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2025-26賽季本應是紐約尼克隊大放異彩的時期。他們東部聯盟霸主地位的最大競爭對手似乎都在走向低迷，而尼克隊擁有世界上所有的機會，也許最終能夠克服困難。但他們在首輪對陣亞特蘭大老鷹隊的比賽中遇到了麻煩，在周四以109-108再次令人心碎的一分失利後，在系列賽中以2-1落敗。

週一，尼克斯隊在主場遭遇慘敗，老鷹隊在進入第四節時落後 12 分的情況下逆轉，在麥迪遜廣場花園搶斷一球。最近的這場失利是由 CJ 麥科勒姆的另一把匕首造成的，這必定是毀滅性的，尤其是當他們自己從兩位數的落後狀態中逆轉，但最終還是失敗了。

現在，在系列賽中說尼克斯隊已經成熟還為時過早。但隨著球迷處於震驚和恐慌的狀態，主教練邁克布朗的一線希望是 不打算著陸 任何。

「我喜歡我們球員們表現出的戰鬥力，我喜歡我們球員們表現出的韌性。我們知道我們沒有打出最好的籃球，但這並沒有讓老鷹隊失去任何東西。我們在最後時刻給了自己一個機會，」布朗在賽後新聞發布會上說道。

「我喜歡我們球員表現出的戰鬥，我喜歡我們球員表現出的韌性……我們知道我們沒有打出最好的籃球，但這並沒有從老鷹隊奪走任何東西……我們在最後時刻給了自己機會”

麥克布朗斯在尼克隊失利後的開場白： pic.twitter.com/ldecCIlfyB

— 尼克隊影片 (@sny_knicks) 2026 年 4 月 24 日

在這一點上，尼克球迷想要的是球隊的成績，而不是道德上的勝利。贏得冠軍是球隊的目標，因此在第一輪未能實現這一目標可能會導致教練和陣容層面的全面改革。

儘管如此，其他奪冠球隊過去在第一輪表現不佳。尼克斯隊能做的就是集中精力，從美國東部時間週六早上 6:00 對陣老鷹隊的第 4 場比賽開始，一次一場地打好比賽

The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft has concluded, with the top 32 picks yielding a few surprises and a handful of trades. Although the real results for these teams and players won’t come for years, it’s always fun to have some intense reactions.

Let’s take a look at our winners and losers from the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft.

Winner: New York Giants

It’s highly unlikely the New York Giants have their first-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft looking this way. Many viewed All-American linebacker Arvel Reese as the second-best player in the class. If he doesn’t finish second overall, he won’t finish outside the top four. When they were on the clock with the fifth overall pick, New York wasted little time in turning over the cards. What they’ve got is an edge player with an even higher ceiling than Abdul Carter, and he’s far more well-rounded. New York has built a pass-rushing trio of Carter, Reese and Brian Burns that can absolutely wreak havoc in Denard Wilson’s system.

Once that was added, the Giants’ focus turned to helping Jackson Dart and Cam Scatebo. There is a little medical risk with Francis Mauigoa, but he is arguably the best offensive lineman in the 2026 NFL Draft. New York has the option to kick him inside to save, where he could be a phenomenal starter. This is also just a backup plan if he doesn’t excel at right tackle. Great teams invest in the trenches, and New York did that tonight and got great value as well.

Loser: Arizona Cardinals

We saw Jeremiah Love as the best player in the 2026 NFL Draft. He comes in and immediately becomes one of the best NFL running backs right now; As a prospect, he’s just one level below Bijan Robinson. The problem is that the right side of the Arizona Cardinals offensive line is abysmal, and they don’t have a viable quarterback that defenses have to actually respect, let alone fear. This is also ignoring the fact that Arizona signed Tyler Allger this offseason and even worked out a deal to retain James Conner. This pick is reminiscent of the Las Vegas Raiders drafting Ashton Jeanty and effectively wasting the first year of his rookie contract. Oh, let’s also take into account the contract value along with the fact that the contract for the third overall pick would make Love the seventh-highest paid receiver in the NFL. We don’t like the idea of ​​the Tennessee Titans taking Love; This is even worse.

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Winner: Dallas Cowboys

A dream scenario for the Dallas Cowboys. There is a legitimate possibility that All-American safety Caleb Downs was rated as a top-three prospect on the Cowboys draft board. He is the do-it-all defensive player this franchise has needed for over a decade. The instincts he brings to the table are phenomenal, and his football IQ – there’s no better way to highlight the fact that he was a standout starter as a true freshman in Nick Saban’s defense. Cowboys defensive coordinator Christian Parker needed a star who could be the focal point of his secondary; This selection completes that. In three years, we’ll probably be talking about Downs as one of the best safeties in the NFL and one of the biggest reasons for the remarkable defensive turnaround in Dallas.

Loser: Matthew Stafford and the 2026 Los Angeles Rams

The thinking going into this offseason was that the Los Angeles Rams were set to make a run at the Super Bowl next season. A few weeks after Matthew Stafford committed to return in 2026, Les Snead traded a first-round pick for Trent McDuffie and then signed Jaylen Watson to play boundary cornerback. They all suggested the Rams would use the 13th overall pick on a wide receiver, right tackle or another defender. Instead, Snead and head coach Sean McVay took quarterback Ty Simpson.

Obviously, Simpson won’t see the field in 2026 unless disaster strikes for Los Angeles. This in itself, without any additional context, is a good thing as he has only 15 career starts and is not even close to being NFL ready. In fact, that’s one reason why many don’t see him as a legitimate first-round talent, even in a draft class that’s relatively weak. The Rams took him 13th overall. Stafford must be disappointed; Los Angeles made a move that took it no closer to winning the Lombardi Trophy. As far as the Rams’ future goes, there’s still a very good chance Simpson ends up being a league-average starter.

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Winner: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers probably dreamed of a night like this during the pre-draft process. Ahead of the NFL Combine, Miami edge rusher Reuben Benn Jr. was viewed as a consensus top-10 prospect, who could even be a top-five pick. His stock then declined slightly due to his short arms, and it is fitting that there is no modern example of an edge rusher with sub-31 inch arms who has recorded double-digit sacks in a season in the NFL. That said, what Bane showed in some of Miami’s biggest games, coupled with his winning ways, led us to believe he could be a standout player. The Buccaneers have been in desperate need of a true No. 1 edge rusher for several years, and they finally have one.

Loser: Jermod McCoy

An injury can change everything for a young player, which is what makes the NIL era so big. Jermod McCoy was an All-American cornerback in 2024 and tore his ACL during a workout a month later. He sat out the 2025 season and this allowed him to be healthy for the pre-draft process, regaining his status as a top 10 prospect. Unfortunately, reports have indicated that McCoy may need knee surgery for a second time and how much he will be able to play in 2026 is now a real question. Due to this, he was eliminated from Round 1. It was an incredibly tough night for McCoy and clearly the road ahead looks like a long one for him.

Winner: Cleveland Browns

A great night for the Cleveland Browns. Seeing an opportunity to trade down from the sixth overall pick, while still getting his guy, Andrew Berry took the 74th and 178th picks overall. He still got the guy he wanted, offensive tackle Spencer Fano, 10th overall. He’s a plug-and-play starter, even though we don’t know what position he’ll take on the Browns’ offensive line. Cleveland desperately needed to strengthen their pass protection, and adding Fano does just that, while also adding a third-round pick to go with it.

Later in Round 1, Cleveland helped Chedure Sanders even more. While Casey Concepcion may never be a No. 1 wide receiver, his playmaking with the ball in his hands is reminiscent of Jaylen Waddle. He’s also a weapon as a returner. Cleveland rebuilt its offensive line this offseason and now has an offensive core of Concepcion, Quinshawn Judkins, Isaiah Bonds and Harold Fannin Jr. This franchise is really building a better long-term infrastructure for its franchise quarterback, whether that’s long-term.

Loser: Los Angeles Chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers spent the 22nd overall pick on a 25-year-old edge rusher with durability concerns. That’s because of how desperate this team is for pass-rushing help, especially with defensive wizard Jesse Minter out of the building. Akhim Messidor is a solid player, but prospects with his yellow flags (age and medical) are generally selected in the top-50. Desperation to fill a need and a relatively weak 2026 NFL Draft forced the move. This could work out fine, but it’s really the best-case scenario, and there’s no long-term benefit to it, as Messidor will be close to 30 when his rookie contract expires.

Winner: Kansas City Chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs defense showed off again tonight. If you want to know how much confidence Steve Spagnuolo has in Mansur Delaney, trading up to get him with the ninth overall pick shows it. This is an organization that has a great track record in drafting and developing cornerbacks; Dellen is in the perfect position to be the No. 1 cornerback. Also, unlike Trent McDuffie, Dellen is a much better fit on the perimeter. To top it all off, he knocked out Peter Woods in Round 1. Before a poor season at Clemson, he was viewed as a potential top-five selection. There were still flashes of that ability last season, and now he has the opportunity to learn from Chris Jones. Kansas City will have hit two home runs with its first-round pick tonight, and a new defense is a big step toward returning to Super Bowl contention.

Loser: Seattle Seahawks

It feels like Rashaad Penny all over again. The Seattle Seahawks made it clear to anyone who would listen that they would prefer to trade down from the 32nd overall pick. Why? Because they were in dire need of more draft capital. With all the trades made ahead of him, it seems as if he was taken off the selection board for the team. So, clearly in desperate need of a running back, they reached out to Jadarion Price. He is the clear-cut RB2 in the 2026 NFL Draft, and if he weren’t on the same team with Jeremiah Love he would probably be the starter at many programs. Still, his skill set makes him the best fit for a running back on the committee, and the Seahawks used a first-round pick on him. It’s a baffling choice, and it’s highly likely that this choice will seem even more foolish two years from now.

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Get back on the wagon. The Buffalo Sabers know how to counter-attack.

The Sabers won 3–1 over the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Game 3, taking a 2–1 lead in their first-round playoff series.

After the loss of Ukka Pekka-Luukkonen in Game 2, Lindy Ruff chose goaltender Alex Lyon – who was excellent. Lyon turned down 24 of 25 shots for a .960 save percentage, while the Sabers effectively controlled the game despite a scoreless first period.

Boston had its first bloody play early in the second period when Tanner Jeannott headed past Lyon at 3:26 on an assist from Charlie McAvoy to take a 1–0 lead.

However, the Sabers responded quickly. Bowen Byram tied it 1-1 at 10:58 of the second minute with a wrist shot set up by Noah Ostlund and Owen Power. Buffalo outshot Boston 8–6 in the period and carried the momentum into halftime.

The third period was that of the visitors. Alex Tuch (one of the game’s three stars) gave Buffalo its first lead at 4:03, making snap shots past Peyton Krebs and Byram for a 2–1 lead.

The Sabers played hard defensively and limited Boston’s chances, with Lyon making several key stops. Noah Ostlund—who was making his Stanley Cup playoff debut in place of the injured Josh Norris—sealed the win with an empty-netter at 18:36 off an assist from Jack Quinn, making the score 3–1.

Buffalo scored with 28 shots to Boston’s 25. Neither team converted on the power play (0-for-5 for BUF, 0-for-4 for BOS), but the Sabers were more disciplined overall and won key faceoffs (51% to 49%). The physical game began late on with several scuffles and cross-checking penalties after the whistle in the final minutes.

The Sabers and Bruins will get some rest here, next up for Game 4 on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

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It was highly anticipated that the New York Giants would take the Ohio State Buckeye with the fifth overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. But few expected it to be linebacker Arvel Reese.

Many were expecting Reese to be taken second or third overall, but when he slipped and was still on the board with the Giants, the team did not hesitate to draft him.

The 6’4 243-pound linebacker had 69 tackles and six and a half sacks in his final season at Ohio State in 2025, and was a unanimous All-American. The selection comes as a surprise as the team already has Brian Burns, Abdul Carter and Kayvon Thibodeaux. But he played inside linebacker before 2025. It will ultimately be up to defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson to find ways to utilize Reese’s potential to ensure he has a successful rookie season.

Following Reese’s selection, the team took right tackle Francis Mauigoa of the University of Miami with pick 10.^th Overall selection. Mauigoa appeared in 42 games in his three years at Miami. Although the 6’5 329-pound All-American tackle was viewed by many as the best tackle in the league, it was also a bit of a surprise. The team re-signed right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor to a three-year, $39 million contract this offseason, and Mauigoa is nursing a herniated disc.

But the team clearly isn’t worried about his injury history, and they would like to move him or Eluemunor inside to play the guard role. It will be interesting to see how this unfolds during training camp.

What we learned from the giants in Round 1

For several months, New York was primed for Caleb Downs and could potentially take him with the first pick, or with the 10.^th Which they acquired by trading Dexter Lawrence to the Cincinnati Bengals. But it appeared to be a blurry screen as the team passed him twice.

Downs will try to show that New York made a mistake by leaving him, as he will play with them twice a year since the Dallas Cowboys took him with the 11 pick.^th Overall selection.

With the selection of Reese it is clear that Kayvon Thibodeaux’s time in New York is coming to an end. He is entering the final year of his contract, and his role with Burns and Carter on the roster was already in question. Now with another premier pass rusher on the team, expect the team to move on from the 25-year-old edge rusher.

The Giants currently do not have a third-round pick and could try to trade Thibodaux on the second day of the draft to acquire one. New York’s next pick will be 37th overall, where they can take either a wide receiver or defensive tackle.

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週四，紐約體育界熱鬧的夜晚發生了黑暗的轉變。在紐約大都會隊兩週內首次連續獲勝之前，牛棚讓球迷經歷了可怕的經歷。潛在的名人堂投手克雷格·金布雷爾在第八局上半壘上壘，而右投手瓦斯卡·布拉佐班則將扳平比分的大滿貫交給了明尼蘇達雙城隊的捕手瑞安·杰弗斯。

在勢頭突然轉變後不久，紐約尼克隊令人心碎地輸給了亞特蘭大老鷹隊，目前在 NBA 季後賽首輪系列賽中以 2-1 落後。這座城市在被迫吃下所有簡陋的餡餅後，將在浴室裡過夜。

在博·比切特在下半局打出關鍵的三打雙打後，大都會隊的球迷至少鬆了一口氣。在終結者德文威廉斯（Devin Williams）再次表現不佳後，卡洛斯門多薩（Carlos Mendoza）的球隊最終以 10-8 獲勝。如今，對於任何一支紐約球隊來說，似乎沒有什麼是容易的。

這支國家聯盟東部球隊已經落後分區第一的亞特蘭大勇士隊九個勝場。它不能承受後期失去領先優勢並深入牛棚的後果。即使是醜陋的勝利也可能產生後果。但這支球隊沒有資格抱怨。大都會現在需要感謝任何積極的消息。

金布雷爾和布拉佐班在本賽季都沒有讓對手失分，但棒球之神在談到這支球隊時卻很有幽默感。儘管明尼蘇達州讓橙色和藍色隊汗流浹背，但紐約體育迷卻沒有受到任何額外的痛苦。

大都會隊（9-16）現在將迎戰科羅拉多洛磯隊（10-16），進行三場比賽，而尼克隊則準備在本週六晚上與老鷹隊進行一場必勝的第四場比賽。週末來得不夠快。

Matthew Stafford is coming off the best season of his career, winning his first NFL MVP award while leading the Los Angeles Rams to a record. He is also 38 and has been considering retirement in recent years. Enter, Ty Simpson.

Thursday night, many expected the Rams to select a wide receiver like Jordan Tyson or Makai Lemon in the first round with the 13th overall selection. Tyson went to the Saints at No. 8. Lemon was still available. Other projections included the Rams making a secret selection with Oregon tight end Kenyon Saadiq, who set an NFL Scouting Combine record for a tight end with a 4.39-second 40-yard dash. No. All those mock drafts were wrong.

Instead, Rams general manager Les Snead shocked everyone by selecting Alabama’s QB, Simpson, who is now officially Stafford’s successor in L.A. Obviously, this is a move that head coach and QB guru Sean McVay has signed off on, but it’s still a decision that no one expected at the 13-year-old.

Still, last offseason, there was even a notion that the Rams might trade Stafford, a former Super Bowl LVI champion, before finding common ground and renegotiating his contract. Now re-entering the final year of his contract, Simpson’s selection makes one wonder if this could be Stafford’s final season in Los Angeles and possibly the NFL.

According to Jay Glazer of Fox Sports, the Rams informed Stafford they will select Simpson with the 13th overall pick today. However, he informed her that the selection would be held “whenever Stafford decides to move forward.”

Meanwhile, it’s a tough development for former Georgia QB Stetson Bennett, who the Rams made with the 128th overall selection in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. Certainly, he’s ready for QB3 duties behind Stafford and Simpson. Also, all this smoke about the Rams hoping Jimmy Garoppolo will have a change of heart and re-sign? Beautifully played by Los Angeles.

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It took 19 years. It’s been nineteen years since the Las Vegas Raiders last drafted a quarterback in the first round and the man they selected that time – JaMarcus Russell – has become one of the most cautionary tales in NFL history. Thursday night in Pittsburgh, the Raiders got a completely different name calling. One, if everything goes right, could define this franchise for the next decade and beyond.

Fernando Mendoza. No. 1 overall pick. An attacker.

Say it again. It feels good.

Mendoza is a game changer on and off the field

In one season with Indiana, Mendoza became the first Heisman Trophy winner in program history, while leading the Hoosiers to their first Big Ten title, first Rose Bowl victory and first national championship – all in a perfect season. He threw 41 touchdown passes, completed 72 percent of his attempts, and posted an 8:0 touchdown-to-interception ratio in the College Football Playoff. Fernando Mendoza hasn’t had a good year for nothing. His single-season performance at the position was one of the best in college football history.

And yet, the story goes deeper than the numbers.

Instead of heading to Pittsburgh for the draft, Mendoza stayed home with his family in Miami tonight. One reason: Her mother, Elsa, suffers from multiple sclerosis and has difficulty traveling. The NFL pushed back. He did not budge. On the biggest night of his professional life, he chose his mother’s comfort over spectacle. It tells you a lot about who this kid is.

He’s a self-serious nerd, a conscientious thinker, a cheerful competitor, and an obvious business graduate who leads by example on and off the field. The Raiders just don’t have a quarterback. They have the franchise cornerstone.

Agent Leigh Steinberg put it bluntly: “He’s an ideal selection for the Raiders because he’s someone they can build a franchise around. He seems like he has the proper leadership skills and motivational ability to lead a team. He’s high character, he’s got physical size. He’s got great strength.”

That draft is not publicity. He’s a guy who has seen quarterbacks come and go for 50 years and tells you this is different.

The attackers had been waiting for a long time.

A franchise that hasn’t won a playoff game since 2002 now has a guy they hope will finally change that. That’s a 23-year drought of meaningful January football. Raider Nation is running out of reasons to believe. This is one reason. A real one.

Raiders snatch another Heisman winner

Mendoza becomes the fifth Heisman Trophy winner drafted by the Raiders, joining Marcus Allen, Bo Jackson, Tim Brown and Charles Woodson – four names that will forever be woven into the silver and black. Company specific. There should be expectations also.

Yep, nothing like that happens on draft night. The rebuild under GM John Spitek and head coach Clint Kubiak is real work, and it has to translate into wins. The expectation is that veteran Kirk Cousins ​​will be the QB1 until Mendoza is ready, and that’s fine. There’s no reason to push the 22-year-old into a starting role before he’s ready. Let him learn. Let him grow. Patrick Mahomes spent his entire rookie year. That worked.

But make no mistake, the energy around this organization changed tonight. There is still a pulse. A valid reason to engage, show up and care again.

Mendoza told ESPN: “The last five months have been such a blessing. I’m just looking forward to working and proving myself at the next level. College was great. I’m blessed to have this career. But now I’m stepping into a great game in the NFL. I’m looking forward to earning it every day.”

Earn it every single day. In a franchise that has seen many thinking it will be handed to them, this sentence itself is a breath of fresh air.

Add in the Tom Brady mentorship angle and it’s even more interesting. Mendoza himself said on the Rich Eisen Show that Brady has inspired him to be the best quarterback he can be, that it “would mean the world” to him and that all the ingredients are there for something real. An inspired young quarterback. A respected football mind in his corner. A front office that is finally making calculated, disciplined decisions instead of swinging wildly.

This is the best thing to happen to the Raiders organization in a generation. Not because Mendoza is guaranteed to be great, because nothing is guaranteed in the NFL. But because for the first time in a very long time, the Raiders picked the right guy, in the right way, in the right way.

Raider Nation, meet your quarterback.

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無論是哪一項運動，當官員成為頭條新聞時都不是一件好事。然而，不幸的是，在德文·布克以 120-107 輸給俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊後，德文·布克對詹姆斯·威廉姆斯進行了長篇大論。如果是在對陣 NBA 衛冕冠軍的比賽中，搶斷球顯然是一種技術犯規級別的罪行。在亞歷克斯·卡魯索的遊說努力奏效後，很難反駁。菲尼克斯太陽隊本來就處於劣勢，他們完全有理由感到沮喪。即使是受傷的謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大在 NBA 季後賽中也不需要任何額外的幫助，尤其是在最後兩分鐘的報導中。

除了失利之外，布克的言論還反映了 NBA 球員、國家籃球裁判協會 (NBRA) 和聯盟辦公室之間長達一個賽季的緊張關係。俄克拉荷馬城的滑稽行為已經太過分了，官員有責任加以控制。但總是會有一些失誤。有些只是對遊戲意味著更多。例如，馬克庫班並不關心凱文杜蘭特在 2025 年的幻影暫停。粉絲也不應該。一切最終都會平息。

不過，重要的是，影響比賽的判決在進入季後賽時值得受到關注，即使只是作為未來的學習工具。沒有人希望 NBA 總決賽是根據技術性的判斷來決定的。當官員們今年夏天聚集進行報告時，這 10 個實例應該會出現在昏暗的錄影帶上。

賈·莫蘭特為鵜鶘隊加油

2025-26 NBA 賽季還不到 24 小時，NBA 的裁判問題就出現了。錫安威廉森的新奧爾良鵜鶘隊被賈莫蘭特的孟菲斯灰熊隊嘲笑，但最後兩分鐘的報告標記了一次不應該被吹的犯規。當莫蘭特攻擊籃框時，赫伯瓊斯儘管保持乾淨的身體接觸，卻被吹罰投籃犯規。

莫蘭特兩罰全中，關鍵時刻將領先擴大到120-117。鵜鶘隊最終以 128-122 落敗，傑里米·菲爾斯最終被這位全明星球員愚弄，雪上加霜。聯盟第二天發布的報告證實，這項決定完全是錯誤的。重播也顯示了這一點，但這並不重要。這也不會是 L2M 在 2025-26 年最後一次這麼說。

克里斯·芬奇點燃火焰

在第四季末，在賽季初仍然找到了一些動力。明尼蘇達灰狼隊仍在堅持，但希望在每一秒都在消失，最終在 12 月 17 日以 116-110 輸給灰熊隊。克里斯芬奇 (Chris Finch) 目睹了許多人認為是兩個遲來的判罰決定了比賽的結果。安東尼愛德華茲幾乎被遺忘，因為主教練對官員的即時評價被廣泛傳播。

當芬奇在場邊將扎克·扎爾巴逼入絕境時，攝影機麥克風捕捉到了整個對話。 「你剛剛打了兩通電話，」芬奇說。 “你他媽的知道。你他媽的知道。”

其中一個錯過的判罰是一次簡單的故意犯規，在比賽還剩不到一分鐘時就讓時鐘停止了。不過，請告訴 NBRA 您的真實感受。

金塊隊讓火箭隊偏離了軌道

官員們緩慢地開始賽季是可以原諒的。入職一個月？顯然，聖誕節前一周並不是 NBRA 表現最好的一周。 2025 年 12 月 15 日，加時賽最後 100 秒的三次錯誤判罰有利於丹佛金塊隊以 128-125 擊敗休士頓火箭隊。如果火箭隊贏得那場比賽，這兩支球隊將分別成為第四和第五號種子，洛杉磯湖人隊則升至第四名。這可能是一場真正改變 NBA 季後賽格局的比賽。

伊梅·烏多卡賽後告訴記者，這是“很長一段時間以來（他）見過的最糟糕的裁判”，特別針對兩名官員，稱他們“沒有必要在那裡”，並指責球隊隊長扎克·扎爾巴在前 NBA MVP 尼古拉·約基奇周圍“表現得追星”。

NBA 對烏多卡處以 25,000 美元罰款。隨後發布了 L2M 報告。對凱文·杜蘭特和阿門·湯普森的犯規判定錯誤，對小蒂姆·哈達威的犯規本應被判罰，但沒有被判罰。不幸的是，這種順序（罰款教練，確認教練是對的）已經成為聯盟裁判危機中反覆出現的模式，招致了分析師的批評，他們認為 L2M 報告很大程度上只是一份紙質承認書，沒有任何改變。

凱爾特人隊變得謹慎

NBRA 堅持他們的統計數據。他們的口哨超過 96% 是正確的。大多數情況下，這是有依據的，但許多人擔心的是無人接聽電話。盧多特太多的帶球、太多不受控制的防守，在別人受傷前必須付出一些努力。傑倫·布朗與科揚特·喬治的頭撞可能就是最好的例子。一旦失誤，波士頓塞爾提克甚至可能無法讓傑森塔圖姆重返 NBA 總決賽。

喬治在最後幾秒鐘對布朗的滑鏟鏟斷了 2026 年 FIFA 世界盃的熱度。當爵士隊投出致勝球後，塞爾提克眼睜睜地看著一分領先優勢消失。這不會是豆鎮最後一次欺負裁判。在波士頓以 100-95 輸給維克多·文巴尼亞馬 (Victor Wembanyama) 的馬刺隊後，布朗批評球隊隊長柯蒂斯·布萊爾 (Curtis Blair)，稱球隊“做了很多事情”，並指責他們在沒有呼叫的情況下允許身體防守。

布朗還告訴記者，“我現在會接受罰款……我以為這是一些公牛——今晚。”

NBA隨後對布朗處以35,000美元的罰款。這篇文章值得注意的是那天晚上的犯規差異數據所顯示的內容：在電影中，這些判罰很難防守。這起事件也預示了布朗與 NBA 裁判之間日益緊張的關係，這種關係將在三月急劇惡化。

傑倫布朗不買故事

一月份輸給馬刺隊後，布朗對官員大發雷霆。在瘋狂三月對陣馬刺隊之後，他發現自己再次陷入了一場奇怪的裁判爭議的中心。這位全明星球員在靠近邊線的地方開車，然後被史蒂芬卡斯爾和溫班亞馬纏住。他們都跌跌撞撞地出了界，球在過程中失去了。沒有犯規。布朗找到劇組長泰勒福特來爭論這部劇。

接下來發生的事情成為了本季下半場最受討論的裁判時刻。第二名裁判蘇亞什·梅塔穿過球場，對布朗發出第二次技術犯規。一名未參與最初行動的裁判的介入立即受到批評。它還觸發了自動彈出。

與斯科特福斯特 (Scott Foster) 碰撞

明尼蘇達灰狼隊中鋒納茲·里德經歷了慘痛的教訓，批評史考特·福斯特是要花錢的。在加時賽戰勝休斯頓隊的比賽中，里德因爭論控球而被福斯特驅逐出場。 NBA對里德處以5萬美元罰款，並不是因為爭論，而是因為「質疑比賽的公正性」。

里德的罪過？看著福斯特說：“別這樣——兄弟。他在動。”

其他人則建議這是“停止作弊”，這可以解釋罰款的原因。雪上加霜的是，除了里德被驅逐之外，火箭隊與狼隊的 L2M 報告還強調了福斯特團隊的災難性夜晚。聯盟自己的 L2M 報告指出，最後幾分鐘總共有 6 次漏判，其中包括朱利葉斯·蘭德爾（Julius Randle）儘管「保持垂直」但對杜蘭特犯規的嚴重錯誤。

機組人員還錯過了對阿爾佩倫·先貢（Alperen Sengun）的一次嚴重犯規，這也應該讓他被罰下場。如果這些判罰正確的話，第五號種子的爭奪將會更加激烈。

拉梅洛·鮑爾失控

回到 NBA 季後賽，拉梅洛·鮑爾因與巴姆·阿德巴約接觸而被罰款 35,000 美元，並被處以追溯性 2 級處罰。爭議的焦點在於，沒有實時吹哨子，使得熱火隊的快攻得以繼續，而這位前年度最佳防守球員仍然躺在地上。事後看來，出於安全考慮，有人要求立即將鮑爾逐出 NBA 入圍賽。

在 2025 年 12 月對陣太陽隊的一場激烈比賽中，勒布朗·詹姆斯在抗議涉及狄龍·布魯克斯的比賽時與一名官員發生身體接觸。詹姆斯把手放在裁判斯科特·特瓦爾多斯基身上，引發了關於錯過驅逐的討論，因為這位未來的第一輪名人堂成員只收到了技術犯規。這場混戰結束了當晚菲尼克斯先是落後20分，然後又領先1分，最終因詹姆斯罰球而輸掉比賽。

在 51 次犯規、68 次罰球以及狄龍布魯克斯被罰出場後，湖人隊以 116-114 獲勝。菲尼克斯的球迷們非常憤怒。湖人隊罰球43次，而太陽隊罰球25次。讓兩支球隊合計犯規 51 次，同時又對「傳統」比賽失去控制，這對 NBRA 來說是不容忽視的。

勇士隊很擔心

NBA 球探圈裡流傳著這樣一個謠言：我們在 NBA 季後賽中看到了大廚柯瑞的最後一面。史蒂芬庫裡的季後賽謝幕是今年的 NBA 入圍賽。其中部分原因是無法保護較小的後衛，NBRA 希望下賽季扭轉這種趨勢。

12月12日，柯瑞在被吹罰對賈登·麥克丹尼爾斯犯規後非常憤怒。每個人都清楚，麥克丹尼爾斯在一次散球爭奪中將柯瑞猛地拉到了球場上。它也不止於此。 4 月 5 日復活節週日，柯瑞因膝傷缺席了 27 場比賽，並在對陣火箭隊的比賽中險些帶領金州隊在落後 15 分的情況下翻盤。

第二天，NBA 確認在最後兩分鐘內出現了 3 次不正確的無判罰。最引人注目的是比賽還剩 1 分 28 秒時，阿門·湯普森 (Amen Thompson) 跳到庫裡身上，並在突破上籃時發起了清晰的身體接觸。柯瑞投籃命中，被撞倒在地。他舉起雙臂。沒有口哨。聯盟的報告證實湯普森應該被吹罰投籃犯規。

雖然在積分榜上毫無意義，但這卻痛苦地提醒我們 L2M 報告本身所承認的事情：比賽應該以不同的方式結束。它也應該有不同的稱呼。庫裡在退役之旅之前只能承受更多的懲罰。

NBRA 毀了新秀時刻

裁判對新秀阿杜·蒂耶羅 (Adou Thiero) 投籃的第一個 NBA 投籃的干預抹殺了 NBRA 員工的任何善意。真的嗎？你想剝奪一個新秀一生的成就時刻嗎？一個可以用低於餐費的錢來更換的球？快點！

在這位新秀首次得分後，裁判試圖阻止他控球，這促使盧卡·東契奇和揚尼斯·阿德托昆博進行了乾預。這只會讓陰謀更加可信，因為這一切都與你在這個行業認識的人有關！

NBA尚未宣布對布克的言論進行罰款，但考慮到他將其與「WWE」進行比較的嚴重性，預計聯盟辦公室將迅速採取行動。對於一個已經因 L2M 的道歉和「荒謬」的技術問題而受到損害的賽季來說，雷霆隊的最新事件象徵著聯盟球星與其裁判人員之間日益擴大的裂痕。雖然這些報告的目的是提供問責制，但對於因無法修復的技術細節而輸掉比賽的球隊來說，這些報告往往令人沮喪地承認錯誤。

The Arizona Cardinals delivered the first mini-surprise of the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Notre Dame star running back Jeremiah Love with the third overall pick in the first round. While love can help overcome crime without recognition, it also means James Connor’s days in Arizona are numbered.

Now that Love is the undisputed RB1 in Arizona, let’s evaluate some potential trade destinations for Connor, who is a two-time Pro Bowler and has a pair of 1,000-yard seasons to his name.

los angeles chargers

The Chargers believe they have their RB of the future in last year’s first-round selection Omarion Hampton. They also brought in a fast bowler in the form of Keaton Mitchell. Still, a Harbaugh team can never have enough running backs, and Connor is a proven bruiser who is one of the NFL’s toughest players. It will fit perfectly with the bolt.

jacksonville jaguars

The Jaguars let Travis Etienne sign with the Saints this offseason, and 2025 fourth-round pick Fearshul Tuten may not be ready for a major role. Hopefully the Jaguars add a RB in the next two days, but if not, why not consider trading a draft pick on day three for a proven stopgap like Connor? He is just a year removed from a 1,094-yard, 8 TD season. At the very least, it will buy the Jaguars longer to find a long-term solution.

las vegas raiders

Ashton Jeanty is the future of the Raiders. Still, after a tough rookie season, Las Vegas likely wants to boost the competition in their RB room. Jeanty will undoubtedly still be the starter, but having a veteran like Connor, who has had to work tirelessly to earn and keep his role, could be invaluable to a young athlete like Jeanty.

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Javonte Williams is the Cowboys’ lead back after a 1,200-yard season. But after that? There are some deep questions in Dallas. The Cowboys have four other guys on the roster, clearly trying to find a reliable backup and potentially a future RB1. Connor won’t be the RB1 of the future, but he will erase any doubt about the Cowboys having enough stuff to get the job done in the RB room.

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洛杉磯快艇隊經歷了起起落落的一年，最終以失望告終。賽季一開始就陷入了混亂，快艇隊以 6 勝 21 負的戰績被排除在季後賽的爭奪之外，而且克里斯保羅也被毫不客氣地解雇了。

但在科懷·倫納德帶領、泰倫·盧執教的球隊最終扭轉局勢，以42勝40負的戰績結束比賽，以第九號種子的身份穩坐入圍賽資格。然而，在史蒂芬·柯瑞和勇士隊贏得附加賽比賽後，他們的賽季結束了，快艇隊的賽季也就此結束。

現在，人們對科懷·倫納德的未來充滿了猜測。但根據 ClutchPoints 的 NBA 資深記者 Brett Siegel 的說法，倫納德的交易並沒有任何真正的吸引力。

「到目前為止，他還沒有去快艇隊說他不想再待在那裡了，而且沒有任何跡象表明他不想再呆在洛杉磯了。所以無論你在哪裡看到，現在這都不是真的。所以這只是進入休賽期我們必須每週做的事情之一。”

倫納德已經在快艇隊效力了 6 個賽季，今年是他在快艇隊任職期間的亮點之一。他出賽65場比賽，場均27.9分、6.4個籃板、3.6次助攻、1次抄截。他的三分命中率為38.7%，投籃命中率為50%。

他穩定的表現和出場次數的增加幫助洛杉磯度過了難關，並在賽季中期為季後賽做好了調整。 2024-2025賽季倫納德只打了37場比賽。所有的目光都將集中在快艇隊身上，看看他們在休賽期會做出什麼舉動。他們是否會尋求收回更多選秀權來進行快速重建，嘗試尋找另一位球星與科懷·倫納德搭檔，或者對現有的陣容進行一些小調整？但倫納德似乎仍然被鎖定在快艇隊打球。

The Las Vegas Raiders have big decisions to make over the next three days. Of course, the first pick won’t be a tough decision, but general manager Jon Spitek has nine other selections after the first round, and he needs immediate contributors.

Last year, the Raiders added 11 new players to their roster. However, other than running back Ashton Jeanty, the class of 2025 had a very disappointing season. The previous coaching staff preferred veterans like Alex Cappa and Tyler Lockett over Caleb Rogers and Jack Beech or Donte Thornton Jr.

If this year’s class gets as much playing time as last year’s group, the Raiders could see tremendous growth.

Las Vegas is only a few hours away, arriving on time. In the meantime, here’s a final 2026 mock draft for the Silver and Black. These selections are based on how the team can meet roster needs.

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Round 1, Pick 1: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana

The only lock in this year’s draft. Once the Raiders clinched the No. 1 spot in the standings, everyone knew they would turn their attention to Fernando Mendoza, who put on a show in front of the Raiders brass during the College Football Playoff.

General manager John Spitek could make changes to the card as the clock starts ticking on Thursday night. Mendoza will be the ray of hope this franchise needs to get back on the right path.

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Round 2, Pick 36: Jermaine Bernard, WR, Alabama

According to ESPN’s Ryan McFadden and Matt Miller, the Raiders will consider a second-round prospect who could help Mendoza at offensive tackle or wide receiver.

If that’s the case, the wideout is likely to have a more immediate impact by having a clear path to playing time on the field. Unless Las Vegas trades DJ Glaze, a rookie right tackle will have to compete with him for the job.

As rookies, Jack Beech and Donte Thornton Jr. played sparingly. Additionally, Spytek prepared him for former play-caller Chip Kelly’s offense. Offensive-minded head coach Clint Kubiak may want a different skill set or type of receiver for his system.

Jerami Bernard would be an ideal fit due to his ability to line up at all three receiver spots. Additionally, his experience in a motion-heavy offense should translate well to Kubiak’s scheme, which includes pre-snap movement to highlight mismatches.

Although Bernard does not have escape speed, he is difficult to bring down after the catch. More importantly, he rarely missed passes in college. Kubiak can finally rely on him as a reliable high-IQ playmaker to lead his receiver corps.

Round 3, Pick 67: AJ Holsey, S, LSU

AJ Holsey will provide the Raiders with the best of both worlds at safety. He can set the tone for the back end of the defense with bone-jarring tackles and forced turnovers in coverage.

Over the last two years at Houston and LSU, Halsey became a football magnet, recording eight interceptions and 12 pass breakups. He also played with controlled aggression and went the previous campaign without conceding a penalty.

Halsey is an all-around safety who can earn playing time immediately due to his ball skills. If necessary, he will line up on special teams while working his way up the depth chart.

Round 4, Pick 102: Domonique Orange, DT, Iowa State

Domonique Orange’s skill set and recent experience is exactly what the Raiders need on their defense.

Defensive tackles Jonah Laulou and Tonka Hemingway should play more snaps in the upcoming season after getting four sacks each. Las Vegas needs the nose tackles to combat double-teams and stop the run.

According to Pro Football Focus, the Orange played the second-most snaps (412) in the A-gap among FBS players. The 6-2, 325-pounder could start on opening day at nose tackle in defensive coordinator Rob Leonard’s 3-4 defense.

Round 4, Pick 117: Travis Burke, OT, Memphis

Although Glaze is the frontrunner to become the starting right tackle, he has had a disappointing sophomore season. He allowed 10 sacks, according to Pro Football Focus.

Yes, the Raiders’ previous coaching staff bears some of the blame for the poor offensive line play, however the new arrangement should not simply hand the starting job to Glaze. Spytek could add competition at right tackle.

Travis Burke has experience on both sides of the line, dating back to his time at Gardner-Webb. After playing left tackle for two years at Florida International, he joined the Memphis Tigers at right tackle in 2025.

If Burke is unable to beat out Glaze for the main spot at right tackle he could work his way into the swing tackle role.

Round 4, Pick 134: Ketron Allen, RB, Penn State

Las Vegas is expected to sign a veteran running back after the draft. Najee Harris is still available. However, for now, Spytek can fill the RB2 role with an experienced ball-carrier.

Ketron Allen played four collegiate seasons and led Penn State for three of those tenures. He has three-down ability if he is able to complete his blocking assignments. The 5-11, 216-pounder caught 70 passes for 490 yards and four touchdowns with the Nittany Lions.

Kellon Black is a popular choice for the Raiders due to Mendoza’s Indiana ties, but Kubiak may prefer a bigger tailback similar to his previous RB2, Zach Charbonnet, who is listed at 6-1, 214 pounds. At 5-9, 208 pounds, Black is an undersized running back.

Round 5, Pick 175: Caden Curry, EDGE, Ohio State

Max Crosby should be healthy for the upcoming season, though Spytek can’t ignore the wear and tear on the star’s body due to surgeries over the years. The team shut him down, in part, for his well-being so he could begin the recovery process from surgery on his meniscus.

All told, the Raiders need to improve their pass-rush depth. Free-agent acquisition Kwity Payne has the potential to line up at different positions, but Malcolm Cousins ​​will play on another one-year, prove-it deal.

While Caden Curry doesn’t have the versatility or athletic profile of a starting-round prospect at the position, the 6’3″, 257-pound defensive end could be an up-and-coming player. In his only season as a starter at Ohio State, he recorded 11 sacks and 16.5 tackles for loss.

Round 6, Pick 185: Toriano Pride Jr., CB, Missouri

Due to size limitations, Toriano Pride Jr. will likely be a late pick on Day 3, but if not for his 5-10, 185-pound frame, he could be a popular sleeper pick.

Pride played two years at Clemson and a few years at Missouri, recording four pass breakups and two interceptions in each of his last two collegiate seasons. He uses 4.32 speed to make up for his lack of size in coverage and tackles well in space.

Pride isn’t going to line up against elite receivers at the pro level, but he could have a future at safety or behind Terron Johnson.

Round 6, Pick 208: Bishop Fitzgerald, S, USC

Spytek discusses the mathematics of his security room, which only has three players.

#attacker GM Jon Spytek: “We now have 3 safeties on the roster. It’s just a math equation that we must add one, and it’s a very good safety class. Obviously, it’s something we have to attack, and I’m glad the class looks the way it does.”

On security situation.

– Justin Churchill (@ChurchillAtoZ) 14 April 2026

The Raiders need to double down at the position. They may take a chance on Bishop Fitzgerald, who can contribute on special teams and bring ball production on the back end of the defense.

Critics will question Fitzgerald’s athletic profile, but that didn’t stop him from recording 24 pass breakups and 10 interceptions over the past two years at North Carolina State and USC.

Round 7, Pick 219: David Guesta, NT, Kentucky

The Raiders end the draft with another 300-plus-pounder who can stop the run but is better as a pass-rusher than the Orange, who is projected to go in the middle rounds.

You need to look beyond the basic box score numbers to realize David Guesta’s playmaking ability beyond his run stopping ability.

According to Pro Football Focus, Gusta recorded 29 pressures with an 11 percent pass-rush win rate last season. He’s an intriguing late-round prospect who could carve out a three-down role in the defensive line rotation. In 2025, the Kentucky product played 258 snaps in the A-gap, according to PFF.

Maurice Moton covers the Raiders for the Silver and Black TODAY – Powered by Sportsknot. You can follow him on Twitter @momoton.

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The Dallas Stars were looking at a 2–1 series hole until their star-studded special teams took over.

Despite being outshot (61-60) and outscored (6-3) at 5-on-5, the Stars’ power play has been extremely hot in this series and scored three times in their 4-3, double-OT win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 3 on Wednesday in St. Paul, Minn.

Wyatt Johnson scored the game-winner on the power play at 12:10 of the second extra session. The Stars have won two consecutive matches and now lead the best-of-7 series 2-1.

Game 4 takes place Saturday at 4:30 pm CT in St. Paul.

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Dallas PP picks up where it left off in the regular season.

The Stars ranked second in the NHL during the regular season in power-play efficiency (28.6%), trailing only the historically great Edmonton Oilers (30.6). But where the Oilers’ man-advantage has faltered through two games, the Stars’ development is thriving.

Dallas is 6 of 17 (35.3%) on the power play in its series and has scored multiple man-up goals in each of its last two wins. Johnson and teammate Matt Duchene have a pair of power-play goals in the series and superstar wing Jason Robertson also scored on the power play in Game 1.

“When you get opportunities, it’s important to take them,” Johnson said. “Nice to have him [in double OT]. “I was just trying to move forward and do whatever I can to help.”

Duchene’s man-up goal gave Dallas the lead for good in a 4–2 win over Minnesota in Game 2, but his power-play marker in Game 3 set the stage for Johnston’s heroics.

The Stars trailed 3–2 in the final seconds of the third period on a PP after Bobby Brink tipped Radek Faksa at 8:27. Dallas had failed on three consecutive second period power plays which gave the Wild enough momentum to take the lead late in the second period.

“This is the time of year you’ve got to stick with it. You can’t get frustrated,” Stars coach Glenn Gulutzan said. “We are playing against an elite team and elite class [penalty] Killer. The swings are going to go in that direction. It is not going to be an easy journey.”

It was Dallas’ only PP in the third period or first overtime – meanwhile, the Wild had five man-advantages in that period. But Duchesne got a sharp-angle shot past Minnesota goalie Jesper Wallstad on a great cross-slot pass from Mikko Rantanen, tying the game.

“Quite important,” said Duchene of the power-play contribution. “We were just living with it. This team, I’ve talked about how balanced we are, and it feels even more calm than in years past, just how patient and in the moment we are.”

Stars penalty kill has also been very good

Special teams can be a big X-factor in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

A strong or shaky power play can turn the momentum of a game or series, especially if a result starts snowballing.

So even though the Stars have given Minnesota 15 man-advantages in the series, and been shorthanded seven times in Game 3, after going 2 of 4 in Game 1 they have answered the bell by shutting down 10 of the Wild’s last 11 power plays.

“Our special teams have been excellent,” Gulutzan said.

Additionally, the Stars PK faced three potentially game-changing situations after Duchene tied the game. Rantanen first went to the penalty box for tripping at 12:30 of the third period, then forwards Sam Steele and Jamie Benn were each cited in overtime, but Dallas did not even allow a shot against Jake Oettinger on the OT power play.

“I had my head down, looking out of one eye and was just like, ‘Oh my God, let us deal with this,'” Duchesne said. “They were incredible. We knew after getting those two we needed to move forward [power plays] In [double] OT.”

Of course, the Wild paid a hefty price to acquire defenseman Quinn Hughes from the Vancouver Canucks earlier this season so he could join Kirill Kaprizov (19 ppg), Matt Boldy (30 power-play points) and Joel Eriksson-Ek (16 ppg). Minnesota finished third in the league in power plays (25.2%), but have been indifferent in their last two losses.

“They’ve got some great players. It’s a talented power play,” Gulutzan said. “I thought our guys did a really good job.”

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金州勇士隊在附加賽中以 111-96 輸給菲尼克斯太陽隊，結束了他們的賽季。雖然沒有人預計勇士隊今年會取得長足進步，尤其是在吉米巴特勒缺席的情況下，但這場比賽也可能是該組織幾位主要人物的最後一場比賽。

其中最主要的是史蒂夫·科爾（Steve Kerr），ClutchPoints 的布雷特·西格爾（Brett Siegel）最近表示，其他幾名球員可能會跟著他走出出口。

「史蒂夫·科爾有可能離開，他會被交易嗎？這是一個很大的問號，」他在談到德雷蒙德·格林時說道，然後詳細介紹了艾爾·霍福德和加里·佩頓等球星。

溫比腦震盪、科爾的未來、科懷交易？ |離合器湯匙帶 @托默阿扎利 & @布雷特西格爾NBA https://t.co/8fDSQ8Ycgq

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 4 月 23 日

「艾爾霍福德有這樣的球員選擇，如果史蒂夫科爾不是主教練，並且他們與一個年輕人一起走向不同的方向，我可以肯定地說艾爾霍福德不會在那裡。

德安東尼·梅爾頓，他有球員選擇權，他會選擇退出，如果史蒂夫·科爾不是主教練，他就不會從勇士隊得到錢。蓋瑞佩頓是史蒂夫科爾多年來喜愛的球員，今年簽下底薪合約後他會回來嗎？如果史蒂夫·科爾不留在勇士隊，那麼這裡會有很多移動的東西，」西格爾總結道。

科爾自 2016 年以來一直是勇士隊的 HC，贏得了四次總冠軍，同時與史蒂芬·庫裡、德雷蒙德·格林和克萊·湯普森等球星一起建立了王朝。當金州勇士圍繞著柯瑞組建另一支有競爭力的球隊時，可能會無意中導致一場重大的重組。

「我希望他明年成為我們的教練。你想聽我的意見嗎？我想不是，只是因為感覺就是那樣，感覺就是這樣，」格林說。

這位勇士隊老將還聲稱，他​​和史蒂芬都認為快艇隊的比賽「可能是我們最後一次與史蒂夫一起比賽。」根據《體育畫報》報道，科爾本人也提出了同樣的建議。

「我不知道會發生什麼。我仍然熱愛教練工作。但我明白。這些工作都有到期日，」他聲稱。

在這種情況下，有理由認為其他多位明星也會跟隨出口。如果格林在這份名單上，那麼看到柯瑞本人以外的任何人出現在名單上也不會令人感到驚訝。

Florida coach Todd Golden has spoken for the first time since rumors of him possibly replacing Steve Kerr as head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

It’s going to be an interesting offseason for the Warriors. After starting the season as a secret horse in the West, injuries to Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry completely derailed their hopes of making a splash in the conference this season.

Last week, their season came to a sad end as they were eliminated from playoff contention in the play-in tournament and finished with their second losing record in the last 14 seasons. Change is definitely coming. It’s definitely coming to the roster, but it could also be on the bench since Kerr is no longer under contract.

After their play-in loss, Kerr suggested that he would like to continue working with Curry. However, it is not clear whether that is what he and the organization want. That is why speculation has intensified as to who could be his replacement. One notable name that has come up through rumors is Gators coach Todd Golden.

Todd Golden calms down Golden State Warriors talk

The 40-year-old has emerged as one of the elite coaches in college basketball during his four seasons at Florida. They have been taken to the NCAA Tournament each of the last three seasons, including a championship win last year. However, Golden shut down the recent rumors on Thursday.

“I definitely plan on coaching the Gators,” Golden said when asked about the rumors in his first press conference after the Gators lost in the second round of the tournament.

A recent report suggested that New York Knicks coach Mike Brown – who was Kerr’s former top assistant – and Brooklyn Nets coach Jordi Fernandez would be at the top of the Warriors’ wish list if the legendary coach does not return in 2026-27.

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The first round of the 2026 NFL Draft is just hours away, and there is plenty of intrigue over what the Washington Commander could do with the seventh overall selection. After missing the playoffs and seeing their offense and defense decline massively, it is safe to say that the Commanders need help on both sides of the ball.

Still, Washington only has six draft selections overall, and moving up the draft board may not be an option for Commanders general manager Adam Peters. However, that’s probably not what head coach Dan Quinn wants to hear, as he reportedly has his eye on a special talent for his defense.

According to NFL insider Ralph Vacchiano of Fox Sports, Coach Quinn “loves” Ohio State linebacker Sonny Stiles. Still, he says Washington “knows they need a WR and they’ve done a lot of work on Ohio State’s Carnell Tate.”

Both are expected to be in the top-10. Styles, even though he is a linebacker, could be a top-five selection, meaning Washington will have to move up to reach target Quinn Cowets.

As for Tate, it seems more realistic for him to fall to seven, but there is some discussion that Cleveland could select the Ohio State receiver at No. 6. However, finding a franchise for a tackle could influence their decision, leaving Tate to Washington instead.

Either way, it appears the Commander is entering Thursday night with an open mind, which is what you need to do when there are six other teams making selections before Washington.

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俄克拉荷馬城——第二場比賽以 120-107 戰勝菲尼克斯太陽隊，在賈倫·威廉姆斯的夜晚結束之前，俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊全明星謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大在上半場遭受了傷病困擾。吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大拿下37分，帶領雷霆隊在首輪7戰4勝的系列賽中以2-0領先。

獲勝後，吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大反思了 他的左手受傷，他似乎是在開場搶籃板後摔倒時受傷的。

「我上去了。下來了，我的手很疼，」吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大說。 「我還沒看過影片。我甚至不知道發生了什麼。很痛，而且感覺麻木。幾乎就像我手上的有趣骨頭被撞到了。所以，我只是想找回那種感覺。不過，我還好。”

看完吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大之後 明顯感到不適 比賽結束後，雷霆訓練人員在接下來的暫停期間查看了他的左手。

謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大在幾個回合前在太陽隊的籃筐下摔倒後感到非常痛苦。

看起來SGA在比賽中傷到了他的左手/手腕 pic.twitter.com/yKeDatYDRn

— 約蘇埃‧帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 4 月 23 日

預計吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大不會因為受傷而缺席任何比賽，在第二場對陣太陽隊的比賽中，他的手指似乎過度伸展。

謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大在第二場比賽後向狄龍·布魯克斯發表講話

雷霆隊全明星謝伊·吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大對狄龍·布魯克斯進行了批評，他在場上來來回回地發表了講話，然後回應了布魯克斯在第二場比賽後的賽後言論。吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大表示，這只不過是兩名後衛在 NBA 季後賽中競爭，提醒記者，他不能控制圍繞他的言論。 臭名昭著的誘餌。

「他只是做了他慣常的滑稽動作。然後，我在他身上得分。我讓他聽了一下，」吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大在回應布魯克斯賽後評論之​​前說道，該評論指責SGA「揮舞」和失敗。 「我無法控制狄龍或其他任何人會抱怨什麼。我所能做的就是努力為我的球隊贏得籃球比賽。我的意思是，狄龍正在做他應該做的事情。他應該為比賽帶來能量。

激怒遊戲。他再次出色地為今晚的比賽帶來了能量。那裡超級有趣，我喜歡和他比賽。 」

謝伊·吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大在第二場比賽中與太陽隊的狄龍·布魯克斯來回交流：「他只是做了他平常的滑稽動作。然後，我在他身上得分。

我讓他聽了一下……我無法控制狄龍或其他任何人會抱怨什麼……我的意思是，狄龍正在做他正在做的事情…… pic.twitter.com/hNv147RqG8

— 約蘇埃‧帕文 (@Joe_Sway) 2026 年 4 月 23 日

吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大和布魯克斯是加拿大成年男子國家籃球隊的隊友。

Sure, LeBron James has turned back the clock in the first two games of the LA Lakers’ opening-round series with the Houston Rockets. But the Lakers’ playoff destiny still hinges on whether Luka Doncic can return and make an impact.

Doncic was ruled out of the remainder of the regular season and playoffs with a Grade 2 hamstring strain on April 2. This is an injury that usually takes four to six weeks to heal. At this point we’re three weeks out. However, great news for the Lakers on Thursday. Doncic was seen going through some light shooting drills at the practice site.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Boston Celtics 111-97 in Game 2 of their first-round series on Tuesday night. And even more surprising is the fact that they did it without Joel Embiid.

Even better news for the Sixers is that Embiid actually participated in practice on Thursday, indicating that the big man’s return could be in time to help Philly make life uncomfortable for Boston.

Head coach Nick Nurse told the media that Embiid wants to play and they definitely want him to play. But the coach did not give us any specific deadline to return.

“I think we’ll probably know a lot by the end of today as to where he’s at. … He wants to play, and we want him to play. I don’t know how close we are to that at this point, but I think there’s some progress being made.”

He said the seven-time All-Star participated in “parts” of practice Thursday, the day before Game 3.

Embiid participates in practice for the first time since emergency appendectomy

Embiid is recovering from an emergency appendectomy on April 9. This is his first return to the court with his teammates in two weeks since then.

Of course, keeping the Big Fella healthy and on the court throughout his career has always been a challenge. This season, he only managed to play 38 games in the regular season, after playing only 19 games last year and 39 games two seasons ago. But when he’s on the court, he can still dominate. This year, in those limited games, he averaged 26.9 points, although his rebounding dropped to just 7.7 per game, the lowest of his career.

The Sixers are now back in Philly and will look to hold serve at home to put the heavily favored Celtics on their heels. Having a near-healthy Embiid in the lineup (the best they can hope for), to go along with a red-hot backcourt of VJ Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey (30 and 29 points, respectively, in Game 2), will really do wonders for the team’s chances of being a real threat to the Celtics.

Game 3 is scheduled for Friday night, with Game 4 on Sunday.

As this terrible season ended for the Milwaukee Bucks, they made quick work of firing head coach Doc Rivers. Now, almost as quickly, they have named his replacement. The Bucks have agreed to terms with top head coach Taylor Jenkins on the market.

亞特蘭大老鷹隊希望在周四晚上對陣紐約尼克隊的系列賽中以 2-1 領先。本週早些時候，老鷹隊憑藉 CJ 麥科勒姆在第四節的火熱表現將比分追平，麥科勒姆響應麥迪遜廣場花園的呼喊聲，在比賽的最後階段接管了比賽，頻繁地在換防中追擊尼克斯隊後衛賈倫·布倫森。

最近，老鷹隊總經理昂西·薩利赫承認，當麥科勒姆作為球隊偶像特雷·楊的交易方案的一部分被交易到亞特蘭大時，他也沒有想到麥科勒姆會如此有影響力。

據 The Ringer 的霍華德·貝克 (Howard Beck) 報道，薩利赫說：“如果我說‘嘿，這會發生’，那我就太胡言亂語了。” “我沒想到他會接手並成為他過去兩場比賽中的那種球員。這就像，該死的！就像，這真是太神奇了。”

事實上，自從到達亞特蘭大以來，麥科勒姆的表現甚至比最樂觀的球迷所能預測的還要好，他提供了球隊認為楊能達到的大部分組織進攻和孤立得分能力，但沒有進攻停滯或防守限制。

「我只是沒想到效率如此之高，一切都這麼好，他剛剛以如此戲劇性的方式接管了這個系列賽。這減輕了我們一些人的壓力。它幫助我們了解如何贏得季後賽，這是一項技能，」薩利赫補充道。

老鷹隊希望賈倫·約翰遜和尼克爾·亞歷山大·沃克能夠在這個系列賽中找到節奏，這樣他們就不必在前進中如此依賴麥科勒姆，但到目前為止，這位才華橫溢的老將已經勝任這項任務。

老鷹隊和尼克斯隊之間的第 3 場比賽定於美國東部時間週四晚上 7:00 舉行。

After realizing that there was no quarterback worth selecting with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New York Jets moved quickly to acquire Geno Smith. He is expected to be the Jets’ starting QB for the entire season.

But what about 2027? After all, if Smith could only lead the Raiders to a 2-13 record last year, who’s to say he’d be any better for the Jets? Still, Jets general manager Darren Maugi is reportedly busy identifying other QB prospects who could develop into long-term solutions in New York.

According to NFL Network’s Cameron Wolfe, the Jets have “done a lot of work” on Alabama QB Ty Simpson.

The Jets have really done a lot of work on Simpson, who is projected to be either a late first-round pick or a late-round pick. New York joined Simpson in a private workout, attended his Pro Day, and even took him out to dinner. The Jets have the second and 16th picks in the first round of the draft. They also have the 34th and 44th picks in the second round.

The Cardinals are another team that has been heavily linked to Simpson, and their QB situation is even more dire than the Jets. The Cardinals pick 3rd and 34th, and we could see both of these teams competing for the spot to make sure they get their guy.

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利物浦的 对莱比锡红牛球星扬·迪奥曼德的追逐似乎正在升级，阿恩·斯洛特的球队比以往任何时候都更接近寻找潜在的穆罕默德·萨拉赫替代者。

据《图片报》报道，红军与巴黎圣日耳曼队一起，在夏季转会之前会见了这位 19 岁球员的经纪人。

利物浦等人在观看

据德国报纸报道，在经历了“强劲的处子赛季”后，扬·迪奥曼德迄今为止已打入 12 粒进球和 7 次助攻，这位科特迪瓦人已经“引起了顶级俱乐部的注意”。

莱比锡红牛希望将他至少再留一年，除非收到“过高的报价”。然而，俱乐部里越来越少的人相信这种情况会发生，因为迪奥曼德“实在是太好了”。

他们为这位 19 岁的球员开出了 1 亿欧元的要价。但这并没有阻止他的经纪人或他的追求者。前者，Roc Nation，已经在积极进行转会工作。

据《图片报》报道，利物浦和巴黎圣日耳曼已经与他们进行了会面，双方都“特别感兴趣”。莱比锡尚未收到具体报价。与此同时，曼联已经冷却了他们的兴趣。

本月早些时候的一份报告称 利物浦已经表达了正式的兴趣 在边锋。现在他们已经与他的经纪人进行了会谈。

现在登录，稍后玩

一种可能的选择是，俱乐部在今年夏天以“稍低的价格”签下扬·迪奥曼德，但在下个赛季得到他。不过，费用仍至少为 1 亿欧元。

这将使莱比锡队与他们的明星球员再续约一年，最好是在欧冠联赛中。关于延长迪奥曼德交易的谈判目前尚未摆在桌面上。莱比锡认为新合同只对他的经纪人有利，对其他人没有好处。

德甲球队似乎意识到了 Roc Nation 为促成转会而做出的努力。而且，目前还看不到新协议或试图签署新协议的意义。

当然，情况可能会在未来几周和几个月内发生变化。但在与利物浦和巴黎圣日耳曼进行谈判后，趋势似乎是夏季转会。

Ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft, there have been a lot of Minnesota Vikings trade rumors. Some involve trading up from the 17th overall pick in the first round to acquire top-tier talent.

Others include a trade down to add the nine draft selections the Vikings already have. The idea is that there is not much difference between a player who is selected in the middle of the first round and a player who is selected on the second day.

Meanwhile, other Vikings rumors suggest they are thinking about selling one of their best players. Now, a new report suggests the Vikings are ready to pull the trigger.

According to the Guardian’s Ollie Connolly, the Vikings and Eagles have already agreed to a trade that sends Pro Bowl edge rusher Jonathan Greenard to Philadelphia in exchange for a second-day draft pick.

“You’re saying the (Eagles) are nabbing Jonathan Greenard, huh? Is that breaking news or is it out there?”

“I think it’s there, right?”

“I don’t think so, Ollie.”

“Well, uh-oh… I think the need for an edge will be solved on Day 2 or 3 of the draft, via trade…”

Of course, we won’t know whether this is actually true until the second day or possibly the third day, as Connolly suggests. Still, we have a hard time believing the Vikings would trade Greenard for a fourth-round pick or even less. In other words, if this trade is going to go down, expect it to happen on Friday.

Greenard has been vocal internally about wanting a new contract or an increase in his 2026 salary. Still, the Vikings were hesitant to do so as he only played in 10 games and recorded three sacks. Sitting with a $22 million cap hit for 2026, it’s possible the Vikings are willing to make a deal.

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of liverpool The pursuit of RB Leipzig star Yann Diomande looks to be on the rise, with Arne Slot’s side closer than ever to making a move for his potential Mohamed Salah replacement.

BILD reports that the RedsThe 19-year-old has met with agents of Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a summer transfer.

Liverpool and others are watching

The German newspaper reports that after a ‘strong debut season’ in which Yann Diomande has scored 12 goals and seven assists so far, the Ivorian has ‘attracted the attention’ of top clubs.

RB Leipzig want to keep him for at least another year, barring an ‘extreme offer’. However, at least people at the club believe it will happen because Diomande is ‘very good’.

They have set a price tag of €100m for the 19-year-old. But that’s not discouraging his agents or his supporters. The former, Roc Nation, are already actively working on the transfer.

According to BILD, there have been meetings with Liverpool and PSG, both of whom are ‘particularly interested’. Leipzig have not received any concrete offers yet. Meanwhile, Manchester United have reduced their interest.

A report earlier this month said Liverpool have already expressed formal interest In winger. Now they have talked to his agents.

Sign now, play later

One possible option is for a club to sign Yann Diomande this summer for a ‘slightly lower price’ but move him next season. However, the fee should still be at least €100 million.

This would give Leipzig another year with their star player, especially in the Champions League. Talks on extending Diomande’s deal are not on the table at the moment. Leipzig consider a new deal to benefit only their agent, and no one else.

It seems the Bundesliga side are aware of Roc Nation’s transfer efforts. And, for now, don’t see the point of a new deal or trying to get him signed.

Of course, the situation may change in the coming weeks and months. But after talks with Liverpool and PSG, the trend appears to be towards a summer transfer.

荷兰记者 René van der Gijp 已经受够了持续不断的批评 利物浦 队长维吉尔·范迪克（Virgil van Dijk）来自某些荷兰分析师。

这位记者最近出现在 KieftJansenEgmondGijp 播客上，将最近的批评称为“荒谬”和“疯狂”。 FC Update 报道了他的评论。

这位前边锋明确表示，他无法理解为什么专家们继续贬低这位利物浦后卫。

世界杯忧虑

在播客中，小组成员 Wim Kieft 想知道维吉尔·范迪克是否适合代表荷兰队参加今年夏天的世界杯。

“他踢了很多比赛。然后又是对阵埃弗顿的那场疯狂的比赛，他们整场比赛都在不断地冲击你，”他说。

“那你还得打世界杯，那你肯定累坏了吧？”

这引起了范德吉普的回应，他对荷兰知名记者在谈到利物浦队长时所使用的语气表示怀疑。

“瓦伦泰恩（德里森）和约翰（德克森），还有其他人，都相当轻蔑地谈论维吉尔·范戴克，”他说，促使基夫特将其贴上“荒谬”的标签。 “是的，这太荒谬了，”范德吉普表示同意。

“在英超联赛中，人们只是认为他是有史以来最好的球员之一。在我们的餐桌上，人们不会说他没那么好；他们说他能力不强。”

这位记者随后承认，即使范戴克的负面情绪再次出现，他也将在未来的节目中保持沉默。为什么？因为他发现这样的评论是非常错误的。

一场不会消失的辩论

虽然范德吉普可能想为维吉尔·范迪克而战，但现实是批评者本赛季有时有理由批评他。这位 34 岁的球员还没有达到他之前设定的水平。

他甚至公开承认 他担心利物浦的赛季可能会对精神造成影响。

后卫似乎知道球队的水准已经下降。毫无疑问，他也参与其中。不过，他并不是本赛季利物浦的主要问题。

也许这就是范德吉普的意思。尽管荷兰的一些批评是有道理的，但有些批评有些过头了。现在他认为是时候大声疾呼了。

Washington Capitals prospect Ilya Protas has a bright future. Aliaksi’s younger brother was named AHL Rookie of the Year for his performance with the Hershey Bears.

On Thursday, Protas won the Dudley (Red) Garrett Memorial Award as the AHL’s most outstanding rookie for 2025-26. The 19-year-old now becomes the second Hershey player to win the award, joining Ron Hextall.

Protas led all AHL rookies in scoring with 66 points (29 goals, 37 assists) in 69 games, the fourth-most points by a teenager. He also led the Bears in goals, power-play goals, shots on goal (147), and plus-minus (17) this season.

The 19-year-old was eventually called up to the Capitals to help them make a late playoff run. Protas recorded one goal and three assists for four points in four games, which the Capitals ultimately won.

Protas is likely to return to the NHL full-time next season. For now, he’s back with Hershey for the Calder Cup playoffs, focused on the first line. He scored a goal to help the Bears defeat the Bridgeport Islanders in Game 1.

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安赫尔·戈麦斯将离开 狼队 夏季返回马赛奥林匹克。

报告团队 这位25岁的中场球员在一月份转会窗口租借加盟后，将不会在赛季结束后留在莫利纽克斯。

狼队退出

本周早些时候的一份报告 表示狼队今年夏天永久签下安赫尔·戈麦斯的可能性“极其渺茫”。

《队报》现在坚称这是具体的。戈麦斯将在租借合同结束后返回马赛。

据他们透露，本周确定的狼队降级英冠，也证实了戈麦斯的命运。

留在英超联赛将触发强制购买选项。但马赛知道一月份这不太可能。因此，他们无论如何都批准了这笔交易，希望戈麦斯能够在英格兰“证明自己的价值”。

戈麦斯还希望他能给自己哪怕一丝机会入选托马斯·图切尔的世界杯阵容。

夏季转会可能

他不会永久加盟狼队，也不太可能入选世界杯阵容。但无论如何，转会都有可能发生。

这位前里尔球员“一直梦想”在英超踢球。由于合同到2028年到期，这可能是马赛获得利润的最后窗口。

法甲球队肯定不希望安赫尔·戈麦斯进入合同的最后一年。因此，现在“似乎有可能”转会。除非主教练哈比卜·贝耶或他的继任者决定留住他。但如果他们这样做，就需要一份新的合同。

这是马赛在未来几个月内做出的决定。目前，有一点是确定的，戈麦斯不会留在狼队。他们降级回到英冠至少证实了这一点。

狄龍布魯克斯打的是一種特定的籃球風格，這也影響了他的隊友。菲尼克斯太陽隊的側翼是聯盟中身體素質最強的球員之一。他也不斷地努力，而且他是一名封鎖後衛。他老派的打法和不惜一切代價求勝的心態讓太陽隊在交易凱文·杜蘭特後的一個賽季超出了很多預期。在季後賽第一輪中，鳳凰城隊將迎戰衛冕冠軍俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊，布魯克斯和他的隊友們對他們在系列賽前兩場失利的裁判方式感到不滿。

布魯克斯和德文布克在系列賽第二次失利後發表了評論，表達了他們的挫敗感，球隊確實不能因為他們的感受而受到指責。

太陽隊完全有權利生氣

在第二場比賽的大部分時間裡，布魯克斯都是謝伊·吉爾傑斯·亞歷山大的主要防守者。這位即將成為背靠背 MVP 的球員以 37 分結束了比賽，但布魯克斯對自己的表現並不滿意。眾所周知，吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大擁有聯盟中最受青睞的哨子之一。他不僅會因為自己的方式而犯規，而且這位肯塔基出品的球員經常會以罰球的方式失敗，或者追求犯規而不是有機投籃。

「有點虛弱，但這就是裁判會這麼說的，」賽後被問及如何防守吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大時布魯克斯說道。 “我必須變得更聰明。”

「這是季後賽，這是男人的比賽，」布魯克斯繼續說道。 「我曾經在邁克爾喬丹或其他人打球時看過這個。當勒布朗 [James] 年輕的時候，這只是身體籃球。我不明白為什麼當我們進入季後賽時，所有的跌倒、摔倒、撲通和揮舞以及所有這些事情都是被允許的。留給 [regular] 球迷的賽季。這是關於誰是更好的團隊、誰是更有活力的團隊。不要在沒有罰球的情況下決定比賽。 」

在吉爾吉斯-亞歷山大的防守中，他當然不僅僅依靠罰球來取得成功。他不僅能命中三分球，而且具有超級關鍵的能力，是聯盟中最好的內線終結者和中距離射手之一。上一場比賽他也只有九次罰球。然而，吉爾傑斯-亞歷山大純粹的天賦讓他收到如此多的犯規而令人沮喪，因為他不需要裁判的幫助就能取得成功。相反，他選擇利用目前比賽的裁判方式，這對太陽隊這樣的實體球隊傷害最大。季後賽的球數通常會在身體素質方面有所增加，而在總得分和總犯規方面會有所下降。在這場雷霆隊與太陽隊的比賽中並非如此。

布克通常比布魯克斯冷靜得多，布魯克斯是一位眾所周知的令人惱火的球員，也是一個總是說出自己想法的人，但即使是菲尼克斯最好的球員也覺得他必須在裁判問題上大聲疾呼。

「在我的 11 年裡，我沒有叫過裁判的名字，但詹姆斯 [Williams] 今晚的比賽徹頭徹尾都很糟糕，」布克賽後說。「這對這項運動不利，對這項運動的完整性不利。如果人們不承擔責任，他們就會開始將這視為WWE。 」

布克對他認為的競爭劣勢感到非常感動，他不僅用自己的錢賭上可能罰款的入球，而且還將 NBA 的狀況比作職業摔跤中的一項照本宣科的運動。菲尼克斯隊的陣容以及聯盟中的許多球迷，無論他們的隸屬關係如何，都認為雷霆隊的裁判方式讓他們在每場比賽中都擁有明顯的優勢。這是擁有這項運動中最好的球員之一的最深的球隊根本不需要的東西。除此之外，菲尼克斯整場比賽還被多次技術犯規。季後賽的緊張氣氛總是很激烈，技術問題對雷霆隊來說等於免費得分。

布克收到了一個他從未得到解釋的技術，他覺得亞歷克斯·卡魯索似乎說服了裁判用T懲罰布克。太陽隊完全有權利生氣，但布魯克斯和布克的評論會導致第三場比賽前的改變嗎？

Joshua Norris can’t seem to catch a break. The Buffalo Sabers will be without their starting center for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.

Head coach Lindy Ruff confirmed that Norris is day-to-day with an undisclosed injury after not feeling well after Game 2. The 26-year-old veteran did not suffer any major injuries in the last competition, but illness has ruled him out for at least one game.

This is certainly a significant short-term setback for Buffalo – especially after losing to the Bruins in Game 2 which allowed Boston to tie the series 1-1.

Norris, in his first playoff action, was a reliable contributor in the opening two games. He averaged over 16 minutes on the ice, recorded six hits, won 53.1% of faceoffs, and helped the Sabers control 61.1% of shot attempts at 5-on-5 with him on the ice.

During the regular season, he scored 34 points in 44 games despite missing time due to upper body problems, providing valuable secondary scoring and depth from a third-line role.

Fortunately, the return of rookie Noah Ostlund is giving the Sabers a timely boost. The morning line rush showed the 2022 first-round pick slotting directly into Norris’ place as the third-line center, with presumably familiar wingers next to him.

Ostlund, set to make his Stanley Cup playoff debut, had been sidelined since March 25 with an upper-body injury against Boston – nearly a month on the shelf – but seemed ready to contribute after a solid rookie campaign in which he scored 11 goals and 27 points in 60 games.

While Ostlund brings skill, hockey sense and two-way ability, there are some concerns. Deployed primarily on the wing during the season, he has struggled on faceoffs (31.5% win rate) and is a smaller, less physical player (5’11”, 180 pounds), which has been a tough series. Buffalo has already thrown 83 hits through two games, highlighting the physical disadvantage.

The Sabers would ideally like to see both players healthy, but Ostlund’s entry provides depth and youth as they try to storm back into the series. Game 3 in Boston could depend on how effectively the third line performs without Norris’ experience and how Ostlund handles the increased responsibility in a high-risk environment.

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南安普敦 开始看到人们对惠灵顿桑托斯产生了更广泛的兴趣，多家巴西俱乐部现在都在关注这位本赛季在稳定上场时间上表现不佳的球员。

这位左后卫在2025/26赛季期间在英冠联赛中出场17次，但他的角色有所波动。这种情况往往会在市场上创造机会，巴西的俱乐部现在正从最初的监控转向更加拥挤的竞争。

正如我们最近报道的帕尔梅拉斯是第一个认真评估惠灵顿市场机会的人。然而，情况不再是孤立的。

巴西竞争日益激烈

惠灵顿桑托斯现在也吸引了国际队和弗拉门戈队的关注，说 博拉维普。这使得单一俱乐部的手表变成了一场更广泛的国内争夺他的签名的战斗。

这种日益增长的兴趣是由这些俱乐部的相似条件推动的。所有人都在寻找左后卫的补强，而韦灵顿在英格兰的情况使他成为一个可行的目标。

国际米兰的兴趣还有一个特定的触发因素。他们现任的左后卫亚历山大·伯纳贝 – 前凯尔特人队 – 本赛季一直在努力保持稳定。因此，俱乐部加紧寻找该职位的替代者，将惠灵顿纳入考虑范围。

他目前在南安普顿缺乏知名度，加上估值约为 300 万欧元（260 万英镑），使他在财务上可以承受。

即便如此，关键细节仍然没有改变。尽管有多家具乐部追踪他，但仍未与球员阵营取得正式联系。目前局势仍处于分析而非谈判阶段。

南安普顿接下来会发生什么

从南安普顿的角度来看，情况正在发生变化。兴趣显然在增长，这往往会迅速改变动态。尽管如此，由于没有任何俱乐部采取下一步行动，因此没有立即采取行动的压力。

与此同时，威灵顿桑托斯仍然是一名统计数据均衡的球员。这让南安普顿需要做出决定。他们要么寻求增加他的角色，要么在收到具体报价后考虑采取行动。

目前，这个故事的定义是兴趣传播而不是进展。下一步行动将取决于巴西俱乐部是否决定将监控转化为行动。

荷蘭記者雷內·范德吉普已經受夠了某些荷蘭分析家對利物浦隊長維吉爾·範戴克持續不斷的批評。

這位記者最近出現在 KieftJansenEgmondGijp 播客上，將最近的批評稱為“荒謬”和“瘋狂”。 FC Update 報導了他的評論。

這位前邊鋒明確表示，他無法理解為什麼專家繼續貶低這位利物浦後衛。

世界盃憂慮

在播客中，小組成員 Wim Kieft 想知道維吉爾·範迪克是否適合代表荷蘭隊參加今年夏天的世界盃。

「他踢了很多比賽。然後又是對陣埃弗頓的那場瘋狂的比賽，他們整場比賽都在不斷地衝擊你，」他說。

「那你還得打世界杯，那你肯定累壞了吧？”

這引起了范德吉普的回應，他對荷蘭知名記者在談到利物浦隊長時所使用的語氣表示懷疑。

「瓦倫泰恩（德里森）和約翰（德克森），還有其他人，都相當輕蔑地談論維吉爾·範戴克，」他說，促使基夫特將其貼上「荒謬」的標籤。 「是的，這太荒謬了，」范德吉普表示同意。

「在英超聯賽中，人們只是認為他是有史以來最好的球員之一。在我們的餐桌上，人們不會說他沒那麼好；他們說他能力不強。”

這位記者隨後承認，即使範戴克的負面情緒再次出現，他也將在未來的節目中保持沉默。為什麼？因為他發現這樣的評論是非常錯誤的。

一場不會消失的辯論

雖然范德吉普可能想為維吉爾範迪克而戰，但現實是批評者本賽季有時有理由批評他。這位 34 歲的球員還沒有達到他之前設定的水平。

他甚至公開承認，他擔心利物浦的賽季可能會對精神造成影響。

後衛似乎知道球隊的水準已經下降。毫無疑問，他也參與其中。不過，他並不是本賽季利物浦的主要問題。

也許這就是范德吉普的意思。儘管荷蘭的一些批評是有道理的，但有些批評有些過頭了。現在他認為是時候大聲疾呼了。

The players the Detroit Lions are targeting in a rumored trade in Round 1 of the NFL Draft have been revealed in a new report.

Heading into this week’s draft, there are an unusual amount of trade rumors flying around this year’s event. Since this year’s quarterback class is weak, there are several teams in the top 10 that are willing to move down to obtain more draft assets for this year and 2027. This provides franchises with a chance to acquire better players than they originally expected in the teens and 20s.

According to ESPN NFL insider Jeremy Fowler, the Lions are “making trade calls” ahead of Round 1 tonight, and he added that “some teams are looking at Detroit as a trade-up threat.” However, it was unclear what the team that failed to make the playoffs in 2025 might be looking for that they couldn’t find when they were at pick 17.

Detroit Lions target offensive lineman in rumored Round 1 trade

Well, fellow NFL insider Jordan Schultz shed some light on the Lions’ targets on Thursday afternoon. “Looks like a lot of teams in their teens and 20s are trying to take small steps to secure the OL before the race begins. The Lions are one of those teams,” he wrote on X.

This year, there is no clear No. 1 offensive lineman in this year’s class. Therefore, some offensive line prospects who are going high in one NFL mock draft are going to be in others later on. Either way, the Lions are probably looking to move into the late top 10 or early teens.

At that range they’ll likely target Georgia’s Monroe Freeling, Utah’s Spencer Fano, Penn State’s Olivavega Ioane or Miami’s Francis Mauigoa.

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angel gomes will go wolverhampton wanderers Summer and return to Olympique Marseille.

report team The 25-year-old midfielder will not remain at Molineux before the end of the season after joining on loan in the January transfer window.

wolves come out

A report earlier this week It is said that it is ‘extremely unlikely’ that Wolves will sign Angel Gomes on a permanent basis this summer.

L’Équipe is now insisting that it is solid. Gomes will return to Marseille when his loan deal expires.

According to his knowledge, Wolves’ relegation from the Championship, which was confirmed this week, has also confirmed Gomes’ fate.

Staying in the Premier League will trigger a mandatory purchase option. But Marseille knew that was unlikely in January. Therefore, they approved the deal in the hope that Gomes would be able to ‘prove his worth’ in England.

Gomes was also hoping to give himself even the slightest chance of a place in Thomas Tuchel’s World Cup squad.

Summer transfer possibility

He will not be joining Wolves permanently, nor is he likely to be included in the World Cup squad. But transfer can happen in any situation.

The former Lille player has ‘always dreamed’ of playing in the Premier League. And with a contract until 2028, this could be the last window in which Marseille can secure profits.

The Ligue 1 side certainly would not want Angel Gomes to enter the final year of his deal. As a result, a transfer now seems ‘likely’. That is unless manager Habib Bey or his successors decide to keep him. But if they did, a new contract would be required.

Marseille will have to take this decision in the coming months. For now, one thing is certain, Gomes will not be staying at Wolves. His return to the Championship has at least confirmed this.

托特纳姆热刺队 葡萄牙体育队在首回合1-0获胜后客场0-0战平波尔图，确保晋级葡萄牙塔卡决赛。

热刺在葡萄牙很活跃 最近几天，这个装置提供了跨多个配置文件的有用检查点。 到球 报告他们出现在火龙体育场。

葡萄牙体育不需要追逐比赛。他们坐得更深，保护了自己的优势，并接受了长时间的无球状态。波尔图控制了领土并完成了18次比赛。葡萄牙体育队只射门三次。

这种不平衡影响了评估，尤其是对于应对压力和防守责任的球员。这就是我们开始的地方。

Maxi Araújo 和广泛的可靠性

Maxi Araújo 是较为知名的名字之一 与托特纳姆热刺有联系，这是一场建立在纪律基础上的表演。

他在进攻上并不引人注目，但他很好地发挥了自己的作用。阿劳霍帮助遏制了波尔图的猛烈进攻，并与他的左边锋密切配合。在一场里斯本竞技必须长时间防守的比赛中，他的稳定性表现得非常突出。

这种可靠性对热刺来说很重要，特别是如果他们希望增加能够适应不同比赛状态的球员的话。

中场的经验和灵活性

巴勃罗·罗萨里奥为球探图片增添了另一层，可以说是托特纳姆热刺队更有趣的一层。

他在比赛开始时担任防守型中场，后来在后卫线变动后降为中卫。罗萨里奥在压力下保持镇定，传球简单，并在空间打开时帮助波尔图取得进展。

他还表现出了无球意识，很好地定位自己以打破转换并支持防守线。在波尔图不断向前推进的比赛中，他平衡结构和进展的能力脱颖而出。

29岁的他并不是一个长期项目。尽管如此，对于像托特纳姆热刺这样的俱乐部来说，尤其是在可能涉及阵容重塑的时期，像罗萨里奥这样的球员可以立即提供深度和灵活性，而无需进行重大投资。

右侧和防守重塑

年轻的右后卫爱德华多·夸雷斯马的表现非常出色。考虑到托特纳姆热刺在这个位置上的情况，佩德罗·波罗的不确定性，这是相关的。

夸雷斯马冷静地处理了自己的防守任务，并表现出了站位意识。他没有提供太多的进攻机会，但这场比赛对他在无球情况下的要求更高。

在后防线上，奥斯曼·迪奥曼德（Ousmane Diomande）提供了不同的轮廓。他带来了身体上的存在，并在可能的情况下表现出带球的自信。在一场竞技队经常陷入困境的比赛中，这些时刻具有额外的价值。

带着对未来的疑问 克里斯蒂安·罗梅罗 和 米基·范德文，托特纳姆热刺需要评估中后卫的选择仍然很明显。而 Diomande 将是最佳选择。

守门员角度和长远思考

迪奥戈·科斯塔没有受到太大的考验，但他在比赛后期表现出了一贯的专注。他在补时阶段的快速反应帮助波尔图在平局中保持活力，尽管这还不够。

对于热刺来说，任何长期的目标规划都可能取决于 牧师威廉周围的局势。 Costa 符合可靠且经验丰富的高水平选择。

最终，托特纳姆热刺队看到了球员们在一场比赛中的表现，一方不断进攻，另一方则纪律严明。阿劳霍的稳定性、罗萨里奥的多才多艺、夸雷斯马的站位和迪奥曼德的存在都是在这样的背景下产生的。

这些细节往往比比分更重要。在这种情况下，这场比赛正是热刺需要观察的考验。

With the series tied between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning, it is the perfect opportunity to evaluate some key stats.

As a follow-up to our article discussing the team’s forward line, we will take an in-depth look at the play of the team’s defensive pairings.

Before we move on, it’s important to note that the loss of Noah Dobson cannot be underestimated. On the flip side of the coin, the Lightning are playing without Victor Hedman, which makes it a relatively fair exchange of lost starters, however, considering that Hedman already missed the majority of the regular season, Tampa Bay is used to playing without him.

Playing without Dobson in the lineup, the player who appeared in 80 regular season games has presented a significant challenge for the Habs.

Habs defenseman at 5v5

As noted in the article analyzing the Forward, there has been a significant discrepancy in the underlying numbers after only two games in the series.

This is par for the course when analyzing playoff hockey, but it comes with the caveat that the numbers can quickly change once data from another game is added into the mix.

Despite having a clear edge in expected goal share and high-danger shot share, the Canadiens have controlled less than 40% of shots and 33% of goals.

As far as defense personnel are concerned, there is a huge difference in the results too. The top four struggled, for lack of a better word. They are lagging, and lagging behind, by a large margin at 5v5.

On a more positive note, the pairing of Jaden Struble and Arbor Zekaj has been absolutely exceptional. Yes, they are facing a lower quality of competition, but you never want to look like a hot horse, especially in the playoffs.

The fact of the matter is that when the third pairing is on the ice, the Habs outscore, outscore, and outscore their opponents.

Montreal Canadiens Brass Tacks

It’s very easy to suggest that the Montreal Canadiens need better results from their top four finish.

However, head coach Martin Saint-Louis has limited options, especially if he wants to keep his excellent third pairing together.

Based on their experience over the past two seasons, I would argue that a reunion of Matheson and Hutson could be justified. In over 500 minutes together at 5v5, they made 54.9% of the shots. They also outshot their opponents by a margin of 32–21 (61.1%).

This will give Alexandre Carriere and Caden Guhle some more difficult moments to face, although, based on their history, they are quite suited to accomplish hellish tasks.

In over 600 minutes together at 5v5, Guhle and Carrier managed to be almost even, controlling 49.6% of the shots. They also outshot their opponents (56%), and led the way in high-danger scoring opportunities (53%).

With the changes in place, the Canadiens’ defensive shifts will be as follows:

Len Hutson – Mike Matheson

Caden Guhle – Alexander Carrier

Jaden Struble – Arbor Zekaj.

This was exactly the setup St.-Louis intended to play in game two, before the usual post-whistle antics derailed things, forcing special teams to spend an unreasonable amount of time on the ice.

Regardless, according to the numbers, if the Canadiens can somehow find a way to keep the pairings listed above intact, they will improve their chances of emerging from the series with an underdog win.

All Montreal Canadiens stats are 5v5 via Natural Stat Trick.

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Manchester City Despite increasing noise from Barcelona, ​​they are still pursuing Palmeiras teenager Eduardo Conceição.

In the eyes of the Brazilian press, this picture looks different. Manchester City continues to be ranked as the club in reports do most of the work behind the scenesTrying to move early and gain profits before the situation becomes even more congested.

In Spain, there has been a trend towards coverage barcelona is in the leadPlayers are willing to wait and figure out their project. In Brazil, however, the focus remains on City’s efforts to expedite a deal and stay ahead of its rivals.

Manchester City’s presence felt in Brazil

One quote sums up the situation well. As reported espn brazilA source close to the player described the scenario simply: “All the big clubs in Europe want him.”

But according to this latest report, the City’s approach has not been passive. Club representatives traveled to Paraguay during the U17 South American Championship, following Eduardo Conceição closely and strengthening contacts with his camp.

Such an appearance underlines how seriously the club is taking the situation. It’s about being there, building relationships and trying to put yourself ahead of the rest.

Eduardo rewarded that attention on the pitch. He finished the tournament as one of Brazil’s standout players, recording two goals and two assists in six matches.

Brazil finished third after defeating Ecuador 1–0, losing in the semi-finals to eventual champions Colombia, who defeated Argentina 4–0 in the final.

Constant contact as the race heats up

Away from the pitch, the fight continues at full speed. ESPN describes “ongoing daily contact” between interested clubs and people close to the player. That level of communication shows how competitive this race has become.

As well as Manchester City, clubs such as Chelsea, Arsenal, Liverpool and Newcastle United are involved, while Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona continue to apply pressure from outside England.

Prices are rising as Palmeiras remains stable

For now, Palmeiras is holding its own. The market is working around a figure of £34m (€40m), but the Brazilian club are aiming higher. Internally, they are looking for something closer to £43m (€50m) before seriously considering a deal.

There is no promptness from their side either. Eduardo cannot move to Europe until December 2027, allowing Palmeiras to wait for what they consider an extraordinary offer.

With Manchester City still trying, Barcelona shaping players’ thinking, and interest spreading across Europe, that “extraordinary” bid may not be far away.

金智洙有望回归 布伦特福德 今年夏天，如果 1. 凯泽斯劳滕足球俱乐部无法晋级德甲。

足球转会报告 这位21岁的中后卫看起来很可能会回到蜜蜂队，但除此之外他的未来还不确定。

布伦特福德贷款安排

该网站解释说，布伦特福德和凯泽斯劳滕足球俱乐部之间关于金智秀的租借协议包括德方有义务购买这名中后卫。

然而，这一义务取决于能否晋级德甲。然而，德甲球队如果本赛季没有晋级，就没有这样的购买选择。

鉴于他们目前排名第七，30场比赛落后领头羊沙尔克15分，晋级的可能性很小。他们还落后第二名帕德博恩 12 分，落后第三名埃尔弗斯伯格 9 分。

因此，金智秀的条款不会被激活，一切都“强烈指向”分居。在那之后会发生什么，还有待观察。

布伦特福德合同至2027年

金智洙目前与布伦特福德的合同只持续到 2027 年。这意味着他必须在今年夏天就他的未来做出决定。

如果他不在布伦特福德的计划中，他很可能会被永久出售。他们也可以再次将他租借出去，但在此之前他需要与俱乐部签订一份新合同。英国《金融时报》推测，尚未排除他作为一种选择留在基思·安德鲁斯的阵容中。

据报道，所有选择仍在考虑之中。看起来，永久转会至 1. FC 凯泽斯劳滕 似乎不会发生。他们的贷款条款只有在他们晋升的情况下才符合资格，而这种情况不会发生。

因此，韩国人似乎将于今年夏天返回伦敦。在那之后会发生什么仍有待确定。

亞特蘭大老鷹隊目前正在為季後賽首輪系列賽第三場比賽做準備，比賽定於週四晚上在主場對陣紐約尼克隊。老鷹隊在客場搶下第二場比賽後，憑藉 CJ 麥科勒姆的精彩得分錶現，在本輪系列賽中以 1-1 戰平。

最近，前休士頓火箭隊後衛肯尼史密斯對老鷹隊進行了與衛冕冠軍的有趣比較。

「也許我們在亞特蘭大老鷹隊看到了俄克拉荷馬城2.0的開始。兩三年前，當俄克拉荷馬城處於這個位置時，他們輸掉了比賽，他們在季後賽中失利，並成為了冠軍爭奪者……現在也許我們看到（賈倫）約翰遜會說，『他是下一個能夠帶領這支球隊的人，』」史密斯在《Xake》（前推特）上的《First Take》中說道。

作為季後賽第一選擇，約翰遜在前兩場比賽中表現不佳，但他仍然被廣泛認為是聯盟中最好的年輕球員之一，今年 24 歲就入選了全明星隊。

老鷹隊在許多方面都將衛冕冠軍雷霆隊作為他們當前球隊建設理念的藍圖，優先考慮能夠在進攻中發揮作用並在防守時將球控制在外線的長型、運動型側翼球員。

這種防守在第二場比賽的第四節得到了充分的體現，老鷹隊在最後一局將尼克斯隊的分差限制在 15 分。

如果老鷹隊能讓約翰遜和他們的第二得分手尼克爾·亞歷山大-沃克在周四的第三場比賽中在主場球迷面前上場，他們將有很好的機會控制整個系列賽。

阿森納前鋒加布里埃爾熱蘇斯實際上正面臨著一場艱苦的戰鬥，以進入巴西 2026 年世界盃陣容，但他顯然還沒有放棄。

這位 28 歲的球員本賽季一直在努力尋找節奏，並且處於 可疑圖片的中間 關於他在北倫敦的未來。

傷勢再次限制了他的參與，他的上場時間仍然很低。他在各項賽事中出場 21 次，僅首發 7 次，打進 5 球並貢獻 1 次助攻。

同時，巴西目前的前鋒隊伍正在不斷壯大，在安切洛蒂的帶領下，競爭也非常激烈。根據迄今為止的賽季，加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯需要發生重大轉變才能重新回到競爭中。

儘管如此，他仍然相信。

“直到最後”

正在講話 環球體育加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯公開承認他的俱樂部狀況並沒有幫助他獲得機會。

「我沒有為我的俱樂部踢球，這讓事情變得很困難，因為還有其他球員在踢球、進球和表現。同時，我也對自己、對自己的能力、對自己所表現出的表現充滿信心。”

這就是他正在面對的現實。不過，他明確表示，他不會放棄再次舉辦世界盃的想法。

「我相信直到最後，如果有機會，我的名字將永遠出現在人們的視線中。顯然，正如我所說，你必須為俱樂部效力，你必須表現出色，你必須在那裡贏得自己的位置。”，他說。

「我知道前面有很多名字，但如果有機會，我認為我的名字會出現在雷達上」。

學習數字9的角色

加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯也反思了他的角色如何隨著時間的推移而演變，尤其是在巴西隊。

“身穿巴西9號球衣的人，首要關注點必須是進球，而不是其他事情。”

那條線有重量。在他的國家隊生涯早期，他經常因為優先考慮防守工作和串聯比賽而不是射門而受到批評。現在，他對事情的看法不同了。

“這是我今天學到的東西，並在我獲得任何機會時隨身攜帶。”

經驗和多才多藝仍然很重要

加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯已經參加過 2018 年和 2022 年世界杯。他仍然認為這種經驗是一種優勢。他還指出，他的多才多藝是讓他保持重要地位的關鍵因素。

“我有能力進球、創造機會、提供助攻和創造空間。我也可以踢邊路，這對我很有幫助。”

這種靈活性一直定義著他的比賽。在阿森納，他經常被使用在前線，而不是作為固定前鋒。

他還指出，儘管沒有直接與安切洛蒂共事，但他以前曾面對過他的球隊，包括在曼城時期的皇家馬德里和埃弗頓。

通往世界盃夢的道路

除了戰術和數字之外，加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯還談到了他的個人經歷。回顧他在 2018 年世界盃之前在聖保羅街頭作畫的著名形象，他說：

“它代表了一個試圖在不踐踏任何人、不做任何錯事的情況下取得成功的人。我一直渴望讓事情發生。”

即使在他職業生涯更加不確定的時刻，這種心態仍然在驅動著他。

對於加布里埃爾·熱蘇斯來說，這個等式非常簡單。他需要幾分鐘。他需要目標。他需要在賽季結束前獲得動力。如果沒有這一點，世界盃的旅程似乎不太可能。有了它，還有一個小視窗。

現在，情況對他不利。但正如他自己的話所表明的那樣，他還沒有準備好放棄這個想法。

Several new reports have emerged regarding several NXT stars moving to the main roster and a WWE veteran switching brands.

With WrestleMania 42 officially behind the scenes, it’s time for WWE to move on to new storylines and roster adjustments on Monday Night Raw and SmackDown. Often, this is the period when the company returns with the annual draft. However, it is unclear when or if this will happen even after it is abandoned in 2025.

Still, there has been a notable influx of talent on both rosters over the past few months. Artists like Oba Femi, Trick Williams, Page and Royce Keys. Well, it looks like the new additions to the main roster won’t be slowing down any time soon.

After former NXT Champion Ethan Page debuted on Raw this week, Wrestle Votes reports that one-time TNA Champion Joe Hendry is expected to move to the red brand soon, after some initial speculation that he could move to SmackDown. The former NXT Champion was defeated decisively by Keanu Culver on this week’s episode of NXT.

There are also rumors that one-time NXT and North American Champion Ricky Saints could be moved to the main roster. BodySlam+ claims there have been discussions about a move, but The CW Network has told WWE they would like at least one notable veteran as a top star for the brand on their airwaves. Therefore, The Saints may stick around in NXT for some time.

Could Rey Mysterio be moved to SmackDown?

Hendry, Saints and Page aren’t the only NXT stars in discussion or joining the main roster. According to Wrestle Votes, longtime NXT Women’s Champion Jessie Jayne has also been talked about as a name to add to the SmackDown roster during creative meetings.

Jayne is the longest-tenured member of the NXT roster after debuting with the black-and-gold brand in the summer of 2021. Along with being a two-time Women’s Champion, she is also a former tag team titlist.

The Wrestle Votes report also reveals that WWE creative is considering bringing in Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio. The wrestling legend is currently a member of the Raw roster, and is reportedly considering the possibility of a move to SmackDown soon.

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Ji-soo Kim is likely to return brentford This summer if 1. FC Kaiserslautern does not gain promotion to the Bundesliga.

football transfer report The 21-year-old centre-back is likely to return to the Bees, but his future beyond that is uncertain.

brentford loan system

The website reports that the loan deal between Brentford and 1. FC Kaiserslautern for Ji-soo Kim includes an obligation for the German side to purchase a centre-back.

However, this obligation is dependent on promotion to the Bundesliga. However, the 2. Bundesliga side has no such option to buy if they are not promoted this season.

Given that they are currently seventh in the table and 15 points behind leaders Schalke after 30 games, promotion is very unlikely to happen. They are also 12 points behind second-placed Paderborn and nine behind third-placed Elversberg.

Thus, the clause for Ji-soo Kim will not be activated and everything ‘points strongly towards a separation’. What happens after that point remains to be seen.

Brentford contract until 2027

Ji-soo Kim’s current deal with Brentford only lasts until 2027. This means a decision has to be made about his future this summer.

If he is not in Brentford’s plans a permanent sale is a possibility. They could also loan him out again, but he would have to sign a new deal at the club before that could happen. The FT speculates that his continuation in Keith Andrews’s team as an option has not yet been ruled out.

All options are reportedly still on the table. What doesn’t seem to be happening is a permanent relocation of 1. FC Kaiserslautern. Their loan provision is only valid if they are promoted, and that will not happen.

So, it appears that the South Korean will be moving back to London this summer. What happens from that point forward has not yet been determined.

兵工厂 前锋加布里埃尔·热苏斯实际上正面临着一场艰苦的战斗，以进入巴西 2026 年世界杯阵容，但他显然还没有放弃。

这位 28 岁的球员本赛季一直在努力寻找节奏，并且处于 可疑图片的中间 关于他在北伦敦的未来。

伤病再次限制了他的参与，他的上场时间仍然很低。他在各项赛事中出场 21 次，仅首发 7 次，打进 5 球并贡献 1 次助攻。

与此同时，巴西目前的前锋队伍正在不断壮大，在安切洛蒂的带领下，竞争也非常激烈。根据迄今为止的赛季，加布里埃尔·热苏斯需要发生重大转变才能重新回到竞争中。

尽管如此，他仍然相信。

“直到最后”

正在讲话 环球体育加布里埃尔·热苏斯公开承认他的俱乐部状况并没有帮助他获得机会。

“我没有为我的俱乐部踢球，这让事情变得很困难，因为还有其他球员在踢球、进球和表现。同时，我也对自己、对自己的能力、对自己所表现出的表现充满信心。”

这就是他正在面对的现实。不过，他明确表示，他不会放弃再次举办世界杯的想法。

“我相信直到最后，如果有机会，我的名字将永远出现在人们的视线中。显然，正如我所说，你必须为俱乐部效力，你必须表现出色，你必须在那里赢得自己的位置。”，他说。

“我知道前面有很多名字，但如果有机会，我认为我的名字会出现在雷达上”。

学习数字9的角色

加布里埃尔·热苏斯还反思了他的角色如何随着时间的推移而演变，尤其是在巴西队。

“身披巴西9号球衣的人，首要关注点必须是进球，而不是其他事情。”

那条线有重量。在他的国家队生涯早期，他经常因为优先考虑防守工作和串联比赛而不是射门而受到批评。现在，他对事情的看法不同了。

“这是我今天学到的东西，并在我获得任何机会时随身携带。”

经验和多才多艺仍然很重要

加布里埃尔·热苏斯已经​​参加过 2018 年和 2022 年世界杯。他仍然认为这段经历是一种优势。他还指出，他的多才多艺是让他保持重要地位的关键因素。

“我有能力进球、创造机会、提供助攻和创造空间。我也可以踢边路，这对我很有帮助。”

这种灵活性一直定义着他的比赛。在阿森纳，他经常被使用在前线，而不是作为固定前锋。

他还指出，尽管没有直接与安切洛蒂共事，但他以前曾面对过他的球队，包括在曼城时期的皇家马德里和埃弗顿。

通往世界杯梦想的道路

除了战术和数字之外，加布里埃尔·热苏斯还谈到了他的个人经历。回顾他在 2018 年世界杯之前在圣保罗街头作画的著名形象，他说道：

“它代表了一个试图在不践踏任何人、不做任何错事的情况下取得成功的人。我一直渴望让事情发生。”

即使在他职业生涯更加不确定的时刻，这种心态仍然在驱动着他。

对于加布里埃尔·热苏斯来说，这个等式非常简单。他需要几分钟。他需要目标。他需要在赛季结束前获得动力。如果没有这一点，世界杯的征程似乎不太可能。有了它，还有一个小窗口。

现在，形势对他不利。但正如他自己的话所表明的那样，他还没有准备好放弃这个想法。

The first-round series between the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning is tied at one game each, giving the Habs a perfect opportunity to regain the lead as the series now shifts back to the Bell Centre.

Given that both games required extra time, it is safe to say that the series has been tightly contested, although there are some numbers worth noting as the Habs prepare to host the Bolts.

In this article, we will discuss the game of forward lines, while also keeping in mind that we are working with very limited sample sizes at 5v5.

canadiens vs lightning team stats

The first thing we have to acknowledge is that the numbers behind the first two games are odd. Well, maybe “odd” isn’t the right word, but they’re clearly based on limited data.

Such is life when analyzing in the playoffs.

With this in mind, built-in numbers were developed to get a better idea of ​​how a team—or individual—is performing in this scenario: limited data.

As always, we will discuss four different statistics. The first is Corsi For (CF%), which I often label as ‘shot share’ because it’s so descriptive, but in this case I’ve used the abbreviated version for ease of viewing. We’ll also discuss Montreal’s share of high-danger scoring chances (HDCF%), their expected goal share (xGF%), and actual goal share (GF%) at 5v5.

Through two games, the Lightning have outscored the Habs by a considerable margin, a fact that will be reflected when evaluating the forward lines. The Canadians have managed to control only 39.7% of the shots (66-100), which can only be called worrying.

The Habs have also only managed to score two goals at 5v5, both of which were provided by fourth-line forward Josh Anderson. Overall, the Lightning haven’t lit the lamp as well at 5v5, but they have scored twice as many goals as the Habs.

As far as expected goals go, they represent a very encouraging split for Montreal. The Canadians have gained a considerable advantage and have controlled approximately 54% of the expected targets.

One reason behind the discrepancy in expected goals and shot share is that the Canadiens have done an excellent job of controlling high-danger chances, shooting 72% (18-7). This isn’t just a huge positive, it’s a complete reversal of Montreal’s fortunes with high-quality scoring opportunities. Traditionally, the Habs struggle to generate many quality scoring chances regardless of their opponents.

Canadiens forward lines at 5v5

The biggest issue facing the Habs is clearly their lack of goals at 5v5. If the Canadiens are to have success in this series, the first line in particular needs to start scoring at 5v5.

You could argue that the second and third lines also need to provide some semblance of offense, but the onus is on the team’s best forward to move the ball at 5v5. Fortunately, they are doing a good job at controlling the chances, but the volume is not enough to compensate for their lack of shooting luck.

For the most part, whenever head coach Martin St-Louis puts the first line on the ice, John Cooper immediately counters with a Brandon Hagel, Anthony Cirelli and Jake Guentzel line, which has outscored the Habs 3-0 at 5v5.

Additionally, only one line has managed to control 50% of the shots, which is another team-wide concern. This is reduced by the overall share of high-quality scoring chances, which is reflected in expected goals.

Montreal Canadiens Brass Tacks

Unfortunately for the Habs, shot quantity is very important when it comes to winning a series. Although they have the edge in quality, a greater volume of shots will be necessary if they want to start scoring more goals at 5v5.

If the Canadiens can manage to put a few more pucks on net, the rest of the numbers suggest they will hold a significant advantage in the remaining games of the series, perhaps enough to pick up a win against a more experienced opponent.

To do that, they’ll have to rely on their first line to resume the dominance they showed on a nightly basis during the regular season, while also getting a little help from St. Louis, who will now have their last change as the series returns to the Bell Center.

Keeping Tampa Bay’s top line devoid of their own top players is probably the best path to success.

All Montreal Canadiens stats are 5v5 via Natural Stat Trick.

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southampton There is widespread interest in Wellington Santos, with many Brazilian clubs now looking for a player who has struggled for consistent minutes this season.

The left-back has made 17 appearances in the Championship during the 2025/26 campaign, but his role has fluctuated. That situation often creates opportunities in the market, and clubs in Brazil are now moving beyond the initial watch to join the more crowded race.

As we recently coveredPalmeiras was the first to seriously evaluate Wellington as a market opportunity. However, the situation is no different now.

Increasing competition in Brazil

Wellington Santos is now attracting the attention of internationals and Flamengo too, he says bolavip. This turns a single-club watch into a wider domestic battle for his signature.

This growing interest is driven by the similar conditions of those clubs. All are looking for reinforcements at left-back and Wellington’s position in England makes him a viable target.

International interest also has a specific trigger. Their current left-back, Alexander Bernabéu – former celtic – Has struggled for consistency this season. As a result, the club have stepped up their search for options for the position, bringing Wellington into their consideration.

His current lack of prominence at Southampton, with a valuation of around €3m (£2.6m), puts him within reach financially.

Nevertheless, the main details remain unchanged. Despite several clubs keeping an eye on him, there has still been no formal contact from the player’s camp. The situation remains at the level of analysis rather than dialogue.

What’s next for Southampton?

From Southampton’s perspective, the situation is evolving. Interest is clearly growing, and this often changes the dynamics rapidly. Still, without any club taking the next step, there is no immediate pressure to act.

Wellington Santos, on the other hand, remains a player with a balanced statistical profile. This gives Southampton a chance to take a decision. They can either consider increasing their role or consider a move if concrete proposals come in.

For now, the story is defined by spreading interest rather than moving it forward. The next steps will depend on whether one of the Brazilian clubs decides to turn monitoring into action.

布莱顿 现在越来越多的人预计会在今年夏天离开伊戈尔·胡里奥，而这位后卫的情况也开始加快步伐。

此窗口中没有立即退出的建议。然而，来自巴西的报道表明，现在有可能在赛季末离开。

事实上，人们越来越期望伊戈尔·胡里奥下赛季不会留在布莱顿。仅此一点就改变了故事的基调，尤其是当兴趣来自不同方向时。

克鲁塞罗在比赛开始时建立新联系

自上个转会窗口以来，伊戈尔·胡里奥就一直受到克鲁塞罗的关注。现在，根据报道支持 ESPN 巴西 和当地的内部人士渠道 托卡中央之后，俱乐部已与球员阵营进行了新的接触，以检查交易条件。

这不仅仅是旧会谈的后续行动。据了解，这是一种新做法，表明克鲁塞罗最近几天积极重新参与。

早在二月份，我们就报道过 伊戈尔·胡里奥本人证实 在 Instagram 上回复粉丝时发生了联系： “我和俱乐部——实际上是我的经纪人——进行了一些对话。让我们看看会发生什么。”

当时没有任何结果。然而，这次新的接触表明克鲁塞罗正试图在下一次行动机会之前再次定位自己。

这里还有一种情感的牵引力。伊戈尔·胡里奥是著名的克鲁塞罗支持者，有报道称他对重新接触感到“感动”。不过，目前还没有任何报价。

还值得注意的是时间安排。巴西转会窗口将于 7 月 20 日重新开放，这实际上为任何具体举措奠定了基础。在那之前，俱乐部只能做好自己的准备和定位—— 正如他们一直在做的那样。

布莱顿坚守，欧洲仍处于混合状态

这不仅仅是巴西的故事。报道称，伊戈尔·胡里奥也吸引了意大利、德国和英格兰俱乐部的兴趣，这让克鲁塞罗的情况变得更加复杂。

现阶段，球员仍然倾向于留在欧洲。这使得这些选择非常活跃，并给局势增添了一些紧张气氛。

从布莱顿这边来看，一切都没有改变。布莱顿希望达成一份永久协议，并且不会接受另一笔贷款。要价约为 600 万英镑（700 万欧元），这仍然是任何俱乐部关注他的关键因素。

接下来会发生什么

伊戈尔胡里奥现在哪儿也不去。但所有迹象都表明夏季退出。

克鲁塞罗带着最近的新接触回到了画面。欧洲俱乐部正在密切关注。与此同时，布莱顿坚守阵地。

所以这开始看起来像是一场合适的比赛。随着巴西窗口期于 7 月 20 日开放，时间表现已明确。现在正在奠定基础，即使决定性的举措稍后才会采取。

托特納姆熱刺隊也是出席的俱樂部之一，葡萄牙體育隊客場0-0戰平波爾圖隊，在首回合1-0獲勝後晉級葡萄牙塔卡決賽。

熱刺在葡萄牙很活躍 最近幾天，這個裝置提供了跨多個設定檔的有用檢查點。 阿波拉 報告他們出現在火龍體育場。

葡萄牙體育不需要追逐比賽。他們坐得更深，保護了自己的優勢，並接受了長時間的無球狀態。波爾圖控制了領土並完成了18次比賽。葡萄牙體育隊只射門三次。

這種不平衡影響了評估，尤其是對於應對壓力和防守責任的球員。這就是我們開始的地方。

Maxi Araújo 和廣泛的可靠性

Maxi Araújo 是較為知名的名字之一 與托特納姆熱刺有聯繫，這是一場建立在紀律基礎上的表演。

他在進攻上並不引人注目，但他很好地發揮了自己的作用。阿勞霍幫助遏制了波爾圖的猛烈進攻，並與他的左邊鋒密切配合。在一場里斯本競技必須長時間防守的比賽中，他的穩定性表現得非常突出。

這種可靠性對熱刺來說很重要，特別是如果他們希望增加能夠適應不同比賽狀態的球員的話。

中場的經驗和靈活性

巴勃羅·羅薩裡奧為球探圖片增添了另一層，可以說是托特納姆熱刺隊更有趣的一層。

他在比賽開始時擔任防守中場，後來在後衛線變動後降為中衛。羅薩裡奧在壓力下保持鎮定，傳球簡單，並在空間打開時幫助波爾圖取得進展。

他還表現出了無球意識，很好地定位自己以打破轉換並支持防守線。在波爾圖不斷向前推進的比賽中，他平衡結構和進展的能力脫穎而出。

29歲的他並不是一個長期計畫。儘管如此，對於像托特納姆熱刺這樣的俱樂部來說，尤其是在可能涉及陣容重塑的時期，像羅薩裡奧這樣的球員可以立即提供深度和靈活性，而無需進行重大投資。

右側和防守重塑

年輕的右後衛愛德華多·誇雷斯馬的表現非常出色。考慮到托特納姆熱刺在這個位置上的情況，佩德羅·波羅的不確定性，這是相關的。

誇雷斯馬冷靜地處理了自己的防守任務，並展現了站位意識。他沒有提供太多的進攻機會，但這場比賽對他在無球情況下的要求更高。

在後防線上，奧斯曼·迪奧曼德（Ousmane Diomande）提供了不同的輪廓。他帶來了身體上的存在，並在可能的情況下表現出帶球的自信。在競技隊經常陷入困境的比賽中，這些時刻具有額外的價值。

帶著對未來的疑問 克里斯蒂安·羅梅羅 和 米基·范德文，托特納姆熱刺需要評估中後衛的選擇仍然很明顯。而 Diomande 將是最佳選擇。

守門員角度和長遠思考

迪奧戈·科斯塔沒有受到太大的考驗，但他在比賽後期表現出了一貫的專注。他在補時階段的快速反應幫助波爾圖在平局中保持活力，儘管這還不夠。

對於熱刺來說，任何長期的目標規劃都可能取決於 古列爾莫·維卡里奧周圍的情況。 Costa 符合可靠且經驗豐富的高水準選擇。

最終，托特納姆熱刺隊看到了球員們在一場比賽中的表現，一方不斷進攻，另一方則紀律嚴明。阿勞霍的穩定性、羅薩裡奧的多才多藝、誇雷斯馬的站位和迪奧曼德的存在都是在這樣的背景下產生的。

這些細節往往比比分更重要。在這種情況下，這場比賽正是熱刺需要觀察的考驗。

談到我們目前的美聯賠率領先者，底特律老虎隊的凱文·麥戈尼格爾剛剛完成為期八年、價值 1.5 億美元的續約，在 23 場比賽中大幅削減了 0.322/.410/.494，並有鮮紅色的 Savant 頁面作為支持。

McGonigle 被廣泛認為是最好的預測性進攻指標之一，其 xwOBA 為 0.424，在本賽季合格擊球手中排名第 96%。不用說，BetMGM 明白這一點，並將隨著賽季的進行，將其反映在其支付價格的下降中。

2026 年國家聯盟年度最佳新秀賠率

紐約大都會隊的諾蘭·麥克萊恩已經在某種程度上得到了證明，他將作為 NL ROTY 的賠率領先者開啟本賽季，而且他的投球一點也不差（2.67 ERA，0.76 WHIP）。

不幸的是，對他來說，成為投手並不能幫助他獲得機會，而紅軍的新秀薩爾·斯圖爾特絕對接管了比賽。在 24 場比賽中，斯圖爾特的得分為 0.299/.394/.632，在 fWAR 中領先所有國聯新秀，並與 Kevin McGonigle 並列成為 MLB 新秀領先者。

值得注意的是，海盜隊的 Konnor Griffin（56 OPS+）的賠率已經大幅下降，現在為 +1000。我們都知道他的天賦就在那裡，這位即將滿20歲的球員剛剛結束了為期9年、價值1.4億美元的大規模續約，很可能會反彈，但他贏得ROTY獎的機會充其量也微乎其微。

隨著賽季的進展，看看是否有人能在賠率上趕上薩爾·斯圖爾特將會很有趣，因為他已經為自己建立了相當大的緩衝。如果有什麼不同的話，那就是像巨人隊的布萊斯·埃爾德里奇這樣的賽季中期徵召，他更有可能突然闖入並從斯圖爾特手中奪走獎項。

如何關注 MLB 年度新秀賠率

在投注獎項期貨時，時機就是一切。知道何時是正確的出擊時機是確保您在棋盤上找到價值的成功的一半。每週持續關注賠率將向您展示玩家市場的波動情況，這可以幫助您找到正確的時機來進行未來的投注。

到了年底，BBWAA 的投票者通常會根據統計數據來判斷誰贏得了這些獎項，但敘述和團隊角色肯定會成為考慮因素。 2024 年，傑克遜·梅里爾 (Jackson Merrill) 可能會成為一個很好的案例，但保羅·斯肯斯 (Paul Skenes) 的敘述和轟動對他來說太難推翻了。

A new rumor has opened the door for the San Francisco 49ers or Kansas City Chiefs to land a Pro Bowl-level wide receiver, which they could actually use tonight during Round 1 of the NFL Draft.

Heading into this week’s NFL Draft, there has been an unusual amount of trade-related talk. With this year’s quarterback class being weak, teams ranked in the top 10 are more willing to trade down and acquire more draft assets this year or next.

However, there have also been reports of teams without a first rounder trying to get a selection tonight, or teams trying to add another pick late in Round 1. The Jacksonville Jaguars are a part of that group, and they’re clearly hanging on to a player they took late in Round 1 two years ago in order to make the selection on Thursday.

According to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, “The Jaguars could try to lay the groundwork for a potential trade in the bottom of the first round. A potential lure could include receiver Brian Thomas Jr.”

An opportunity emerges for the 49ers or Chiefs to trade Brian Thomas Jr. tonight

There are four teams with late picks in Round 1 who would be interesting to see give up their selection for a one-time Pro Bowl. Those franchises are the San Francisco 49ers (Pick 27), Kansas City Chiefs (Pick 29), Buffalo Bills (Pick 26), and New England Patriots (Pick 31).

The Chiefs targeting Thomas Jr. makes sense as they also have the ninth pick on Thursday night, and are in desperate need of a legitimate receiver. In Kansas City, Thomas could bring the Chiefs’ offense back to the dominant power it was at the beginning of their dynasty.

With Brandon Aiyuk’s future in San Francisco in jeopardy, the 49ers giving up their only first-rounder for Thomas Jr. would be a smart decision. They might be waiting for this perfect opportunity before officially releasing the receiver.

The Bills and Patriots both have fits for Thomas Jr. However, a pair of AFC East teams heavily linked to an AJ Brown trade may hold their pick and wait until the Philadelphia Eagles star officially hits the open market, which is rumored to be after June 1.

Available after 2025, Thomas Jr. has shown he is not a good fit for head coach Liam Coen’s attack. In his rookie season, he earned Pro Bowl honors (1,282 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns) and has a very affordable contract for the next two years.

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swansea city Having already secured their survival in the Championship, the club’s internal rebuild now takes center stage.

We previously covered parts of Vitor Matos’ interview regarding the striker zhan vipotnik status. Anyway, full conversation with Portuguese newspaper to ball Provides great insight into Swansea’s structure, identity and long-term planning.

Below, the main themes of that interview are organized and expanded upon, with Matos’s full comments preserved and grouped for clarity.

Arrival and immediate priorities

Vitor Matos moved closer to the relegation zone with Swansea. The initial focus was on survival, but also laying the foundation for something more stable.

“Above all, it was a challenge because of the moment the change happened. It was about the moment that mattered for Marítimo and Swansea. It was a decision driven by ambition, but also something I always wanted, which was to return to England. It’s a positive balance.”

“The first big challenge was to stabilize the club, which had fallen to the bottom of the table, very close to the relegation places. The priority was to stabilise, then gradually improve the quality of play and the individual quality of the players.”

He also highlighted how little time he had to implement the ideas in the beginning.

“It’s not easy in the Championship. We arrived after the Bristol game, did two training sessions and then immediately played the derby. Two days later, West Brom away. Only after that did we have time to train properly.”

“So the priority was to get it right, but already trying to present how we wanted to change some things.”

creating a game identity

One of the clearest messages from the interview is that Swansea are trying to redefine the way they play, moving away from previous formations.

“The team was coming from a less positive period and was also playing in a 5-3-2 or 5-4-1 formation, which I clearly wanted to change from day one.”

“It’s about understanding the team, identifying the qualities we can work with and starting to shape our view of the game. Understanding the short and medium-term priorities is fundamental for the team to become more competitive.”

Matos also emphasized how complex the process is in a championship environment.

“Stability in this league comes from a lot of little things. It’s a complex process. It has to do with the number of games, the type of opposition and the variability you face.”

“This is part of the development of tactical maturity that the team needs. We have evolved, become more consistent, but there is still a lot of improvement to be made.”

Culture, identity and relationship with the club

Beyond tactics, Matos repeatedly returned to the importance of rebuilding Swansea’s identity and culture.

“A culture isn’t built in a day. The culture we want to develop is about values, a competitive mentality and the connection between players, fans and staff.”

“Swansea is a club with a very rich history and has a very clear identity from its evolution towards the Premier League. That was lost at some point, and that’s what we’re trying to develop again.”

He clarified that this is beyond the pitch.

“For it to survive, there has to be a recruiting vision that aligns with it, a vision of how the club views and engages with the community.”

“There must come a moment where, beyond belief, there is joy in the club’s identity. That’s how we are building.”

To reconnect with that identity, Swansea turned to figures from their past.

“That cultural side is very strong and still exists, but short-term results can push clubs away from it. That was happening.”

“One of our concerns was to bring in Joe Allen and Leon Britton, who represent that period. We found a development path while respecting the essence of the club.”

Competing with top teams and raising the standards

Matos also talked about changing the mentality within the team, especially in matches against stronger opponents.

“It was important to find a base eleven and continuity to make the team more competitive and more effective.”

“We want to look at the top teams and not only compete, but try to dominate them, whether through possession or through pressure.”

“It was important for the club to realize again that it is possible to stay in high positions and compete with the best teams.”

He emphasized that results remain at the center of everything.

“The most important thing is always to win. That’s the basis on which you are evaluated. The way you do it may change, but winning is always the objective.”

Managing change and dealing with pressure

Despite a long-term contract, Matos made clear that short-term pressures still define his role.

“This is a volatile profession, evaluated in the short term. You have to build the process with the idea that there should be feedback from day one.”

“At the same time, your concern should be to improve the quality of the game. This should be visible to the owners and the fans.”

He also stressed the need for gradual development rather than major changes.

“You can’t change everything at once. Sometimes it’s possible depending on the results, sometimes not. You need care on an individual level when making changes.”

“We managed to find stability. We haven’t used a large number of players and we are the team with the lowest number of muscle injuries in the league. This shows the culture and sensitivity.”

Transfer Strategy and Squad Management

One of the most relevant sections to Swansea’s future and players like Zane Vipotnik is how the club approached the transfer market.

“Our biggest concern was not to lose players in January. It’s not about bringing in 14 players and sending out 14.”

“It’s about looking at the team, understanding the priorities, and starting to build something. Only after building can you understand the path.”

Rather than rebuild, Swansea opted for targeted additions.

“We signed Gustavo Nunes from Brentford, Leo Walta and Joel Ward. Each brought something different and added depth in the short term.”

“Joel brought experience and stability. The team needed that. Gustavo is a huge talent and gave us more options, which helped maintain our mobility.”

Matos also highlighted the internal focus.

“Our main objective was to look at all the players including the academy, the squad and those on loan and start building from there.”

What comes next for Swansea?

With survival secured, attention turns to the next phase of the project.

“You always have to build on the present knowing that the future will shape us. We want the club to continue to grow and move towards a play-off position.”

“But it is a very competitive league with a large number of games. Emotional stability is essential.”

He also spoke about the physical demands of the championship.

“We have more games than Bayern. It’s such a high number that you need emotional stability and a strong process.”

“The team must remain focused on training and recovery, even if training time is limited.”

Finally, he outlined a broader vision for the club.

“It’s about building culture, short-term competitiveness and long-term value. That includes the department, the fans, the community and scouting.”

“Everything should work under the same approach, with a clear process that allows players to arrive fresh and ready to compete.”

What does this mean for Swansea

This entire interview shows that Swansea is no longer operating as a short-term survival project.

There is a clear emphasis on stability, identity and controlled development. Swansea suffered from losing key players in January. With a stronger structure now in place, any summer decision will likely follow the same logic – consistent with the broader project set out by Matos.

This makes it much more than a standard transfer case. It is part of a wider rebuild that will define Swansea’s next steps.

斯旺西市 已经确保了冠军保级，但俱乐部的内部重建现在成为焦点。

我们之前报道了维托·马托斯对这位前锋的采访的部分内容 扎恩·维波特尼克的情况。然而，与葡萄牙报纸的完整对话 到球 提供对斯旺西的结构、身份和长期计划的更深入的了解。

下面对该采访的关键主题进行了组织和扩展，并保留了马托斯的完整评论并对其进行了分组，以确保清晰。

到达和当前优先事项

维托·马托斯随斯旺西来到降级区附近。最初的重点是生存，但也为更稳定的事物奠定基础。

“最重要的是，这是一个挑战，因为改变发生的那一刻。这关乎那一刻对马里蒂莫和斯旺西意味着什么。这是一个由野心驱动的决定，也是我一直想要的东西，那就是回到英格兰。这是一种积极的平衡。”

“第一个大挑战是稳定俱乐部，俱乐部已经跌入积分榜下部，非常接近降级名额。首要任务是稳定，然后逐步提高比赛质量和球员的个人素质。”

他还强调了他早期实施想法的时间是多么少。

“英冠联赛并不容易。我们在对阵布里斯托尔的比赛后到达，进行了两次训练，然后立即进行德比比赛。两天后，西布朗队客场作战。只有在那之后我们才有时间好好训练。”

“所以首要任务是恢复，但我们已经在尝试介绍我们想要如何改变某些事情。”

建立游戏身份

采访中最明确的信息之一是斯旺西正在尝试重新定义他们的比赛方式，摆脱以前的结构。

“球队正处于一个不太积极的阶段，而且还采用 5-3-2 或 5-4-1 的结构，从第一天起我就非常清楚我想改变这种结构。”

“这是关于了解球队，确定我们可以合作的素质，并开始塑造我们的比赛理念。了解短期和中期的优先事项，这是球队变得更具竞争力的基础。”

马托斯还强调了在锦标赛环境中这个过程是多么复杂。

“这个联盟的一致性来自于许多小事情。这是一个复杂的过程。它与比赛的数量、对手的类型以及你面临的变化有关。”

“这是球队所需的战术成熟度增长的一部分。我们已经成长，变得更加稳定，但仍有很多需要改进的地方。”

文化、身份以及与俱乐部的联系

除了战术之外，马托斯还多次强调重建斯旺西的身份和文化的重要性。

“文化不是一天建成的。我们想要发展的文化是关于价值观、竞争心态以及球员、球迷和工作人员之间的联系。”

“斯旺西是一家拥有丰富历史的俱乐部，在英超联赛的发展过程中也有着非常明确的身份。这一点在某些时候已经消失了，而这正是我们正在努力重新发展的。”

他明确表示这超出了球场范围。

“要实现这一点，就必须有与之相一致的招募愿景，以及俱乐部如何看待社区以及如何与社区互动的愿景。”

“必须有一个时刻，令人难以置信地享受俱乐部的身份。这就是我们一直在建设的方式。”

为了重新与这种身份联系起来，斯旺西依靠过去的人物。

“这种文化方面非常强大并且仍然存在，但短期结果可能会让俱乐部远离它。这种情况正在发生。”

“我们关心的一个问题是引进代表那个时期的乔·艾伦和莱昂·布里顿。我们在尊重俱乐部本质的同时找到了一条成长之路。”

与顶级团队竞争并提高标准

马托斯还谈到了改变球队内部的心态，特别是在对阵更强大的对手的比赛中。

“找到十一垒和稳定性非常重要，这可以让球队更具竞争力和统治力。”

“我们希望关注顶级球队，不仅要竞争，还要试图统治他们，无论是通过控球还是压迫。”

“对于俱乐部来说，重要的是再次感觉到有可能处于更高的位置并与最好的球队竞争。”

他强调，结果仍然是一切的核心。

“最重要的事情始终是获胜。这就是对你的评判。你做事的方式可以改变，但获胜永远是目标。”

管理变革和应对压力

尽管签订了长期合同，马托斯明确表示，短期压力仍然决定了他的角色。

“从短期来看，这是一个不稳定的职业。你必须以从第一天起就必须做出回应的想法来构建流程。”

“与此同时，你的关注点必须是提高比赛质量。这必须让老板和球迷看得见。”

他还强调需要逐步演变，而不是剧烈变化。

“你不可能一下子改变一切。有时这是可能的，取决于结果，有时则不然。在做出改变时，你需要个人层面的照顾。”

“我们设法保持稳定性。我们没有使用大量球员，而且我们是联盟中肌肉受伤最少的球队。这反映了文化和敏感性。”

转会策略和球队管理

对于斯旺西的未来以及像扎·维波特尼克这样的球员来说，最相关的部分之一就是俱乐部如何对待转会市场。

“我们最担心的是一月份不要失去球员。这不是引进 14 名球员并送走 14 名球员。”

“这是关于观察球队，了解优先事项并开始构建一些东西。只有构建之后你才能了解路径。”

斯旺西没有进行重建，而是选择了有针对性的增援。

“我们从布伦特福德签下了古斯塔沃·努内斯、里奥·沃尔塔和乔尔·沃德。每个人都带来了不同的东西，并在短期内增加了深度。”

“乔尔带来了经验和稳定性。球队需要这一点。古斯塔沃是一个巨大的天才，他给了我们更多的选择，帮助我们保持活力。”

马托斯还强调了内部重点。

“我们的主要目标是向内看，审视青训学院、球队和所有球员，包括租借的球员，并从那里开始建设。”

斯旺西的下一步是什么

随着生存的保障，注意力已经转移到项目的下一阶段。

“你总是必须建立现在，知道未来将塑造我们。我们想要的是俱乐部继续发展并迈向附加赛位置。”

“但这是一个竞争非常激烈的联赛，比赛数量巨大。情绪稳定至关重要。”

他还指出了冠军赛对身体的要求。

“我们比拜仁有更多的比赛。数量如此之多，你需要情绪稳定和强有力的过程。”

“即使训练时间有限，球队也必须专注于训练和恢复。”

最后，他概述了俱乐部更广阔的愿景。

“这是关于建立文化、短期竞争力和长期价值。这包括部门、球迷、社区和球探。”

“一切都必须在同一个愿景下进行，有一个清晰的流程，让玩家保持新鲜感并准备好竞争。”

这对斯旺西意味着什么

这篇完整的采访表明，斯旺西不再作为一个短期生存项目来运作。

明确强调稳定性、同一性和可控增长。斯旺西在一月份拒绝失去关键球员。现在有了更强大的结构，任何夏季决定都可能遵循相同的逻辑——与马托斯制定的更广泛的项目保持一致。

这使得这不仅仅是一种标准的转会情况。这是更广泛重建的一部分，将决定斯旺西的下一步行动。

週三晚上，底特律活塞隊重返與奧蘭多魔術隊的系列賽，在主場以 98-83 獲勝，但這場比賽的比分並不像最終比分所顯示的那麼接近。活塞隊的防守是這一夜的明星，他們封鎖了油漆區，迫使跳投不佳的奧蘭多隊大部分時間留在外線。

底特律隊的防守支柱之一是替補大個子以賽亞·斯圖爾特，最近，斯圖爾特透露了他在訓練中的嚴厲熱愛如何幫助首發中鋒傑倫·杜倫今年成為全明星。

根據 ESPN 的邁克爾·A·弗萊徹報道，斯圖爾特說：“我們在戰鬥，夥計。” “我們仍然每天都在戰鬥。我們互相推動，當你有一個這樣的穩定夥伴，並且你每年工作八個月，你就會建立一種聯繫。你會建立一種兄弟情誼。”

杜倫也談到了他希望如何贏得同齡人的尊重，成為聯盟中最好的大個子之一。

「我堅信一切都是應得的，」杜倫說。 「我不想要任何東西交給我。那些在我的職位上被認為是頂尖的人已經贏得了這個。我也將盡自己的一份力量來贏得它。”

杜倫本賽季確立了自己作為聯盟頂級中鋒之一的地位，並在此過程中贏得了全明星的認可，他也可能會考慮入選NBA最佳陣容。

杜倫在對陣魔術隊的系列賽中開局相當平靜，在奧蘭多強硬的防守下很難找到籃下輕鬆的進攻，但這並沒有影響他今年享受的突破賽季。

活塞隊和魔術隊接下來將於美國東部時間週六下午 1:00 在奧蘭多進行第 3 場比賽。

George Pickens’ future in Dallas is no longer a sure thing. After quieting his doubters and improving his reputation with a breakout season for the Cowboys in 2025, owner and general manager Jerry Jones insisted for weeks that locking up the receiver to a long-term deal was inevitable. Well, that can’t happen now.

On Wednesday, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter claimed in an episode Rise That “They’re nowhere with George Pickens at this point. Nowhere. They’re not really talking about an extension.” Later in the day, Cowboys COO Stephen Jones told Dallas media, “There will be no negotiations on a long-term deal,” and the pass catcher will play on his $27.3 million franchise tag next season.

This has led to much speculation that the team may consider moving Pickens during the NFL Draft, specifically in Round 1. If he makes that bold move, let’s take a look at five teams that could acquire the player who posted 93 catches, 1,429 receiving yards and nine touchdowns in 2025.

Arizona Cardinals

There’s a lot of talk that Dallas would prefer to move up to No. 3 and select David Bailey or Arvel Reese — or whoever the New York Jets don’t take at No. 2. Either could be a long-term solution to fill the gap left in the pass rush after trading Micah Parsons last year.

However, some question whether the ‘Guys, giving up their picks at Nos. 12 and 20, will be tempting to the Arizona Cardinals. But if they offer Pickens and the No. 20 pick as well as the third-day pick, it could be enough. While the Cards have a messy QB situation, the combo of Pickens and Marvin Harrison Jr. will be good weapons for their signal-caller in 2026 and beyond.

New York Jets

The Cowboys could also try to move up to No. 2 as rumors have been swirling for weeks that the Jets are willing to trade down.

New York coach Aaron Glenn is feeling a lot of pressure to perform better in 2026 or he may be fired. They have high expectations for veteran QB Geno Smith. So getting another big weapon like Pickens could potentially lead to a drastic change in the offense next season. Dallas could benefit from Glenn’s frustration and get whoever they want at No. 2.

los angeles chargers

The Los Angeles Chargers are looking to take another big step forward in Year 2 under head coach Jim Harbaugh. They lack a game-breaker receiver in 2025. If Pickens were acquired he could help elevate them into a true Super Bowl contender. Due to the impact Pickens can have on offensive coordinator Mike McDaniels’ system, LA may be willing to drop their pick at 22 for the receiver and give him an extension to serve as Justin Herbert’s WR1 for years to come.

Los Angeles Rams

At the beginning of the offseason, the Los Angeles Rams showed they were fully prepared to finish their Super Bowl story when they gave up the No. 29 pick in Round 1 to the Kansas City Chiefs for All-Pro Trent McDuffie. Reports linked him to a possible trade for Philadelphia Eagles star AJ Brown last month. However, they backed out of a deal.

Would LA be willing to give up their pick at 13 in Round 1 for Pickens? Probably not. However, a deal that sends pick No. 13 and Davante Adams to Dallas for Pickens, pick 20, and a third-rounder could be possible. The Cowboys will have picks 12 and 13 in Round 1, as well as a good replacement for Pickens. While the Rams make a lethal WR duo for reigning MVP Matthew Stafford next season.

new England Patriots

Another team that can’t be ruled out in the potential George Pickens trade market is the New England Patriots. They desperately need a young receiver if they hope to have a real chance to get back to the Super Bowl next season.

They are among the teams interested in AJ Brown. However, it may cost two first-round picks. Giving up their pick at No. 31 on Thursday night, plus a third-rounder, could be enough to get them the WR1 Drake Mays wants.

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brighton There are now growing expectations for Igor Julio to move on this summer, and the situation around the defender is beginning to escalate.

There is no immediate exit suggestion in this window. However, reports from Brazil indicate that a departure at the end of the season is now a possibility.

In fact, there is growing expectation that Igor Julio will not remain at Brighton next season. That alone changes the tone of the story, especially with interest coming from different directions.

Cruzeiro makes new contacts as race starts

Igor Julio has been on Cruzeiro’s radar since the last window. Now, according to reports supporting espn brazil and local insider outlets Toka CentralThe club has made fresh contact with the player’s camp to investigate the terms of the deal.

This was not just following old things. This is considered a new approach, indicating that Cruzeiro has been actively engaged again in recent times.

We covered it in February Igor Julio himself confirmed this The contact was made while replying to a fan on Instagram: “I had some talks with the club – my agent actually. Let’s see what happens.”

Nothing was known about it at that time. However, this new contact suggests that Cruzeiro is trying to re-establish himself before the next opportunity to act.

There is also an emotional pull here. Igor Julio is a well-known Cruzeiro supporter, and reports say he has been “inspired” by the new contact. Still, no proposal is on the table yet.

It is also important to take care of timing in this. The Brazilian transfer window only reopens on 20 July, effectively setting the stage for any concrete moves. Until then, clubs can only prepare and establish themselves – as they have been doing.

Europe still in the mix as Brighton stay strong

This is not just Brazil’s story. The report adds that Igor Julio has also attracted interest from clubs in Italy, Germany and England, making things more complicated for Cruzeiro.

At this stage, the player is still inclined towards staying in Europe. This keeps those options quite active and adds a little tension to the situation.

On the Brighton side, nothing has changed. Brighton want a permanent deal and are not prepared for another loan. The asking price has been around £6m (€7m), which remains an important factor for any club keeping an eye on him.

what happens next

Igor Julio isn’t going anywhere right now. But all signs point to a summer exit.

Cruzeiro is back in the picture with a new and recent contact. European clubs are watching closely. Meanwhile, Brighton are holding their line.

So it’s starting to look like a fair race. And with the Brazilian window opening on July 20, the timeline is now clear. The foundation stones are being laid now, although decisive steps will come later.

曼城 尽管来自巴塞罗那的呼声越来越高，但球队仍然非常希望引进帕尔梅拉斯的小将爱德华多·孔塞桑。

这张照片与巴西媒体的眼中看起来有所不同。报道继续将曼城视为俱乐部 做最多的幕后工作，试图在局势变得更加拥挤之前尽早行动并获得优势。

在西班牙，报道倾向于 巴塞罗那领先，玩家愿意等待并了解他们的项目。然而在巴西，重点仍然是曼城为加速交易并保持领先于竞争对手所做的努力。

曼城在巴西的存在感

一句话很好地概括了这种情况。据报道 ESPN 巴西一位接近玩家的消息人士简单描述了当时的情况： “欧洲所有的大俱乐部都想要他。”

但根据这份最新报告，曼城的做法并不是被动的。俱乐部代表在U17南美锦标赛期间前往巴拉圭，密切关注爱德华多·康塞桑并加强与他的阵营的联系。

这种存在凸显了俱乐部对这一情况的重视程度。它是关于存在、建立关系并努力使自己领先于其他人。

爱德华多在球场上回报了这种关注。他作为巴西最出色的球员之一结束了世界杯，在六场比赛中打进两球并助攻两次。

巴西1-0击败厄瓜多尔，获得季军，半决赛不敌最终冠军哥伦比亚，决赛4-0击败阿根廷。

随着比赛的加剧不断接触

球场外，战斗仍在全速进行。 ESPN 描述了感兴趣的俱乐部和与球员关系密切的人之间“持续的日常接触”。这种沟通水平反映了这场比赛的竞争程度。

除了曼城之外，切尔西、阿森纳、利物浦和纽卡斯尔联等俱乐部仍然参与其中，而巴黎圣日耳曼和巴塞罗那则继续施加来自英格兰以外的压力。

帕尔梅拉斯坚守，价格上涨

目前，帕尔梅拉斯坚守阵地。市场一直围绕接近 3400 万英镑（4000 万欧元）的数字运行，但巴西俱乐部的目标更高。在内部，他们正在寻找接近 4300 万英镑（5000 万欧元）的价格，然后再认真考虑交易。

他们方面也没有紧迫感。爱德华多要到 2027 年 12 月才能转会到欧洲，这使得帕尔梅拉斯可以等待他们认为出色的报价。

由于曼城仍在推动，巴塞罗那正在塑造球员的思维，并且兴趣遍布整个欧洲，“出色”的出价可能并不遥远。

布倫特福德對歐洲足球的推動仍然存在，但在最近的結果之後出現了一些挫折感。蜜蜂隊的一位明星明確表示，如果他們想完成這項工作，就不能再繼續犯下代價高昂的錯誤。

凱文謝德在接受德國天空電視台採訪時堅稱，如果他和他的隊友希望強勢結束本賽季，他們需要做更多的事情。首先，他認為歐洲是一個現實的目標。

「無論是在積分榜上還是下游，它仍然是開放的，但我們絕對有一個現實的機會，」他說。

「這不像我們剛剛到達。實際上，我們在本賽季的大部分時間都接近頂級。所以，我們需要在最後幾場比賽中加緊努力，奮力拼搏，然後我認為這是現實的。”

艾佛頓扳平比分仍然刺痛

不過，最近幾週，對歐洲的進攻有所放緩，布倫特福德過去五場比賽全部平局。他們上一場勝利是28日4-3擊敗伯恩利^th 二月。

不過，本月早些時候，他們在 2-2 戰平埃弗頓的比賽中差點打破了這一順序。只有91^英石 基爾南·杜斯伯里·霍爾 (Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall) 在幾分鐘內扳平比分，阻止了他們在那場比賽中全取三分。

這個結果仍然讓凱文·謝德心痛不已。他對埃弗頓沒有創造這一機會感到沮喪，但布倫特福德卻允許這樣做。

「現在，即使是最小的錯誤也會受到懲罰，」他補充道。

「你可以看出賽季已經結束了，天氣又開始變暖了。但特別是當我想到對陣埃弗頓的比賽時，我們沒有做對一些事情，然後在第90分鐘2-2扳平比分時再次受到懲罰。我想說，我們需要踢得更聰明。”

他也沒有隱瞞戰術上的錯誤。

“如果我們領先，我們就不能放棄我們的比賽計劃，因為那樣我們只想防守，讓對手攻擊我們。即使我們領先，我們也必須繼續推進。”

布倫特福德信念依然存在

儘管感到沮喪，這位前鋒堅稱更衣室裡的信念依然堅定。他相信，如果他們有所進步，夢想就會成為現實。

「我認為，如果我們能夠改進這一點，那麼我們就能做到這一點，」他總結道。

「你可以隨時提出來，隨時提醒他們，最終他們會同意的。但在這個層面上，這並不那麼容易。

“尤其是即將到來的對陣曼城或利物浦的比賽。那時我們都必須集中註意力。”