armory They have already set their sights on Club Brugge star Nicolo Tresoldi for the summer.

Last month, Sports Witness Covered claims from Germany Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have been making contact with the striker. The same source said the striker is ready to leave for around €25-30m.

The 21-year-old left Bayern 96 for Club Brugge in June 2025 and starred in his debut season.

To put it into context, he has scored 18 goals and provided six assists in 52 games so far this season.

His Jupiler Pro League statistics are as follows:

• Appearances: 34
• Start: 23
• Total minutes: 2,042
• Minutes per game: 60
• Target: 14
• Assist: 3
• Expected target: 12.67
• Expected target: 2.47
• Big chances made: 5
• Big chances missed: 13

The Italian-born Germany U21 international’s impressive performances have put Arsenal and others on notice.

Arsenal wants to sign striker

Nicolo Tresoldi has not made his senior debut for Germany and is also eligible to play for Italy. He may get a call from the Azzurri to represent their senior team but it is unclear whether the player is ready for it or not.

is according to TuttoMercatoWebWho has mentioned this in a report focused on Arsenal.

Mikel Arteta’s side want to bring him to the Emirates in the summer. TMW say it is their own information and report that the Gunners are ‘ready to write a €30 million cheque’ to sign the Club Brugge star.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is ‘already in contact’ with Jupiler Pro League side to discuss a potential deal. There is no mention of whether he is open to a switch to the north London club in the next window.

Why are the gunners looking at Tresoldi?

Mikel Arteta has three options to lead his team’s attack, Victor Gyöckeres, Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus.

The Brazilian could move on after this season and if that happens, Nicolo Tresoldi could replace Jesus at Arsenal. They are mainly looking at him as a backup to Gyokres.

Contract, price and agent information

The Club Brugge frontman will have three years left on his contract at the end of this season and according to his value transfer marketIs €13m.

He is represented by agency 11Vince with agents Christian Schmid, Stephan Callas and Louis Downing.

If the spring game is any indicator, the Deion Sanders hype machine that once electrified Folsom Field appears to be winding down.

Colorado’s 2026 spring game had a very low turnout, with independent estimates placing actual attendance at about 17,000–18,000 fans, while the school claimed to have 27,772 “claimed tickets” for the free event.

This marks a steep decline from 47,277 in Sanders’ first spring run in 2023. And it also indicates a continuous decline to 28,424 in 2024 and 20,430 in 2025.

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How It Started (2023) vs. How It’s Going (2026) pic.twitter.com/lWiSJmiJBi

– Brad Powers (@BradPowers7) 13 April 2026

From packed stands to empty seats: How Deion Sanders’ Colorado campaign has faltered

The numbers reflect widespread change in Boulder. After a promising 9–4 season in 2024 on the strength of stars like Shadure Sanders and Travis Hunter, the Buffaloes fell to a disappointing 3–9 record in 2025.

The program responded with a massive roster overhaul via the transfer portal – bringing in over 40 new transfers and nearly 60 freshmen overall – leaving only 22 scholarship players from last year’s team.

Students have openly noted that the “honeymoon phase” is over, with one telling reporters that the program “is no longer about anything new and shiny.”

We’re really going to see what Neon Dion becomes this season. A former Buffaloes player recently delivered a brutal public criticism of the head coach, accusing him of prioritizing style over substance. He may be right.

Christian Fauria, former tight end for Colorado and two-time Super Bowl champion with the New England Patriots from 1990–1994, appears zach gelb show And he didn’t hold back in his assessment of Sanders’ tenure leading Buffalo.

“I’m not a fan of Coach. I’ll never be a fan of Coach,” Fauria said. “I like the school. It’s not me picking on Deion Sanders – I pick on Joe Gibbs, too. I just don’t like the way he coaches football.”

“I don’t think he’s very talented. I don’t think he can manage the game. I think there’s a lot of flashes, but I don’t think there’s any substance to it.”

Heading into his important fourth season, Coach Prime emphasized that the program is moving forward with a new coaching staff and a new offensive scheme under Brennan Marion. Sanders also has some new energy after dealing with blood clots earlier this spring.

Yet the empty seats and fading buzz raise an obvious question: Has the magic of prime time in Colorado finally reached its peak?

The 2026 season will provide the answer.

Rusty Weis is a lifelong fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dallas Cowboys and Xavier Musketeers. He has been writing professionally… More about Rusty Weiss

Veteran Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry may rarely see action in the 2025-26 NBA season, but on a special night on Wednesday, he was allowed to take the field against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.

After all, Wednesday is his day, as he celebrates his 40th birthday.

With the 76ers victory literally in the bag, Lowry entered the contest, sending fans into a frenzy inside the building and online.

It got even worse when the six-time NBA All-Star drained a 3-pointer to tie the game with just 20 seconds left in the fourth quarter.

happy birthday kyle lowry pic.twitter.com/qMvzPeD90c

– J🐐 (@sixersjustin) 26 March 2026

And here are some of the reactions from fans on social media to Lowry’s appearance at the game — and his 3-pointer during the Sixers’ 157-137 win.

“Kyle Lowry three pointer on his 40th birthday 🔥 Good night!” one fan said.

Another social media user commented, “Kyle Lowry buried three on his 40th birthday and everyone went crazy. Forgot how much fun nights out are in this area.”

A separate comment said, “I can’t help but get excited when Kyle Lowry checks in to the game.”

Via another commentator: “Okay, seeing the bench celebrating with Kyle Lowry after the 3 warmed my heart.”

Lowry is on a one-year, $3.63 million contract with the 76ers.

Meanwhile, Joel Embiid and Paul George lead the way for Philadelphia. Returning from an injury absence, Embiid dropped 35 points on 12-of-17 shooting with seven assists and six rebounds, while George, returning from a 25-game suspension, scored 28 points on 11-of-22 shooting with six 3-pointers, six rebounds and four assists.

BOSTON — Steve Kerr finally said his quiet voice out loud after the Golden State Warriors’ 120-99 loss to the Boston Celtics, their sixth loss in seven games.

“We’ll be in the play-in,” Kerr said. “We know this, one way or another.”

It’s a reality the Warriors have understood for some time, Kerr said, but the fact he vocalized it to the press is significant. As Golden State drops to 10th in the West after a 120-99 loss to the Boston Celtics, its play-in destiny is a stark observation.

But also important is how he cited his “game plan mistakes”, i.e., allowing the Celtics to back cut and box out, things the team overcame in their morning shootaround. It is significant how the words Kerr used repeatedly during his disappointing press conference were “process,” “habits” and “emotion” to emphasize his lack of success.

“Going through the same actions this morning, we gave up early, like three back cuts,” Kerr said. “And we totally messed up [those] Coverage three times in the first quarter. Can’t do this. Cannot be done. Do you want to win playoff games? You better lock in. So get locked in.”

What does closure look like in Steve Kerr’s eyes?

For Kerr, being locked up means many things. It starts with eliminating mental mistakes and implementing your preparation. It also means being ready for Stephen Curry and the rest of the crew to return from injury. But it’s also about what Kerr describes as “the spiritual part.”

“The lock-in part of it is not just the mental part of it, but it’s the spiritual part. It’s the emotion. How prepared are you, how confident are you? How united are you? And like I said, it’s easy when you’re beaten down. It’s easy to hang your head. We can’t hang our heads. We’ve got to keep that at bay.”

Keep is the keyword because they are plug-in. Warriors are not losing for lack of effort. They have worked hard, they have struggled and struggled. Even brought down many players. Even with two-way players and guys on 10-day contracts. And they’re certainly not tanking, Kerr has made that clear on several occasions.

But Kerr reaching his boiling point after defeat signals a very specific kind of smoke. A very specific type of messaging may take effort, but it’s nothing without the process. Without habits it is nothing. And that’s what the Warriors are trying to establish so they can take the field when the big guns arrive.

“I’m telling people, we have to build our habits and be prepared for when we get people healthy again,” Kerr said. “Because then we can have that firepower that can be complemented by a foundation of good habits, good fundamentals. As I said, I think there are a lot of things we can improve on. But at the base of all of that is your spirit, energy, confidence. We have to work on that as well.”

reality of warriors now

Gui Santos summed up the Warriors situation as it stands right now.

“We know it doesn’t matter whether we win 13 games or lose 13 games, we’re going to keep playing [in the play-in]Santos said.

Therefore, as attested, the players understand the realities of the situation. They know they have to be in good shape when Curry eventually returns. Based on the latest updates, with Curry ramping up his individual work this week, he’s getting closer. And in the words of Pat Spencer, the Warriors need an identity to be proud of, given how different the team is now with Jimmy Butler out and Kristaps Porzingis out.

“It’s about creating an identity,” Spencer said. “When we get number 30 and a few other guys back we’ll really have something solid and something we can rely on.”

Kerr’s belief in this team is as strong as ever. Hence his vocal frustration.

“If we’re ready when they come back, we can do some damage,” Kerr said. “We can go rushing. But we can’t make mistakes in the game plan. We’ve got to develop better habits. Like boxing out, taking care of the ball in transition, being more efficient in transition, things like that.”

This is a handicap for 33-36 warriors. With injuries and limited time in the season, whether they can clean it up remains a challenge.

Across the overall NBA landscape, there aren’t many individuals who have had a bigger impact than former Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat coach Pat Riley. While most people know him for his work as head coach and president of the Heat, Riley has also left a great legacy with the Lakers.

Due to this, Showtime immortalized his legacy by unveiling a statue outside the Crypto.com arena, with the now 80-year-old man himself attending the event along with several prominent figures from the Lakers’ past, including Magic Johnson, according to a post on X by Heat Culture.

🚨 Pat Riley Statue Unveiled 🚨 pic.twitter.com/IIDuJqgNTn

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 22 February 2026

Riley’s nine-year head coaching run with the Lakers from 1981 to 1990 produced an astonishing 533–194 record (.733 winning percentage), four NBA championships and seven Finals appearances. More importantly, he served as the architect of the Showtime Lakers, a dynasty built around superstars like Magic and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

The statue makes Riley the first coach in Lakers history to receive such recognition, joining icons such as Magic himself, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West, Shaquille O’Neal and legendary broadcaster Chick Hearn. While Showtime is often remembered for its core offense, Riley also emphasized physicality and defensive discipline, popularizing principles such as the 1-3-1 half-court trap and cementing his famous championship mantra that rebounding and defensive commitment bring titles, the same system he also brought forward for the Heat.

Glad the Lakers erected a statue to their greatest coach [squints] nic cage

– Robbie Kalland (@rkalland.bsky.social) 2026-02-22T21:55:05.053Z

His Lakers teams reached four consecutive Finals and produced one of the greatest single-season teams of all time in 1987, finishing 65–17 before defeating Boston for the championship. Riley also fulfilled one of the NBA’s most prestigious guarantees, promising a repeat title in 1988 and becoming the first team to successfully defend the championship in nearly two decades.

During his coaching career, Riley earned five championships as a head coach, produced 17 seasons of 50-plus wins, seven 60-win campaigns and earned Coach of the Year honors with three different franchises, the Lakers, Knicks and Heat.

Tyrese Maxey had a clear message for his Philadelphia 76ers team after their disappointing loss to the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night.

Maxi is halfway through his sixth season in the NBA with the 76ers. He worked his way up the ranks to become one of the best guards in the league, helping the 76ers remain steadfast as a playoff contender. However, they are vulnerable to the unexpected loss they suffered against the Pelicans.

Maxey reflected on the loss after the game, via NBC Sports Philadelphia. He commented on how he and the team needed to control the pace from start to finish while dealing with the ups and downs of the competition.

“It’s going to take a lot. You know what I mean. As soon as you dig yourself a hole, only America can get out of it. You know what I mean? Like we’re in this thing together? You know what I mean, through the highs, through the lows, through the peaks, through the valleys. You know what I mean? We’ve said that since day one, and it’s that way. We really Played a good half, then we got off to a good start in the third, honestly. And you know, it’s hard to get that momentum back, but it’s too late.

“It’s going to take a lot.”

Maxi expressed that only the team can dig themselves out of this hole. | @fultonbank pic.twitter.com/vHzTQ45xSt

– NBC Sports Philadelphia (@NBCSPhilly) 22 February 2026

Tyrese Maxey, how the 76ers played against the Pelicans

Tyrese Maxey and the 76ers will be active in the playoff picture this season. However, their latest loss to the Pelicans leaves questions to answer for them moving forward.

Four players, including Maxey, scored in double figures for Philadelphia in the loss. He finished with a stat line of 27 points, seven assists, five steals and three rebounds. He shot 9 of 23 from the field, including 2 of 11 from beyond the arc and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line. Kelly Oubre Jr. was next with 25 points and five rebounds, VJ Edgecombe had 14 points and five rebounds, while Quentin Grimes added 11 points and three assists.

Philadelphia improved to a 30–26 record on the season and finished sixth in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, while trailing the Toronto Raptors and Cleveland Cavaliers.

After four consecutive losses, the 76ers will look to get back into the win column in their next match. They remain on the road when they face the Minnesota Timberwolves on February 22nd at 7pm ET.

The Golden State Warriors are entering the most important phase of their season, but they will have to do it without their North Star. Stephen Curry recently met with the media to provide the latest on the persistent right knee injury that has kept him sidelined since late January, and while the news isn’t “bad,” it’s certainly not what fans wanted to hear.

“It’s not going the way I wanted it to,” Curry admitted via NBC Sports Authentic. The two-time MVP has been battling patellofemoral pain syndrome, commonly known as “runner’s knee.” While a second MRI on Wednesday night confirmed that there was no structural damage, the lingering pain and swelling has refused to subside. Curry said that although he is “moving in the right direction,” the priority is to stay healthy for the postseason rather than getting back in time for a February matchup.

Steph Curry shares the latest update on his knee injury and recovery:

“Feels good. I mean, it’s not going the way I wanted it to, but I think we’re on the right track to try to get back there as quickly as possible. The goal is to stay healthy come playoff time and… pic.twitter.com/LpXdWwryol

– Ali ✶ (@jinttherty) 21 February 2026

The timing couldn’t be worse for Golden State. The team is already missing Jimmy Butler, who is out for the season after ACL surgery. This latest delay is also a big personal sting for Curry: By missing his 18th game of the season against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, he becomes officially ineligible for All-NBA and MVP honors under the league’s 65-game rule.

On the court, the shorthanded Warriors have been bad but inconsistent. They recently pulled off a stunning 101-97 comeback win against the Phoenix Suns with the help of a career-high 20 points from Pat Spencer and 18 points from Gui Santos. However, a lack of late-game shot creation was evident as they relied on a 25-7 closing run to escape. D’Anthony Melton scored 17 points, but the offense clearly lacked the “gravity” provided by Curry.

The Warriors, currently 29-27 and in eighth place in the West, will reevaluate Curry in 10 days. For now, “Dub Nation” faithful will have to hold their breath and hope the supporting cast can keep the ship afloat until No. 30 is cleared for takeoff.