cannone.
However, the tone of a see-saw match was set when Exeter hit straight back through veteran full-back Olly Woodburn, who took Slade's pass, to score three minutes later.
When the home side pulled an advancing lineout drive down in the 16th minute, Exeter were awarded a penalty try and wing Onisi Ratave was sent to the sin-bin.
But even though they were a man down, Benetton pulled the score level with the first of two tries from Jacob Umaga, after a thunderous run from Tommaso Menoncello.
Manny Feyi-Waboso showed his finishing prowess to restore the lead for the Chiefs, and Slade added a penalty to stretch the advantage.
But Ratave used his power to cross for his 13th try in 13 Challenge Cup games, and Umaga landed a long-range penalty with the last kick of the half to tie the score up at 24-24.
The blizzard of tries continued at the start of the second half, with Harvey Skinner and Andrea Zambonin crossing for the Chiefs and hooker Bautista Bernasconi going over in between for the Treviso side.
Umaga brought Benetton to within four points with his second penalty just after the hour mark.
And when the Halifax-born stand-off struck again with 14 minutes left, the Chiefs trailed.
But Rob Baxter's side pulled level again with a long-range penalty from Slade and, after calmly keeping control of the ball as the clock kicked down, they eked out a penalty for offside, which Slade stroked home with his trusty left boot from 25 metres out.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter told BBC Radio Devon:
"It had everything didn't it? I think it was one of those games where you almost don't want to have a loser, because both teams contributed a massive amount to the game, but obviously I'm delighted.
"I see a lot of positives in the way this group is going. We stayed in it when it was tough. We came back from being behind. Sucker punches didn't hurt us. We rolled with it and we got back on the front foot.
"In the end we've seen the game off in pretty dramatic style, but we've done it.
"I've said to the lads: 'Sometimes you talk about being a winner, you act like being a winner, you think about it, and sometimes you make it happen - and we've made it happen today.
"The game is made up of hundreds and thousands of moments and you never know which is the important one, so you have to focus on all of them, and the more you focus on them the more things will go your way.
"We've won the game today because we've probably won two or three moments more than Benetton have, and that's it."
Benetton: Gallagher; Ratave, Menoncello, Fekitoa, Mendy; Umaga, Uren; Gallo, Bernasconi, Zilocchi, N Cannone, Ruzza, Zuliani, Favretto, L Cannone
Replacements: Maile, Aminu, Pasquali, Negri, Fa'aso'o, Izekor, A Garbisi, Marin
Exeter Chiefs: Woodburn; Feyi-Waboso, Slade, Rigg, Ridl; Skinner, Varney; Sio, Yeandle, Roots, Jenkins, Zambonin, Hooper, Vintcent, Fisilau
Replacements: Dweba, Burger, Tchumbadze, Tuima, Worley-Brady, Cairns, Haydon-Wood, John
Referee: Luc Ramos (France)
The Texas Rangers (7-7) face the Los Angeles Dodgers (11-3) in the final game of a tied three-game series. Jacob deGrom is expected to start for Texas while Roki Sasaki pitches for Los Angeles.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 4:10 p.m. ET / 1:10 p.m. PT
Where: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV Channels: SportsNet LA, Rangers Sports Network
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Texas Rangers: 7-7 (No. 2 in AL West)
Los Angeles Dodgers: 11-3 (No, 1 in NL West)
Spread: Los Angeles Dodgers 1.5
Moneyline: Los Angeles Dodgers -130 (53.7%) / Texas Rangers +105 (46.3%)
Over/Under: 8.5
Texas Rangers: Jacob deGrom (0-0, ERA: 3.72, K: 13, WHIP: 0.83)
Los Angeles Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (0-1, ERA: 7.00, K: 9, WHIP: 1.56)
Weather: 65°F at first pitch
Ballpark: Capacity: 56,000 | Roof: Open | Surface: Grass
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Arsenal loan midfielder Louie Copley has had a disrupted spell with Crawley Town so far, suffering an injury shortly after signing for the club in January, before having to deal with a setback upon his return in February.
The injury ended up ruling him out for 10 games between his two spells on the sidelines, but he’s returned to the team under new Crawley boss Colin Kazim-Richards.
After a couple of wins in Kazim-Richards’ first two games, Crawley have slipped back into the kind of form that had them in the League Two relegation battle to begin with.
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Copley played just 30 minutes of Monday’s 2-0 defeat to Grimsby Town, but he played the full 90 away to Bristol Rovers on Saturday as Crawley lost 3-1.
The one positive was that Copley was involved in Crawley’s only goal, setting up Louie Watson in the 80th minute to get his team back into the game at 2-1.
Crawley pushed for a late equaliser, but that ultimately left them open at the back to concede on the counter in the 96th minute. The highlights are available to watch here.
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There remains plenty at stake for Crawley’s final three games of the season, as they sit four points clear of the relegation zone but having played a game more than 23rd-place Barrow. Should Barrow win that game in hand, Crawley would be dangerously close to the drop.
Next up is a clash between two Arsenal loanees, with Copley and Crawley hosting Ismeal Kabia and Shrewsbury Town.
Fairmont’s Kaylah Thornton earned MVP honors after leading the Ohio girls basketball team to a 93-73 win in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game at Thomas More University on Saturday, April 11.
Thornton finished with a team-high 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Several other area players contributed to the team Ohio victory.
Katie Fox (Lakota West) and Sydney Williams (Lakota West) scored 12 points apiece, Ryan Buskirk (Monroe) and Bella Sturgill (Lakota East) each added 4, McKenzie Jones (Springboro) had 3 and Caroline Bayliff (Lakota West) chipped in 2.
The boys team lost to Kentucky 114-91. Grant Guess (Alter) scored 4 points.
PREP RESULTS
Baseball
Saturday’s Results
Beavercreek 11, Xenia 1
Bellefontaine 5, Greenon 2
Ben Logan 8, Allen East 6: BL: Brown 1-3 2B RBI, Hawley 1-2 RBI, Archer 2 RBI.
Brookville 14, West Carrollton 1: B: Class 2-5 2B 3 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 2 2B 3 RBI, Collins 3-3 2B 2 RBI.
Butler 14, Defiance 1: B: Dwenger 3-3 2B 3 RBI, Dues 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Perry W 2 K.
Cardington 13, North Union 5
Eaton 14, Dixie 1: D: Phillips 1-4 RBI.
Edgewood 10, Cin. Christian 1: E: Roesch 1-2 2B 3 RBI, Cowan 2-2 2 RBI, Car. Breedlove 1-1 2 RBI.
Edgewood 13, Cin. Christian 3: E: Roesch 4-4 2B 3B 3 RBI, Rivera 1-2 2B RBI, Cay. Breedlove W 8 K.
Elder 7, Oak Hills 5
Fairbanks 3, Riverside 2
Fenwick 22, Middletown 3: F: Enderle 1-2 4 RBI, Harbin 1-3 2B 3 RBI, Kreke 2-2 2B RBI.
Graham 13, Bethel 5: G: Jenkins W 4 K, 2-2 2B 2 RBI, Loudenback 2-4 3B 4 RBI, Morris 2-3 2 RBI.
Greeneview 6, Perry 3: G: Hassid 2-2 2 2B 2 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 2B RBI, Webb 2-3 RBI.
Fort Loramie 9, Graham 3: G: Crisler 2-3 2B 2 RBI, McWilliams 2-3 2B RBI.
Hamilton 10, Batavia 1
Harrison 7, Colerain 6
Jonathan Alder 9, Heath 1
Kenton Ridge 11, Northmont 6
Lakota West 5, Cin. Country Day 4: LW: Isaacs 2-4 2B RBI, Johnson 3-3 HR 2 RBI, Soles RBI.
Lebanon 14, Talawanda 5: T: Fletcher 3-4 2 RBI, Merz 1-3 RBI.
McNicholas 6, Dixie Heights (KY) 5
McNicholas 11, Newport Central Catholic (KY) 0
Mechanicsburg 19, Trotwood 6: M: DeLong 2-3 3 RBI, Hodge W 5 K.
Middletown Madison 15, Wayne 12: MM: Higgs 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Ashley 3-3 2B 2 RBI, Stuckey 2-4 2 RBI.
Mississinawa Valley 6, Franklin Monroe 0: MV: Spradling W, 2 RBI, Hanes 1-4 2 RBI, McGlothlin 1-4 RBI.
National Trail 6, Yellow Springs 2
New Miami 2, Tri-County North 1
Oakwood 11, Franklin 5: O: Tribble 2-4 3 RBI, Wilkins 2-4 RBI, Kummerer 1-1 2B RBI. F: Rebholz 2-4 2 RBI, Monk 2-4 RBI.
St. Xavier 12, Miamisburg 2
Tecumseh 10, Southeastern 3
Tippecanoe 11, Ross 4
Versailles 9, Benjamin Logan 6: BL: Brown 3-4 3 RBI, Morse 2-3 RBI.
West Jefferson 10, Worthington Christian 9
West Liberty-Salem 15, Northwestern 5: WLS: Je. Johnson 2-3 3B 5 RBI, Jo. Johnson 2-3 2 RBI, Sullivan 2-4 RBI.
Friday’s Results
Anna 15, Fort Recovery 8: A: Worthington 2-4 4 RBI, Hoying 1-2 2 RBI.
Arcanum 3, Newton 0: A: Quigney 1-2 HR 2 RBI, Christ W 12 K, Longstreth 1-4 RBI.
Brookville 6, Eaton 1: B: Sprada 2-3 2 RBI, Horn 2-4 RBI, Collins 1-4 2 RBI. E: Overholtz RBI.
Butler 13, Sidney 1: B: Richardson HR 3 RBI.
Carlisle 2, Oakwood 0: C: Brady W 8 K, 1-3 2 RBI.
Cedarville 3, Fairbanks 1
Centerville 11, Northmont 1: C: Maciejewski W, Kristbaum HR.
Fairfield 7, Lakota East 5: F: Marksbury W, Clemmons 2-2 HR, Owens 1-2 3B 2 RBI.
Fairmont 10, Wayne 3: F: Vance W 10 K.
Fenwick 10, Seven Hills 0: F: Kauffman 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Shouse 2-3 2 RBI, McMonigle 3-4 RBI.
Greeneview 16, Triad 0: G: Hassid 3-4 3 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 3 RBI, Sweet 2-3 2B 2 RBI.
Hamilton 15, Middletown 1
Jackson Center 6, Hardin Northern 2
Lakota West 15, Colerain 4: LW: Gaalaas 1-4 HR 3 RBI, Herring 3-3 3B 2 RBI, Soles 2-2 2B 4 RBI.
Lebanon 1, Little Miami 0: L: Ritter W 9 K.
Mason 8, Princeton 2
McNicholas 7, Holy Name 1
Mechanicsburg 10, Greenon 0: M: Eyink W 12 K, 2-3 HR 3 RBI, Davis 2-4 2B 3 RBI, Lafary 2-4 2 RBI.
Middletown Madison 14, Waynesville 4: MM: Ashley 2-3 2B 5 RBI, Altman 2-3 2 RBI.
Milton-Union 5, Covington 4: C: Goins 1-3 2B RBI, Rogers 2-3 2B RBI.
MVCA 15, New Miami 0
National Trail 11, Fairlawn 1
Oak Hills 11, Sycamore 1
Preble Shawnee 18, Stivers 0: PS: Dudas 3-3 2B 3 RBI, Walton 2-3 2 RBI, Mauller 2-3 2B RBI.
Ross 11, Talawanda 4: T: Weikel 1-1 2B 2 RBI, Davie 2-3 RBI.
Springfield Shawnee 6, Tecumseh 4: SS: Belcher 1-4 2 RBI, Mounts 2-3 2B RBI, Roeder 2-3 RBI.
Springboro 8, Springfield 0: Vaughn 2-3 RBI, Wilguess 2-3 RBI, Brabston W 6 K.
St. Marys 14, Elida 1: SM: Gross W.
Stebbins 9, Greenville 6
Tippecanoe 13, West Carrollton 0: T: Dehus W 6 K, Harney 3-3 2 HR 3 RBI, Merry 2-2 2B GS-HR, McKinney 2-2 2B HR.
Troy 15, Fairborn 3
Valley View 12, Dayton Christian 2: DC: Orwick 1-2 RBI.
Versailles 16, Lynchburg Clay 5: V: Barga W.
Xenia 5, Piqua 4: X: Salyers 2-4 2 RBI GW-RBI, Milburn W 8 K, Glass 2-3 2 RBI.
Softball
Saturday’s Results
Arcanum 14, Carlisle 6: A: J. Garbig 3-5 HR 4 RBI, C. Garbig 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Noe 2-4 3B RBI. C: Shotwell 3-4 2B RBI, Holt 2-4 RBI, Conger 1-3 RBI.
Badin 13, Ansonia 1: B: Ponatoski 3-3 2B 3B HR 6 RBI, Canupp 1-1 HR 2 RBI, O’Brien 2-2 2B HR 3 RBI.
Carlisle 13, Arcanum 8: C: Barnes 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Holt 1-3 2 RBI, Howard 2-3 RBI. A: Fry 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Hoffman 1-3 2 RBI.
Centerville 8, Danville 7
Dover HS 5, Centerville 3
Eaton 9, St. Henry 3
Fairmont 14, Stebbins 7: S: Furkas 3-4 2B RBI, Geisel 1-2 RBI.
Greenville 11, Badin 0
Greenville 12, Ansonia 3
Indian Lake 10, Newton 3: N: Denlinger 2-4 RBI, Prickett 1-3 RBI.
Little Miami 11, Ross 6: R: Commins 3-4 2 RBI, Webb 2-4 RBI.
Monroe 9, West Carrollton 8
Monroe 13, Batavia 7
Newton 14, Riverside 3: N: Fiely 2-3 2 2B 4 RBI, Robinson 3-4 RBI, Petry 2-3 2 RBI.
Northwestern 13, West Liberty-Salem 2: N: Hastings W 6 K, 3-4 3B 2 RBI, Pamer 1-1 2B 2 RBI, Miller 3 RBI.
River Valley 6, North Union 3
Stebbins 11, Fairmont 10: S: Taylor 2-3 2B HR 3 RBI, Leach 2-3 2B 3 RBI, Rinehart W.
Talawanda 6, Lakota East 3: T: Hilbert 1-3 3 RBI, Frieden 1-2 2B RBI, Griffin W 3 K. LE: Thompson 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Sudnik 1-4 RBI.
Tri-Village 14, Riverside 4
Tri-Village 16, Indian Lake 5
Troy 5, Miami East 4
Troy 15, Miami East 13
Urbana 17, Greeneview 4: U: Hoffman 3-5 3 RBI, Packer 1-4 3 RBI, Webb 1-3 2 RBI.
Western Brown 7, Ross 3: R: May 2-3 3B 2 RBI, Bulach 1-3 RBI.
Xenia 6, Catholic Central 0: X: Salyers W 13 K, 2 RBI, Walker 2-3 RBI, Biel 1-3 3B RBI.
Friday’s Results
Arcanum 10, Versailles 3: A: J. Garbig 1-3 HR RBI, Noe 1-4 HR RBI, Flatter 4-4 4 RBI.
Arcanum 4, Russia 2: A: C. Garbig W 6 K, 3-3 2 RBI, Laux 1-1 RBI.
Badin 20, McNicholas 0: Canupp 1-1 HR 2 RBI, Giuliano 2-2 HR 2 RBI, Kent 2-2 HR RBI, O’Brien 3-3 2B HR RBI, Ponatoski 2-2 2B HR 2 RBI.
Badin 17, McNicholas 0: B: Canupp 3-3 2B 3B HR 7 RBI, Kiefer W 9 K, Albrinck 1-1 2B 2 RBI.
Beavercreek 13, Miamisburg 0: B: Charles W 5 K, 3-3 2 3B HR 3 RBI, Dunkle 3-4 RBI, Beck 2-2 RBI.
Bradford 21, New Bremen 11
Carlisle 18, Oakwood 2: C: Shotwell 2-2 3B 2 RBI, Smalley 1-1 2 RBI, Roberts 1-1 2 RBI.
Cedarville 7, Fairbanks 4
Coldwater 14, National Trail 2: C: Heyne W, 3B 2 RBI, Doll 4 RBI, Frysinger 2 RBI.
Covington 11, Milton-Union 1: C: Johnson 3-4 2B HR 5 RBI, Palsgrove 1-4 HR 2 RBI, Burns W 5 K.
Edgewood 1, Bellbrook 0: E: Burwick 1-3 2B RBI, Kallick 1-3 RS, Combs W 9 K.
Fairfield 28, Middletown 0
Fort Loramie 14, Fort Recovery 3
Greeneview 16, Triad 6: G: Christian 3-4 2B 2 RBI, Burkett 2-3 2B 2 RBI, Simpson 3-5 2B RBI.
Greenon 13, Mechanicsburg 12
Hardin Northern 6, Jackson Center 3
Jonathan Alder 11, Graham 1
Lakota East 4, Mason 2: LE: Y. Schulte 1-2 3B 3 RBI, Thompson RBI, Crawford W 6 K.
Lakota West 15, Princeton 5
Marion Local 17, Delphos Jefferson 6: ML: Everman HR.
Newton 2, Russia 1
Newton 5, Versailles 4
North Union 10, London 9
Oak Hills 12, Colerain 2
Piqua 13, Xenia 1
Riverside 14, Lehman Catholic 1: R: Carman 2-4 2B HR 4 RBI, Ransbottom 3-4 2B 2 3B 3 RBI, Manahan W 8 K.
Ross 6, Talawanda 4: R: Commins 2-4 2B 3 RBI GW-RBI, Baker W 13 K, May 1-4 2 RBI.
Springboro 16, Springfield 9: Sb: Breen W 5 K, HR, Miller HR, Lucas HR, Wagner HR.
Troy 15, Fairborn 5
Urbana 9, Indian Lake 7
Valley View 8, Dayton Christian 1
Boys Basketball
Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game
Saturday’s Results
Kentucky 114, Ohio 91: O: Guess (Alter) 4.
Girls Basketball
Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game
Saturday’s Results
Ohio 93, Kentucky 73: O: Thornton (Fairmont) 15, Williams (Lakota West) 12, Fox (Lakota West) 12, Buskirk (Monroe) 4, Sturgill (Lakota East) 4, Jones (Springboro) 3, Bayliff (Lakota West) 2.
Boys Tennis
Saturday’s Results
Beavercreek 5, Fairmont 0
Centerville 4, Lakota West 1
Friday’s Results
Bishop Watterson 4, Jonathan Alder 1
Fairborn 5, Northridge 0
Lakota East 5, Miamisburg 0
Mason 4, Centerville (G) 1
Olentangy Orange 5, Beavercreek 0
Talawanda 5, Hamilton 0
Yellow Springs 4, Middletown Christian 1
Boys Volleyball
Saturday’s Results
Edgewood 2, Dayton Christian 0
Edgewood 2, Mt. Healthy 0
Fenwick 3, Mt. Vernon 2
Fenwick 3, Bishop Watterson 0
Lakota West 2, Edgewood 0
Friday’s Results
Beavercreek 3, Pickerington North 0
Lebanon 3, Northmont 1
Boys Lacrosse
Saturday’s Results
Beavercreek 16, Lakota West 3
Centerville 15, Loveland 6
Friday’s Results
Elder 15, Springboro 12
Girls Lacrosse
Saturday’s Results
Wyoming 16, Lakota West 7
Flag Football
Friday’s Results
Dunbar 38, Mt Healthy 8
Dunbar 34, Cin. Christian 0
REPORTING RESULTS
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Unrivaled announced today that Texas Christian University star guard Olivia Miles has been signed to a multi-year playing contract. Miles, a projected lottery pick in Monday’s WNBA Draft, is coming off a career-best 19.6-point-per-game season in which she led TCU to the Elite Eight.
Unrivaled, a 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league co-founded by Breanna Stewart and Napheesa Collier, is entering its third season, which will begin in January of 2027.
“I couldn’t be more excited to join the long list of incredible players playing in Unrivaled,” Miles said in an official statement. “This league is building something special for the women’s game, and I’m excited to be a part of its long-term growth. I can’t wait to hit the floor next winter to compete alongside the absolute best in the world.”
Previously, Miles joined Unrivaled through an NIL deal as part of the league’s Future is Unrivaled Class of 2025, designed to empower the next generation of women’s basketball stars on and off the court. But now, as she turns pro, she is signing a full basketball contract with the league, becoming the latest in a long line of basketball phenoms to join.
Before transferring to TCU, Miles spent four years at Notre Dame. The 5’10 guard is expected to be a Top 5 pick in Monday’s WNBA Draft.
Unrivaled already boasts a slew of women’s basketball’s best young players, a list that includes Paige Bueckers, Kiki Iriafen, Aaliyah Edwards, Sonia Citron, Dominique Malonga, and Rickea Jackson, among others. The league also includes many of the league’s more veteran players, like Collier, Skylar Diggins, Breanna Stewart, Kelsey Plum, Jackie Young, Chelsea Gray, and others.
Apr. 12—With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, analysts are all over the board predicting what direction the Cincinnati Bengals will go with their first-round pick.
The Bengals have the flexibility to go with the best player available at No. 10, and that seems to be reflected in various mock drafts circulating online.
Regardless of the approach, Cincinnati should place a high priority on defense and offensive line depth, especially in the interior where there currently is no backup center.
Here is a look at some of the first-round options that mock draft "experts" are suggesting at No. 10, why they make sense and what they say about them.
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio StateBengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said at the NFL Combine that positions addressed in free agency wouldn't be off the board in the draft. Otherwise, Downs wouldn't still be linked to Cincinnati at this point.
The Bengals added two safeties in free agency with Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger signing, but that will not prevent them from taking the best one in this draft class if he's still there at No. 10.
PFF analyst Jordan Plocher predicts that selection in his mock draft published this past week, noting the Bengals would be picking a "defensive difference-maker."
"Downs is a smart player who started for three seasons, and his lowest season-long PFF overall grade was an excellent 85.6 mark as a freshman," Plocher wrote. "Downs will be a welcome addition to the back end of the Bengals' defense, as he can impact the game in multiple ways. He posted an 89.6 PFF coverage grade to go along with an 83.7 PFF run-defense grade in 2025."
Rhett Lewis of NFL.com also picked Downs going to the Bengals, indicating they wouldn't be overthinking this selection, despite some debate suggesting Downs' measurables aren't elite.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSUCincinnati might be set at cornerback with Dax Hill and DJ Turner both returning and slot cornerback Ja'Sir Taylor signed in free agency, but both Hill and Turner are in a contract year and Delane could slide in and make an immediate impact.
Delane is linked to the Bengals in quite a few mock drafts, including in ESPN's three-round "rotating" version compiled by Mel Kiper, Matt Miller and Field Yates. Miller made this pick with the following explanation: "DJ Turner II and Dax Hill are talented, but Delane would be an upgrade on the outside, where he can win at the line of scrimmage with great quickness and instincts."
Hill could also kick back inside to make room.
The Athletics's Nick Baumgardner and ESPN's Peter Schrager also had Delane going to the Bengals at No. 10, with Schrager noting he allowed a low 31.3 passer rating when targeted last season and is viewed as the top corner in this class.
"Cincinnati could look at a few different options here, and while another early-round pick on a defensive back might not be the most popular choice, it could make a lot of sense," Schrager wrote. "The Bengals need a true shutdown guy on the outside."
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn StateUSA Today's Nate Davis had the Bengals taking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles in an earlier version of his mock draft, but in the latest rendition, Styles goes No. 7 to the Commanders, and Cincinnati lands on Olaivavega.
"Any number of directions this team could go. But after revamping the defense in free agency, the best play might be simply getting this year's best interior blocker in a bid to better cocoon QB Joe Burrow, who's only played two full seasons during his six-year career — a pretty good indication he still requires better protection."
Peter Woods, DT, ClemsonWoods has fallen on a lot of boards based on poor testing and production drop-off between 2024 and 2025, but some mock drafts have the best players at other positions off the board before the Bengals pick, and Woods could still be worth the risk.
CBS Sports' Ryan Wilson had him landing with Cincinnati.
"This isn't quite worst-case scenario for Cincy, but it's not great, either," Wilson wrote. "The defense desperately needs edge-rush help. And with (Texas Tech edge David) Bailey, (Ohio State edge Arvell) Reese, (Miami edge Reuben) Bain and even Styles off the board, Plan B would be Downs ... who the Chiefs grabbed at No. 9. Woods isn't a bad consolation prize — the D-line could use reinforcements — and the Bengals did add Boye Mafe in free agency."
Bain would be the more preferable target, but he went No. 7 in Wilson's mock draft.
With the NFL Draft less than two weeks away, analysts are all over the board predicting what direction the Cincinnati Bengals will go with their first-round pick.
The Bengals have the flexibility to go with the best player available at No. 10, and that seems to be reflected in various mock drafts circulating online.
Regardless of the approach, Cincinnati should place a high priority on defense and offensive line depth, especially in the interior where there currently is no backup center.
Here is a look at some of the first-round options that mock draft “experts” are suggesting at No. 10, why they make sense and what they say about them.
Caleb Downs, S, Ohio StateBengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin said at the NFL Combine that positions addressed in free agency wouldn’t be off the board in the draft. Otherwise, Downs wouldn’t still be linked to Cincinnati at this point.
The Bengals added two safeties in free agency with Bryan Cook and Kyle Dugger signing, but that will not prevent them from taking the best one in this draft class if he’s still there at No. 10.
PFF analyst Jordan Plocher predicts that selection in his mock draft published this past week, noting the Bengals would be picking a “defensive difference-maker.”
“Downs is a smart player who started for three seasons, and his lowest season-long PFF overall grade was an excellent 85.6 mark as a freshman,” Plocher wrote. “Downs will be a welcome addition to the back end of the Bengals’ defense, as he can impact the game in multiple ways. He posted an 89.6 PFF coverage grade to go along with an 83.7 PFF run-defense grade in 2025.”
Rhett Lewis of NFL.com also picked Downs going to the Bengals, indicating they wouldn’t be overthinking this selection, despite some debate suggesting Downs’ measurables aren’t elite.
Mansoor Delane, CB, LSUCincinnati might be set at cornerback with Dax Hill and DJ Turner both returning and slot cornerback Ja’Sir Taylor signed in free agency, but both Hill and Turner are in a contract year and Delane could slide in and make an immediate impact.
Delane is linked to the Bengals in quite a few mock drafts, including in ESPN’s three-round “rotating” version compiled by Mel Kiper, Matt Miller and Field Yates. Miller made this pick with the following explanation: “DJ Turner II and Dax Hill are talented, but Delane would be an upgrade on the outside, where he can win at the line of scrimmage with great quickness and instincts.”
Hill could also kick back inside to make room.
The Athletics’s Nick Baumgardner and ESPN’s Peter Schrager also had Delane going to the Bengals at No. 10, with Schrager noting he allowed a low 31.3 passer rating when targeted last season and is viewed as the top corner in this class.
“Cincinnati could look at a few different options here, and while another early-round pick on a defensive back might not be the most popular choice, it could make a lot of sense,” Schrager wrote. “The Bengals need a true shutdown guy on the outside.”
Olaivavega Ioane, G, Penn StateUSA Today’s Nate Davis had the Bengals taking Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles in an earlier version of his mock draft, but in the latest rendition, Styles goes No. 7 to the Commanders, and Cincinnati lands on Olaivavega.
“Any number of directions this team could go. But after revamping the defense in free agency, the best play might be simply getting this year’s best interior blocker in a bid to better cocoon QB Joe Burrow, who’s only played two full seasons during his six-year career — a pretty good indication he still requires better protection.”
Peter Woods, DT, ClemsonWoods has fallen on a lot of boards based on poor testing and production drop-off between 2024 and 2025, but some mock drafts have the best players at other positions off the board before the Bengals pick, and Woods could still be worth the risk.
CBS Sports’ Ryan Wilson had him landing with Cincinnati.
“This isn’t quite worst-case scenario for Cincy, but it’s not great, either,” Wilson wrote. “The defense desperately needs edge-rush help. And with (Texas Tech edge David) Bailey, (Ohio State edge Arvell) Reese, (Miami edge Reuben) Bain and even Styles off the board, Plan B would be Downs ... who the Chiefs grabbed at No. 9. Woods isn’t a bad consolation prize — the D-line could use reinforcements — and the Bengals did add Boye Mafe in free agency.”
Bain would be the more preferable target, but he went No. 7 in Wilson’s mock draft.
Apr. 12—Dayton Flyers recruit Julian Washington was named Ohio MVP in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game on Saturday, April 11, at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Ky.
Washington led Ohio with 19 points on 5-of-8 shooting. He made 3 of 4 3-pointers and 6 of 9 free throws in 16 minutes. Kentucky beat Ohio 114-91.
Grant Guess, of Alter High School, started for Ohio and had four points and three rebounds in 12 minutes.
Washington is a 6-foot-5 guard from Margaretta High School in Castalia, Ohio. He was the first 2026 recruit to commit to Dayton.
Washington averaged 23.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.7 assists per game as a senior and made the All-Ohio first team in Division V. He finished his career with a school-record 2,025 points.
The Flyers have added two 2026 recruits in recent weeks:
—Aiden Derkack, a 6-7 guard from Colonia, N.J., and the SPIRE Institute in Geneva, Ohio, committed to Dayton March 22.
—On April 2, 6-10 center Cody Peck, of Charlotte, N.C., and the the Davidson Day School, announced his decision to play at Dayton.
Dayton's three-man class ranks 23rd in the nation, according to 247Sports.com, and 40th, according to On3.com.
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The Utah Jazz take on the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on the final night of the NBA regular season.
The Lakers will be without at least two of their Big 3, and my Jazz vs. Lakers predictions and NBA picks expect Luke Kennard to step up in a big way.
With Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic both sidelined, Luke Kennard has joined the first unit, logging 31 minutes per game across four straight starts. In that span, he’s averaged 27.6 PRA and recorded his first career triple-double.
Over his last four, Kennard has posted PRA totals of 23, 24, 21, and 42, respectively, clearing the Over only once but coming close in each contest. LeBron James is questionable tonight, and with James at less than 100%, Kennard could operate as the team’s leading facilitator and a go-to scoring option.
Over the last 10 games, the Utah Jazz have allowed the most points per game to opponents at a whopping 134, and their 123 defensive rating ranks 26th. The Jazz have surrendered the third-most rebounds (49), second-most assists (33.1), and third-most made 3-pointers (15.5).
Utah also ranks first in pace by a mile at 109.3. Kennard gets the perfect storm of an excellent matchup, quick tempo, and potential high usage in front of the home crowd. My money’s on a big game.
The Lakers can clinch the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with a win and a Nuggets loss, so L.A. should be all-in on a victory tonight. The Jazz are doing all they can to lose games, and they've been getting blown out with regularity. Even if LeBron is sidelined, the Lakers have enough firepower to win this game comfortably.
The Jazz play at such a high pace that I'm taking the Over despite lengthy injury reports from both teams. The Jazz have allowed the second-most field goal attempts from opponents at a healthy 96.1, and the Lakers can take advantage of a weak Utah defense. The Jazz have enough scorers to get some buckets and take this Over the total.
Kennard recorded his first career triple-double against the Mavericks last Sunday, and he came within one and two assists of reaching a double-double in each of his next two games. He can reach 10 points and 10 dimes tonight, and for bettors interested in turning up the heat even more, his line to record a triple-double is set at +3500.
Deandre Ayton’s production has been hit-or-miss lately, but he should have no problem reaching this statistical milestone against one of the worst defenses in the NBA. The Jazz have surrendered the third-most rebounds and second-most points in the paint across the last 10 games, and Ayton went for 20 and 14 in his only game against Utah with a full allotment of minutes this season.
The Jazz have gone Over their team total in 14 of their last 17 games for +10.6 units and a 54% ROI. Find more NBA betting trends for Jazz vs. Lakers.
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| Date | Sunday, April 12, 2026 |
| Tip-off | 8:30 p.m. ET |
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For the first time in seven opportunities this season, all four Dodgers affiliates won on the same day.
Wyatt Crowell put up more zeroes for Double-A Tulsa, with seven strikeouts in five scoreless innings against Springfield. It was the second appearance of the season for the left-hander, who pitched three scoreless frames against San Antonio on April 4. Crowell struck out four in a row at one point, including all three in the second inning.
Nothing but K's for Wyatt Crowell to finish the 2nd inning 👏 pic.twitter.com/MC6cH6MLDp
— Tulsa Drillers (@TulsaDrillers) April 11, 2026
Crowell, the Dodgers’ fourth-round draft pick out of Florida State in 2023, walked 15.2-percent of his batters faced in his first two professional seasons. But so far this year, he’s walked only three of 33 batters faced (9.1 percent), to go with 10 strikeouts.
Ryan Ward hit a three-run walk-off home run to erase a two-run deficit and lift the Comets over the Round Rock Express (Rangers) in a wild game.
RYAN WARD OMG! pic.twitter.com/Kwmh4TnPf6
— Oklahoma City Comets (@OKC_comets) April 12, 2026
Ward had three hits on the night and stole a base. Austin Gauthier also had three hits, including a double. Ryan Fitzgerald had two hits, including a double.
River Ryan allowed three doubles in a row in a first inning that also included a walk, a hit batter, two runs scored, and needed 36 pitches to complete. He retired seven of his final eight batters faced to get through three innings without any further damage. Ryan struck out four on the night, and threw 56 total pitches, just 20 over the final two frames.
It’s been a rough go so far this season in the Pacific Coast League for left-hander Logan Allen, who allowed only one run in his first three innings of relief but ran out of gas in the seventh. He allowed two singles and two walks before getting pulled with one out, and all of them scored during the frame. Allen this season has faced 59 batters, and 28 of them have reached (19 hits, nine walks) for a .475 on-base percentage and only six strikeouts.
Zyhir Hope blew open a low-scoring affair with a three-run home run in the sixth inning to give the Drillers the breathing room they needed to beat the Springfield Cardinals.
Hope’s home run was not only against a left-handed pitcher, but was also hit to the opposite field.
The #Dodgers No. 2 Prospect, Zyhir Hope, blasts his FIRST home run of the season! 🚀 pic.twitter.com/kiRkBRqrh2
— Tulsa Drillers (@TulsaDrillers) April 12, 2026
The Loons scored in five different innings to beat the West Michigan Whitecaps (Tigers).
Third baseman Logan Wagner had three hits, including a double, and scored three times. Center fielder Charles Davalan also doubled, part of a two-hit, two-run game. Designated hitter Jose Meza reached base four times with two walks, a double, and single, with two RBI. Shortstop Jose Izarra homered.
Zach Root needed 32 pitches to record only two outs in his start, pulled with the bases loaded in the first inning. He allowed only one run, thanks to Dilan Figueredo inducing a groundout to strand three runners. Figueredo followed with three perfect innings of his own, earning the win with his 10-up, 10-down performance, including two strikeouts.
Four Tower Buzzers pitchers combined to shut out the Inland Empire 66ers (Mariners), with 10 strikeouts and no walks.
Isaac Ayon, the Dodgers’ 18th-rounder from 2024 out of Oregon, pitched four scoreless innings with four strikeouts, allowing only a pair of singles. Logan Lunceford got the next five outs, with two strikeouts of his own, followed by Robby Porco getting five outs.
Jecsua Liborius earned the save by striking out all three batters in the ninth. He has retired all 10 batters he’s faced this season with eight strikeouts, seven weeks shy of his 21st birthday.
Easton Shelton on Saturday was designated to hit, and that he did, driving in both Ontario runs, with a second-inning double and solo home run in the seventh.
Triple-A: Pitcher Chris Campos was activated off the injured list after missing a week and a half, and had a rocky first game back, allowing three of his six batters faced to reach, giving up an unearned run and allowing both inherited runners to score. Right-hander Jordan Weems was placed on the development list.
Apr. 12—Fairmont's Kaylah Thornton earned MVP honors after leading the Ohio girls basketball team to a 93-73 win in the Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game at Thomas More University on Saturday, April 11.
Thornton finished with a team-high 15 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals.
Several other area players contributed to the team Ohio victory.
Katie Fox (Lakota West) and Sydney Williams (Lakota West) scored 12 points apiece, Ryan Buskirk (Monroe) and Bella Sturgill (Lakota East) each added 4, McKenzie Jones (Springboro) had 3 and Caroline Bayliff (Lakota West) chipped in 2.
The boys team lost to Kentucky 114-91. Grant Guess (Alter) scored 4 points.
PREP RESULTS
Baseball
Saturday's Results
Beavercreek 11, Xenia 1
Bellefontaine 5, Greenon 2
Ben Logan 8, Allen East 6: BL: Brown 1-3 2B RBI, Hawley 1-2 RBI, Archer 2 RBI.
Brookville 14, West Carrollton 1: B: Class 2-5 2B 3 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 2 2B 3 RBI, Collins 3-3 2B 2 RBI.
Butler 14, Defiance 1: B: Dwenger 3-3 2B 3 RBI, Dues 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Perry W 2 K.
Cardington 13, North Union 5
Eaton 14, Dixie 1: D: Phillips 1-4 RBI.
Edgewood 10, Cin. Christian 1: E: Roesch 1-2 2B 3 RBI, Cowan 2-2 2 RBI, Car. Breedlove 1-1 2 RBI.
Edgewood 13, Cin. Christian 3: E: Roesch 4-4 2B 3B 3 RBI, Rivera 1-2 2B RBI, Cay. Breedlove W 8 K.
Elder 7, Oak Hills 5
Fairbanks 3, Riverside 2
Fenwick 22, Middletown 3: F: Enderle 1-2 4 RBI, Harbin 1-3 2B 3 RBI, Kreke 2-2 2B RBI.
Graham 13, Bethel 5: G: Jenkins W 4 K, 2-2 2B 2 RBI, Loudenback 2-4 3B 4 RBI, Morris 2-3 2 RBI.
Greeneview 6, Perry 3: G: Hassid 2-2 2 2B 2 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 2B RBI, Webb 2-3 RBI.
Fort Loramie 9, Graham 3: G: Crisler 2-3 2B 2 RBI, McWilliams 2-3 2B RBI.
Hamilton 10, Batavia 1
Harrison 7, Colerain 6
Jonathan Alder 9, Heath 1
Kenton Ridge 11, Northmont 6
Lakota West 5, Cin. Country Day 4: LW: Isaacs 2-4 2B RBI, Johnson 3-3 HR 2 RBI, Soles RBI.
Lebanon 14, Talawanda 5: T: Fletcher 3-4 2 RBI, Merz 1-3 RBI.
McNicholas 6, Dixie Heights (KY) 5
McNicholas 11, Newport Central Catholic (KY) 0
Mechanicsburg 19, Trotwood 6: M: DeLong 2-3 3 RBI, Hodge W 5 K.
Middletown Madison 15, Wayne 12: MM: Higgs 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Ashley 3-3 2B 2 RBI, Stuckey 2-4 2 RBI.
Mississinawa Valley 6, Franklin Monroe 0: MV: Spradling W, 2 RBI, Hanes 1-4 2 RBI, McGlothlin 1-4 RBI.
National Trail 6, Yellow Springs 2
New Miami 2, Tri-County North 1
Oakwood 11, Franklin 5: O: Tribble 2-4 3 RBI, Wilkins 2-4 RBI, Kummerer 1-1 2B RBI. F: Rebholz 2-4 2 RBI, Monk 2-4 RBI.
St. Xavier 12, Miamisburg 2
Tecumseh 10, Southeastern 3
Tippecanoe 11, Ross 4
Versailles 9, Benjamin Logan 6: BL: Brown 3-4 3 RBI, Morse 2-3 RBI.
West Jefferson 10, Worthington Christian 9
West Liberty-Salem 15, Northwestern 5: WLS: Je. Johnson 2-3 3B 5 RBI, Jo. Johnson 2-3 2 RBI, Sullivan 2-4 RBI.
Friday's Results
Anna 15, Fort Recovery 8: A: Worthington 2-4 4 RBI, Hoying 1-2 2 RBI.
Arcanum 3, Newton 0: A: Quigney 1-2 HR 2 RBI, Christ W 12 K, Longstreth 1-4 RBI.
Brookville 6, Eaton 1: B: Sprada 2-3 2 RBI, Horn 2-4 RBI, Collins 1-4 2 RBI. E: Overholtz RBI.
Butler 13, Sidney 1: B: Richardson HR 3 RBI.
Carlisle 2, Oakwood 0: C: Brady W 8 K, 1-3 2 RBI.
Cedarville 3, Fairbanks 1
Centerville 11, Northmont 1: C: Maciejewski W, Kristbaum HR.
Fairfield 7, Lakota East 5: F: Marksbury W, Clemmons 2-2 HR, Owens 1-2 3B 2 RBI.
Fairmont 10, Wayne 3: F: Vance W 10 K.
Fenwick 10, Seven Hills 0: F: Kauffman 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Shouse 2-3 2 RBI, McMonigle 3-4 RBI.
Greeneview 16, Triad 0: G: Hassid 3-4 3 RBI, Reynolds 2-4 3 RBI, Sweet 2-3 2B 2 RBI.
Hamilton 15, Middletown 1
Jackson Center 6, Hardin Northern 2
Lakota West 15, Colerain 4: LW: Gaalaas 1-4 HR 3 RBI, Herring 3-3 3B 2 RBI, Soles 2-2 2B 4 RBI.
Lebanon 1, Little Miami 0: L: Ritter W 9 K.
Mason 8, Princeton 2
McNicholas 7, Holy Name 1
Mechanicsburg 10, Greenon 0: M: Eyink W 12 K, 2-3 HR 3 RBI, Davis 2-4 2B 3 RBI, Lafary 2-4 2 RBI.
Middletown Madison 14, Waynesville 4: MM: Ashley 2-3 2B 5 RBI, Altman 2-3 2 RBI.
Milton-Union 5, Covington 4: C: Goins 1-3 2B RBI, Rogers 2-3 2B RBI.
MVCA 15, New Miami 0
National Trail 11, Fairlawn 1
Oak Hills 11, Sycamore 1
Preble Shawnee 18, Stivers 0: PS: Dudas 3-3 2B 3 RBI, Walton 2-3 2 RBI, Mauller 2-3 2B RBI.
Ross 11, Talawanda 4: T: Weikel 1-1 2B 2 RBI, Davie 2-3 RBI.
Springfield Shawnee 6, Tecumseh 4: SS: Belcher 1-4 2 RBI, Mounts 2-3 2B RBI, Roeder 2-3 RBI.
Springboro 8, Springfield 0: Vaughn 2-3 RBI, Wilguess 2-3 RBI, Brabston W 6 K.
St. Marys 14, Elida 1: SM: Gross W.
Stebbins 9, Greenville 6
Tippecanoe 13, West Carrollton 0: T: Dehus W 6 K, Harney 3-3 2 HR 3 RBI, Merry 2-2 2B GS-HR, McKinney 2-2 2B HR.
Troy 15, Fairborn 3
Valley View 12, Dayton Christian 2: DC: Orwick 1-2 RBI.
Versailles 16, Lynchburg Clay 5: V: Barga W.
Xenia 5, Piqua 4: X: Salyers 2-4 2 RBI GW-RBI, Milburn W 8 K, Glass 2-3 2 RBI.
Softball
Saturday's Results
Arcanum 14, Carlisle 6: A: J. Garbig 3-5 HR 4 RBI, C. Garbig 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Noe 2-4 3B RBI. C: Shotwell 3-4 2B RBI, Holt 2-4 RBI, Conger 1-3 RBI.
Badin 13, Ansonia 1: B: Ponatoski 3-3 2B 3B HR 6 RBI, Canupp 1-1 HR 2 RBI, O'Brien 2-2 2B HR 3 RBI.
Carlisle 13, Arcanum 8: C: Barnes 2-4 2B 4 RBI, Holt 1-3 2 RBI, Howard 2-3 RBI. A: Fry 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Hoffman 1-3 2 RBI.
Centerville 8, Danville 7
Dover HS 5, Centerville 3
Eaton 9, St. Henry 3
Fairmont 14, Stebbins 7: S: Furkas 3-4 2B RBI, Geisel 1-2 RBI.
Greenville 11, Badin 0
Greenville 12, Ansonia 3
Indian Lake 10, Newton 3: N: Denlinger 2-4 RBI, Prickett 1-3 RBI.
Little Miami 11, Ross 6: R: Commins 3-4 2 RBI, Webb 2-4 RBI.
Monroe 9, West Carrollton 8
Monroe 13, Batavia 7
Newton 14, Riverside 3: N: Fiely 2-3 2 2B 4 RBI, Robinson 3-4 RBI, Petry 2-3 2 RBI.
Northwestern 13, West Liberty-Salem 2: N: Hastings W 6 K, 3-4 3B 2 RBI, Pamer 1-1 2B 2 RBI, Miller 3 RBI.
River Valley 6, North Union 3
Stebbins 11, Fairmont 10: S: Taylor 2-3 2B HR 3 RBI, Leach 2-3 2B 3 RBI, Rinehart W.
Talawanda 6, Lakota East 3: T: Hilbert 1-3 3 RBI, Frieden 1-2 2B RBI, Griffin W 3 K. LE: Thompson 2-4 2B 2 RBI, Sudnik 1-4 RBI.
Tri-Village 14, Riverside 4
Tri-Village 16, Indian Lake 5
Troy 5, Miami East 4
Troy 15, Miami East 13
Urbana 17, Greeneview 4: U: Hoffman 3-5 3 RBI, Packer 1-4 3 RBI, Webb 1-3 2 RBI.
Western Brown 7, Ross 3: R: May 2-3 3B 2 RBI, Bulach 1-3 RBI.
Xenia 6, Catholic Central 0: X: Salyers W 13 K, 2 RBI, Walker 2-3 RBI, Biel 1-3 3B RBI.
Friday's Results
Arcanum 10, Versailles 3: A: J. Garbig 1-3 HR RBI, Noe 1-4 HR RBI, Flatter 4-4 4 RBI.
Arcanum 4, Russia 2: A: C. Garbig W 6 K, 3-3 2 RBI, Laux 1-1 RBI.
Badin 20, McNicholas 0: Canupp 1-1 HR 2 RBI, Giuliano 2-2 HR 2 RBI, Kent 2-2 HR RBI, O'Brien 3-3 2B HR RBI, Ponatoski 2-2 2B HR 2 RBI.
Badin 17, McNicholas 0: B: Canupp 3-3 2B 3B HR 7 RBI, Kiefer W 9 K, Albrinck 1-1 2B 2 RBI.
Beavercreek 13, Miamisburg 0: B: Charles W 5 K, 3-3 2 3B HR 3 RBI, Dunkle 3-4 RBI, Beck 2-2 RBI.
Bradford 21, New Bremen 11
Carlisle 18, Oakwood 2: C: Shotwell 2-2 3B 2 RBI, Smalley 1-1 2 RBI, Roberts 1-1 2 RBI.
Cedarville 7, Fairbanks 4
Coldwater 14, National Trail 2: C: Heyne W, 3B 2 RBI, Doll 4 RBI, Frysinger 2 RBI.
Covington 11, Milton-Union 1: C: Johnson 3-4 2B HR 5 RBI, Palsgrove 1-4 HR 2 RBI, Burns W 5 K.
Edgewood 1, Bellbrook 0: E: Burwick 1-3 2B RBI, Kallick 1-3 RS, Combs W 9 K.
Fairfield 28, Middletown 0
Fort Loramie 14, Fort Recovery 3
Greeneview 16, Triad 6: G: Christian 3-4 2B 2 RBI, Burkett 2-3 2B 2 RBI, Simpson 3-5 2B RBI.
Greenon 13, Mechanicsburg 12
Hardin Northern 6, Jackson Center 3
Jonathan Alder 11, Graham 1
Lakota East 4, Mason 2: LE: Y. Schulte 1-2 3B 3 RBI, Thompson RBI, Crawford W 6 K.
Lakota West 15, Princeton 5
Marion Local 17, Delphos Jefferson 6: ML: Everman HR.
Newton 2, Russia 1
Newton 5, Versailles 4
North Union 10, London 9
Oak Hills 12, Colerain 2
Piqua 13, Xenia 1
Riverside 14, Lehman Catholic 1: R: Carman 2-4 2B HR 4 RBI, Ransbottom 3-4 2B 2 3B 3 RBI, Manahan W 8 K.
Ross 6, Talawanda 4: R: Commins 2-4 2B 3 RBI GW-RBI, Baker W 13 K, May 1-4 2 RBI.
Springboro 16, Springfield 9: Sb: Breen W 5 K, HR, Miller HR, Lucas HR, Wagner HR.
Troy 15, Fairborn 5
Urbana 9, Indian Lake 7
Valley View 8, Dayton Christian 1
Boys Basketball
Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game
Saturday's Results
Kentucky 114, Ohio 91: O: Guess (Alter) 4.
Girls Basketball
Ohio-Kentucky All-Star Game
Saturday's Results
Ohio 93, Kentucky 73: O: Thornton (Fairmont) 15, Williams (Lakota West) 12, Fox (Lakota West) 12, Buskirk (Monroe) 4, Sturgill (Lakota East) 4, Jones (Springboro) 3, Bayliff (Lakota West) 2.
Boys Tennis
Saturday's Results
Beavercreek 5, Fairmont 0
Centerville 4, Lakota West 1
Friday's Results
Bishop Watterson 4, Jonathan Alder 1
Fairborn 5, Northridge 0
Lakota East 5, Miamisburg 0
Mason 4, Centerville (G) 1
Olentangy Orange 5, Beavercreek 0
Talawanda 5, Hamilton 0
Yellow Springs 4, Middletown Christian 1
Boys Volleyball
Saturday's Results
Edgewood 2, Dayton Christian 0
Edgewood 2, Mt. Healthy 0
Fenwick 3, Mt. Vernon 2
Fenwick 3, Bishop Watterson 0
Lakota West 2, Edgewood 0
Friday's Results
Beavercreek 3, Pickerington North 0
Lebanon 3, Northmont 1
Boys Lacrosse
Saturday's Results
Beavercreek 16, Lakota West 3
Centerville 15, Loveland 6
Friday's Results
Elder 15, Springboro 12
Girls Lacrosse
Saturday's Results
Wyoming 16, Lakota West 7
Flag Football
Friday's Results
Dunbar 38, Mt Healthy 8
Dunbar 34, Cin. Christian 0
REPORTING RESULTS
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Apr. 12—Saint Louis men's basketball social media accounts shared a video Thursday, April 9, that started with nine players in uniform standing under the Gateway Arch.
"We're back," the caption read.
Five of the nine players had significant roles for a team that set a school record with 29 victories. Three of them started and earned Atlantic 10 Conference third-team honors: junior guard Trey Green (10.7 points per game); sophomore guard Amari McCottry (10.5); and junior guard Kellen Thames (9.7). The Billikens lost only one player who averaged double-digit minutes to the transfer portal.
Meanwhile, across the rest of the A-10, most programs would tell a different story. Transfer departures have hit many teams hard since the portal opened Tuesday, April 7.
Seven of the 18 players who made the A-10 first, second or third teams entered the portal, including Dayton Flyers guard De'Shayne Montgomery, a third-team selection who entered the portal on Thursday, April 9.
Here's a look at the A-10 players in the portal, which will remain open until April 21:
Davidson (9 players): The Wildcats lost their top two scorers, sophomore guard Robert Blums (12.4) and junior guard Parker Friedrichsen (10.8), plus their top two freshmen guards, Devin Brown (6.4) and Alter graduate R.J. Greer (3.4).
Loyola Chicago (8): The Ramblers lost four of their top-five scorers, including their leading scorer, junior center Miles Rubin (11.3).
George Washington (8): The group of transfers includes three guards who averaged in double figures: Garrett Johnson (11.4); Trey Autry (11.0); and Christian Jones (10.0).
St. Bonaventure (7): The Bonnies announced the hiring of Mike MacDonald, who led a Division II program, Daemen University, for the last 12 seasons on March 31. He replaces Mark Schmidt, who retired after the season. The group of transfers from Schmidt's last roster includes the team's two leading scorers: junior guard Daryl Simmons II (16.4); and senior forward Frank Mitchell (16.3).
Saint Joseph's (7): The list of Hawks in the portal includes their third-leading scorer: junior guard Desear Hopkins (11.1).
George Mason (6): The Patriots lose three double-digit scorers, including two A-10 second-team selections: junior guard Kory Mincy (14.3); and junior center Riley Allenspach (13.6). Mincy committed to South Carolina.
La Salle (5): The Explorers' top returning scorer, sophomore guard Rob Dockery (12.5), entered the portal but then decided to stay at La Salle. Freshman guard Ashton Walker (8.4) is the top scorer among the group of La Salle players in the portal.
Richmond (5): Two starters have entered the portal: senior guard A.J. Lopez (13.4); and junior guard Mikel Tyne (6.2).
Duquesne (4): Second-leading scorer Jimmy Williams (15.1), a junior guard who made the A-10 third team, is the most significant departure.
Virginia Commonwealth (4): Sophomore guard Terrence Hill Jr. (15.0), an A-10 first-team selection, tops the list of VCU players in the portal. He was named most outstanding player of the A-10 tournament and averaged 25.5 points in two NCAA tournament games.
Dayton (3): Along with Montgomery, Dayton saw sophomore guard Bryce Heard and freshman guard Sean Pouedet enter the portal. Redshirt freshman forward Malcolm Thomas and freshman forward Damon Friery have not announced decisions on whether they will return.
Fordham (3): Two players who each averaged 10.7 points per game entered the portal: junior forward Rikus Schulte; and senior guard Christian Henry, who has more eligibility because he started his career at the junior college level.
Saint Louis (3): Junior forward Brady Dunlap (7.0) is the biggest SLU name to enter the portal.
Rhode Island (2): Former Dayton coach Archie Miller has received good transfer portal news as he prepares for Year 5 in Kingston, R.I. Two of the team's top three scorers have decided to return: junior guards Jonah Hinton (12.6) and Jahmere Tripp (12.0). Neither of the players in the portal played significant minutes last season.
The tight end position is a bigger need than expected due to the injury to Sam Laporta's spine. The Lions may choose to add to the TE room in the draft. Dallen Bentley is a prospect who should be available in the mid-rounds but has a moderate medical concern level.
Here is the excerpt from my medical report on Bentley:
(Ages in parentheses are at start of 2026 season and are factored into the concern level. Injury info and ages based on available public information are unverified and subject to update. Games played data courtesy of sports-reference.com.)
Projected round 4-5. Ran 4.62 40 at combine. Matt Miller’s #181 overall player.
Concern level 4/10
Lions’ fans are all too familiar with tib/fib fractures after Aidan Hutchinson’s in 2024. The good news is that bones generally heal very well with minimal to no residuals. The final two seasons in college appear to have been healthy for Bentley.
The biggest concern is his advanced age which is explained by an LDS mission.
Bentley finished college with 51 receptions for 640 yards.
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The Orlando Magic are hoping to improve their postseason seeding with a victory over the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are locked into the Eastern Conference’s No. 2 playoff seed and could rest several of their key players in their final game of the regular season.
Date: Sunday, April 12
Time: 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT
Where: TD Garden, Boston, Massachusetts
TV Channels: NBCS, FDSF, ESPN
Live Stream:NBA League Pass | Follow on Yahoo Sports
Orlando Magic: 45-36 (No. 2 in Southeast Division)
Boston Celtics: 55-26 (No. 1 in Atlantic Division)
Spread: Boston Celtics +12.5
Moneyline: Boston Celtics +500 (16.0%) / Orlando Magic -700 (84.0%)
Over/Under: 219.5
Happy Masters Sunday Husky fans. The Dawgs are in the middle of spring practice and that means a lot of their top targets both locally and in the region are making their way to campus to check out practice. This weekend the coaches had a couple of their top targets at a couple of positions on campus:
3 star offensive lineman Benjamin Lowther from Centennial HS, AZ was in town to check out the Huskies. Lowther, who is one of the top targets at offensive tackle for the Huskies, recently narrowed his recruitment down to a top 4 of ASU, AZ, Stanford, and UW. Listed at 6’7” and around 335 pounds Lowther is a massive player who has the size needed to be a very good offensive tackle at the next level. 247sports has rated him as the 44th best offensive tackle in the country and the Huskies are doing very well with him. He will be on campus for an official visit on June 5th and I would not be surprised to see him end up as a Husky.
Local 4 star defensive lineman Tevita Nonu from O’Dea HS has been a frequent visitor at spring practice for the Huskies. Nonu, who is the top ranked in-state player in the 2027 class, is very interested in UW but has also scheduled official visits to AZ, and UCLA. The Huskies would love to add Nonu and pair him up with current 4 star commit Jon Ioane. Nonu is listed at 6’4” and around 290 pounds. His official UW visit is set for June 5th and it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him end up in the Huskies class at some point this spring.
From the 2028 class the top in-state player Tytan McNeal from Easteside Catholic made his way to campus as well to check out the Huskies practice. McNeal who is rated as the top TE in the 2028 class by most recruiting services. Listed at 6’5” and around 210 pounds, McNeal has elite athleticism that has caught the attention of most major programs around the country. The Huskies will have to put in a ton of work to keep him in-state and getting him on campus as many times as possible will be critical for the program.
That is all for today and as always follow me @asieverkropp for recruiting news.
One of the best moves made by Alex Golesh when he was named Auburn head coach was the retention of defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin. It was evident when Durkin became the interim head coach after the dismissal of Hugh Freeze that the players loved playing for him. The Auburn defense was a big reason why they were in every game last season, and they did not lose any game by more than ten points. The Tigers ranked third in the SEC last season against the run at 99.3 yards per game, and did a good job holding opponents out of the endzone.
On Friday, Golesh was a guest on 3 Man Front on WJOX in Birmingham, and he talked about working with Durkin. “Here's a guy that obviously is one of the top defensive coordinators in the country, and I would tell you, going up against it here for the last ten days in practice, I would tell you, the best in the country at what they do, how they do it," said Golesh.
In the interview, Golesh talked about how there are more returning players on the defensive side than on offense. Including talking about how some players are in the second or even third season in the system. That should give the Tigers a huge edge next season. Having returning players like linebacker Xavier Atkins, defensive lineman Chris Murray, and safety Eric Winters, among others, the Tigers have consistency on defense. Golesh has enjoyed having Durkin on the coaching staff as well.
“I've really enjoyed working with him, what he's been able to continue to do for us defensively and as a staff, like I said, just a pros pro and an incredible assistant coach in the sense that he'll speak up when he needs to, but he works incredibly hard to make sure his side of the ball is elite," added Golesh.
It should excite Auburn fans what the defense will be able to do in year three under Durkin this fall. They will be able to get a first look at the team assembled by Golesh on April 18th during the annual A-Day Game.
.@AuburnFootball Head Coach Alex Golesh (@CoachGolesh) joined @3ManFront to talk about establishing his culture in Auburn, importance of retaining DC DJ Durkin, position breakdown in spring ball, potential of QB Byrum Brown, and how he unwinds! https://t.co/0ws8gcsbLg
— WJOX 94.5 FM (@WJOX945) April 10, 2026
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A user reports how his CPU appeared as a bigger model in most hardware identifiers, but it wasn't the reality. CPU-Z, BIOS, and Even Windows Identified Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus as Ultra 7 270K Plus, Despite Showing 18-Core Configuration A Chiphell user reports that he recently purchased the Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus, a new Arrow Lake Refresh SKU that boasts more cores than the 245K. However, when he switched his motherboard from Colorful to GIGABYTE, an unusual behavior was observed. While his CPU box clearly mentions "Core Ultra 5 250K Plus", his CPU kept getting detected […]
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The timing of the Snapdragon X2 Elite could not have been more perfect, as the release of a significantly powerful chipset to take on Apple’s M5 series and x86 CPUs was only matched by how the Windows on ARM platform improved with more native apps available for the operating system. In short, developers are finally recognizing that Qualcomm’s latest and greatest SoC offers a decent footing for them to make the required effort towards optimizing their programs. Unfortunately, in the latest discussion on Reddit, OEMs using Snapdragon X2 Elite in their machines are targeting short-term gains rather than joining hands to […]
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Infinix is gearing up to launch the Infinix Note 60 Pro in India on April 13, and early details are already surfacing online. The Flipkart landing page highlights one of its standout elements, while the official website reveals additional specifications ahead of the announcement. Together, these listings offer a clearer picture of what to expect from the upcoming device.
One of the major highlights of the Infinix Note 60 Pro is that it is equipped with the Snapdragon 7s Gen 4, making it the first Infinix phone with a Qualcomm chipset. The company promises 120fps gaming on CODM and includes a 4758mm² vapor chamber unit for heat dissipation.
The 6.78-inch AMOLED screen of the Note 60 Pro supports a 1.5K resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and 4500 nits of peak brightness. The display also offers features like flicker-free clarity during late-night usage, motion sickness relief, and Gorilla Glass 7i protection. For audiophiles, it features JBL-powered dual speakers.
The Note 60 Pro houses a massive 6,500mAh battery with 90W fast charging. It also supports 30W wireless charging and bypass charging. The device is equipped with a heart rate sensor for monitoring heart rate, blood oxygen, and heart rate variability through Infinix’s My Health app.
The Note 60 Pro has a 50-megapixel main camera with support for 4K video recording and AIGC portrait. The phone comes with other features, such as XOS 16-based Android 16, Folax AI Assistant, a One-Tap AI button, NFC, and an IR blaster. The phone is confirmed to receive three years of OS upgrades and five years of security patches.
The Infinix Note 60 Pro is now available for pre-orders in the country. Those who pre-book it can benefit from offers like no-cost EMI up to 12 months, up to Rs 3,000 bank discount, a free MagPower speaker worth Rs 3,999, one year of free screen replacement, free Pro Google Gemini for 18 months, and free 5000GB cloud storage from Jio, along with a 1+1 year warranty and a Rs 2,000 voucher on order completion.
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The rumor mill has been consistently revealing details about the Motorola Razr 70 series, which includes the vanilla Razr 70 and the Razr 70 Ultra. Last month, the standard edition was approved by Chinese certification platforms like 3C and TENAA. Now, the 3C authority has approved the Razr 70 Ultra, indicating it has cleared an important hurdle and is expected to debut soon in China.
As seen above, China’s 3C authority has approved a Motorola phone with model number XT2655-4. Based on recent reports, it is expected to launch as the Motorola Razr 70 Ultra. The listing reveals that it may ship with a 68W charger, which means it will support 68W charging, similar to last year’s Razr 60 Ultra.
A recent report revealed that the Razr 70 Ultra will arrive in two shades: Orient Blue Alcantara, featuring a faux leather texture, and Pantone Cocoa Wood, which offers a matte wooden finish.
CAD renders of the Razr 70 Ultra, which surfaced a few days ago, suggest that it could be slightly thicker than the previous generation. As a result, there is a possibility that the device may pack a slightly larger battery than the Razr 60 Ultra’s 4,700mAh unit.
Other specifications of the Razr 70 Ultra remain under wraps. Considering that the Razr 60 Ultra featured the Snapdragon 8 Elite, it is likely that the upcoming model could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. More details are expected to emerge in the coming days.
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Xiaomi has announced a major update for its TV interface, bringing a refreshed experience for users. The Xiaomi TV Desktop 4.0 version will begin rolling out from April 13 in phases across supported models.
The Xiaomi TV Desktop 4.0 brings a redesigned interface with a vertical navigation layout, replacing the earlier horizontal structure. This change is expected to make navigation quicker, allowing users to access frequently used features and recommended content with fewer steps. The overall responsiveness of the interface is also expected to improve.
Another notable addition is the ability to preview highlights from popular shows and programs directly on the home screen. This allows users to quickly discover content without needing to open full episodes. The playback history section has also been refined, organizing viewing records based on content type and time for easier access.
The sports section has received a significant upgrade as well. Users will be able to set reminders for upcoming matches and receive alerts when they go live. The update also introduces support for viewing multiple matches on the same screen, which could be particularly useful during major tournaments.
Parental control features have also been enhanced. The improved child mode allows remote management through connected devices, enabling functions such as screen locking, viewing time limits, and access to viewing reports. This helps parents monitor and manage their child’s screen usage more effectively.
The Xiaomi TV Desktop 4.0 update will roll out to the following devices:
The update will roll out in China first, with availability in other markets yet to be confirmed.
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The Oppo Pad 5 Pro has been listed prematurely in China Telecom’s product library, revealing important details before its official debut. The flagship is scheduled to launch in China on April 21 alongside other devices, such as the Find X9 Ultra, Find X9s Pro, Pad Mini, and Enco R5.
As per the China Telecom listing, the Oppo Pad 5 Pro will feature a large 13.2-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels and a 16:9 aspect ratio. The tablet is expected to run on Android 16 and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850P) chipset, indicating a focus on high-end performance.
It will pack a 13,380mAh battery, suggesting extended battery life for productivity and entertainment. Charging details indicate a full charge time of around 120 minutes. While fast charging details are mentioned, it is likely that the device may support 80W charging.
For imaging, the tablet is expected to include a 13-megapixel rear camera, while no front camera has been mentioned in the listing. Connectivity features include WiFi support with multiple standards and Bluetooth compatibility. The tablet does not support cellular connectivity, positioning it as a WiFi-only device. It has a slim design measuring 5.94mm in thickness and weighing around 672 grams.
The Oppo Pad 5 Pro is expected to be available in multiple configurations, including 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, and 16GB+512GB variants. It will be offered in three colour options: Dawn Gold, Mocha Brown, and Monet Purple.
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The iPhone 17 Pro series’ “Starry Orange” finish has been one of the most talked-about iPhone colors in years. It’s also inspired a wave of copycat shades across multiple Android brands. We’re looking at you, Honor.
If a new leak is anything to go by, Apple may be planning a repeat performance next year with the iPhone 18 Pro lineup.
According to leaker Digital Chat Station, Apple is testing a new deep, more refined red finish for the next Pro iPhones. The shade is said to continue Apple’s recent strategy of turning bold colorways into headline features rather than secondary options.
What’s even more interesting is that some Android manufacturers have reportedly already started experimenting with similar tones. Copycat cycle, meet déjà vu.
The iPhone 18 Pro is also rumored to feature a higher screen-to-body ratio. Leaks claim Apple is working to shrink the front cutout area, reducing its width from 20.76mm to 13.49mm. That’s roughly a 35 percent drop.
The result should be a slightly more immersive display, though it’s the kind of change you’ll likely notice more on a spec sheet than in day-to-day use.
On the performance side, the iPhone 18 Pro series is expected to debut Apple’s A20 Pro chip. It will be among the first set of smartphone processors to be built on TSMC’s 2nm process.
This year, Apple is also expected to launch iPhone Ultra, Apple’s first foldable, alongside the iPhone 18 series.
However, there’s still some time before Apple officially announces the upcoming phones, but more details are likely to surface through unofficial channels as we get closer to launch.
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The Honor 600 series is scheduled to launch globally on April 23. Ahead of the launch, Winfuture.de has published a report revealing the full specifications and leaked renders, giving a clear idea of what to expect from the Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro.
According to the report, Honor 600 and Honor 600 Pro are expected to feature a 6.57-inch display with a resolution of 2728 x 1264 pixels and a 120Hz refresh rate. Both devices will run on MagicOS 10-based Android 16.
The Honor 600 is expected to be powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset and come with 8GB RAM along with 256GB or 512GB storage options. The Honor 600 Pro, on the other hand, may feature the Snapdragon 8 Elitev chip paired with 12GB RAM and similar storage configurations.
The European variants of the Honor 600 and 600 Pro are said to pack a 6,400mAh battery, while their Chinese editions may pack a massive 9,000mAh battery. Charging speeds are tipped to reach 60W on the standard model and 80W on the Pro variant.
In terms of cameras, both models are likely to include a 200-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilization and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. A 50-megapixel front camera is also expected on both devices. The Pro variant may add a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with hardware stabilization and zoom capabilities.
Additional features could include Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7 depending on the model, Bluetooth 5.4 or 6.0, NFC, an infrared blaster, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. Both devices are also expected to carry IP68 certification and run Android 16 with MagicOS 10.
In terms of pricing, the Honor 600 is expected to start at around €400 (~$470), while the 512GB variant could cost about €530 (~$620). The Honor 600 Pro is tipped to be priced at €630 (~$740) for the 512GB version. Reports also suggest possible pre-order offers, including a free storage upgrade for early buyers.
The devices are expected to feature a metal frame design and come in multiple color options, including shades like Black, Orange, and Golden White.
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The Nubia Neo 5 Pro, a mid-range gaming phone has gone official in the Philippines. The device brings touch response, audio, and cooling, setting the tone for a gaming-focused experience. Here’s a look at the specifications, features, and price of the device.
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 1.5K resolution and a 144Hz refresh rate, aiming to offer smoother visuals for gaming and everyday use. The device runs on MyOS 16 based on Android 16 and is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 chipset, paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB storage.
For gaming, the device includes shoulder triggers that provide better control during gameplay. Magic Touch 3.0 improves screen responsiveness even with wet or oily fingers, supported by an AI-based anti-mistouch system to reduce accidental touches. The presence of a Z-axis linear motor enhances haptic feedback, making interactions feel more precise.
The smartphone also focuses on thermal management with a 4083mm² VC cooling system designed to maintain stable performance during long gaming sessions. Audio is handled by stereo dual speakers with DTS X Ultra support, delivering a more immersive sound experience.
On the camera front, the Nubia Neo 5 Pro features a 50-megapixel main sensor along with a 2-megapixel secondary camera. For selfies and video calls, it includes a 16-megapixel front camera.
The Neo 5 Pro is backed by a 6,210mAh battery with support for 80W fast charging, aiming to reduce downtime between sessions. Connectivity features include 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, NFC, and an under-display fingerprint sensor. Additional sensors such as a gyroscope and accelerometer, are also included, further supporting gaming and motion-based applications.
The Nubia Neo 5 Pro is available in black and white colour options. In the Philippines, it is priced at PHP 14,999 (~$250) for the 12GB+128GB variant and PHP 17,999 (~$300) for the 12GB+256GB model.
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Rollme has unveiled the Rollme G9, a new smartwatch designed for users who priorities accuracy, navigation, and fitness tracking. One of the major highlights of this offer is that it comes with a very lightweight build. Continue reading ahead to know everything about the Rollme G9.
The Rollme G9 focuses heavily on positioning accuracy and navigation support. It comes with offline maps that can be downloaded directly to the watch, allowing users to access routes without relying on network connectivity. This makes it suitable for trekking, cycling, or even navigating within cities where connectivity may fluctuate.
The smartwatch is equipped with a dual-band GNSS system that works with multiple satellite networks to improve tracking precision. This setup helps maintain reliable positioning even in areas with weak signals, such as dense urban spaces or mountainous regions. It also includes sensors like an altimeter, barometer, and compass to provide essential environmental data for outdoor activities.
Despite its rugged capabilities, the watch weighs only 32 grams, making it comfortable for all-day wear. It features a 1.32-inch HD AMOLED display that ensures clear visibility across different lighting conditions. With support for various sports modes and guided training features, it aims to deliver a balanced fitness tracking experience.
Along with navigation, the Rollme G9 offers comprehensive health monitoring. It uses an upgraded sensor system designed to improve tracking accuracy during movement, covering heart rate, blood oxygen levels, sleep patterns, respiration, and additional health metrics. This makes it suitable for users to keep track of both fitness and overall wellbeing.
The smartwatch also supports Bluetooth connectivity with TWS earphones and includes onboard storage for music playback, adding convenience during workouts. Backed by a 500mAh battery, it is claimed to deliver up to 15 days of regular usage and up to 30 days on standby, reducing the need for frequent charging.
Rollme G9 price and availability
The Rollme G9 is available in black, silver, and orange color options and is currently on sale through the brand’s official store. During on the ongoing promotion offer, which is limited to first 100 customers only, the Rollme G9 buyers will receive a free pair of TWS earbuds.
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It looks like Redmi is planning a new budget series, at least in China. A new Redmi phone from a brand-new “R” lineup has appeared in China Telecom’s product database, revealing its images and specifications. Interestingly, the listing suggests the device could go by either Redmi R70m 5G or simply Redmi R70.
According to the listing, the phone will be available in five memory configurations: 4GB + 128GB, 6GB + 128GB, 6GB + 256GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB. Meanwhile, the color options include Starry Night Black, Feather White, Cold Mist Blue, and Feather Purple.
On the hardware side, the phone features a large 6.9-inch display with a waterdrop notch. The resolution sits at 1600 × 720, which is just HD+.
As for the design, the phone has a flat, right-angled frame, with a 3.5mm headphone jack, speaker grille, and USB-C port on the bottom edge.
Camera hardware also stays on the basic side. There’s an 8-megapixel front-facing camera, paired with a dual-camera setup on the back. The main sensor is 13 megapixels, paired with a secondary 8MP lens.
Internally, the device is powered by a chipset labeled UMS9632. That is an Unisoc platform, which typically shows up in affordable devices rather than performance-focused ones. The phone runs Android 16 out of the box.
The Redmi R70m packs a 6300mAh battery inside a body measuring 171.56 × 79.47 × 8.2mm and weighing around 211.5 grams.
There’s still no official word on pricing or availability. But based on the specifications, the Redmi R70 series looks like another addition to Xiaomi’s growing portfolio of budget 5G phones.
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Oppo is gearing up to launch the Oppo F33 series on April 15 in India, with a clear focus on durability and long-term usability. The latest information shared by the brand reveals that the lineup will address common user concerns such as accidental damage, water exposure, and battery degradation.
The Oppo F33 series is confirmed to arrive with IP69K certification, which goes beyond the typical IP67 or IP68 ratings seen in this segment. According to the brand, this level of protection ensures complete resistance against dust and also allows the device to withstand high-pressure and high-temperature water exposure. It means the phone can handle challenging conditions such as heavy rain, wet hands, or dusty outdoor environments with more confidence.
The device is said to undergo rigorous testing conditions that simulate extreme heat, cold, humidity, and environmental stress. It has reportedly been tested for high-temperature operation, freezing conditions, and prolonged exposure to salt and moisture. Drop resistance has also been validated through repeated impact testing, aiming to reduce the risk of everyday damage.
The F33 series is expected to feature a reinforced aluminium frame along with a thickened protective glass layer. Internally, cushioning materials are placed strategically to absorb shock and protect key components such as the camera and battery. The back panel is also designed to be thicker than standard builds, improving overall strength.
The F33 series will house a 7,000mAh battery designed to retain up to 80 percent of its capacity even after extended usage over several years. The device will support fast charging along with features like reverse charging and bypass charging, offering flexibility for different usage scenarios. Combined with improved thermal handling, the focus appears to be on maintaining stable performance during long sessions.
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Oppo Find X9s Pro and Oppo Find X9 Ultra are set to go official on April 21 in China. Recently, the X9 Ultra was spotted in the product library of China Telecom. Now, the X9s Pro has appeared in China Telecom’s database, revealing all the core specs ahead of the anticipated launch. Here’s a look at what to expect from the device.
As per the China Telecom listing, the Oppo Find X9s Pro will feature a 6.32-inch display with a resolution of 2640 x 1216 pixels, indicating a relatively compact flagship positioning. The device is expected to run on Android 16, with a layer of ColorOS 16 on top. For security, it will feature an in-screen fingerprint sensor.
Under the hood, the handset will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 (MT6993) chipset, with a clock speed of 4.21GHz. It will be available with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage.
For photography, the Find X9s Pro is expected to feature a 32-megapixel front camera. On the rear, it will likely sport a triple camera setup comprising a 200-megapixel + 200-megapixel + 50-megapixel configuration. The setup will be supported by a 3.2-megapixel multispectral sensor for color accuracy. As per reports, the X9s Pro will have the Samsung HPE as the primary sensor and Samsung HP5 for the periscope telephoto camera. On the front, the device will feature a 32-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls.
The device will pack a large 7,025mAh battery, which could make it one of the bigger battery offerings in its segment. Reports have suggested that it will support 80W wired and 50W wireless charging. The handset will measure 150.36 x 71.72 x 8.40mm and weigh 200 grams.
The listing further reveals multiple color options, including Orange, Titanium, White, and Cyan variants. It will be available in multiple configurations, including 8GB+256GB, 12GB+256GB, 12GB+512GB, 16GB+512GB, and 16GB+1TB variants.
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Motorola is reportedly working on the Motorola Edge 70 Pro. The device is gradually bagging certifications across different markets, with the latest being approval from the UAE’s TDRA. At the same time, a listing has revealed the existence of the Edge 70 Pro+, which may possibly be limited to one country. Here’s a look at the details about their sightings.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro bags TDRA certification
As can be seen, the Motorola Edge 70 Pro, which bears the model number XT2607-1, has been approved by the UAE’s TDRA certification platform. As usual, the TDRA listing does not reveal any specifications of the device.
Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ moniker spotted
At the beginning of this month, tipster Evan Blass revealed that the Edge 70 Pro and Edge 70 Pro+ are in the works. These devices are codenamed Terrain and Terrain+, respectively.
In a new development, the Edge 70 series has appeared in the HDR10+ certification database. The listing reveals that the Edge 70 Pro+ has an SKU for the Indian market but does not seem to have variants for other regions.
At present, there is no clarity on what sets the Edge 70 Pro+ apart from the regular Edge 70 Pro. In terms of pricing, the Edge 70 Pro+ could be the most powerful Edge 70 series phone, positioning it just below the Motorola Signature.
The Motorola Signature’s base variant, packed with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, is priced at Rs 59,999 (~$645). Therefore, the Edge 70 Pro+ could be priced at around Rs 50,000 (~$540) to Rs 55,000 (~$590).
The Edge 70 Pro series will also have an Edge 70 Pro Lite variant, which is codenamed Terrain Lite. At present, there is no information
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The smartphone industry has been dealing with supply chain issues for years, but memory shortages are now harder to ignore than ever. A mix of rising demand for AI hardware and limited production capacity has pushed DRAM prices up, putting pressure on companies that rely on it to build phones.
According to reports from Wccftech and South Korean publication JoongAng Ilbo, Qualcomm is now working with Changxin Memory Technologies (CXMT) to develop custom DRAM tailored for smartphones.
Since a large portion of DRAM manufacturing capacity is currently used for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), manufacturers are focusing less on mobile-focused memory, creating a shortage in the industry.
This imbalance is affecting different segments in different ways. Flagship phones can absorb rising costs more easily, but budget and mid-range devices have less flexibility.
Memory has quietly become one of the most expensive parts of a phone. DRAM alone makes up roughly a third of the total bill of materials, and when combined with NAND storage, memory accounts for more than half of the cost of building a typical device. This makes it harder for manufacturers to keep prices stable without cutting corners elsewhere.
There are already signs that the pressure is reshaping production strategies. Both Qualcomm and MediaTek are said to have scaled back orders for their mid-range 4nm chips. The reduction reportedly means tens of millions fewer chips.
In that context, Qualcomm’s collaboration with CXMT is a good move, if true. By working directly with a memory manufacturer, Qualcomm could gain more control over supply and maybe stabilize costs for its partners.
The partnership also has a geographic angle. China remains the largest smartphone market, and many of Qualcomm’s biggest customers are based there. Custom DRAM developed with CXMT could primarily serve that ecosystem, which will help local manufacturers navigate the current constraints more effectively.
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Vivo quietly unveiled the Vivo X300 FE in Russia last month, but the phone’s broader rollout is just getting started. An India launch is expected in May, and a new leak suggests the company might have something extra in store for the market.
The core hardware won’t likely be much different, but according to 91Mobiles, the Vivo X300 FE could come with a 200mm ZEISS Telephoto Extender Kit in India.
It’s a paid add-on that attaches via a dedicated case. According to reports, it enables 2.35x extended zoom, with support for up to a 200mm optical equivalent and a staggering 1600mm maximum focal length.
We’ve also gotten a closer look at the accessory. PassionateGeekz shared what appears to be an official render of the extender along with the phone’s pink variant.
As for the phone itself, the Vivo X300 FE uses a Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chip inside with LPDDR5X Ultra RAM and UFS 4.1 storage. It comes in configurations of up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of storage.
The device features a 6.31-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 2640 × 1216 pixels. The phone runs OriginOS 6, based on Android 16, and Vivo is promising five years of Android updates along with seven years of security patches.
On the camera side, the phone includes a 50-megapixel Sony IMX921 main sensor, a 50-megapixel telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and an 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens. For selfies, there’s a 50-megapixel front camera.
The X300 FE is backed by a 6,500mAh battery and supports 90W wired and 40W wireless charging. In Russia, the phone retails at RUB 60,124 (around $770) for the 12GB + 256GB variant.
India is also expected to get an additional green color option alongside the existing Moonlight White, Cool Purple, and Graphite Black variants.
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Casio has refreshed its GA-V01 series with a new translucent lineup that leans into a Y2K-inspired design. The original GA-V01 already stood out for its unusual, almost sci-fi look, and these new versions push that further with clear cases and bold color finishes.
The watches come in four shades: neon green, black, orange, and purple. The see-through casing gives them a different feel compared to earlier solid models, but the structure underneath stays the same. Casio continues to use an integrated bezel and band design that protects the core module. The large hour markers extend over the glass and also act as bumpers, adding to the watch’s shock resistance.
In terms of build, the GA-V01 keeps the typical G-Shock durability. It is shock-resistant and rated for 200-meter water resistance. The case measures 49.1 × 58.2 × 19.6 mm and weighs 74 g. It uses a resin case and strap, along with mineral and spherical glass. The watch supports wrist sizes between 145 and 215 mm.
A key feature is the Shock Release Hand system. The minute hand is attached using magnetic force instead of a fixed connection. This allows it to shift slightly during shocks or vibrations and then return to the correct position. The design also enables larger hands and more flexibility in styling.
The dial combines analog and digital elements, featuring a full-screen LCD with a metallic openwork design. It includes two analog hands and a digital display showing time, date, and other functions. A hand shift feature ensures the display remains visible when needed.
Functionality includes world time across 31 time zones covering 48 cities, a 1/100-second stopwatch, a countdown timer up to 24 hours, and five daily alarms with an hourly signal. It also includes a double LED light system with selectable duration and afterglow. Additional features include a full auto-calendar up to 2099, ±15 seconds per month accuracy, and support for both 12 and 24-hour formats. The watch is powered by a CR2025 battery with an estimated life of 10 years.
The translucent GA-V01SKE series was first launched in Japan and is now available in the US. The models are priced at $155, with availability through Casio’s official online store.
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Lifelong Electronics has launched the ROAR projector in India, adding a mix of streaming, audio, and karaoke features to the budget projector segment. The device runs on Android and comes with Netflix, Prime Video, and JioHotstar pre-installed. It also supports Miracast for screen casting and allows users to download apps through its app store.
The projector uses an LED light source with a native resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels and support for content up to 4K. Lifelong claims a brightness of 4500 lumens. It can project images from 30 inches up to 150 inches, with a throw distance ranging between 2.29 feet and 11.1 feet. For setup, it includes auto keystone correction and manual focus adjustment.
Audio is where the ROAR stands out in its category. It comes with 20W built-in speakers, which is higher than what most projectors at this price typically offer. The output is designed to handle movies, music, and sports without requiring external speakers. The projector can also double as a Bluetooth speaker.
The device also includes two wireless microphones aimed at karaoke use. Users get multiple voice modulation modes, along with a Live Commentary feature that lets them add voice input during sports viewing or group sessions.
In terms of connectivity, the ROAR supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI, and USB. It also includes a maintenance slot for cleaning the lens, which is not common in this segment. The lamp is rated for up to 50,000 hours of use. Weighing 1000 grams, the projector is designed to be portable. Lifelong is offering a 12-month warranty with the device.
The ROAR projector is now available in India at a launch price of Rs. 7,999 on Amazon and Flipkart.
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Xiaomi has launched its Mijia Natural Wind Floor-Standing Air Conditioner (3HP) in China. The new model is priced at 4,299 yuan ($630) and targets large living spaces such as combined living and dining areas.
The air conditioner delivers a circulating air volume of up to 1752 m³/h, which ensures faster temperature adjustments across large rooms. It features a wide 115-degree air supply angle, allowing it to distribute air evenly throughout the space. The unit supports airflow distribution over a distance of up to 13 meters, reaching every corner of the room without users needing to sit directly in its path.
The Mijia AC delivers rapid cooling and heating, with cooling in 30 seconds and heating in 60 seconds. It operates in extreme conditions, from -32°C for heating to 60°C for cooling, making it suitable for all seasons.
Xiaomi has equipped the Mijia air conditioner with a 181 mm wide air outlet and a 2600 cm² area for softer airflow. It features a multi-zone airflow system with upper and lower sectional distribution, offering modes like canopy wind for overhead cooling and carpet wind for lower airflow, enhancing comfort indoors.
The air conditioner achieves an APF rating of 4.75, which enhances energy efficiency compared to older models. It supports Xiaomi HyperOS Connect, enabling users to control it through the Mijia app.
The system also integrates with XiaoAI voice control when paired with supported devices. Xiaomi has included full-link OTA updates for the indoor and outdoor units, ensuring the air conditioner remains optimized over time.
Xiaomi has developed advanced maintenance features for this model. The internal self-cleaning mechanism uses condensation, frost, and high-temperature drying (up to 56°C) to reach a sterilization rate of 99% against bacteria like E. coli. The outdoor unit’s self-cleaning process uses condensed water to clean the heat exchanger, maintaining long-term performance.
In related news, Xiaomi has recently introduced the Mijia Wireless Floor Washer 5 Pro, offering 26,000Pa suction power and up to 40 minutes of runtime. The company has also launched the Mijia Smart Curtain 3 Pro, which features quieter motors and supports independent left and right curtain control.
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Stuffcool has introduced the Zeno 100W desktop charger in India, a multi-port charging station designed to replace multiple adapters on a work desk. The device focuses on delivering high output across several devices while keeping cable clutter in check.
The Zeno 100W supports a total output of up to 100W and can charge laptops, tablets, phones, and accessories at the same time. It comes with two USB Type-C ports that support Power Delivery 3.0 and PPS. Each of these ports can deliver up to 100W when used on its own, which is enough for most laptops. The ports also support Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0.
One of the more practical additions is the built-in retractable USB Type-C cable. It extends up to 93 cm and supports up to 65W output. When not in use, it retracts back into the body, which helps keep the desk clean without loose cables.
There is also a USB-A port with Quick Charge 3.0 support and a maximum output of 18W, meant for smaller devices like earbuds, smartwatches, or older phones. In total, the charger has four outputs: two Type-C ports, one USB-A port, and the integrated Type-C cable.
Charging speeds change depending on how many devices are connected. For example, dual output can run at 65W plus 35W, while three-device setups can split into 45W, 35W, and 20W. With all ports in use, the charger adjusts power automatically to keep devices charging safely.
The Zeno 100W supports an input of AC 100 to 240V, 50 to 60Hz at 1.85A. Output profiles range from 5V to 20V, with PPS support going up to 21V and 4.75A on the Type-C ports. It measures 9.68 x 9.3 x 2.8 cm and weighs about 233g. The unit includes an LED indicator and is BIS certified. Stuffcool says the product is made in India.
The Zeno 100W is priced at Rs. 4,199 and is available in white via Amazon India and Stuffcool’s website.
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OBE, a Chinese projector brand, has launched the C3 Max gimbal projector in China. The projector features native 1080P resolution and 850 CVIA lumens brightness. Initially priced at 1,528 yuan ($224), it is available for a limited-time offer of 1,299 yuan ($190) on JD.com.
The OBE C3 Max projector offers a 1920 x 1080 resolution with support for 2K and 4K decoding. Using LCD technology, it provides a 3000:1 contrast ratio and 850 CVIA lumens brightness, making it ideal for comfortable bedroom viewing.
OBE uses its proprietary Wukong X Pro fully sealed optical engine and incorporates a three-piece all-glass optical lens system for enhanced performance.
The OBE C3 Max projector features a 1.2:1 throw ratio, supports 40-120 inch projection sizes, and includes auto keystone correction, autofocus, intelligent obstacle avoidance, automatic screen alignment, and wall color adaptation for precise visuals in any environment.
The projector is powered by a MediaTek MT9 chipset with 1GB RAM and 32GB storage, expandable via USB or external drives. It offers dual-band Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and multiple ports, including HDMI 2.0, USB 2.0, and a 3.5mm audio jack, for versatile connectivity.
For audio, the OBE C3 Max features dual 6W stereo speakers for clear sound and can function as a standalone Bluetooth speaker. It operates at under 26dB noise levels, ideal for quiet environments like bedrooms or study spaces.
The projector measures 183 x 194 x 296 mm, weighs 2.6 kg, and has a power consumption of 120W. It features a modern sky-blue finish and a gimbal stand that offers 360-degree horizontal rotation and 120-degree vertical tilt.
In related news, Aurzen has recently launched the EAZZE D1 Air smart portable projector, featuring 300 ANSI lumens of brightness and 1080p output.
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Google has been quietly working on its own version of Apple NameDrop for a while now. The first signs surfaced back in November, and there’s already a video showing how it works. Now, a new report has revealed what Google plans to call it.
It’s called “tap to share.” Not subtle, but it gets the point across.
Folks over at Android Authority managed to enable the feature in Google Play Services v26.15.3.
First, unlock your phone, bring the tops of the two devices together, and keep both screens facing up. From there, you can share contacts or send media like photos, videos, links, locations, and even “more”. You’ll need to hold the devices together until they glow, which acts as a visual confirmation that the transfer is underway.
There’s also a preview screen showing exactly what contact info you’re about to share before it’s sent, which is a nice touch.
If this all sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Apple NameDrop uses NFC to initiate the handshake, then switches to Bluetooth and Wi-Fi to actually move the data. Previous reports suggest Google is taking a similar approach here. The feature has even been spotted in Samsung One UI 9, hinting at broader ecosystem support.
And honestly, it’s about time. NameDrop is one of those small-but-delightful features with slick animations that make sharing feel effortless. Android has had plenty of sharing options over the years, but nothing quite this seamless.
We are not sure when Google will roll out the feature, but given how far along this build appears, it is safe to assume it will arrive sooner rather than later.
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