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On Friday, 23 veterans and prospects were released from their existing contracts in the latest round of WWE’s annual roster cuts. Some of the most notable names to be released this week were each member of the Wyatt Six, Kairi Sane, and wrestling power couple Aleister Black and Zelina Vega.

While this was bad news for those wrestlers, it does leave a group of interesting talents in pro wrestling free agency at a time when the industry is strong. All Elite Wrestling should seriously consider signing veteran performers soon. With that in mind, here are seven former WWE stars that AEW should target on the open market.

carry sen

AEW’s women’s division has come a long way over the years. However, that still pales in comparison to the absurd amount of talent on WWE’s roster. But WWE has just offered several talented female wrestlers that Tony Khan may want to quickly embrace. The most notable is Japanese veteran Kairi Sane.

Khan has mentioned being a fan of Sane in the past and has a clear love for the talent from the Land of the Rising Sun. While Sane may no longer be in her prime, she is still a good performer who one will have a lot of sympathy for as she was not given the chance to finish her long-running storyline with Asuka in WWE.

motor city machine gun

AEW probably has the best bell-to-bell wrestling in the world. Another thing they do well is highlight tag wrestling. This has been a weakness for WWE during the Paul “Triple H” Levesque era, and it’s why TNA legends the Motor City Machine Guns have had a disappointing run in the company.

When he hit free agency a few years ago, there were rumors that he might sign with AEW. A move back to TNA seems very unlikely, and there are far more interesting matchups for Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley in AEW as a team or singles.

alba fire

AEW has made huge inroads among European wrestling fans. That’s why they can go to Wembley Stadium every year and perform very well. Therefore, former Women’s Tag Champion Alba Fires should be a top target in free agency.

She is a strong wrestler and gives them another talent that attracts and keeps fans in the UK. Additionally, her former WWE tag partner, Isla Dawn, is already under the AEW umbrella.

Santos Escobar

AEW has strongly embraced its working relationship with Mexico’s CMLL as well as the Spanish-speaking audience. That’s why it would be wise to capture Santos Escobar. However, unlike most of the CMLL talent performing in AEW, Escobar is fluent in English and can connect with fans in both languages.

Furthermore, he is at his best right now and despite being a strong wrestler in the ring, he is underrated on the mic.

zoey stark

Zoey Stark was snake bitten by injuries during her tenure in WWE, including rupturing her knee ligaments twice. However, when healthy, she was one of the most athletic and skilled female wrestlers on the roster.

His latest knee injury has likely taken away his athletic gifts. However, at just 32 years old, she feels like a perfect fit for AEW and a great addition to the women’s division.

nikki cross

Nikki Cross is a talented performer who was treated poorly as a member of the Wyatt Six. Since WWE had trouble booking the unique group, he did not have a single match while a part of the faction. His wild character work is always entertaining, and he’s a rock-solid worker in the ring.

Additionally, like Alba Fires, she will be an addition that will not only strengthen the AEW women’s division but also strengthen the company’s relationship with UK Wrestling.

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On Friday, 23 veterans and prospects were released from their existing contracts in the latest round of WWE’s annual roster cuts. Some of the most notable names to be released this week were each member of the Wyatt Six, Kairi Sane, and wrestling power couple Aleister Black and Zelina Vega.

While this was bad news for those wrestlers, it does leave a group of interesting talents in pro wrestling free agency at a time when the industry is strong. TNA Wrestling should consider signing contracts soon, including veteran performers. With that in mind, here are six former WWE stars that TNA should target on the open market.

apollo crew

At one time, Apollo Cruz was one of the must-see artists on the independent scene due to his impressive athleticism. More than a decade later, at the age of 38, Cruz is still an entertaining wrestler. But that was never his problem. It was always about finding a character that fans connect with and stick with for a while.

This is why he would be a better fit in TNA wrestling rather than battling the AEW roster for Best Match of the Night. TNA focuses a little more on character work, so if they find something that connects them with the audience, Crews could be a huge opportunity for promotion.

aleister black and zelina vega

The obvious assumption would be that, following his release, Aleister Black would return to AEW, where he found real success prior to his second stint in WWE. However, it would be wise for Carlos Silva to prioritize bringing Black and his wife Zelina Vega to TNA.

Their release this week surprised many as they were frequently used on SmackDown and seemed to be getting into a rhythm as characters. In TNA, this duo could be instantly catapulted to the top and become mainstays of the roster for the next few years, while also making some good money.

eric rowan

Erick Rowan has a useful talent for attacking enemies as a large monster. However, a performer like him doesn’t feel like a fit in this version of AEW. However, TNA could make better use of men like Rowan. They will be able to play to his strengths and get the most out of an artist whose prime years are still ahead of him.

Tyra Mae Steele

One of the other surprise releases by WWE this week was Olympic gold medalist Tyra Mae Steele. When the company signed her three years earlier, she was introduced as a future world champion and the female version of Kurt Angle. However, they may have felt that she was not developing at the pace they needed and dropped her.

He still needs further development, but has immense potential. TNA can help her become a better professional wrestler, and having a gold medalist would be a great addition to their women’s roster.

dexter loomis

Dexter Loomis has shown in the past that he can develop some strange but fun characters. Plus, he has great looks and is a very good athlete. TNA Wrestling seems like a perfect fit for a performer like Lumis, who needs time to let his character breathe. Also, rekindling their beloved history with Indi Hartwell in NXT but not in TNA would be a smart play.

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週五晚上，聖安東尼奧馬刺隊在沒有維克多溫班亞馬的情況下，在第三場比賽中以 120-108 擊敗波特蘭拓荒者隊。當溫比繼續從頭部受傷中恢復過來時，俱樂部分享了有關他腦震盪治療方案的重要更新。

據《聖安東尼奧快報》的湯姆奧斯伯恩報道，隨著馬刺隊準備對陣開拓者隊的第四場比賽，這位 22 歲的中鋒仍處於腦震盪治療中。主教練米奇·約翰遜聲稱，他和該組織正在與 NBA 合作，以解決文班亞馬的問題。

奧斯伯恩報道稱，米奇·約翰遜週六在熱刺隊酒店舉行的媒體會議上表示，「溫比仍在接受腦震盪治療」。 “‘我們仍在努力完成整個過程，並繼續與 NBA 合作，’教練說。”

這位效力三年的老將在馬刺隊第二場比賽以106-103輸給拓荒者隊的比賽中，頭重重地撞在地上，導致腦震盪。溫班亞馬在衝向籃框時失去平衡，臉朝下摔在了球場上。他立即被從比賽中除名，此後一直處於腦震盪治療中。

馬刺隊在第三場比賽中依靠盧克·科內特擔任中鋒。他打出了可靠的數據（14分，10個籃板），但馬刺隊希望讓這位2025-26年度最佳防守球員儘早回到陣容中，而不是稍後。

維克多溫班亞馬 (Victor Wembanyama) 常規賽打了 64 場比賽。整個賽季他是聯盟中最好的球員之一，場均貢獻25.0分、11.5個籃板、3.1次助攻和3.1次蓋帽，投籃命中率為51.2%，三分線外命中率為34.9%。

We were treated to chaos at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday afternoon, as a few of the O’Reilly Auto Parts Series points leaders went back-and-forth on all three stages to deliver spectacular finishes at Talladega. This also resulted in some movement on the leaderboard.

Here are the latest standings from the NASCAR O’Reilly Series right now after the Ag-Pro 300.

NASCAR O’Reilly Series standings after Talladega

Official: 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series results at Talladega

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On Friday, 23 veterans and prospects from the WWE roster learned that the company no longer needed their services. While the release after the WrestleMania season caught many fans by surprise, as the company refreshes storylines, they also refresh the roster. And pay cuts in the spring have become an annual event.

However, in recent years, there has been a second round of releases towards the end of the year. Although it looks like this set of cuts has been finalized, unfortunately these 10 WWE stars may be a part of more releases later this year.

Austin theory

Austin Theory really needs to hope that this effort goes further with The Vision. He has received several opportunities in the company, including a big push a few years ago that led to a victory over John Cena at WrestleMania.

Although he is currently one half of the World Tag Team Champions, this new version of his character has not gained much traction, and serves as the main damage taker for the faction. If The Vision doesn’t make serious momentum over the next six months, Theory could top the next roster cut list.

wendy chu

Wendy Chu has been in the WWE system for seven years. She is the longest performing player who has not reached the main roster. Currently, she holds the top women’s title at Evolve, but it is the lowest level in the WWE system. After going through some character changes, Chu should be making some big waves in Evolvable, as a release in 2026 is a real possibility.

Fraxiom

The tag duo of Axiom and Nathan Fraser is very talented. They were the anchors of NXT throughout 2024 and will go down as one of the brand’s greatest tag teams. Still, the main roster remains a place where tag teams disappear.

So far, this duo has been doomed on SmackDown as WWE creative can’t figure out how to showcase their tag division. Because Fraxiom creates so much buzz in the ring, both of them are in danger of taking a pay cut at the end of the year.

shinsuke nakamura

Shinsuke Nakamura will go down as the greatest Japanese-born performer in WWE history. However, he has squandered the opportunity to push them into the main event for a longer period of time on several occasions. At 46, his best days are behind him. To make matters worse, his role on SmackDown last year has been very limited.

It feels like it’s only a matter of time before the WWE legend decides that he’s getting paid too much money despite how little he gets used to it.

creed brothers

There was a lot of hype about the Creed Brothers during their time in NXT. There was speculation that both could be future main eventers on the main roster. However, when he was promoted fans quickly discovered that his personality did not match his impressive skills in the ring.

When Chad Gable gets unmasked as the OG El Grande Americano, if the reborn version of American Made doesn’t gain popularity over the summer, Creed’s days in WWE may be over.

bronson reed

Bronson Reed showed in 2025 that he can become a major player in WWE. However, in the past year, he has also proven that he is having trouble staying healthy. Let’s not forget, this is his second innings in the company after being released in 2021. Nevertheless, he has suffered two major injuries since rejoining WWE in 2022.

Zoey Starks had similar talent and brilliance, but she also suffered several major injuries during her tenure. She was one of 23 cuts this week as she nears the end of her recovery from torn knee ligaments.

ivy blue

Ivy Nile is a rock-solid performer with a unique look. However, like his faction mates, the Creed Brothers, he lacks personality. There was an opportunity for WWE creative to create a long-term tag team with him and Maxxin Dupree. However, they took the latter in a different direction.

With NXT bringing out new female talent all the time, Niles needs to gain some momentum if she hopes to keep her spot for the rest of the year.

The Miz

Miz continues to prove why he is valuable and is willing to do whatever the company needs. However, change is inevitable, and after 20 years in WWE, it puts him in the target of roster cuts.

Making his situation even more difficult, Ethan Page was called to Raw this week. The NXT star is, in many ways, a younger and perhaps more cost-effective version of The Miz. Although it’s unlikely this year, The Miz should still have some concerns regarding his future in WWE.

jesse mateo

Jessie Mateo is a talented wrestler and has proven this during her stints in Lucha Underground and NJPW. However, he has been considered a henchman of MFT since he joined the company last year. It would be in his best interest to break away from the team and showcase his talents as a solo act. Because right now, they are easily placed in a position to change lines.

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Who won the NASCAR race today? Corey Day scored his first career win at Talladega after a back-and-forth in the closing laps in which Jesse Love lost the lead, setting off a battle between Creed, Corey Day and Sam Mayer that ended with a loss behind the leaders.

At the track known for “The Big One”, there was early chaos in Saturday’s O’Reilly Series race, with rookie Patrick Staropoli pushed loose during check-up and hitting the wall for race-changing damage on the first lap. After that, Talladega displayed some excellent racing with wild battles from start to finish.

RELATED: NASCAR starting lineup for Sunday’s Cup Series race

Let’s look at the AG-Pro 300 results from Dega. We’ll start with full race results and points totals, followed by today’s O’Reilly Series stage results.

NASCAR Results Today: O’Reilly Auto Parts Series

Here are the NASCAR O’Reilly Series results today.

RELATED: NASCAR predictions for Talladega

AG-Pro 300 results: O’Reilly Series stage results today at Talladega

Here are the AG-Pro stage results from today’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Degas.

Official 2026 NASCAR O’Reilly Series standings now

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奧蘭多魔術隊在周六的第三場比賽中以 113-105 擊敗底特律活塞隊，系列賽以 2-1 領先，保羅班切羅在勝利後明確了球隊的心態。

賽後接受 NBC 場外採訪時，班切羅在向頭號種子活塞隊講話時強調了尊重和信心。

「我們對那邊的人很尊重，但我們知道自己的表現如何。我們知道更衣室裡有什麼，所以我們不害怕他們，但我們只是得到了很多尊重，我們必須在周一帶來它。”

奧蘭多的表現支持了這個做法。班加羅爾拿下25分、12個籃板和9次助攻，幾乎三雙。他還在 38 分鐘內貢獻了 3 次搶斷和 2 次蓋帽。儘管投籃17投6中，三分球5投2中，他仍然保持著高效的罰球命中率，14投11中。

“我們非常尊重那裡的那些人，但我們知道自己的表現……我們不害怕他們。”

保羅·班切羅 (Paolo Banchero) 在魔術隊第三場戰勝活塞隊後 😳
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 4 月 25 日

保羅·班加羅爾帶領魔術隊擊敗活塞隊，系列賽以2-1領先

這場勝利標誌著對底特律隊的重大回應，底特律隊以 60 場常規賽勝利和頭號種子進入系列賽。奧蘭多隊控制了下半場的關鍵時刻，利用防守壓力和平衡得分來維持最後的分差。

透過三場比賽，魔術隊展示了與底特律活塞隊的身體素質相匹配的能力，同時透過班加羅爾的組織和內線表現產生穩定的進攻。他在第三場比賽中的全面影響凸顯了奧蘭多面對更強大的對手時的信心。

該系列賽現在轉向關鍵的第四場比賽，定於東部時間週一晚上 8:00 在 KIA 中心舉行，NBC 和 Peacock 都會進行報導。奧蘭多有機會自 2010 年以來首次以一勝之差晉級季後賽，而底特律則希望扳平系列並重獲動力。

With the third game of the series, the Montreal Canadiens now hold a 2–1 lead over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

It’s still very early in the series, and things can change quickly, but the fact that the Canadians have the advantage in first place is rather encouraging, as they are clearly the underdogs in the series.

With that in mind, let’s take a look at some of the factors that have helped the Canadiens take the lead in the series.

Quality Scoring Possibilities

The Lightning have controlled the majority of shots at 5v5, shooting 55.4%. However, it is the Montreal Canadiens who have managed to create the most risky scoring opportunities.

And it’s not even a relatively close contest.

In three games, the Canadiens have made 24 high-danger shots, while allowing the Lightning to take just eight. This means hubs has taken control 75% high quality shots Across the series, that isn’t just a modest gain, it marks a major lead in an important statistical category.

To make matters more interesting, the Habs allowed the Lightning to generate a total of two quality scoring chances in Games 1 and 3 combined.

This is coming from a team that ranked 27th in the league in high-danger scoring chances throughout the regular season with a 46.4% share.

Secondary and Tertiary Scoring

With Juraj Slajkowski’s powerplay hat trick in the rearview mirror, it has become clear that the first line is having difficulty generating much aggression at 5v5.

Even at the Bell Centre, where head coach Martin St-Louis controlled the matchup, Montreal’s first line barely broke even in shot shares.

Given that Slafkowski, Nick Suzuki and Cole Caufield carried much of the load during the regular season, it’s fair to say the rest of the team will have to make up for the lack of goals at 5v5 in the playoffs, but that’s easier said than done.

Heading into Friday’s game, only Josh Anderson (2) managed to find the back of the net at 5v5, making goals from Alexandre Texier, Kirby Dach and Lane Hutson very important from a roster construction standpoint, giving the first line a little more time to work out their issues.

Kirby Dach tied the game after Arbor Zekaj kept the game alive.

2-2 #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/AqPB3WOkTX

– Montreal Hockey Now (@MTLhockeynow) 25 April 2026

third pair

When evaluating defense personnel, it is always important to acknowledge that use yields results.

An easier assignment, such as playing on the third pairing, makes life easier on the depth blueliner.

However, Arbor Czekaj and Jaden Struble are not only playing well on the third pairing, but they are also effective physically, and when it comes to keeping the puck away from Jacob Dobbs as much as possible.

To put a fine point on the excellence of Czekaj and Struble, they lead the entire NHL in expected goal share. Xhekaj अभी तक 5v5 के मुकाबले एक उच्च-खतरे वाले स्कोरिंग मौके के लिए बर्फ पर नहीं है, एक अनुस्मारक कि लगातार उपयोग से उन खिलाड़ियों के लिए महान चीजें हो सकती हैं जो NHL में अपनी स्थिरता खोजने का प्रयास कर रहे हैं।

Sure, they face lower quality competition than most, but if it were that easy to produce 80 xGF% on the third pairing, we’d see it more often around the league.

The reality is that few, if any other pairings have managed to control the same percentage of shots, goals, scoring chances and expected goals as Czekaj and Struble.

All Montreal Canadiens stats are 5v5, via Natural Stat Trick, unless otherwise noted.

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The 2026 NFL Draft has ended and while it’s technically too early to declare which teams performed best before these players take the field, it’s always a fun exercise. It’s even more interesting this year because the 2026 draft class was not viewed as particularly strong.

Let’s quickly take a look at our list of the best 2026 NFL Draft classes.

New York Giants

When you have a pair of top-10 selections, it certainly helps to be recognized as one of the best classes from the 2026 NFL Draft. Of course, this came at the cost of the New York Giants trading All-Pro defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence. That said, what happened in Round 1 justified it. Arvell Reese was arguably a top-three prospect in this class, and he is a more well-rounded off-ball linebacker than the Giants’ previous first-round selection Abdul Carter. New York is getting someone with an All-Pro ceiling, and even a 90th percentile result is a perennial Pro Bowl selection who can make an impact on all three downs. With the 10th overall pick, the Giants upgraded their offensive line with Francis Mauigoa. He can be an excellent starter at guard, and by kicking him inside, his timeline to becoming an above average player is accelerated.

We also really liked what New York did the other day. Colton Hood was a marginal talent in the first round, and the Giants took him with the 37th overall pick. He projects to be a quality No. 2 cornerback for a long time, and we’re especially excited to see how defensive coordinator Denard Wilson maximizes his instincts and press-man ability. To the Giants’ credit, they also found a nice complementary receiver to Malik Nabors in Notre Dame’s Malachi Fields (74th overall). He’s not a great athlete, but what matters is he’s 6 feet 4 inches tall, with a big catch radius and the ability to fight through contact. There’s a very good chance that New York came out with four starters, two on each side of the ball. This is a victory.

RELATED: Highlights from Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

Baltimore Ravens

It’s safe to say that the Baltimore Ravens are happy that the Max Crosby trade just fell through (on their own account). Holding the 14th overall pick, the front office desperately needed help on the interior offensive line with Penn State’s Olivavega Ioane. Using a first-round pick on guard isn’t a “sexy” option, but he is one of the safest prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft class with a high chance of becoming an above-average starter for the Ravens.

On Day 2, some good luck occurred for Baltimore when leading tackle Zion Young slipped to 45th overall. A consensus top-40 prospect, Young offers the length-strength-intangibility combo that coaches love in an edge rusher. He can help establish the edge against the run immediately, and he has a long-term path to becoming a very effective three-down player. At No. 80 overall, Baltimore handed Lamar Jackson a pass-catching magnet in 6-foot-4 receiver Ja’Coby Lane. He’ll never be great at getting away from the defense, but the Ravens offense really needed someone who could come up with contested catches and make an impact inside the red zone. To complete that selection, Baltimore added receiver Elijah Sarratt on Day 3 (115th overall). The former Indiana standout isn’t a great athlete, but he knows how to use his 6-foot-2 body to beat corners and get his hands on the football. After a difficult free-agency period, Baltimore hit it out of the park with this draft.

READ MORE: Fantasy football analysis from Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft

New York Jets

What a strange world we live in where both the Giants and New York Jets are listed among the best 2026 NFL Draft classes. It certainly helps that having three first-round picks is the result of a teardown, but it really feels like the Jets front office has made very good connections with all three swings. David Bailey offers a Pro Bowl ceiling, and he could be even more impressive given the additional changes New York has already made to its front seven this offseason. The Jets then landed their top-rated pass-catcher in Kenyon Saadiq, whose athleticism and hands gave him a chance to become one of the five best tight ends in the NFL. Rounding out Round 1, New York selected wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. There are legitimate similarities to Deebo Samuel, at least in some of the ways he can be used and what he does as a receiver with the football in his hands.

The impact on cornerback D’Angelo Ponds is obvious: He’s 5 feet 8 inches tall. It is also undisputed that if he had been 5 feet 11 inches tall he would have been in the top 20. Ponds is a very good athlete with a high football IQ and tenacity that head coach Aaron Glenn will love. New York has done a really great job retooling their defense this season, and this draft class has shown a huge commitment to building a better supporting cast for the franchise quarterback heading into the 2027 NFL Draft.

RELATED: Winners, losers from Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft

cleveland browns

If we were ranking the best 2026 NFL Draft classes, the Cleveland Browns might be in the No. 1 spot. Landing a franchise quarterback was not possible, so general manager Andrew Berry focused on building the infrastructure for his future face of the franchise. Spencer Fano will immediately become a plug-and-play starter at left tackle for the Browns, which is another step toward dismantling last season’s disastrous offensive line. Cleveland then used their next two picks on Casey Concepcion (24th overall) and Denzel Boston (39th overall), two receivers whose games complement each other perfectly. An apt comparison for this duo is the skill sets that Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton bring to the Denver Broncos’ passing game.

This is already a strong start to the draft. Cleveland then got draft-day steal Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, a first-round talent at safety who inexplicably fell to 58th overall. He can fly all the way down to attack anything in sight, and as a rookie he will play quite a few games inside the box. Berry then added more depth to the offensive line, grabbing swing tackle Austin Barber (86th overall) and interior lineman Parker Brailsford. This feels like an A-minus class for the Browns.

RELATED: Winners, losers from Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft

kansas city chiefs

The Kansas City Chiefs faced some skepticism for their decision to trade FLR All-American cornerback Mansur Delaney. In our view, you should be prepared to pay a little more to make sure you get a player you think can be a star. Delaney, the top cornerback in the 2026 NFL Draft class, could be a true No. 1 corner and given Steve Spagnuolo’s track record of developing defensive backs, he could be a lockdown perimeter defender. Obviously, given Trent McDuffie’s limitations playing on the boundary, Kansas City may be better off moving forward with this change.

In addition to that selection, Kansas City’s subsequent first-round selection of defensive tackle Peter Woods could yield massive returns a few years from now. He was a lot more show than substance at Clemson, but those peak moments were the type of performances you only see in top-10 prospects. He will also get guidance from Chris Jones. Smartly, the Chiefs continued to prioritize their defense with the selections of Mason Thomas (40th overall pick) and Jadon Canady. Thomas is on the small side as an edge rusher, but a great defensive coordinator can find ways to take advantage of his get-off, strength, motor and understanding of how to win with leverage. Kansas. As for Kennedy, it’s not hard to see him developing as a rookie for the Chiefs. The Chiefs draft class should be vastly improved defensively.

buffalo bill

Coming into the 2026 NFL Draft, there was a lot of talk about this year’s class not being top-heavy, but it did have some depth in terms of role players and upside. The Buffalo Bills had limited chances to take some of those risks until Brandon Beane was traded out of Round 1 altogether. The strategy was successful and Buffalo was well prepared for both the next season and the future.

With their top pick (35th overall), Buffalo made TJ Parker, a great player who would have been a reasonable selection 15 picks earlier. Late in the second round, Beane brought in cornerback Davison Igbinosun, whose length-athleticism combo is perfect for molding into a CB2. While he’s a project that needs to be cleaned up on penalties and footwork, Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard is a great teacher.

On Day 3, the Bills coaching staff landed a new project offensive lineman in Jude Bourrie (102nd selection overall), who could be a swing tackle and develop into a future starter. Skylar Bell, a 5-foot-11 receiver from UConn, bears some resemblance to Khalil Shakir and projects as a useful No. 3 receiver. Buffalo then got more good value with its later picks, TCU linebacker Caleb Elarms-Orr and safety Jalon Kilgore. While there is a greater chance that they will not be successful and have a short NFL career, they also offer an extremely high ceiling.

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奧蘭多魔術隊迄今為止在對陣頭號種子底特律活塞隊的首輪系列賽中表現出色。他們在附加賽中擊敗夏洛特黃蜂隊進入季後賽，並進入第三場對陣底特律活塞隊，系列賽戰成1-1平手。

好吧，德斯蒙德貝恩繼續在球場兩端脫穎而出。貝恩在第三場比賽中似乎進步了一個檔次。根據 ClutchPoints 在 X 上的一篇帖子，在第三節還剩 2 分鐘多的時候，他拿下 20 分，三分球區打出 6 投 6 中，全場 13 投 7 中，幫助奧蘭多隊不斷地控球。

第一節打出26-26後，奧蘭多第二節打出35-26的回應，此後繼續保持領先（82-74）。保羅·班加羅爾 (Paolo Banchero) 和賈倫·薩格斯 (Jalen Suggs) 各得 15 分，弗朗茨·瓦格納 (Franz Wagner) 11 分，小溫德爾·卡特 (Wendell Carter Jr.) 9 分。

由於射手數量眾多，奧蘭多隊繼續讓事情變得困難。第一場比賽，先發五人得分全部上雙，其中班加羅爾拿下23分，幫助球隊以112-101獲勝。傑倫·薩格斯 (Jalen Suggs) 拿下全場最低分，只有 16 分。

儘管活塞隊是投籃更好的球隊，但第三場比賽仍然延續著同樣的趨勢。他們的整體效率為 44.3%，而奧蘭多的效率為 40.3%。

然而，在貝恩的帶領下，魔術隊在三分線外的投籃命中率更高，迄今為止，他們的 26 次出手命中了 11 次，命中率為 42.3%。魔術隊也獲得了更多的罰球機會，到目前為止為 23/29，儘管底特律的罰球次數更多。

到目前為止，他們的 17 次射門中有 14 次得分。凱德·坎寧安 (Cade Cunningham) 拿下 13 分，領先底特律活塞隊，但他的投籃命中率僅為 5 投 16 中，六次三分出手僅命中兩球。

第三節結束時，奧蘭多隊以87-79領先，將領先優勢擴大一分（26-25），為比賽的最後階段奠定了基礎。魔術隊在主場表現出色，他們決心贏得第二場勝利。

In a surprising development, the 8th-seeded Orlando Magic continued their stellar performance to take a 2-1 series lead against the No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons. The Magic got an excellent performance from Paolo Banchero with a near triple-double. The Pistons—who had never really been challenged in the Eastern Conference all year—were now firmly on their heels.

Sunny Mehta already has the option to pick up the phone and negotiate a potential New Jersey Devils trade and improve his top six.

After failing to make the playoffs for the 10th consecutive season, the Detroit Red Wings are now the longest-serving team to miss the postseason after the Buffalo Sabers punched their ticket this spring.

Expressing his disappointment with Steve Yzerman declaring a disappointing season, he described the Red Wings as “needing better players” and said that no one in the organization is untouched.

“We will certainly look at any ways we can improve our team to take the next step,” Yzerman said. “Definitely ready to do that. We’re absolutely ready to do that.”

While it’s unclear what direction Detroit’s GM will choose to go this summer, the Red Wings certainly have some players that would benefit New Jersey in a potential Devils trade.

In his introductory press conference, Mehta explained that he wanted to “make smart, objective and educated decisions… again and again, again and again.”

He later clarified that although he has a background in analytics as a former professional poker player, stock trader, and NHL executive, he finds value in blending analytics with his hockey knowledge.

“The reason I ever cared about analytics, statistical probability, is because it helped me win. It helped me win in poker. It helped me win on the trading floor, and it helped me win in hockey. And that’s why I care about it.

“And blending, of course, is important in the same way as in poker it’s not just the numbers. You have to get a feel for your opponent. You have to understand the subjectivity of bluffing. And, you have to understand psychology. And the same is true in trading, right? You have to have a feel for the markets. You have to understand how news affects things, how subjectivity and human emotions affect things.”

So, who can the Devils target in Detroit to improve their roster?

alex debrincat

Who is better than Alex DeBrincat for goals?

DeBrincat is the Red Wings’ leading goal scorer over the past two seasons, with 41 and 39 goals respectively. 2025-26 was the third time in the 28-year-old’s nine-year career that he reached or surpassed the 40-goal mark. He has also scored more than 30 goals in five seasons in his career.

DeBrincat scores in a lot of different ways. He can finish off the rush, shoot from a different zone on offense, he scored 15 power play goals last season, and added eight assists on the man advantage.

DeBrincat is coming off a career-best 85-point season, which will certainly increase his trade value.

However, the Devils have assets to deal with.

DeBrincat – a regular running-back with Patrick Kane – would ultimately be a strong fit next to Devils stars Jack Hughes and Jesper Bratt to complete that line.

He has one year remaining on his contract in 2026-27 with $7.875 million before a new contract becomes due next summer.

The Devils need to score more goals and that’s what DeBrincat does best.

lucas raymond

If the Devils want a younger option, Mehta could target Lucas Raymond.

One of the criticisms of Raymond in 2025–26 was that he needed to shoot more. Nevertheless, he scored 25 goals on 173 shots – a shooting percentage of 14.5%.

In four of Raymond’s five seasons in the NHL, he has scored 20 or more goals. In 2023–24, Raymond scored a career-high 31 goals, and the following season scored a career-high 80 points.

Raymond is a skilled all-around forward who should be spending a little more time in the prime years of his career at the age of 24.

On the downside, Raymond was trusted as the driver of his line, rather than being a complimentary piece next to Hughes or Bratt.

The Devils have assets to deal with, their first-round selection Simon Nemec and perhaps one of their young rising forward players, Lenny Haminaho.

Raymond is heading into a third, very favorable eight-year contract with a cap hit of $8.075 million.

Hey, David Blitzer gave Mehta his blessing to spend the cap. He can also swing for the fences.

James is the fully certified New Jersey Devils beat reporter for New Jersey Hockey Now on SportsNote and … More about James Nicholls

The NBA world is currently focused on the early rounds of the playoffs, but we’re only a month away from the start of the offseason and some major decisions will be made for a group of stars heading into the final year of their contracts.

Since free agency is no longer as attractive as it used to be, there are few people who will test the open market. Veterans like Andrew Wiggins ($30 million), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($21 million), and Draymond Green ($27 million) aren’t going anywhere.

However, others could certainly threaten to make a move in free agency to get even more paydays from their current teams. With that in mind, let’s take a look at eight NBA stars who are sure to opt out of their current contracts in the coming weeks.

james harden

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is one of the league’s premier mercenaries. He has no loyalty to any team and that is not going to change. While he is owed $42 million next season, it would be surprising if he joined and there have already been early reports that he intends to opt out.

Just months shy of his 37th birthday, the 11-time All-Star could take an annual salary cut in favor of a more guaranteed season.

Austin Reeves

Austin Reeves is having a career year at the perfect time. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran has emerged as a future All-Star talent and core member of the roster. There’s no way he’ll play for just under $15 million next season. He’s highly unlikely to leave LA, but he’ll likely get a huge pay raise this summer.

Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet is in an interesting situation. He took a pay cut to return to the Houston Rockets and is set to make $25 million next season. The veteran guard is also recovering from a torn ACL. A case can be made for him to be included next season. However, the Rockets have been in a mess this year and VanVleet is likely being used in a summer trade, considering he could opt out of the remainder of the year.

al horford

Al Horford’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer proved to be the wrong one. They were expected to be title contenders, and injuries to their top stars completely derailed those plans. Expect him to opt to return east, either retiring with the Boston Celtics or finishing his career where it started, the Atlanta Hawks.

Kevin Porter Jr.

After being one of the few good things to happen for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025-26, Kevin Porter Jr. is set to opt out of the $5 million he earned next season. Since very few stars are expected to really test the market, the six-year veteran will be one of the top players available and is set to get a very nice pay rise this summer.

deandre ayton

When the Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal with an opt-out last summer, everyone knew he would use it. With so few reliable veterans in the game, and after staying healthy throughout the season, the eight-year veteran will surely opt to ask for a raise on the $8 million he will make next season.

bradley beal

Despite trying to bounce back from a broken hip and having a few bad seasons, you can bet Bradley Beal thinks he’s still worth more than the $5 million he’ll make with the Los Angeles Clippers next year. Plus, it looks like LA is in the early stages of a rebuild, and the 14-year vet won’t want to deal with that.

trey young

There are two certain things in the NBA offseason. Trae Young will opt out of the approximately $49 million he is owed next season. But he will do so in order to get a new long-term deal from his new team, the Washington Wizards. There is an outside chance that he may change his mind and test his value in the open market. But Washington is unlikely to get a better offer than what any other team will offer.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

伊梅·烏多卡 (Ime Udoka) 提供了凱文·杜蘭特 (Kevin Durant) 的重要傷情最新消息，休士頓火箭隊在第四場比賽之前的首輪系列賽中以 3-0 輸給洛杉磯湖人隊。

杜蘭特只參加了季後賽系列賽的第二場比賽，因傷缺席了第一場和第三場比賽。這給火箭隊的進攻造成了很大的漏洞，而火箭隊依賴杜蘭特作為他們最可靠的得分手。這導致 Alperen Sengun、Amen Thompson 和 Jabari Smith Jr. 承擔了更多責任。

據記者凡妮莎理查森報道，烏多卡在球隊週六的新聞發布會上向媒體發表了講話。主教練注意到這位老牌球星的傷勢恢復取得了進展。

「伊姆烏多卡說凱文杜蘭特正在接受腳踝的全天候治療。烏多卡說昨晚比賽期間，杜蘭特正在接受治療，其中包括在水下跑步機上跑步，」理查森寫道。

在沒有凱文杜蘭特的情況下，火箭隊如何與湖人隊進行第三場比賽

伊梅·烏多卡（Ime Udoka）希望凱文·杜蘭特（Kevin Durant）能在第四場比賽中回歸。火箭隊的賽季已經岌岌可危，他們需要盡可能多的幫助來抵禦湖人隊的淘汰。

投籃準確性和球的移動在整個第三場比賽中發揮了重要作用。湖人隊在這兩方面都取得了勝利，他們的投籃命中率為 48%，其中 41% 為內線投籃，並創造了 28 次助攻。火箭隊的情況就不一樣了，他們只成功了 41% 的機會，其中包括 28% 的三分球命中率，並送出了 21 次助攻。

在這場失利中，休士頓隊有四名球員得分上雙。阿爾佩倫·森貢拿下全隊最高的33分、16個籃板、6次助攻、3次抄截和1次阻攻。他全場27投15中，其中三分線外5投1中，罰球線3投2中。阿門·湯普森拿下26分和11個籃板，小賈巴里·史密斯得到24分和6個籃板，里德·謝潑德得到17分和7次助攻。

火箭隊將在第四場比賽中面對湖人隊時，努力保住賽季活力，避免系列賽被橫掃。比賽將於美國東部時間 4 月 26 日晚上 9:30 舉行。

The action continues in Las Vegas on Saturday night as the UFC presents another edition of UFC Fight Night.

The card is scheduled to take place at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. UFC Fight Night will be headlined by a 140-pound bout as former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling takes on Youssef Zalal. “Funk Master” will look for a solid performance as he continues to move up in the featherweight division. He defeated Brian Ortega via unanimous decision last August. Four of Zalal’s last five wins have come by submission.

Below, you can see all the UFC Fight Night results and fight-ending highlights.

UFC Fight Night results (preliminaries)

Talita Alencar (+200) vs. Julia Polastri (-235)

Max Griffin (+110) vs. Victor Valenzuela (-130)

Francis Marshall (-525) vs. Lucas Brennan (+410)

Jafel Filho (-650) vs. Cody Durden (+475)

Mayra Bueno Silva (+350) vs. Michelle Montague (-450)

Jackson McVey (-180) vs. Cedrics Dumas (+155)

Rodolfo Vieira (-330) vs. Eric McConnico (+270)

UFC Fight Night Results (Main Card)

Marcus Buchecha (-150) vs. Ryan Spann (+130)

Montel Jackson (-190) vs. Raoni Barcelos (+165)

Davie Grant (-123) vs. Adrian Luna Martinetti (+103)

Rafa Garcia (-105) vs. Alexander Hernandez (-115)

Norma Dumont (-190) vs. Jocelyn Edwards (+165)

Aljamain Sterling (+120) vs. Youssef Zalal (-140)

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The NBA world is currently focused on the early rounds of the playoffs, but we’re only a month away from the start of the offseason and some major decisions will be made for a group of stars heading into the final year of their contracts.

Since free agency is no longer as attractive as it used to be, there are few people who will test the open market. Veterans like Andrew Wiggins ($30 million), Kentavious Caldwell-Pope ($21 million), and Draymond Green ($27 million) aren’t going anywhere.

However, others may certainly threaten to make a move in free agency to get even more paydays from their current teams. With that in mind, let’s take a look at eight NBA stars who are sure to opt out of their current contracts in the coming weeks.

james harden

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden is one of the league’s premier mercenaries. He has no loyalty to any team and that is not going to change. While he is owed $42 million next season, it would be surprising if he joined and there have already been early reports that he intends to opt out.

Just months shy of his 37th birthday, the 11-time All-Star could take an annual salary cut in favor of a more guaranteed season.

Austin Reeves

Austin Reeves is having a career year at the perfect time. The Los Angeles Lakers veteran has emerged as a future All-Star talent and core member of the roster. There’s no way he’ll play for just under $15 million next season. He’s highly unlikely to leave LA, but he’ll likely get a huge pay raise this summer.

Fred VanVleet

Fred VanVleet is in an interesting situation. He took a pay cut to return to the Houston Rockets and is set to make $25 million next season. The veteran guard is also recovering from a torn ACL. A case can be made for him to be included next season. However, the Rockets have been in a mess this year and VanVleet is likely being used in a summer trade, considering he could opt out of the remainder of the year.

al horford

Al Horford’s decision to sign with the Golden State Warriors last summer proved to be the wrong one. They were expected to be title contenders, and injuries to their top stars completely derailed those plans. Expect him to opt to return east, either retiring with the Boston Celtics or finishing his career where it started, the Atlanta Hawks.

Kevin Porter Jr.

After being one of the few good things to happen for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2025-26, Kevin Porter Jr. is set to opt out of the $5 million he earned next season. Since very few stars are expected to really test the market, the six-year veteran will be one of the top players available and is set to get a very nice pay rise this summer.

deandre ayton

When the Lakers signed Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal with an opt-out last summer, everyone knew he would use it. With so few reliable veterans in the game, and after staying healthy throughout the season, the eight-year veteran will surely opt to ask for a raise on the $8 million he will make next season.

bradley beal

Despite trying to bounce back from a broken hip and having a few bad seasons, you can bet Bradley Beal thinks he’s still worth more than the $5 million he’ll make with the Los Angeles Clippers next year. Plus, it looks like LA is in the early stages of a rebuild, and the 14-year vet won’t want to deal with that.

trey young

There are two certain things in the NBA offseason. Trae Young will opt out of the approximately $49 million he is owed next season. But he will do so in order to get a new long-term deal from his new team, the Washington Wizards. There is an outside chance that he may change his mind and test his value in the open market. But he is unlikely to receive a better offer from Washington than any other team.

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It’s quite clear that the Montreal Canadiens are dealing with a special strategy from the Tampa Bay Lightning in their first-round series.

Whether it’s taunting goaltenders, running at players from behind, or engaging in shenanigans after every whistle, the Lightning have embraced the idea that they are the villains in this series.

And yet, when evaluating the numbers at 5v5, the Canadiens have actually had the most hits, and by a good margin too.

The Habs have averaged 37 hits per game, good for 7th out of 16 playoff teams. The Lightning, on the other hand, have only had 33 hits per game, the fourth-lowest result in the NHL.

Arbor Zekaj referred to himself as a “villain” vs. the Habs on the Tampa Bay Lightning today:

“If they want to think that way, fine. We’re here. We’re ready for whatever they offer us.” pic.twitter.com/1cktWPcG71

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 23 April 2026

Most of the heavy lifting has been done by Arbor Zekaj, who currently ranks fifth in the NHL with 17 hits. He joined Josh Anderson, who had 13 hits, as the only Canadiens players to take 10 or more body checks in the series.

And yet, the wolf pack mentality clearly exists. Every Canadiens player, including Oliver Kapanen, has managed to put up at least one hit against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Habs coach Marty St. Louis on the Lightning’s intimidation tactics today:

“We’ve talked about it. Did we look scared? I don’t think so. If they want to play that game, we’re able to play that game. We’re equipped to do it.” pic.twitter.com/wdH47yGu2X

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 23 April 2026

You could argue that while the Bolts are so focused on trying to take hubs out of their game, they’re forgetting to focus on the thing that’s most important: creating scoring chances.

The Canadiens have controlled 75% of high-danger scoring opportunities at 5v5, meaning they are not only killing the Lightning, but they are also creating the lion’s share of quality shots.

Montreal Canadiens Brass Tacks

It has something to do with the matchups, which has worked to the Canadiens’ advantage.

Reporter: “Are you still sick and tired of Scott Sabourin?”

Josh Anderson: “I just didn’t pay attention to him tonight. I didn’t see him on the ice much…” pic.twitter.com/j0PMD9lghC

– /r/Habs (@HabsOnReddit) 25 April 2026

For the record, John Cooper kept Scott Sabourin on the ice for nine minutes against Anderson. At the time, Anderson’s expected goal share was above 90%. Playing away from Sabourin, his xGF% dropped to 43.8%.

In other words, having Sabourin on the ice alongside Andersen is actively hurting the chances of victory for Tampa Bay, which is desperate to win a pyrrhic physical contest.

It’s an odd strategy from a coach with as much experience as Cooper, especially since the Lightning were the clear favorites in the series.

That doesn’t mean the Habs have avoided taking the bait at every opportunity, but they’ve done a great job focusing on the big picture while their opponents focus on the dirty play.

Mark has been covering the Habs for over a decade. He previously worked for the Journal Metro, The Athletic, The… More about Mark Dumont

布莱顿霍夫阿尔比恩 在观看维森特·皮萨罗的比赛时，他们的球探之旅可能已经安排得恰到好处，但最新的更新表明，英超球队不再是这位中场球员唯一明确的出路。

布莱顿追踪罗萨里奥中央球员的传闻已经很强烈， 球探出席最近的比赛。现在，阿根廷的最新评论让我们更清楚地了解了未来几个月事态的发展。

“如果他不去英国……”

谈到 体育运动记者罗德里戈·维拉证实了英超联赛对皮萨罗的关注日益增加，其中包括布莱顿的存在。

他解释说： “这里所说的，我想那里也流传着这样的信息，那就是英格兰足坛一直在关注他，特别是布莱顿。上一场比赛甚至还有球探。”

这与之前的说法相符，但维拉随后对这位中场球员的未来进行了更具启发性的更新，从而推动了故事的发展。

“我的信息是，在今年年中，如果这件事没有进展，他仍然会离开罗萨里奥中央并前往阿根廷足球的一家大俱乐部。”

在进一步追问下，他暗示了所涉及俱乐部的级别。

“如果他不去英格兰，他可以转会到阿根廷足球界的一家大俱乐部……有条纹，” 他补充道。这在阿根廷是一个笑话，因为该国两个最大的俱乐部——博卡青年队和河床队——传统上在他们的球衣上有条纹。

决策点临近

所以布莱顿对皮萨罗的兴趣是真实的，他们已经采取了派遣球探的措施。

同时，还有一个明确的后备选项。在阿根廷境内转会到一家更大的俱乐部仍然代表着他职业生涯的进步，并可能使他的身价不断上升。

对于布莱顿来说，这稍微改变了动态。采取行动的窗口可能不会持续太久，特别是如果离家较近的俱乐部决定先采取行动的话。

要么英超机会成为现实，要么皮萨罗采取不同的路线——这条路线仍可能让他稍后重新回到布莱顿的视线中，但条件却截然不同。

到目前為止，洛杉磯湖人隊在季後賽中沒有奧斯汀·裡維斯參加比賽，因為他在季後賽開始前遭受了左斜肌拉傷。隨著季後賽的進行，總教練 JJ 雷迪克分享了李維斯重返賽場必須採取的步驟。

根據 ESPN 的戴夫麥克梅納明報道，雷迪克聲稱這位 27 歲的後衛正在訓練中進行一些投籃，作為他回歸過程的一部分。隨著李維斯的恢復，湖人隊將正式更新李維斯在第四場比賽中的狀態。

「在與記者的電話會議上，湖人隊主教練 JJ 雷迪克表示奧斯汀·裡維斯今天下午將在球場投籃，」麥克梅納明報道。 「湖人隊將在下午 5 點更新里維斯第四場比賽的狀態 [PST]」。

裡維斯最初是在 4 月 2 日湖人隊以 139-96 輸給俄克拉荷馬城雷霆隊的比賽中遭受斜傷。他的康復時間為四到六週。但考慮到現在是季後賽，這位效力五年的老將可能會嘗試早點回歸，帶傷打球。

奧斯汀·裡維斯常規賽只打了 51 場比賽，這是他單季出場次數最少的。儘管如此，當他在場上時，他還是湖人隊的關鍵貢獻者之一，場均貢獻23.3分（生涯新高）、4.7個籃板（生涯新高）和5.5次助攻，投籃命中率49.0%（生涯新高），三分線外命中率36.0%。

湖人隊定於週日在第四場比賽中迎戰火箭隊。 JJ 雷迪克和該組織將於美國東部時間週六晚上 8 點提供有關里夫斯狀態的官方更新。

Things are looking pretty bad for the New York Knicks right now. They currently trail the series against the Atlanta Hawks 2-1 and will play again at State Farm Arena for Game 4 on Saturday.

They really need to win this game if they want to keep the series going. If they lose another game then it will be very difficult for them to make a comeback in the series.

The series has unfolded completely differently than anyone in New York had expected. The Knicks won Game 1 but lost Games 2 and 3 by a combined two points, with both losses decided by the final possession.

In Game 3, the Hawks again answered in the fourth quarter, with CJ McCollum and Jonathan Kuminga scoring points. New York had 18 turnovers and made only 28.6% of their shots from three-point range.

A 3-1 series loss against the Hawks would be a disaster for a team built to go deep. Mike Brown knows this. This is what every Knicks fan is watching. Here are three bold predictions for Game 4.

Prediction 1: Jalen Brunson scores over 25 and plays like himself again

Brunson has scored 26, 29 and 28 points in back-to-back games in this series, so the points have clearly been up. But unfortunately, he has also been responsible for every misstep of late. In Game 3, not only did he miss a three-pointer in the air with 16 seconds remaining, but he turned the ball over on the last play as the Knicks were unable to even attempt a shot.

This is a game where Brunson needs to look like himself from start to finish, not just in detail. Playoff Brunson is a different player. Last year, before the Knicks took on the Pacers, he was one of the best closers in the league, and there’s no reason why that player couldn’t show up in Game 4.

Brunson drops at least 25 and makes the right play when the game is on the line.

Prediction 2: Mikal Bridges struggles again and sees fewer minutes

Bridges had no points in Game 3, going 0-for-3 with one rebound and two assists in 21 minutes. In four-quarter periods in Games 2 and 3, they had zero field goals and six total turnovers.

Mike Brown took him out in the third quarter and kept him on the bench for most of the second half.

Miles McBride got 31 minutes while Bridges only got 21 minutes, and the Knicks were clearly more effective with that smaller lineup. Since Bridges is having trouble in this matchup, it’s hard to imagine Brown falling back on him in heavy moments when McBride is giving him more on the floor.

Prediction: Bridges plays less than 25 minutes again, and McBride handles the bulk of those extra possessions.

Prediction 3: Karl-Anthony Towns posts a double-double and stays on the floor

Towns had 21 points and 17 rebounds in Game 3, and he was certainly the best big man on the floor all night. The issue is that the Knicks are finding it difficult to utilize him in the most important moments; In fact, the final play went to Brunson.

As a small team, the Hawks and Towns demonstrated very clearly what this mismatch will look like when it comes to offense.

The Browns should keep Towns on the court for a full 40 minutes instead of just longer, because with the production from both Towns and Brunson, New York is a completely different team.

If these three things happen, the Knicks may very well win.

Prediction: Towns gets at least 22 points and 11 rebounds, and New York wins 110-102 to tie the series 2-2.

Jayesh Pagar is currently pursuing Sports Journalism from London School of Journalism and has four years of experience… More about Jayesh Pagar

曼城队的 更广泛的招聘网络继续加快步伐，继他们最近在墨西哥的活动之后，现在出现了一个新的名字。

正如本周早些时候报道的，城市足球集团的代表前往该国观看比赛并与当地联系人进行讨论。

当时，尚未确认具体目标。不过，新鲜 来自厄瓜多尔的报道 现在指出他们议程上的具体参与者。

据说目前效力于 Pumas UNAM 的佩德罗·维特（Pedro Vite）已牢牢受到该集团的关注，并已在努力在下一个转会窗口推动交易。

侦察之旅很快就锁定了第一个目标

佩德罗·维特在转会美洲狮之前已经在美国职业足球大联盟建立了良好的声誉，他的个人资料符合曼城在全球范围内瞄准的球员类型。

如今，厄瓜多尔人主要作为一名后撤组织核心，但也经常走上前场。他是左脚球员，短距离移动速度很快，并且更多地依赖技术而不是身体素质。

他本赛季的数据凸显了他的“组织者”角色。在 31 场比赛中，他场均传球约 54 次，成功率高达 88%。

此外，他还完成了 40 次关键传球并送出 65 次传中——是的，他也会游向边路，通常是在重叠的边后卫身后。这些数字凸显了控球的参与度和一致性。

这种产出与整个城市足球集团的招募模式非常吻合。他们倾向于优先考虑能够适应多种体系和联赛的技术可靠的中场球员。

世界杯时机推动潜在交易

据当地媒体报道，佩德罗·维特的处境也带来了战略角度 海外厄瓜多尔人。据报道，城市足球集团渴望在即将到来的世界杯之前完成一笔交易。

推理很简单。一场强大的国际比赛可能会提高他的估值，从财务角度来看，早期转会更具吸引力。

据说拟议的费用约为 1400 万欧元（1200 万英镑）。如果完成，这将创下 Pumas UNAM 的销售记录。

接下来会发生什么

佩德罗·维特的案件看起来像是曼城正在进行的全球球探行动的自然延伸。最近对墨西哥的访问现在看来不再是探索性的，而是更有针对性了。

目前尚不清楚城市足球集团内的哪个俱乐部将是他的最初目的地。赫罗纳、纽约城足球俱乐部或其他附属球队可以在任何可能转会到曼彻斯特之前提供垫脚石。

目前，尚无进一步谈判的确认。尽管如此，现场考察和新出现的报告相结合表明，这是未来几周值得密切关注的事情。

如果该团队确实迅速采取行动，它将遵循一个既定的模式——尽早发现人才，在重大赛事之前采取行动，并将球员逐渐融入他们的多俱乐部结构中。

On Friday night, the Pittsburgh Steelers provided Aaron Rodgers with an opportunity to fine-tune his legacy in his final season in the NFL.

Rodgers would go on to become one of the greatest players to ever take the field wearing a helmet in an NFL game. In his 21 legendary seasons, he went to the Pro Bowl 10 times, earned All-Pro honors on four occasions, and was the NFL MVP four times. And in 2011, he reached the top of the mountain when he led the Green Bay Packers to their last Super Bowl.

His reputation as a football player remains untouched. However, it is things off the field that have made him a divisive figure among many fans. Whether it’s his almost annual retirement threats with the Packers. Mike McCarthy was removed as head coach. His views about the world, or his interest in psychedelics.

He also had a disappointing season with the New York Jets and took several months to put pen to paper with the Pittsburgh Steelers last year. Another standout was how he handled the Packers’ preparation for his postseason when they drafted Jordan Love in Round 1 of the 2020 NFL Draft.

Although he was not outwardly unhappy about it, he did not accept the future despite receiving similar treatment from Brett Favre 15 years earlier. This was one of many instances during his career where he appeared to be emotion- and me-first rather than team-first.

Well, if he returns to the Steelers this season he has a chance to change a lot of opinions about him. On Friday night, Pittsburgh took a step toward the future when they made Penn State quarterback Drew Allar the 76th pick in this year’s draft.

Aaron Rodgers should embrace graybeard mentorship in final NFL season

The Ellers were promoted in the first round of the 2025 college football season. But a poor start for the Nittany Lions and a serious ankle injury ended his year within a few weeks. He has good size and a big arm that can make all the throws in the NFL. But it needs a lot of work and it’s a complete project. So he is not a threat to Rodgers starting in 2026.

That’s why NFL veterans should guide Elar, as NFL.com’s scouting report claims his “improvement in confidence, poise and recognition should be the foundation of any rebound.”

Barring a spectacular run to the Super Bowl, this is certainly the 42-year-old’s swan song. His place in Canton has been decided. However, changing his story a bit by playing a key role in developing his replacement and a potential long-term starter would be just as close to an illustrious career. This will prove once and for all that he is a better player and person than Brett Favre.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

曼联队的 当你将安东尼在皇家贝蒂斯所做的事情与他所做的事情联系起来时，让安东尼继续前进的决定开始变得更加清晰。

巴西人悄然完成了多年来最高效的表现。在所有比赛中，他在 40 场比赛中打入 13 粒进球和 9 次助攻。在西甲联赛中，他在 26 场比赛中打入 7 粒进球和 5 次助攻。

基本数据也支持了这一点。安东尼平均每 90 分钟参与 0.54 次进球。他场均出手 3.08 次，每 9.71 次出手得分一次。

除此之外，他场均发出 2.04 次关键传球，场均传球次数约为 43 次，传球成功率为 81.61%。

与我们在老特拉福德看到的相比，这是一个非常不同的参与程度。在西班牙，他的角色更加明确，并且更多地参与到最后三分之一的比赛中。皇家贝蒂斯 改变了他的职业和心态。

所有这一切都发生在一个关键时刻。巴西世界杯阵容公布的时间越来越近，安东尼正努力重返赛场。

贝蒂斯的决定塑造了国际希望

安东尼现在已经敞开心扉 ESPN 巴西 关于他的俱乐部状况和他的巴西野心。他目前在贝蒂斯的处境显然在这方面发挥了重要作用。

“留在贝蒂斯是我一生中最好的决定之一。” 安东尼补充道。 “我很高兴。 我的家人很重 在决定中。看到他们幸福很重要。”

“当家人都健康时，球场上的事情就会变得轻松”，他总结道。

他是蒂特麾下参加上届世界杯​​的大名单中的一员，但迄今为止在安切洛蒂麾下并没有太多出场机会。即便如此，他并没有放弃制作下一部。

“我最大的梦想是参加世界杯，但我必须尽我的职责，我的工作，国家队是一个结果，” 他说。

“我真的很想回来，参加我的第二次世界杯。穿上国家队球衣一直是我的目标。”

没有安东尼的生活

安东尼听起来像是一个在西班牙定居的人，而不是一个回顾曼联的球员。

但他感觉可能是双向的。曼联在没有他的情况下继续前进，考虑到事态的发展，他们也很难想念他。球队已经发生了变化，安东尼在英格兰期间的角色从未完全确定。

也就是说，他目前的数据确实强调了仍然有一名球员在那里。在贝蒂斯，他看起来更加自信、更加投入、更加果断。

这是另一个玩家需要不同的环境来展示自己最佳水平的情况。对于安东尼来说，时机是理想的。他给了自己一个真正的机会，在最重要的时候重返巴西话题。

The Boston Red Sox have been one of the biggest disappointments in Major League Baseball this season, entering Friday’s game with the worst record in the American League. The Red Sox lineup has been the primary problem, raising questions about outfielder Jaren Duran’s future with the team.

Robert Murray of FanSided.com wrote that Duran has long been a target of San Diego Padres general manager AJ Preller and would have interest in the league. While Duran could also benefit from a change of scenery, Murray doubts Boston will move him this summer.

READ MORE: MLB Power Rankings Week 4, Red Sox continue to fall

• Jaren Duran contract (Spotrac): $7.7 million salary (2026), arbitration eligible (2027-’28)

Duran, age 29, earned an All-Star selection in 2024. He finished that campaign with 21 home runs, 14 triples, 75 RBI and a .834 OPS with a .285/.342/.492 triple-slash line. Last season he still managed to hit 16 home runs and 13 triples with 84 RBI and a .774 OPS.

However, he has been in a long-term bearish trend since September 2025. Over his last 187 plate appearances, Duran has hit 26.2 percent of his plate appearances with a .216/.283/.345 triple-slash line.

• Jaren Duran stats (ESPN): .198/.261/.296, .558 OPS, 1 home run, 23-6 K-BB in 81 AB

According to Baseball Savant, in terms of his advanced numbers, he ranks in the 2nd percentile for whiff rate (39.6 percent), in the 20th percentile for chase rate (25.1 percent), and he is in the 23rd percentile for expected batting average (.219). He’s still an excellent base runner who is a plus defensively (80th percentile above average), but he has shown no signs of getting back to form at the plate.

Boston would rather sell him for an all-time low than his trade value, and given his history, the club is more inclined to retain him and hope for a change. However, if the Red Sox are unable to dig themselves out of this hole by the beginning of July, multiple teams will likely inquire about Duran before the MLB trade deadline.

Matt Johnson is the senior NFL and college football editor for Sportsknot. His work including the weekly NFL and college… More about Matt Johnson

brighton And Hove Albion star Matt Wiffer has admitted he has not spoken to Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman in five to six months.

football primer report Comments from the Brighton man today. He admits that his chances of appearing for the Netherlands look slim given the lack of contact with Koeman.

back in vogue in brighton

Matt Wiffer has made himself a contender for a place in the Netherlands’ squad for this summer’s World Cup with a late revival at Brighton.

26 year old Reinvented as a right-back And has now made 21 appearances for the Seagulls in that position this season. In comparison, he has made only five appearances in his usual defensive midfield position.

But due to the recent injury to Jerdie Schouten, a position in midfield has opened up in the Netherlands team. However, Wiffer insists that he has no influence on it.

“First of all, it’s obviously very sad for her. It’s really terrible,” he told Viaplay.

“As far as I’m concerned… I don’t really have any influence on that aspect. Ultimately, I just do my job.”

“I’m not currently playing in that sixth position, but I think I’ll be there often. And I’ve actually played there for almost my entire career. So filling that spot wouldn’t really be a problem in that regard.”

No contact with Koeman

If he were to ensure a return to the international system, the Brighton man would probably have heard from Ronald Koeman by now.

Instead, it appears the two have not spoken since Matt Wiefer called five or six months ago.

“Ultimately, the national coach decides what he wants and what he is looking for,” he said.

“I’m really hoping I’ll get in. I called him once five or six months ago. But I haven’t really talked to him since.”

布莱顿 霍夫阿尔比恩球星马茨·维弗承认他已经五到六个月没有和荷兰主帅罗纳德·科曼说过话了。

足球联赛报告 来自布莱顿人今天的评论。他承认，由于与科曼缺乏联系，他代表荷兰队出场的机会似乎很小。

在布莱顿重新流行

马茨·维弗 (Mats Wieffer) 在布莱顿 (Brighton) 的比赛中复苏，让自己成为了荷兰队今夏世界杯参赛名单的有力争夺者。

这位26岁的 被重新改造为右后卫 本赛季至今已为海鸥队以该位置出场 21 次。相比之下，他在正常的防守型中场位置上只出场过五次。

但由于杰迪·舒腾最近受伤，荷兰队中场位置可能已经空缺。不过，维弗坚称他对此没有影响力。

“首先，这对他来说当然非常悲伤。这真的很糟糕，”他告诉 Viaplay。

“至于我……我在这方面确实没有任何影响力。最终，我只是做我的事情。

“我目前不打那个六号位，但我想我会经常在那里。事实上，我几乎整个职业生涯都在那里打球。所以从这方面来说，填补这个位置并不是什么问题。”

科曼没有联系

如果他要重返国家队，布莱顿人现在可能已经收到罗纳德·科曼的消息了。

相反，自从马茨·维弗 (Mats Wieffer) 五六个月前打电话以来，两人似乎就没有说过话。

“最终，国家队教练会决定他想要什么以及他正在寻找什么，”他补充道。

“我真的希望我能晋级。五六个月前我给他打过一次电话。但从那以后我就没有真正和他说过话了。”

休士頓火箭隊將在周五西部聯盟首輪第三場比賽中輸給洛杉磯湖人隊。因腳踝受傷缺陣的凱文杜蘭特在場邊觀看。

據 ClutchPoints 的 Brett Siegel 報道，在輸掉比賽後，舊的說法證實杜蘭特有一個 Burner X（以前的 Twitter）帳戶，他在該帳戶上談論火箭隊。根據火箭隊的情況，杜蘭特所謂的私人批評是合法的。

「是的……凱文·杜蘭特在那個燃燒帳戶上所說的一切都是對的，」西格爾發文道。 “休士頓需要結束這個賽季。”

是的……凱文·杜蘭特在那個燃燒帳戶上所說的一切都是對的。

休士頓需要結束這個賽季。

— 布雷特·西格爾 (@BrettSiegelNBA) 2026 年 4 月 25 日

X（以前稱為 Twitter）上的一位社群媒體用戶表示，杜蘭特的手機肯定爆炸了。

「KD 的手機現在就像綠魔鬼面具一樣與他交談」@sreekyshooter 說。

今年二月，有消息稱杜蘭特擁有燃燒帳戶並辱罵他的隊友。一個名為@gethigher77的現已私人帳戶的螢幕截圖浮出水面，顯示了對現任和前任休斯頓球員的批評。但沒有證據證明該帳戶屬於杜蘭特。

全明星賽結束後，杜蘭特被問到這些指控，他將注意力集中在賽季上。

「我知道你必須問這些問題，但我不是來在推特上胡說八道的，」杜蘭特當時說道。 「我來這裡只是為了專注於這個賽季，並繼續前進。但我知道你必須問這些問題。我的隊友們知道這是什麼，我們整個賽季都被鎖定了。我們很享受休息時間，今天進行了很好的訓練，並期待著客場之旅。”

第 4 場比賽定於美國東部時間週日晚上 9:30 在休士頓舉行。如果休士頓獲勝，第 5 場比賽將於 4 月 29 日星期三在洛杉磯舉行。

The New York Jets selected a quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft. However, the player was unlikely to compete with Geno Smith for the starting job this summer.

The first day of this year’s draft was a great one for the Jets. With the second overall pick, they went with a safe option, taking talented Texas Tech edge David Bailey. Then at No. 16, he landed a potential game-breaker at the tight spot in Oregon’s Kenyon Sedig. They then surprised many by moving back in Round 1 to select Indiana star receiver Omar Cooper Jr.

On the second day of the event, he received much praise when he used his only pick on Friday to get another star from the national champions, this time, cornerback D’Angelo Ponds. Heading into Day 3, there was one thing many Jets fans were hoping for, and that was for the team to select a young QB.

Well, he got one in Round 4, but he’s not going to get Gang Green fans excited after his performance in 2025. With their second pick on Saturday, the franchise selected Illinois signal caller Cade Klubnik.

Cade Klubnik’s regression from Heisman contender in 2025

In 2024, he had a breakout season in his sophomore year for the Fighting Illini. He threw for a career-high 3,639 yards and 36 touchdowns to six interceptions. He also connected on 63.4 percent of his passes. That’s why he was an early Heisman Trophy contender, and why Illinois was viewed as a team that could make serious noise in the Big Ten.

This past season was much different as he regressed and had only 2,943 yards and 16 TDs in two fewer games. While his completion percentage (65.6) had increased, his passer rating dropped by nearly 10 points compared to the previous year. Illinois improved from 10-3 in 2024 to 9-4 this past season.

Klubnik can make a lot of throws which he will need in the pros. However, he is a bit undersized (6-foot-2, 207 pounds), and his field vision was average. He could also use some work on his mechanics. Still, he has very good rushing ability and two years ago he ran for 463 yards and seven touchdowns.

Klubnik is a project and will not give Smith any serious competition for the QB1 job in training camp.

After earning a journalism degree in 2017, Jason Burgos worked as a contributor to several sites, including MMA Sacca… More about Jason Burgos

西汉姆联 去年夏天，AC米兰寻求引进尤努斯·穆萨。 这名球员最终加盟了亚特兰大，但仍然希望转会到伦敦。

这位多才多艺的中场球员租借到贝加莫的计划并未按计划进行。他参加了 17 场意甲比赛，出场时间仅为 529 分钟。这并不完全符合红黑军团的预期，因为他们最初在贷款中插入了购买选择权。

在此之前，西汉姆联曾为美国人做出过尝试。那时，感觉那不勒斯正在逼近他，而穆萨已经与帕特诺佩达成了个人条款。 体育见证人 红黑军团似乎热衷于继续前进，对此进行了广泛的报道。

很快，亚特兰大抢尽了铁锤帮的先机。现在，这名球员已经开始展望自己的未来，并希望能够转会到英格兰。

出售 Musah 的工作正在进行中

转会市场 看看夏天可能离开红黑军团的情况。理想情况下，他们希望亚特兰大行使购买选择权，但从目前的情况来看，这是不太可能的。

就连玩家似乎也意识到了。现在，他希望西汉姆联能够为他挺身而出，西甲俱乐部也参与其中。穆萨的经纪人希望能够重新激起铁锤帮的兴趣。

米兰的理想目标是 2000 万欧元，但现在很高兴以 16-1700 万欧元的价格出售他。这将为他们带来资本收益并充分利用这种情况。

我们的看法：西汉姆联应该寻求折扣

从穆萨的表现来看，这位 23 岁的球员可能会在转会英超时遇到困难。如果铁锤队真的想要他，他们应该寻求折扣。

米兰可能对此持开放态度，特别是如果没有俱乐部为这位美国国脚出面的话。

穆萨在球场上提供了很多价值。他可以扮演多种角色，在米兰做到了这一点，在瓦伦西亚也展示了这些优势。

布萊頓和霍夫阿爾比恩在觀看維森特·皮薩羅的比賽時可能已經將他們的球探之旅安排得很完美，但最新的更新表明英超球隊不再是這位中場球員唯一明確的出路。

布萊頓追蹤羅薩裡奧中央球員的傳聞已經很強烈， 球探出席最近的比賽。現在，阿根廷的最新評論讓我們更清楚地了解了未來幾個月事態的發展。

“如果他不去英國……”

談到 體育運動記者羅德里戈·維拉證實了英超聯賽對皮薩羅的關注日益增加，其中包括布萊頓的存在。

他解釋說： 「這裡所說的，我想那裡也流傳著這樣的信息，那就是英格蘭足壇一直在關注他，特別是布萊頓。上一場比賽甚至還有球探。”

這與先前的說法相符，但維拉隨後對這位中場球員的未來進行了更具啟發性的更新，從而推動了故事的發展。

「我的信息是，在今年年中，如果這件事沒有進展，他仍然會離開羅薩裡奧中央並前往阿根廷足球的一家大俱樂部。”

在進一步追問下，他暗示了所涉及俱樂部的級別。

「如果他不去英格蘭，他可以轉會到阿根廷足球界的一家大俱樂部……有條紋，」 他補充道。這在阿根廷是一個笑話，因為該國兩個最大的俱樂部——博卡青年隊和河床隊——傳統上在他們的球衣上有條紋。

決策點將近

所以布萊頓對皮薩羅的興趣是真實的，他們已經採取了派遣球探的措施。

同時，還有一個明確的後備選項。在阿根廷境內轉會到一家更大的俱樂部仍然代表著他職業生涯的進步，並可能使他的身價不斷上升。

對布萊頓來說，這稍微改變了動態。採取行動的窗口可能不會持續太久，特別是如果離家較近的俱樂部決定先採取行動的話。

要不是英超機會成為現實，就是皮薩羅採取不同的路線——這條路線仍可能讓他稍後重新回到布萊頓的視線中，但條件卻截然不同。

布恩被問到情況時基本上說爵士並沒有感到困惑；他會和他說話，而他只是當著記者的面說這句話，這幾乎讓情況變得更加奇怪。

尤其是在球隊狀態不佳的時候，紐約媒體的精神失誤只會加劇，這對奇澤姆來說並不是一個好兆頭。

自由球員前景

隨著奇澤姆的數據和休賽期的形成，奇澤姆的自由球員合約數字將變得更加清晰，但球迷們可以期待什麼。

小熊隊明星二壘手尼科·霍爾納最近簽下了一份為期六年、價值 1.41 億美元的豐厚合同，雖然奇澤姆是另一種類型的球員，但他仍然可以期望在該地區的某個地方獲得資金。

A new report suggests that the failed trade from March played a major role in the New York Giants and Cincinnati Bengals completing the Dexter Lawrence deal earlier than expected.

On Thursday night, the Giants had not one, but two picks in the top 10 of the NFL Draft. Of course, he was selected at No. 5 after a poor 4-13 performance last season. But they added the 10th overall selection after completing the long-rumored trade of tackle Dexter Lawrence last week.

The three-time Pro Bowler wanted a big pay raise despite having a season left on the extension he signed a few years ago. The veterans were no longer interested in granting his request after a year of decline, and both parties realized that a divorce was necessary. Luckily for Big Blue, the Bengals were willing to give up a premium pick in Round 1 for his services.

However, according to Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk, Giants fans did not learn about the second pick until Thursday night.

Florio suggests that the likely plan was to complete a deal during Round 1. However, the Bengals did not want to risk giving up the 10th pick without being completely sure Lawrence was fully healthy.

Last month, the Las Vegas Raiders and Baltimore Ravens agreed to a blockbuster deal that will see the five-time Pro Bowler swapped for a trade package that included two first-round picks. However, shortly after reports surfaced about a deal, the Ravens’ medical staff did not like what they saw following a physical and advised the team to void the deal.

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of manchester city The extensive recruitment network continues to gain momentum, and a new name has now emerged following their recent activity in Mexico.

As covered earlier this weekRepresentatives from City Football Group traveled to the country to watch matches and discuss with local contacts.

At the time, no specific targets were confirmed. However, fresh report from ecuador Now let’s point to a solid player on their agenda.

Pedro Witte, who is currently at Pumas UNAM, is said to be on the group’s radar, and efforts are already underway to push a deal through in the next transfer window.

The scouting trip soon connected with the first target.

Pedro Vitae has built a strong reputation in MLS before moving to Pumas, and his profile fits the type of player that City are targeting on the world stage.

Nowadays, the Ecuadorian mainly operates as a deep playmaker, but also often moves high up the pitch. He is left-footed, quick over short distances and relies more on technique than physicality.

His numbers this season underline his ‘organiser’ role. In 31 appearances, he has averaged around 54 passes per game with an 88% completion rate.

In addition, he has recorded 40 key passes and delivered 65 crosses – yes, he also passes into wide areas, usually behind overlapping wing-backs. Those figures highlight both participation and continuity in the occupation.

This type of output matches well with the recruitment patterns seen at City Football Group. They prefer technically secure midfielders who can adapt to multiple systems and leagues.

World Cup timing driving potential deal

As the local outlet notes, Pedro Witte’s position also brings a strategic perspective ecuadorians abroad. City Football Group are reportedly keen to complete a deal before the upcoming World Cup.

The logic is simple. A strong international tournament is likely to increase their valuation, making the initial move more attractive from a financial perspective.

The proposed fee is said to be around €14m (£12m). If completed, it would represent record sales for PUMAS UNAM.

what happens next

The case of Pedro Vitae looks like a natural extension of Manchester City’s ongoing global scouting effort. A recent trip to Mexico now seems less exploratory and more targeted.

It is unclear which club within the City Football Group will be his initial destination. Verona, New York City FC or another associated side could make a move ahead of any potential move to Manchester.

At present, there is no confirmation of further talks. Still, the combination of in-person scouting and emerging reports suggests it will be one to watch closely in the coming weeks.

If the group moves forward quickly, it will follow a well-established pattern – identifying talent early, acting before major tournaments, and gradually integrating players within its multi-club structure.

诺丁汉森林 一位消息人士告诉《体育见证》，球队正在洽谈签下那不勒斯球员马蒂亚斯·奥利维拉的事宜。

英超球队在冬季转会市场上考察了这名28岁的球员，但最终未能完成这笔交易。

3月27日，《体育见证》 诺丁汉森林透露 “仍在尝试”签下左后卫。

当时，我们表示转会取决于红军能否留在英超。他们现在排名第16位，领先第18位托特纳姆热刺队8分。

城市球场俱乐部的当务之急是避免降级，而在幕后，他们正在为下赛季重塑球队。

诺丁汉森林正在与那不勒斯进行谈判

英超球队继续将乌拉圭国脚列入他们的议程。

有消息人士透露 体育见证人 诺丁汉森林队继续与意甲球队就这名28岁球员的转会进行谈判。目前尚不清楚两家具乐部之间的讨论进展如何。

我们也不知道说服安东尼奥·孔戴的球队批准这一举动所需的费用。

马蒂亚斯·奥利维拉一直是国家队的主力球员。除非最后一刻出现意外，否则他将进入马塞洛·贝尔萨的世界杯阵容。

有了诺丁汉森林的选择，南美人将在世界杯后决定自己的未来。

维托·佩雷拉的球队在这次行动中取得了进展。如果红军想通过赢得欧罗巴联赛来获得欧冠资格，这一举动可能会很诱人。为此，他们必须首先在半决赛中击败阿斯顿维拉。

合同、价值、统计数据和经纪人信息

后卫的首选位置是在防守的左侧，也可以担任中后卫。本赛季他为那不勒斯出战 30 场比赛，出场 1,698 分钟。

他的意甲数据如下：

• 出场次数：22
• 开始： 13
• 总分钟数：1,240
• 每场比赛分钟：56

马蒂亚斯·奥利维拉 (Mathías Olivera) 的合同到 2030 年为止，价值 1500 万欧元 转会市场。总部位于乌拉圭的 GBG 全球商业集团负责管理诺丁汉森林目标。

Ime Udoka’s comments following the Houston Rockets’ loss in Game 3 of the series against the Los Angeles Lakers fueled recent speculation that the team could trade young star Alpern Sengun this summer.

The Rockets’ 2025-26 campaign is on the verge of a stunning finish. They entered the year with serious NBA Finals expectations after acquiring future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. But Houston finished fifth in the conference. Still, they were fortunate in a first-round playoff matchup against a Lakers team without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.

However, after a bad loss on Friday night, where they blew a huge lead in the final minute of regulation, the Rockets advanced to Game 4 on Sunday by a 3–0 margin. After the loss, Houston head coach Ime Udoka was asked about their Game 3 collapse, and his opinion was surprising.

“Terrible mistakes. I don’t know whether you want to say young or scared of the moment,” Udoka said in his post-game press conference.

His comments were honest but also very interesting, as they seem to confirm why Alpern Sengun could be on the trade block this summer.

Did Ime Udoka confirm why Alperen Sengun will be traded?

On Friday, The Athletic’s William Guillory explained why the next few games were so important for Sengun’s future in Houston. After being a major part of the team’s rebirth in 2024–25, they had a poor performance late in the regular season and were even worse in the playoffs.

Guillory wrote, “The Rockets were expecting much better than this. More specifically, they were expecting a lot more from Sengun at this point in the season, especially after last year’s playoff run helped solidify the 23-year-old as one of the pillars of the franchise.”

“It’s no exaggeration to say that Sengun has been one of the biggest disappointments in this year’s playoffs – not just in Houston, but among all postseason teams.”

While the two-time All-Star played much better in Game 3, posting 33 points, 16 rebounds, and was +10 when he was on the floor, he couldn’t carry his team across the finish line in a very winnable game at home. It added to his reputation that he couldn’t do it under a bright spotlight for a franchise with championship aspirations.

The team was willing to give up Jalen Green despite notable development in order to trade Durant, with Guillory speculating that Sengun could easily be added to a winning proposal in a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Donovan Mitchell in the offseason.

While Udoka didn’t specifically call out Seungun, he was one of the guys who was scared at the moment, and that doesn’t bode well for his long-term prospects in H-Town.

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of manchester united The decision to move Antony makes sense when you juxtapose it with what he is doing at Real Betis.

Brazil has quietly produced its most productive performance in years. In all competitions, he has 13 goals and nine assists in 40 games. In La Liga, this is limited to seven goals and five assists in 26 appearances.

The underlying numbers also support this. Antony averages 0.54 goal involvements per 90 minutes. He takes 3.08 shots per game and scores once every 9.71 attempts.

Furthermore, he makes 2.04 key passes per match and completes 81.61% of his 43 passes per game.

It’s a very different level of involvement compared to what we saw at Old Trafford. In Spain, his role is clearer and he is much more involved in the final third. real daughters His career and his mentality changed.

It all comes at a crucial moment. The announcement of Brazil’s World Cup squad is approaching and Antony is trying to get back into the picture.

Betis’ decision is shaping international expectations

Antony has now come out openly espn brazil Regarding both his club situation and his Brazilian ambitions. His current situation at Betis clearly plays a big role in that push.

“Staying at Betis was one of the best decisions of my life,” Antony added. “I am very happy. my family was overweight In the decision. It is important to see them happy.”

“When the family is okay it makes things lighter on the field.”He concluded.

He was part of the squad for the last World Cup under Tite, but has not been able to perform much under Carlo Ancelotti so far. Still, he’s not giving up on building the next one.

“My biggest dream is to play in the World Cup, but I have to do my part, my job, the national team is the result.” He said.

“I really want to come back, play my second World Cup. It’s my aim to always wear the national team shirt.”

life without antony

Antony seems to be someone who has settled in Spain and not a player looking back at Manchester United.

But he thinks the chances go both ways. United have moved on without him and given the way things have turned out, they hardly miss him. The team changed and Antony’s role was never fully fleshed out during his stay in England.

“His current stats highlight that there is still a player out there,” he said. At Betis, he looks more confident, more engaged and more decisive.

This is a case of a player who needed a different setting to bring out his best level. This time is ideal for Antony. He has given himself a real chance to get back into the Brazilian conversation when it matters most.

兵工厂 葡萄牙体育俱乐部左后卫马克西·阿劳霍在欧冠联赛中的表现给他留下了深刻的印象，主教练米克尔·阿尔特塔将他列为首要目标。

记录报告称阿劳霍 吸引了欧洲多家具乐部的注意，其中阿森纳对转会表现出了具体的兴趣。

阿森纳留下了深刻的印象

据该报消息，阿森纳和阿尔特塔对马克西·阿劳霍最近在欧冠联赛中对阵阿森纳的表现印象深刻。

他的表现“引起了阿尔特塔的注意”，他将这位26岁的球员视为首选目标。枪手也期待竞争，因此已经“从言语转向行动”。

已经与阿劳霍及其代表进行了初步接触。目前，这些对话只不过是一种“探索性方法”。

意识到人们对阿劳霍日益增长的兴趣以及阿森纳的做法，葡萄牙体育很清楚要保护他们的资产。他们已经设定了 8000 万欧元的解约条款，但将在低于该条款的情况下进行谈判。不过，它们的价格不会低于 6000 万欧元。

伦敦之战

阿森纳并不是唯一一支热衷于此的英超球队。 切尔西和托特纳姆热刺最近派遣了球探 观看后卫在对阵波尔图的比赛中的表现。

阿森纳在欧冠半决赛中的对手马德里竞技也是如此。球探定期参加体育比赛，观看乌拉圭人的比赛。

在最近的转会窗口中，亚特兰大和那不勒斯都询问了里斯本竞技的20号球衣。据信尤文图斯和米兰也在关注他。

那么，阿森纳可能会面临激烈而高水平的签下他的竞争。他们似乎意识到了这一点，并且已经采取行动以在竞争中取得领先，尤其是在伦敦。

他们是否会以 6000 万欧元的价格达成交易还有待商榷。里卡多·卡拉菲奥里、皮耶罗·辛卡皮和迈尔斯·刘易斯·斯凯利已经在左后卫位置上，枪手今年夏天几乎不需要在这个位置上加强。

但他们显然对马克西·阿劳霍很感兴趣，据Record报道，他给米克尔·阿尔特塔留下了深刻的印象。

週五，洛杉磯湖人隊對陣休士頓火箭隊的比賽似乎陷入了低迷。但勒布朗·詹姆斯的英勇三分球和馬庫斯·斯馬特在最後幾秒的三記罰球幫助球隊在西部季後賽首輪系列賽中以3-0領先。

盧卡·東契奇和奧斯汀·裡維斯不在場上。

隨著湖人隊的全面指揮，球迷們在社群媒體上表達了他們的興奮之情。

「沒有盧卡。大部分時間都沒有里維斯。勒布朗讓人手不足的湖人隊以 3-0 領先。這是歷史性的」@RazedNBA 在 X（以前是 Twitter）上發布。

另一位用戶指出，年老的勒布朗在沒有東契奇和李維斯的情況下，挑戰了所有讓火箭獲勝的人。

「湖人隊 3-0。橫掃對手？🧹* 這不是新鮮事👑。41 歲的勒布朗在沒有兩名最佳得分手的情況下剛剛進入休斯頓，並在對陣杜蘭特的比賽中以 3-0 領先。「專家」認為火箭隊是最熱門的球隊。湖人隊說「賭注」。

掃碼手錶正式開啟。 」

然後，一位金州勇士球迷插話，基本上是說火箭完蛋了。

“順便說一句，如果沒有奧斯汀·裡維斯和盧卡·東契奇。@HoustonRockets，就關閉你的球隊吧。😭”

東契奇因腿筋受傷缺陣，而李維斯則因斜傷而缺陣。裡維斯有望回歸，而東契奇的康復之路則艱難得多。

整個賽季，東契奇和李維斯承擔了湖人隊的大部分進攻。在他們缺席的情況下，湖人隊不得不依賴詹姆斯和其他人。

第 4 場比賽將於美國東部時間週日 9:30 在休士頓舉行，如有必要，第 5 場比賽將於週三（4 月 29 日）在洛杉磯舉行。

去年夏天，西漢姆聯尋求引進AC米蘭的尤努斯·穆薩。 這名球員最終加盟了亞特蘭大，但仍然希望轉會到倫敦。

這位多才多藝的中場球員租借到貝加莫的計劃並未按計劃進行。他參加了 17 場意甲比賽，出場時間僅 529 分鐘。這並不完全符合紅黑軍團的預期，因為他們最初在貸款中插入了購買選擇權。

在此之前，西漢姆聯曾為美國人嘗試過。那時，感覺那不勒斯正在逼近他，而穆薩已經與帕特諾佩達成了個人條款。 《體育見證》對此進行了廣泛報道，紅黑軍團似乎熱衷於繼續前進。

很快，亞特蘭大搶盡了鐵鎚幫的先機。現在，這名球員已經開始展望自己的未來，並希望能夠轉會到英格蘭。

出售 Musah 的工作正在進行中

足球市場研究了紅黑軍團在夏天可能退出的情況。理想情況下，他們希望亞特蘭大行使購買選擇權，但從目前的情況來看，這是不太可能的。

就連玩家似乎也意識到了。現在，他希望西漢姆聯能夠為他挺身而出，西甲俱樂部也參與其中。穆薩的經紀人希望能夠重新激起鐵鎚幫的興趣。

米蘭的理想目標是 2000 萬歐元，但現在很高興以 1600-1700 萬歐元的價格出售他。這將為他們帶來資本收益並充分利用這種情況。

我們的看法：西漢姆聯應該尋求折扣

從穆薩的表現來看，這位 23 歲的球員可能會在轉會英超時遇到困難。如果鐵鎚隊真的想要他，他們應該尋求折扣。

米蘭可能對此持開放態度，特別是如果沒有俱樂部為這位美國國腳出面的話。

穆薩在球場上提供了很多價值。他可以扮演多種角色，在米蘭做到了這一點，在瓦倫西亞也展現了這些優勢。

從 2026 年開始，佩奇的打擊率已達到 0.353/0.404/0.576，已經打出了 5 支全壘打和 21 分打點。他還偷了四個壘。加上出色的防守，佩吉斯僅在 94 場比賽中就取得了 1.2 的 fWAR。

今年年初，Pages 在前 31 場比賽中達到了高達 1.349 OPS 的峰值，在此過程中達到了 0.500/.516/.833。同期內唯一一位 wRC+ 高於佩奇（280）的合格擊球手是約丹·阿爾瓦雷斯（282），他自己也度過了一個怪物般的一年。

Pages 的啟動並非沒有理由令人擔憂。在過去的八場比賽中，他又艱難地度過了一段寒冷時期，在此期間僅打出了 0.200/.300/.200 (52 wRC+)。儘管如此，有許多跡象表明他的開局可能與前一年的火熱開局有所不同。

正在崛起的明星？

首先，佩奇的基本進攻指標似乎取得了重大進展。

雖然從2024年到2025年他在進攻方面確實有所進步，但他的大部分進步是在防守方面。到了年底，佩奇的守備跑分值達到 95%。然而，雖然不一定很糟糕，但他的進攻指標仍然表明有改進的空間。

Pages 以 0.316 xwOBA、0.258 xBA 和 0.428 xSLG 結束了這一年——所有這些都與前一年相對相似。即使佩奇的實際成績有所改善，這也表明佩奇的成績可能在某種程度上歸因於超額表現。

今年，情況完全不同了。 Pages 目前擁有 0.368 xwOBA、0.302 xBA 和 0.474 xSLG，分別位於每個類別的第 79、93 和 79 個百分點。

同樣，他的重擊率和平均退出速度也飆升。 2025 年，佩奇的平均退出速度保持在 88.6 英里/小時，與 2024 年的競選活動相同，重擊率達到 37.2%。

nottingham forest “We are working on a deal to sign Naples’ Mathias Oliveira,” a source told Sport Witness.

The Premier League team took a look at the 28-year-old in the winter market, but were not able to seal a deal.

On March 27, Khel Witness Found out are nottingham forest ‘Still trying’ to sign left-back.

At the time, we said any move depended on the Reds remaining in the Premier League. They are now 16th in the table and eight points ahead of 18th-placed Tottenham Hotspur.

The club’s immediate focus at the City Ground is on avoiding relegation, while behind the scenes, work is underway to reshape their squad for next season.

Nottingham Forest are in talks with Napoli

The Premier League team continues to include the Uruguay international on its agenda.

A source told sports witness Nottingham Forest continue talks with the Serie A side over the transfer of the 28-year-old. It is unclear how discussions between the two clubs are progressing.

We also do not have information on the fee required to convince Antonio Conte’s side to approve a move.

Mathias Oliveira has been a regular player for the national team. Barring a last-minute surprise, he will make Marcelo Bielsa’s squad for the World Cup.

The South American will decide on his future after the World Cup, with the option of Nottingham Forest.

Vitor Pereira’s side have made progress in this operation. The move could be attractive if the Reds are to win the Europa League and qualify for the Champions League. To do this, they must first beat Aston Villa in the semi-finals.

Contracts, prices, statistics and agent information

The defender’s preferred position is on the left side of the defense and he can also operate as a centre-back. He played 1,698 minutes in 30 matches for Napoli this season.

His Serie A statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 22
• Start: 13
• Total minutes: 1,240
• Minutes per game: 56

Mathias Oliveira’s contract runs until 2030 and is worth €15m transfer market. Uruguay-based agency GBG Global Business Group is managing the Nottingham One goal.

鲁本·阿莫林 (Ruben Amorim) 似乎正在寻找他的第一份工作 曼联，明确表示他愿意加盟本菲卡。

CM 电竞报道 这位前曼联主帅似乎准备在今年夏天与他的老东家重返足球界。

曼联之后可用

《Mais Sport》报道称，如果本菲卡需要鲁本·阿莫林，他可以“执教”他。如果有这份工作，教练公开承认这种可能性。

他将回到以前的俱乐部，但前提是俱乐部有“空闲席位”。他不想在此时成为穆里尼奥周围不稳定的根源。

但这位 41 岁的球员希望大家知道他可以上场。自从一月份离开曼联以来，他就一直失业。

尽管他的目标是继续留在海外，带领一支有着“明确计划”的球队，但阿莫林已经告诉他的亲密朋友圈，他下赛季不会拒绝本菲卡。但他不想成为破坏的根源。

他也不想成为本菲卡下赛季不继续追随穆里尼奥的原因。因此，只有在穆里尼奥正式离职后，葡萄牙俱乐部才与他接触，他才会与葡萄牙俱乐部交谈。

体育规定

如果他要重返管理层，鲁本·阿莫里姆希望拥有他在里斯本竞技六个赛季所拥有的一切。他希望完全控制签约和整个职业足球。

这在里斯本取得了很好的效果，他在任职期间为俱乐部赢得了六座重要奖杯。他结束了俱乐部 19 年的联赛冠军荒，并建立了一支具有统治力、破纪录的球队。

他无法在曼联复制这一点，但如果他想随本菲卡回到葡萄牙，他显然希望重复这种设置。目前看来，他只是在发布消息，明确表示他可以参加。

The Kansas City Royals enter the 2026 season with aspirations of competing for a playoff spot. Now more than 25 games into the season, they are tied for the second-worst record in the American League and seem destined to be sellers at the MLB trade deadline.

Examining the team situation, MLB insider Robert Murray shared his belief that All-Star pitcher Chris Bubick will be traded by the Royals this summer.

READ MORE: MLB Power Rankings Week 4, Royals keep falling

“The Royals are struggling. Bubic is in the final season of his contract. All the ingredients for a potential deadline trade. Bubic’s track record will appeal to teams. A left-hander, he posted a 2.67 ERA in 27 games in 2024. He posted a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts last season. His numbers have declined slightly this season, with a 4.08 ERA in five starts, but he’s allowing less Has hits (six hits per nine innings) and slightly more strikeouts per nine innings (9.1 this season; 9 last season). If the Royals’ decline continues, Bubic is almost certain to be traded.

Robert Murray on whether the Kansas City Royals will trade Kris Bubic

• Chris Bubic contract (Spotrac): $6.15 million salary in 2026, MLB free agent in 2026-27

Bubic, who won’t turn 29 until Aug. 19, earned his first All-Star selection with Kansas City last season. The 6-foot-3 southpaw excelled on the mound in 2025, posting a 2.55 ERA with a 24.4 percent strikeout rate and holding opponents to a .227 batting average in 116.1 innings.

He only pitched 146.2 innings over the past two seasons, but he compiled a 2.58 ERA with a 155-44 K-BB ratio and 7.6 H/9 during that span. In five starts this season, he posted a career-best 6.0 H/9 with a strikeout rate of 25.7 percent. However, he has a 4.08 ERA in 28.2 innings, in which he has allowed more than four runs in a pair of starts.

It seems unlikely that Kansas City will be able to work out a new deal with Bubic this off-season, with the California native set to cash in on MLB free agency this winter. So, barring a dramatic turnaround, it’s reasonable to think Bubic will be one of the starting pitchers moved ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

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armory Manager Mikel Arteta has made Sporting Club de Portugal left-back Maxi Araujo his number one target after impressing in the Champions League.

Records report that Araujo Has attracted the attention of several clubs in Europe and among them, Arsenal are showing solid interest in a move.

arsenal impressed

According to the newspaper, Arsenal and Mikel Arteta were impressed by Maxi Araujo’s performance against them in the recent Champions League.

His performances caught the attention of Arteta and he identified the 26-year-old as a first-choice target. The Gunners also expect competition so have ‘moved from words to action.’

Initial contacts have already taken place with Araújo and his representatives. At present the talks are nothing more than an ‘exploratory approach’.

Sporting, aware of the growing interest in Araújo and Arsenal’s approach, have been clear about the protection of their asset. He has a release clause set at €80 million, but will negotiate below that. However, they will not go below €60m.

battle of london

Arsenal aren’t the only curious team in the Premier League. Chelsea and Tottenham have recently sent scouts To see the defender in action against Porto.

As did Arsenal’s rivals Atlético Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. Scouts regularly attend sports games to watch Uruguay play.

In the recent transfer window, both Atalanta and Napoli also made inquiries about Sporting’s number 20. It is believed that Juventus and Milan are also keeping an eye on him.

In such a situation, Arsenal may have to face tough and high-level competition for his signature. It appears they are aware of this and are already taking steps to get ahead of the competition, especially in London.

Whether they will do a deal for €60m is debatable. With Riccardo Calafiori, Piero Hincapie and Miles Lewis-Skelley already at left back, the Gunners do not need to strengthen in that position this summer.

But they are clearly interested in Maxi Araujo, who has, according to records, greatly impressed Mikel Arteta.

布莱顿 霍夫阿尔比恩球星马茨·维弗承认他已经五到六个月没有和荷兰主帅罗纳德·科曼说过话了。

足球联赛报告 来自布莱顿人今天的评论。他承认，由于与科曼缺乏联系，他代表荷兰队出场的机会似乎很小。

在布莱顿重新流行

马茨·维弗 (Mats Wieffer) 在布莱顿 (Brighton) 的比赛中复苏，让自己成为了荷兰队今夏世界杯参赛名单的有力争夺者。

这位26岁的 被重新改造为右后卫 本赛季至今已为海鸥队以该位置出场 21 次。相比之下，他在正常的防守型中场位置上只出场过五次。

但由于杰迪·舒腾最近受伤，荷兰队中场位置可能已经空缺。不过，维弗坚称他对此没有影响力。

“首先，这对他来说当然非常悲伤。这真的很糟糕，”他告诉 Viaplay。

“至于我……我在这方面确实没有任何影响力。最终，我只是做我的事情。

“我目前不打那个六号位，但我想我会经常在那里。事实上，我几乎整个职业生涯都在那里打球。所以从这方面来说，填补这个位置并不是什么问题。”

科曼没有联系

如果他要重返国家队，布莱顿人现在可能已经收到罗纳德·科曼的消息了。

相反，自从马茨·维弗 (Mats Wieffer) 五六个月前打电话以来，两人似乎就没有说过话。

“最终，国家队教练会决定他想要什么以及他正在寻找什么，”他补充道。

“我真的希望我能晋级。五六个月前我给他打过一次电话。但从那以后我就没有真正和他说过话了。”

布萊頓球星馬茨·維弗承認他已經五到六個月沒有和荷蘭主帥羅納德·科曼說過話了。

Voetbal Primeur 今天報導了布萊頓男子的評論。他承認，由於與科曼缺乏聯繫，他代表荷蘭隊出場的機會似乎很小。

在布萊頓重新流行

馬茨·維弗 (Mats Wieffer) 在布萊頓 (Brighton) 的比賽中復蘇，讓自己成為了荷蘭隊今夏世界杯參賽名單的有力爭奪者。

這位 26 歲的球員已經轉型為右後衛，本賽季已為海鷗隊在該位置上出場 21 次。相比之下，他在正常的防守中場位置上只出場過五次。

但由於傑迪舒騰最近受傷，荷蘭隊中場位置可能已經空缺。不過，維弗堅稱他對此沒有影響力。

「首先，這對他來說當然非常悲傷。這真的很糟糕，」他告訴 Viaplay。

「至於我……我在這方面確實沒有任何影響力。最終，我只是做我的事情。

「我目前不打那個六號位，但我想我會經常在那裡。事實上，我幾乎整個職業生涯都在那裡打球。所以從這方面來說，填補這個位置並不是什麼問題。”

科曼沒有聯繫

如果他要重返國家隊，布萊頓人現在可能已經收到羅納德·科曼的消息了。

相反，自從馬茨·維弗 (Mats Wieffer) 五六個月前打電話以來，兩人似乎就沒有說過話。

「最終，國家隊教練會決定他想要什麼以及他正在尋找什麼，」他補充道。

“我真的希望我能晉級。五六個月前我給他打過一次電話。但從那以後我就沒有真正和他說過話了。”

3B 肖恩·凱斯新罕布夏州漁貓 (AA)

22 歲的肖恩·凱斯 (Sean Keys) 本賽季為新罕布什爾州漁貓隊 (New Hampshire Fisher Cats) 照亮了東部聯盟 (EL)，他打出了令人驚嘆的 0.344/.459/.836，同時在本壘打 (9) 和打點 (20) 上領先 EL，並以 0.836 的長擊球排名第二。他在全壘打、打點、長打率和OPS（1.296）方面領先費雪貓隊，同時在本賽季是絕對的進攻力量。

根據 wRC+，Keys 的價值超過 平均擊球手的兩倍 2026 年迄今為止，他在前 16 場比賽中取得了 212 場 wRC+ 成績。上個賽季，凱斯在加拿大打出 19 支全壘打，打出 72 分，並在本賽季晉升到費雪貓隊，可以肯定地說他屬於這裡。

It appears Ruben Amorim is fishing for his first job Manchester UnitedBy making it clear that he is ready to join Benfica.

CM Esporte Report The former Manchester United manager looks set to return to football with his former club this summer.

Available after Manchester United

Mys Sport report that Ruben Amorim is ‘available’ to coach Benfica if they want him. Coaches are openly acknowledging this possibility, should the job become available.

He will return to his former club but only if there is a ‘free seat’ at the club. He does not want to be a source of instability around Jose Mourinho at this time.

But the 41-year-old wants it to be known that he is available. He has been out of work since leaving Manchester United in January.

Although his aim is to remain abroad with a team with a ‘well-defined project’, Amorim has told his close friends that he will not refuse Benfica next season. But he doesn’t want to be a source of disruption.

He also does not want to be the reason why Benfica does not remain with Mourinho next season. Thus, he will only talk to the Portuguese club if they contact him after the official announcement of Mourinho’s departure.

terms of play

If Ruben Amorim were to return to management, he would want to achieve what he achieved during his six seasons at Sporting. He wants complete control over signings and all professional football.

It worked well in Lisbon as he won six major trophies during his tenure at the club. This helped him end the club’s 19-year league title drought and establish an impressive, record-breaking team.

He was unable to replicate this at Manchester United, but he clearly wants to replicate the set-up if he is to return to Portugal with Benfica. For now, it appears he’s just putting his word out there, making it clear that he’s available.

若昂·帕利尼亚 (João Palhinha) 的未来正陷入不确定性， 托特纳姆热刺队 处于问题的中心。

《Sport 1》今天对托特纳姆热刺中场的报道 考虑到拜仁慕尼黑不希望他回来，他将如何面对一个艰难的夏天。

托特纳姆热刺想要更低的价格

德国媒体报道称，托特纳姆热刺队对本赛季若昂·帕利尼亚感到满意，并可以想象在今年夏天触发购买他的选择权。

但只有拜仁同意重新谈判费用，他们才会这样做。 原始条款的保证金额为 2500 万欧元，加上附加条款后可能升至 3000 万欧元。热刺认为这个费用太高了。

与此同时，拜仁希望托特纳姆热刺永久签下他。与这位葡萄牙中场球员的交易将使他们能够限制他们在 2024 年以 4800 万欧元签下的一名球员的经济损失。

拜仁不想让他回来

在拜仁慕尼黑内部，若昂·帕利尼亚现在不再适合俱乐部的长期战略。拜仁正在向年轻化方向转变，文森特·孔帕尼已经没有空间容纳这位30岁的球员了。

德国冠军公开希望托特纳姆热刺激活该条款。至少他们希望热刺尝试为这名中场球员谈判一份永久合同。

体育总监克里斯托夫·弗罗因德本周在公开评论中已经直言不讳地表达了这一点。他承认，关于帕利尼亚未来的讨论将被搁置，直到赛季结束。他们需要看看托特纳姆热刺在赛季结束时是否是英超球队。

托特纳姆热刺的保级战让一切变得复杂

托特纳姆热刺的生存之战是达成交易的最大障碍。由于俱乐部在几个月内未尝一胜，而且还盯着冠军联赛，向一名 30 岁的中场球员投入 25-3000 万欧元是一种奢侈，他们可能无法证明这一点是合理的。

如果他们降级到英冠，这笔交易几乎肯定会被排除在外。即使他们留了下来，对于一个没有像他们希望的那样改变中场的球员来说，转会费仍然感觉很高。

接下来会发生什么？

一切最终都取决于热刺的联赛地位。如果他们坚持下去，他们很可能会推动拜仁降低费用。在这方面达成协议是可能的。

如果它们下跌，购买选择就变得几乎不可能。由于需要进行重大改革，即使是协商费用似乎也不太可能。

如果双方都无法达成协议，若奥·帕利尼亚将返回拜仁，在那里他没有位置或途径参与孔帕尼的计划。这让这位中场球员陷入了困境，他的命运很大程度上掌握在别人手中。

The NASCAR Cup Series is at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the Jack Link’s 500. While there was no practice already scheduled for the superspeedway, Cup Series qualifying on Saturday was wiped out due to weather. As a result, NASCAR’s starting lineup for Sunday was determined by the metric.

While there were 41 competitors for Sunday’s race at Talladega, canceled qualifying meant Casey Mears (No. 62 car) would not make it into the 40-driver field. NASCAR’s starting lineup for Talladega was determined by metric scores taking into account recent results.

RELATED: NASCAR starting lineup for O’Reilly Series race at Talladega

As always, we’ll start with the Cup Series starting lineup for tomorrow’s race. Below that you can find Jack Link’s 500 starting grid. Again, there is no qualifying time to list.

jack link’s 500 starting lineup

Here is the NASCAR Cup Series starting lineup for Sunday’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.

RELATED: NASCAR predictions for Talladega

NASCAR starting grid for Talladega: Cup Series race

Here’s Jack Link’s 500 grid for Sunday’s Cup Series race.

RELATED: NASCAR weekend schedule for Talladega Superspeedway

Who is on the pole for the NASCAR race at Talladega?

Tyler Reddick is on the pole for Sunday’s NASCAR race at Talladega Superspeedway. Jack Link’s 500 starting grid was determined by metric scores after Cup Series qualifying was ended due to rain.

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Joao Palinha’s future is heading towards uncertainty Tottenham Hotspur At the heart of the issue.

Sport 1’s report on the Tottenham midfielder today And how he faces a difficult summer, given that Bayern Munich do not want him back.

tottenham want a lower price

The German outlet reports that Tottenham are happy with Joao Palinha this season and could entertain the option of purchasing him this summer.

But they will only do so if Bayern agrees to renegotiate the fee. The basic clause sits at €25m guaranteed, potentially rising to €30m with add-ons. It is a fee that Spurs consider too high.

Meanwhile, Bayern would like Tottenham to take him permanently. A deal for the Portuguese midfielder would allow them to limit financial losses on the player who is contracted for €48m in 2024.

Bayern doesn’t want him back

Inside Bayern Munich, Joao Palinha now fits into the club’s long-term strategy. Bayern are moving towards a younger profile, and Vincent Kompany has no room for the 30-year-old.

The German champions are openly hoping that Tottenham will activate this clause. At the very least he hopes Spurs will try and negotiate a permanent deal for the midfielder.

Sporting director Christoph Freund has already spoken clearly about this in public comments this week. He admitted that discussions regarding Palhinha’s future were on hold until the season ended. They have to see whether Tottenham are a Premier League team at the end of the season.

Tottenham’s relegation battle has made everything complicated

Tottenham’s fight for survival is the biggest obstacle to a deal. With the club without a win for several months and with their sights set on the Championship, paying €25-30m for a 30-year-old midfielder is a luxury they may not be able to justify.

If they drop into the Championship, a deal will almost certainly be off the table. Even if they stay up, the fee still seems steep for a player who hasn’t made as many changes to their midfield as they hoped.

what happens next?

Everything ultimately depends on Tottenham’s league position. If they remain, they will likely put pressure on Bayern to reduce the fee. A deal is possible on that front.

If they go down, buying options becomes almost impossible. Even negotiated fees seem unlikely with the need for a major overhaul.

If no deal is reached either way, Joao Palinha returns to Bayern, where he has no place or way into Kompany’s plans. This leaves the midfielder in limbo, with his fate largely in the hands of others.

阿贾克斯后卫富保武宏在接受采访时谈到了他与伤病的斗争 兵工厂，以及挥之不去的挫败感，因为他在枪手的时光并没有如他所愿。

阿贾克斯秀时间报道这位27岁后卫的评论 今天，来自 Ajax Life 的采访。在酋长球场度过了令人沮丧的几年后，他正试图在荷兰俱乐部重建自己的职业生涯。

伤病困扰毁了阿森纳的故事

富保武宏在阿森纳的日子一开始很顺利，但这种势头并没有持续多久。一系列的小腿和膝盖受伤阻碍了他的进步，让他只能为了保持上场状态而奋斗。

自19/20赛季以来，这名后卫每个赛季至少缺席7场比赛。他已经至少有 57 天没有参加比赛了。他缺席最长的一次。 2024/25赛季，总共435天有3次伤病，总共缺席57场比赛。

这并不是这位日本国脚自己所想象的。他承认这很难接受。

“我从来没有想象过我会在阿森纳受到如此严重的打击，因为我实际上对自己的身体非常小心，”他说。

“也许比其他人都更重要。在伦敦的前六个月非常棒。我正在实现梦想。

“四年里，我平均打了大约二十场比赛。通常情况下，一个赛季已经接近六十场了。事后看来，这不是我想在那里创造的记忆。但事实就是如此。”

这名后卫表示，他仍然不完全明白为什么自己的身体经常崩溃。

“如果我处理不当，我也会理解。有些球员在赛后聚会却从未受伤。我根本没有做任何疯狂的事情，但这件事却发生在我身上。你会暂时感到沮丧。”

接受、耐心和新的视角

这位27岁的球员最终在去年夏天与阿森纳达成协议终止合同。然后他以自由球员身份度过了五个月，之后 12月加盟阿贾克斯。

此后他代表荷兰俱乐部在所有比赛中出场七次，总共出场 205 分钟。

这些不是他所希望的数字，但他坚持认为他现在已经达到了接受的程度。这让他在离开阿森纳后继续前进。

“如果你放弃了，那就结束了。所以，你就不要停下来！”他说。 “最终你会意识到，在生活中，事情的发生是你无法控制的。为此生气有什么意义呢？生活还要继续。”

他解释了他如何在长时间远离球场的情况下改变自己的心态。

“每天都有一些你可以做的事情。例如，如果你不在球场上，你可以去健身房。或者你去与家人和朋友共度时光。我必须……要有耐心。”

洛杉磯湖人隊一度瀕臨輸掉第三場比賽，但在周五晚上，一場不可思議的反彈點燃了他們的信心，擊敗了休士頓火箭隊。

洛杉磯在第三場比賽中有著令人難以置信的勢頭。他們在沒有盧卡·東契奇和奧斯汀·裡維斯的情況下勇敢地捍衛了主場，看到勒布朗·詹姆斯和支持者在主場的前兩場比賽中大幅進步。

然而，在客場贏得第三場比賽並不容易。儘管凱文杜蘭特因傷缺席，休士頓火箭仍必須竭盡全力避免系列賽以0-3落後。

詹姆斯在阿爾佩倫·森貢 (Alperen Sengun) 上籃後，在比賽還剩不到 30 秒時，火箭隊領先 6 分，在系列賽中非常接近扳回一局。然而，馬庫斯·斯馬特在球隊其他球員放棄後強行搶斷，然後在三分球犯規，三罰全中。此後，詹姆斯挺身而出，強行搶斷並投進三分，將比分扳平，將比賽拖入加時賽。

湖人隊在第三場比賽中如何對抗火箭隊

湖人隊雖然有所下滑，但肯定還沒出局。由於馬庫斯·斯瑪特在攻防兩端的努力，他們現在在系列賽中以 3-0 領先表現不佳的火箭隊。

射門準確性和球的移動使這場比賽變得不同。湖人隊在這兩方面都取得了勝利，他們的投籃命中率為 48%，其中 41% 為內線投籃，並創造了 28 次助攻。火箭隊的情況就不一樣了，他們只成功了 41% 的機會，其中包括 28% 的三分球命中率，並送出了 21 次助攻。

洛杉磯隊有五名球員得分上雙，其中包括詹姆斯。他最終得到29分、13個籃板、6次助攻、3次抄截和1次阻攻。他全場22投10中，其中三分球9投4中，罰球線6投5中。八村塁拿下22分和4個籃板，馬庫斯·斯馬特得到21分和10次助攻，盧克·肯納德得到14分和6次助攻，賈克森·海耶斯得到12分和4個籃板。

湖人隊希望在第四場比賽中對陣火箭隊時完成橫掃。比賽將於美國東部時間 4 月 26 日晚上 9:30 開始。

阿賈克斯後衛富保武宏公開了他在阿森納的傷病掙扎，以及他在槍手的時光沒有按照他想要的方式進行的揮之不去的沮喪。

阿賈克斯秀時間 (Ajax Showtime) 今天報導了這位 27 歲後衛在接受阿賈克斯生活 (Ajax Life) 採訪時的評論。在酋長球場度過了令人沮喪的幾年後，他正試圖在荷蘭俱樂部重建自己的職業生涯。

傷病困擾毀了阿森納的故事

富保武宏在阿森納的日子一開始很順利，但這種勢頭並沒有持續太久。一連串的小腿和膝蓋受傷阻礙了他的進步，讓他只能為了保持上場狀態而奮鬥。

自19/20賽季以來，這名後衛每個賽季至少缺席7場比賽。他已經至少有 57 天沒有參加比賽了。他缺席最長的一次。 2024/25賽季，總共435天有3次傷病，總共缺席57場比賽。

這並不是這位日本國腳自己所想的。他承認這很難接受。

「我從來沒有想過我會在阿森納受到如此嚴重的打擊，因為我實際上對自己的身體非常小心，」他說。

「也許比其他人都更重要。在倫敦的前六個月非常棒。我正在實現夢想。

「四年裡，我平均打了大約二十場比賽。通常情況下，一個賽季已經接近六十場了。事後看來，這不是我想在那裡創造的記憶。但事實就是如此。”

這名後衛表示，他仍然不完全明白為什麼自己的身體經常崩潰。

“如果我處理不當，我也會理解。有些球員在賽後聚會卻從未受傷。我根本沒有做任何瘋狂的事情，但這件事卻發生在我身上。你會暫時感到沮喪。”

接受、耐心與新的視角

這位27歲的球員最終在去年夏天與阿森納達成協議終止合約。隨後他以自由球員身份度過了五個月，然後在 12 月加盟阿賈克斯。

此後他代表荷蘭俱樂部在所有比賽中出場七次，總共出場 205 分鐘。

這些不是他所希望的數字，但他堅持認為他現在已經達到了接受的程度。這讓他在離開阿森納後繼續前進。

「如果你放棄了，那就結束了。所以，你就不要停下來！」他說。 “最終你會意識到，在生活中，事情的發生是你無法控制的。為此生氣有什麼意義呢？生活還要繼續。”

他解釋了他如何在長時間遠離球場的情況下改變自己的心態。

「每天都有一些你可以做的事情。例如，如果你不在球場上，你可以去健身房。或者你去與家人和朋友共度時光。我必須……要有耐心。”