The Edmonton Oilers’ best-kept secret is now out.

Earlier this morning, TSN’s Ryan Rishaug announced the news on the social media platform X.

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“The Oilers have relieved Chris Knoblauch of his coaching duties,” Rishaug wrote. This comes just days after rumors surfaced about the Oilers’ interest in speaking with former Vegas Golden Knights head coach Bruce Cassidy.

This also comes about eight hours after the 2 Mutts Hockey Podcast shared some insights in its report.

“We’re hearing tonight that the Edmonton Oilers and Chris Knoblauch are working toward mutual parting ways,” the post said. “An official announcement by the organization is expected soon. It is our understanding that some players are upset with how this leaked to the public and how it was handled by the management staff. Chris is well liked and respected by the players.”

“The Oilers are also working toward interviewing Bruce Cassidy this week, with Bruce being the leading candidate for the new head coaching position. There are a lot of moving parts here.”

Cassidy has been linked to both the Oilers and Los Angeles Kings.

There’s more to come, as this is a developing story.

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但自從在 2024 年賽季之前抵達亞特蘭大以來，塞爾已經扭轉了這種說法。他看起來神清氣爽，相對健康，在很多方面都像他巔峰時期的那隻主力手臂。

這並不意味著他會以勇敢者的身份進入庫珀斯敦。塞爾在芝加哥白襪隊度過了七個賽季並首發了 148 場比賽，隨後又在波士頓紅襪隊效力了 7 個賽季並首發了 115 場比賽。他在芝加哥連續五次入選全明星，並在波士頓贏得了世界大賽冠軍。

儘管如此，他在亞特蘭大所做的一切越來越為他贏得了參與名人堂對話的權利。

克里斯·塞爾在亞特蘭大

儘管進入了37歲的賽季，塞爾不僅保持了他的明星表現，他可能還找到了另一個水平。

在波士頓的起起伏伏的任期結束後，紅襪隊決定繼續前進並削減薪水。在一份有點令人驚訝的休賽期交易中，他們將塞爾送到亞特蘭大換來沃恩·格里索姆。格里森後來轉投天使隊。另一方面，出售的金額超出了勇士隊的預期。

2024年，他以18場勝利、2.38自責分率和225次三振領先全國聯盟，奪得投手三冠王。他贏得了他的第一個賽揚獎，為這個令人難以置信的賽季畫上了圓滿的句號。 2025年，他也曾經歷過類似的情況，但在接球棒接住胡安·索托(Juan Soto)的滾地球時，他的左肋骨骨折。

本賽季，他從上次中斷的地方重新開始。截至5月7日比賽結束，塞爾在MLB勝場數（6場）中排名第一，WHIP排名第六（0.90），三振率排名第八（29.9%），重擊率排名第八（32.3%），自責分率排名第八（2.14）。

更令人印象深刻的是，自 2024 年賽季開始以來，他的總體指標實際上僅落後於塔里克·斯庫巴爾 (Tarik Skubal) 和保羅·斯基內斯 (Paul Skenes)。不太破舊。

當凱文杜蘭特盡最大努力讓休士頓火箭隊在季後賽中保持活力時，他的過去卻再次困擾著他。週一，NBA 分析師克里斯·布魯薩德 (Chris Broussard) 表示，據科林·考赫德 (Colin Cowherd) 報道，如果杜蘭特留在金州勇士隊，他的遺產將會更好。

從本質上講，布魯薩德表示，杜蘭特不僅會贏得更多冠軍，而且史蒂芬庫裡的偉大性的話題也不會像現在這樣。

“如果他留在金州，他可能會獲得 4 個總冠軍。至少 3 個。我們要進入歷史前十的不是斯蒂芬·庫裡，而是凱文·杜蘭特。他的遺產完全不同。”

“如果他留在金州，他可能會獲得 4 個總冠軍。至少 3 個。我們要進入歷史前十的不是斯蒂芬·庫裡，而是凱文·杜蘭特。他的遺產完全不同。”

-克里斯布魯薩德🗣️

（透過 @TheHerd） pic.twitter.com/yhwXhNPpEN

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 2026 年 4 月 27 日

杜蘭特於2016年至2019年效力於勇士隊，於2017年和2018年兩度奪得NBA總冠軍，兩度獲得總決賽MVP榮譽。 2019年，杜蘭特被交易至布魯克林籃網隊。

與此同時，即使已經 38 歲了，柯瑞仍然是聯盟中最頂尖的球員之一。總的來說，他毫無疑問是 NBA 歷史上最好的純射手之一。杜蘭特通常被認為是他那個時代最好的得分手和防守者之一。

如果杜蘭特留在金州勇士隊，他可能會贏得更多冠軍。然而，有人認為他加盟只是因為在一支已經佔據主導地位的球隊中贏得冠軍會更容易。

儘管杜蘭特也有過輝煌的時刻，但史蒂芬·庫裡仍被廣泛認為是勇士隊的代言人。晚年的杜蘭特一直尋求靠自己去爭奪總冠軍。

週二晚上，NBA 宣布 Victor Wembanyama 贏得了許多人認為的他職業生涯中眾多年度最佳防守球員獎項中的第一個獎項。溫班亞馬在帶領聖安東尼奧馬刺隊重返季後賽的過程中發揮了重要作用——馬刺隊在上個常規賽中的防守排名聯盟第三。但在周一晚上，明尼蘇達灰狼隊中鋒魯迪·戈伯特表明，他應該比他本人更值得考慮獲得該獎項。

每次與丹佛金塊隊球星尼古拉·約基奇交鋒時，戈貝爾似乎總是能應付自如，對於普通球迷來說，他的價值再明顯不過了，週一他在灰狼隊以 119-114 擊敗這位三屆 MVP 的比賽中放慢了腳步。

約基奇仍然貢獻了數據（24分、15個籃板、8次助攻），但戈貝爾讓他在場上打出8勝20負的成績。由於戈貝爾的存在，灰狼隊繼續證明他們是對陣金塊隊的最佳對決之一，主教練克里斯·芬奇對他的首發中鋒贊不絕口——猛烈抨擊了多年來對戈貝爾表現出如此不尊重的所有人。

芬奇在賽後新聞發布會上通過 ClutchPoints 的托默·阿扎利 (Tomer Azarly) 表示：“他沒有入圍年度最佳防守球員的決賽，這是一個笑話……我認為這是非常不尊重的……人們決定給魯迪說這些廢話，真是可笑、心胸狹隘、小氣。”

事實上，戈貝爾甚至沒有進入DPOY投票的前三名；這位灰狼隊的大個子排名第四，落後於溫班亞馬、切特·霍姆格倫和奧薩爾·湯普森。

也許這只是選民疲勞的另一個例子，因為他在他傳奇的職業生涯中四次獲得了最佳防守球員獎。不管怎樣，戈貝爾無論如何都會讓他的比賽來說話，而金塊隊必須非常警惕他在第一輪比賽中的前進。

We’re just days away from the 2026 NFL Draft, and there’s a lot of excitement surrounding how the New York Giants will run the draft under head coach John Harbaugh.

The 63-year-old head coach would like to acquire players who fit his ideology and who can eventually become leaders of the team. Giants have seven draft picks, but only two in the top 100 (5)^th and 37^th Overall), making it even more important that they stick with their first two choices.

For months, there has been widespread speculation as to what the team would do with the fifth overall selection, but we’ll take a look at five options for them with Big Blue’s selection in Round 2.

Kaden McDonald DT, Ohio State

whether or not team trade Dexter Lawrence, at some point, they will have to address the interior defensive line. One player who would be ideal to replace or play alongside Lawrence is Ohio State defensive tackle Kayden McDonald.

The 6’2, 326-pound defensive lineman had a stellar junior season in 2025, where he started all 14 games and made 65 tackles, nine tackles for loss, three sacks, and was named a unanimous All-American.

He uses his strength and leverage to create obstacles between opposing offensive lines, allowing him or one of his teammates to make a play. He shows speed and a good change of direction, which allows him to play behind the line of scrimmage.

Chris JohnsonCB, San Diego State

After losing starting corner Kor’Dale Flote in free agency, the team will look to add a corner at some point in the draft, and if Chris Johnson is still on the board at pick 37, he could be the newest addition to the team.

After recording only two interceptions in his first three seasons at San Diego State, Johnson had a breakout year as a senior, coming up with four interceptions and returning two of them for touchdowns. He also had 49 tackles, was credited with nine pass defenses, had one sack and one forced fumble.

The six-foot, 193-pound versatile corner has the footwork and ability to play outside and in the slot. He is also a vicious tackler and will be a great addition to defensive coordinator Denard Wilson’s unit.

Chase Bisontis G, Texas A&M

One area of ​​concern on the Giants roster is the interior offensive line. That’s why Texas A&M guard Chase Bissontis is a viable option in the second round. The versatile offensive lineman played both the guard position as well as right tackle during his three years at Texas A&M.

The 6’5 315 pound lineman has a ton of experience, having appeared in 36 games, which is a quality New York always looks for. He showed his athletic ability when he ran a 5.02 40 time. He is equipped with all the tools to provide immediate protection, such as strength, tenacity and solid footwork.

He is one of the best interior offensive linemen in this draft, and if New York can get him at age 37, he could be one of the best players in the draft.

CJ Allen LB, Georgia

Some believe that CJ Allen is the second-best off-the-ball linebacker in this draft behind Sonny Styles, and with good reason, as he was named a First-Team All-American in 2025 after recording 88 tackles.

In his three years at Georgia, he had 205 tackles, 13½ tackles for loss, four½ sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception. Not only can he make tackles all over the field, but he hides his attacks well and should be able to produce a handful of sacks a season.

If Big Blue takes Styles in the first round, Allen should be at the top of their board in the second round.

Keelan Rutledge, Georgia Tech

Another offensive guard who may be on New York’s radar is Georgia Tech’s Kylan Rutledge. Rutledge spent his first two seasons with Middle Tennessee State before coming to Georgia Tech in 2024.

He appeared in a total of 48 games and started 43 of them, allowing only two sacks, and was named a Third-Team All-American in 2025. In his final season, he had 440 pass blocking snaps and did not allow a sack.

The 6’3, 316 pound guard has built a reputation as a mauler, but is also athletic and runs a 5.05, and is capable of reaching the second level in run blocking in the combo block concept. If New York takes him with 37^th Overall, he will be one of the starting guards in Week 1.

Some new details have emerged on why Chris Jericho was rumored to be returning to WWE and why he returned to AEW on Wednesday night.

For months, rumors and reports have been swirling that the wrestling legend’s tenure in AEW was coming to an end, and that he would likely be heading back to the company that made him a household name, WWE. However, this past week, things changed as he remained on AEW’s roster page and filed a trademark for the term “Cornerstone”. A potential moniker that would seem to be a better fit in All Elite Wrestling.

This led to speculation that he would indeed remain at the company he signed with in 2019. The rumors became reality when Jericho made his grand return to AEW Dynamite on Wednesday in the city where he grew up, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

On Thursday morning, fans of both companies got some new information as to why the 55-year-old may have opted to go back to AEW instead of returning to WWE.

Is Chris Jericho still close to retirement?

“I know I was told so [WWE] “They wanted to take him on a retirement tour,” reported Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer. “And maybe he didn’t want to, but I don’t know… With AEW, maybe he was going to have more longevity.” There are a lot of benefits for AEW and there is always money.

“AEW is a little riskier in that sense… He’ll probably have more input than he does in WWE about what he’s going to do in AEW, but I think he’ll have a better audience in WWE. Better audience, that’s definitely part of the deal, but money is part of the deal.”

Meltzer said that after recent speculation that Jericho could return at WrestleMania 42, a source informed him that he will be in Winnipeg this week for Dynamite. When he then reached out to a WWE source, he revealed that initially it seemed like he would return, but as of this week, it is no longer in the cards.

If WWE had been firm about doing a retirement tour, possibly for a year, it could have been a deal breaker as he just feels like he’s not ready to hang up his boots yet. And AEW is probably more willing to let him wrestle because he’s close to 60 years old.

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It seems that hunger and a tough slice of steak cost WWE fans the chance to see the unexpected alliance between bitter rivals Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels.

During the 2000s, there was very little light for WWE. However, one of the best spots was the rivalry between Jericho and Michaels. Its first peak came with a match at WrestleMania 19 which was later won, but then he received a low blow from his opponent. Then, when Jericho won the World Heavyweight Title in 2008.

The pair of current and future Hall of Famers created magic together. Be it a war of words or in the ring. Without a doubt, they were some of each other’s greatest rivals during their legendary careers. However, a few years later, Jericho actually advocated for hated enemies to become allies to solve a shared problem.

“The idea was a storyline involving Bray Wyatt and Shawn Michaels,” Jericho told Game Hub. “The premise was that the Wyatt Family would attack me, and the only person I could call that was crazy enough to have my back was Shawn — even after our rivalry.

“He comes back to confront me, and just as we were about to go at him, the Wyatt Family attacks both of us. Now you don’t know if Shawn was going to accept my offer or not, but he’s in it,” he said. “With the SummerSlam match in mind, it would be Jericho and HBK against The Wyatt Family. That was a really solid pitch.”

Chris Jericho and Shawn Michaels never teamed up because of bad steaks?

This idea sounds like fun and would definitely benefit the Wyatt Family as they look to establish themselves on the main roster. However, the idea was turned down by then-WWE boss Vince McMahon. Jericho claims that the pitch failed because he spoke to the company’s founder at the worst possible time. during lunch.

Jericho claimed, “When Vince is eating, he’s not paying attention to anything else.” “…Vince was sitting there eating his steak, and when I finished, he said, ‘Bad cow.’ I said, ‘What?’ He says, ‘Bad cow – the steak is tough.’ I said, what do you think about my pitch?

“He says, ‘What else do you have?’ The steak destroyed the entire angle. But that’s the nature of working for Vince – if he doesn’t like it, you’re done. To some extent, it is the same with Tony. You have to please your boss.”

So Hunger and a “Bad Guy” ended the chance for WWE fans to see Jericho and Michaels unite against the Wyatt Family.

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Mike Conley’s playing time has declined significantly this season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, as the team aims to introduce younger players into the lineup. Although this is the case, head coach Chris Finch admits it is difficult not to play the 19-year-old veteran.

Speaking to media members on Tuesday, Finch admitted that removing the 38-year-old point guard from the rotation is one of the toughest decisions he has made in his coaching career, according to Timberwolves reporter Dan Moore. Finch compared not playing with Conley to being on offense.

“Honestly, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in coaching,” Finch said of benching Conley. “Especially with who he is as a person and professional, and everything he’s done for us. Feels like a crime against humanity.”

Chris Finch was asked what it was like to have Mike Connelly removed from the rotation.

“To be honest with you, it’s one of the hardest things I’ve ever had to do in coaching… especially with who he is as a person and a professional, and everything he’s done for us. It feels… pic.twitter.com/jSeYDaP3BD

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 24 March 2026

Mike Conley has played in 47 games for the Timberwolves this season, starting nine of those contests. His playing time decreased shortly after as he was traded twice this season (first to the Chicago Bulls, then to the Charlotte Hornets) before being released by Charlotte, only to re-sign with Minnesota.

In the games he played, Conley averaged career lows in minutes (17.8), points (4.1), rebounds (1.7), assists (2.9), and steals (0.6). His field goal percentage (31.5%) and three-point percentage (31.1%) are also career lows.

Conley is scheduled to be an unrestricted free agent after the 2025-26 campaign. The one-time All-Star will get an opportunity to sign with a new team in the offseason. However, due to lack of playing time and his age, it is likely that Mike Conley will retire after this season.

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Portland Trail Blazers 108-104 on Friday night. After the loss, head coach Chris Finch criticized Julius Randle for his effort, or lack thereof, on the glass.

According to Timberwolves reporter Dan Moore, speaking to media members on Saturday morning, Finch name-dropped Randle when he criticized his team for struggling to rebound the ball in recent games. Finch is clearly not impressed with the 31-year-old’s stellar efforts.

“We just have to get the rebound, and we can’t,” Finch said. “From the time the shot goes up, it takes a while… It’s been like that for a while. It’s not good enough… Julius has three defensive rebounds, which is not good enough. Just not good enough.”

Chris Finch on the Wolves’ recent rebounding issues and Julius Randle’s efforts on the glass being “not good enough.”

“We just have to get a rebound, and we can’t. There’s like a lag from the time the shot goes up… It’s been like that for a while. It’s not like that at all… pic.twitter.com/6CiWWjZjCM

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 21 March 2026

Julius Randle finished Friday’s contest with 19 points (team high), five rebounds, four assists and one steal. He shot only 37.5% from the floor and failed to record a single three-point shot. Rudy Gobert (15 boards) and Ayo Dosunmu (10 boards) led the Timberwolves in rebounding against the Blazers.

Chris Finch, who is 56, might be right to call out the 12-year veteran for his bruising struggles. Randle is averaging a career-low 6.8 rebounds per contest this season. In fact, his rebounding numbers have decreased in every season since the 2022-23 campaign.

In 71 games played this year, Julius Randle is averaging 21.2 points, 5.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game. He is shooting 48.4% from the field and 31.4% from beyond the three-point line. Randle will have another chance to return as a rebounder on Sunday when the Timberwolves take on the Boston Celtics.

While Rudy Gobert is undoubtedly one of the league’s most complete centers, certain aspects of his offensive game have come under closer scrutiny recently. Among them is his pass-catching ability, with many critics noting how he struggles to catch passes in traffic or during sharp dives, which inadvertently causes turnovers for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

According to a post on X by Dan Moore, that aspect of his game was brought up during Chris Finch’s press conference after his team’s 147-111 win over the Utah Jazz.

When Chris Finch was asked about the possessions where Rudy Gobert drops catchable passes and how his players handle those possessions, thought it was an informative answer.

“They know that if Rudy drops one of their passes, not to look to me for sympathy, because sometimes he… pic.twitter.com/uQmwd7lHHx

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 19 March 2026

“They know if Rudy drops one of his passes, don’t look to me for sympathy, because sometimes he’s going to do that. I tell them to keep throwing them. We have to. It’s more worth it… I’ll take some of those turnovers if we’re trying to make the right play,” Finch said, effectively claiming that he wants his team to continue passing it to Gobert despite the turnovers.

Of course, it paid off in Minnesota’s latest outing, where Gobert was once again dominant defensively, but he had a few incidents with his pass-catching. The French international still finished with his second consecutive double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds.

He went 9-12 from the field and also had a steal and two blocks. Gobert continues to be a great interior threat offensively, despite currently averaging 10.8 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, which is his lowest scoring since the 2015–16 campaign.

Regardless, against the Jazz, the Timberwolves saw Ayo Dosunmu top scoring with 23 points in the absence of Anthony Edwards, with Julius Randle also finishing with 21 points. The latter also recorded eight assists and four steals against Utah.

Additionally, Bones Highland scored 18 points off the bench, going 3-7 from three-point field. For the Jazz, Bryce Sensabaugh top-scored with 41 points, while Ace Bailey and Isaiah Collier added 17 and 14 points, respectively. Minnesota will now host the Portland Trail Blazers while the Jazz will take on the Milwaukee Bucks in the next match.

A new mock draft from one of the top experts for the event believes the Kansas City Chiefs will use the first of their two picks in Round 1 of next month’s event on a controversial prospect in this year’s class.

As we pass the midpoint of March, we get even closer to the biggest event of April, the 2026 NFL Draft. After a rare losing season in 2025, the Chiefs’ selection next month becomes even more important. And after making a big trade this offseason that sent Trent McDuffie back to the Los Angeles Rams, including another first-round pick this year, Kansas City has a chance to get two top-30 prospects.

But who will the Chiefs select with their valuable pick at No. 9? There has been a lot of speculation about who they would take, and they would be wise to go after the best cornerback available to replace the All-Pro they just traded. He has also been linked to Heisman Trophy finalist Jeremiah Love. The player teams around the NFL are praying they don’t fall for.

Could the Chiefs select Reuben Benn Jr. at No. 9?

Well, according to ESPN NFL Draft expert Mel Kiper, he expects general manager Brett Veach to go in a different direction. In his latest mock draft, Draft Guru projects the Chiefs to select Miami star Reuben Benn Jr.

The Hurricanes defensive end became a controversial figure during the NFL Combine last month when it was revealed that his average arm length was 30 7/8 inches. There hasn’t been a player with fewer weapons in Round 1 of the draft since the Philadelphia Eagles used the 15th overall pick on fellow Miami alumnus Jerome McDougald in 2003. The length of his arm was 31 3/8 inches.

McDougald was a notable draft bust of that year’s class and played only four seasons in the NFL. Nevertheless, Kipper believes that Chiefs cannot afford to miss the chance to select Bane if he is still on board and they are at No.9.

He wrote, “It will be very difficult to overtake Ben at this position. Despite 30⅞-inch arms, which caused quite a stir at the combine, Ben dominates the sideline.” “He easily finds ways to get to the QB, whether it’s his speed, power or intelligence. Last season he had 71 pressures with 9.5 sacks and 18.5 tackles for loss.”

Star pass rusher Chris Jones has shown clear signs of age-related decline over the past few seasons. While he and Benn play different positions, the Chiefs need to start planning for life after Jones and develop a new top pass rusher. Ben can be that player.

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OKLAHOMA CITY – Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch had some words for the officials after Sunday’s 116-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. After Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards was cleared to play in a matinee on the road, Minnesota trailed in the final frame, where the Thunder outscored their opponent 36–27.

In the second half, the Thunder took a two-point lead amid a tough contest. Then, Edwards fouled Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on a 3-point play, turning Oklahoma City’s 13-point lead into a 16-point lead. According to Thunder Wire’s Clemente Almanza, he said, Finch did not back down from his complaint with the officials related to Edwards’ serious foul on Gilgeous-Alexander.

“The first one was probably a foul. What was unfortunate was they called a little grab on the inbounds play. It’s going on all over the place,” Finch said. “I still maintain that he doesn’t get as much respect defensively as he should. If you watch his guys play defense, they get caught a lot, which is OK. That’s part of the game. Then, you call him out – take him straight out of the game – that was tough for us.”

A reporter’s follow-up question focused on Isaiah Hartenstein, who returned to the Thunder’s lineup from a calf injury, and the starting center’s impact from the top of the key, where he did his damage passing and setting screens.

“We fell behind them a little bit,” Finch said. “Back then, we weren’t in a position to make emergency assists, you know. Had to struggle through those screens. We know he’s a playmaker. That’s what he does. Thought some of them were highly questionable whether they were legal or not, it didn’t matter. Got to struggle and you had to miss them.”

Edwards, who spent time in front of Gilgeous-Alexander all day, finished with 19 points on 6-for-17 shooting, including 2 of 5 from deep, six rebounds, five assists, a block and a steal against the Thunder.

Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves fall short

While the final score between the Thunder and Timberwolves showed a 13-point difference, this Western Conference Finals matchup was much more competitive than the scores indicated. Anthony Edwards had a valiant all-around effort on both ends of the floor in the 127-117 win after his 40-point game. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch just wants his team not to fall behind.

However, the Thunder showed their depth around All-Stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (20 points) and Chet Holmgren (21 points), who combined to score 41 points, while Isaiah Joe scored 20 of the Thunder’s 61 points off the bench. Alex Caruso added 17 points, and Jared McCain connected on five 3-pointers.

The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the Los Angeles Clippers at the Intuit Dome on Wednesday in a marquee matchup in the Western Conference.

The Timberwolves are trying to break a two-game skid, while the Clippers have been on a roll recently, winning five of their last six games, with Kawhi Leonard playing at an MVP level.

Stopping Leonard will require a collective effort from Minnesota, with Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels being the primary on-ball stoppers. But clearly, Rudy Gobert remains their defensive anchor.

The Athletic’s Law Miller points to significant decline in Timberwolves defensive efficiency When Gobert is off the field this season. When asked about it, Minnesota coach Chris Finch emphasized Gobert’s importance and acknowledged his shortcomings.

“When he’s off the floor, we need to protect the rim differently. Better on the ball, better around the ball and earlier at the rim. Obviously, we’ve been inconsistent at times with things like that this year,” Finch said.

“He’s huge for us. It takes some nuances to play with a guy like Rudy. When he’s off the field, you have to transition to a different mentality defensively.”

The Timberwolves’ defensive efficiency with Rudy Gobert this season: 107.7

The Timberwolves’ defensive efficiency with Rudy Gobert this season: 116.7

asked Chris Finch about this pic.twitter.com/nWVDpE6B75

– Law Murray 🕯️ (@LawMurrayTheNU) 12 March 2026

Many have mocked the 33-year-old Gobert for his lack of offensive skills and awkward antics. But there’s no denying that he can be a game-changer on the defensive end.

He’s not a four-time Defensive Player of the Year for nothing.

Edwards has often talked about his defensive identity and how important it is for him and Gobert to set the tone.

Entering their game against the Clippers, the Timberwolves are allowing 114.5 points per game. But as Finch said, there is still room for improvement overall.

At the time of writing, there is a close game between Minnesota and Los Angeles in the first half.

Chris Finch reveals what went wrong in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 119-92 loss to the Orlando Magic on Saturday night.

Finch is in the sixth season of his head coaching career with the Timberwolves. He hopes to lead the franchise to its third consecutive Western Conference Finals appearance, while attempting to reach the NBA Finals for the first time in history.

However, they have to go through ups and downs in the regular season. According to reporter Dan Moore, their blowout loss to the Magic was an example of the latter, as Finch explained after the game why the team did not play up to its usual high standards.

Finch said, “I thought there was a massive effort. I thought there were a lot of gameplan breakdowns that really hurt us. They may have looked like lack of effort playing games, but I think they were more mental lapses than physical effort.”

Chris Finch was asked how much of the Wolves’ 27-point loss at home to Orlando today had to do with effort.

“I thought a fair amount of the effort was there. I just thought there were a lot of gameplan breakdowns that really hurt us. They may have looked like lack of effort plays, but they were… pic.twitter.com/dZua8QnHkl

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 7 March 2026

Chris Finch, how the Timberwolves performed against the Magic

Chris Finch knows the Timberwolves are capable of beating the Magic. However, his performance on both sides of the ball left much to be desired all night.

Four players scored in double figures for Minnesota in the win. Anthony Edwards led the way with a stat line of 34 points, three rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks. He made 8 of 18 shots from the field, including 5 of 9 from beyond the arc, and 13 of 14 from the free-throw line. Julius Randle came next with 14 points and nine rebounds, Naz Reed had 13 points and eight rebounds, while Rudy Gobert provided 12 points and eight rebounds.

Minnesota fell to a 40–24 record on the season and finished fourth in the Western Conference standings. They are above the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Lakers, while trailing the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs.

The Timberwolves will look to bounce back in their next game while on the road. They will face the Lakers as tip-off takes place on March 10 at 11 pm ET.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – From the league’s investigation into starting the 2025-26 regular season to the shocking trades of James Harden and Ivica Zubac at the NBA trade deadline, this LA Clippers season has felt like two or three entire seasons rolled into one.

Elsewhere, the Clippers parted ways with a future Hall-of-Famer and the best player in franchise history in Chris Paul. Paul’s departure was a surprise to everyone in the league, drawing an outcry in support of Paul and heavy criticism for the Clippers, especially given the fact that it was his final season in the NBA.

After missing the NBA trade deadline and not being able to find a new home to finish the season, Chris Paul officially retired from the NBA at All-Star Weekend. This ended an illustrious 21-year NBA career and left only one member of the “Lob City Clippers”: DeAndre Jordan.

The center, playing in his 18th season in the NBA, is still going strong and is currently a starter for the New Orleans Pelicans.

In an exclusive interview following Paul’s retirement, Jordan told ClutchPoints that he is loyal to his former All-Star teammate.

“Oh, that’s my boy, man,” DeAndre Jordan says in an exclusive interview. “Chris helped my career tremendously, so no one can tell me anything bad about CP. He’s a Hall-of-Famer. He’s done a lot for this game. He’s helped a lot of young players, big guys, helped with IQ, you know. And then things off the court. He does a lot for kids and HBCU schools and everything. So it’s great to see him continue to be the same personality and life he has for people.”

Of the 243 teammates DeAndre Jordan shared the floor with during his 18-year NBA career, only Blake Griffin (543 games played) has played more games with Jordan than second-place Chris Paul (459 games played). The Jordan and Paul duo played in 406 regular season games in addition to 53 playoff games in six regular season games. The two had a .658 winning percentage, going 302–157 together in those 459 games.

Jordan is the player with whom Paul has played more games than anyone else in his 20-year NBA career, totaling 249 teammates.

With Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and DeAndre Jordan all playing 338 games together, the Clippers compiled a 232–106 record (.686 winning percentage) while notching five consecutive 50-win seasons after the franchise had not recorded a single 50-win campaign in the previous 42 years.

That’s why stepping inside the Intuit Dome holds a special meaning for Jordan, who recognizes the enormity of the foundation laid by Paul, Griffin and himself from 2011-2017, despite never winning an NBA championship for the franchise.

Jordan said, “I mean, yes, obviously the three of us, but Steve Ballmer has done an amazing job with the organization, and the Clippers finally have their own arena, it’s good to see.” “It’s something we talked about for so long during my tenure here, spending 10 years here. But, you know, it’s cool, man. I love seeing Clippers Nation continue to grow and expand. That fan base that was amazing for my time here, and they continue to be amazing.”

Chris Paul joined the Clippers for his final season in the summer of 2025 with the understanding that he probably wouldn’t play much, but also that his tough leadership style would have to be reignited. The team struggled to start the season and, as they fell down the standings, league sources told ClutchPoints that Paul’s aggressive methods persisted to the extent that he got into a heated argument with assistant coach Jeff Van Gundy over changing the defensive scheme mid-game. Paul was later seen looking visibly upset during the team’s flight to Miami a day before being sent home by the Clippers.

The way the Clippers moved on from Paul — their franchise legend, in the middle of a night, on a multi-game East Coast road trip — set off a lot of alarms for people around the league.

DeAndre Jordan believes that Chris Paul’s leadership style is very specific, and it is that style that he finds essential to his career.

“I think he’s amazing,” DeAndre Jordan told ClutchPoints. “Yeah, he’s gonna push you, he’s gonna challenge you to be the best player. He’s gonna bark at you. And you know, it’s his Napoleon complex. But I mean, sh*t, for me, I needed it. And some players need it. Some guys don’t want to be challenged, and that’s OK. But I think if you ask any player, they’d want CP on their team.”

With Chris Paul, DeAndre Jordan developed into an NBA All-Star in the 2016–17 season, completing his six-year tenure with Paul earning two All-Defensive First Team selections, two All-NBA Third Team selections, an All-NBA First Team selection and a two-time rebounding champion, while being voted in the top four in Defensive Player of the Year voting three years in a row.

Chris Paul finished his NBA career playing 21 seasons and exactly 425 regular season games for both the Clippers and New Orleans Hornets franchises. Despite the rough ending to this season, the Clippers are hopeful that time will heal all wounds and they will one day be able to retire the jerseys of DeAndre Jordan, Chris Paul and Blake Griffin inside the Intuit Dome.

“I’m happy with his career,” Jordan said. “I wish her ending would have been a little different, selfishly, obviously, but I’m sure she’s at peace with it.”

Chris Jericho has responded to fans who criticize the pace of long-term storytelling. Speaking on the Untapped podcast with Spencer Matthews, the former AEW World Champion defended the “slow-burn” approach that has defined much of his career.

Jericho argued that the most impressive rivalries – such as his year-long program with MJF or his historic 2008 feud with Shawn Michaels – require patience to reach their full potential. He believes that today’s fans often demand an immediate payoff rather than progressing the story.

Jericho used the film Saving Private Ryan as a metaphor for his creative approach, and emphasized that a story should only be evaluated after the final chapter has been written. He shared his frustration with viewers who dismiss a rivalry midway through its execution, comparing it to leaving a movie theater before the climax.

Jericho said, “I like long-term stories. My favorite stories are always the ones that last for months, you have to be creative. You don’t have to be on the show every week, both guys don’t have to be on the show every week.” “I always love wrestling fans, especially modern ones, who want to know the answer right now, give us the answer right now!

“If I’m watching Saving Private Ryan, it’s 3 hours long… If I say, ‘This movie, they haven’t got Ryan yet. This movie sucks! It’s stupid! It’s too long!’ I hear it every day from wrestling fans,” he said. “My point is to shut the fuck up and let me tell my story when it’s over.”

“The Learning Tree” has not appeared on AEW programming since April 2025, when he disbanded his faction and informed partners Big Bill and Brian Keith that he would be taking an extended hiatus. The report from Fightful Select reveals that while his contract was originally set to expire in December 2025, AEW management has “paused” the deal in consideration of his time away.

This interruption typically occurs when an artist takes significant time off for outside ventures, such as Jericho’s recent United Kingdom tour with his band, Fozzie. Despite heavy speculation about a possible WrestleMania 42 return to WWE, Jericho is listed on the official AEW roster page. Dave Meltzer of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter stated that Triple H has reportedly expressed interest in a retirement tour for the veteran, but that no formal negotiations can occur until his current obligations to Tony Khan are completed.

The NBA world saw one of the greatest players in history hang up his sneakers last weekend when Chris Paul officially announced his retirement from professional basketball. From his stellar debut with the New Orleans Hornets to his final full season with the San Antonio Spurs, the guard who quickly became known as “CP3” finished his NBA career as arguably the greatest point guard of all time.

Chris Paul spent six full seasons with the LA Clippers franchise, from when he was traded to Los Angeles in 2011 until he was traded to the Houston Rockets in the 2017 offseason.

Of the 249 teammates Chris Paul shared the floor with during his 20-year NBA career, no one played more games with Paul than former Clippers All-Star center DeAndre Jordan. The two played 406 regular season games together in addition to 53 playoff games. The two had a .658 winning percentage, going 302–157 together in those 459 games.

Paul announcing his retirement in the middle of All-Star weekend was somewhat of a surprise, given that the guard was looking for a team to play for and was ending his NBA career. But no team formed and Paul decided to call it quits.

Just weeks after his former teammate announced his official retirement, DeAndre Jordan shared a touching message on Instagram on Friday.

“Can’t believe I’m making a retirement post for your old man! I still remember when we found out we were getting CP3 and the “Lob City” run was born. It still feels like yesterday. Some of the greatest years of my life.

Let me be the first to congratulate you on your amazing basketball career! You have won countless accolades and done a lot for the game. However, the greatest achievement that I have seen in you is your love and dedication towards your family.

Thank you for always encouraging me, even when I wasn’t trying to hear it. ??? You were teammates then and have become brothers forever and I’m grateful.

Enjoy this next chapter of life and the journey. Here’s to more pars and birdies! to encourage

– 6″

DeAndre Jordan was the full-time starter for the Clippers when Chris Paul arrived, but under head coach Doc Rivers, became a 34-minute-per-night player for the Clippers starting in the 2013–14 season. From the 2023–14 season where he played with CP3, Jordan averaged 11.8 points, 14 rebounds and 2.2 blocks per game while being named to his first NBA All-Star team in the 2016–17 season. Jordan was also a two-time rebounding champion, a three-time All-NBA selection and a two-time All-Defensive Team selection.

Chris Paul finished his NBA career playing 1,370 career games in the regular season, averaging 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.0 steals per game, while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 37 percent from three. Paul finished his illustrious, 20-year NBA career as a 12-time NBA All-Star, 11-time All-NBA member, nine-time All-Defensive Team member, six-time steals champion, and five-time assists champion.

Chris Bosh said he recently experienced a frightening medical emergency that made him think about life and urgency, revealing in a social media video that he woke up “covered in his own blood.”

The NBA Hall of Famer explained how the episode suddenly unfolded without warning in a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday.

“So, I woke up covered in my own blood. It was crazy, it was fast, it was instant. There was no warning. I had no time to prepare for it. I was getting ready to go on a date with my wife and the next thing you know, I was on the ground,” Bosh said. “I won’t go into specifics, but you can see I’m still healing. If I looked different I wouldn’t try to hide it, but it was a scary thing and it came fast. And it really gave me a different perspective on life and how things go – what we do for ourselves, what we do for our family. It’s how we live our lives and no matter what it is, make sure you don’t wait. That’s the thing.” That’s what I get from it. Don’t wait to take action.”

Bosh, 41, did not reveal the exact medical cause of the incident, but emphasized how quickly it happened and how fortunate he felt afterward.

“Because it can come fast, it can come quickly, and I’m lucky to be alive and I feel great about that. And now I’m thinking about how I live my daily life. That’s really it. But don’t wait. Don’t wait to take action — you might be looking to get a promotion, you might be looking to try out for the team, you might want to go on that vacation, it could be a lot of different things that people want to do, that’s what we want to do.” And never do it. So, that’s what I get from this. Don’t wait for it.”

Former NBA champion Chris Bosh opened up about a scary medical scare he recently experienced:

“I woke up covered in my own blood.”

Prayers for Chris 🙏pic.twitter.com/1cdX98lEZT

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 25 February 2026

Chris Bosh reflects on near-death moment years after blood clot diagnosis

He concluded:

“Just do it. You might hit the deck, I don’t know. I’m lucky, I came back. It was just darkness, it was nothing else. I went into the darkness, I came back. I don’t remember any, I have no memories except coming back here. So, don’t wait up.”

Bosh’s medical scare has come several years after his NBA career was cut short due to repeated blood clots, a condition that first surfaced during the 2014–15 season with the Miami Heat. The diagnosis sidelined him for a considerable period of time and ultimately led to his retirement after the 2015–16 campaign. At that time, doctors determined that continued play could pose serious health risks.

Bosh, who won two NBA championships with the Heat, averaged 19.2 points and 8.5 rebounds during his 13-year career, which also included seven seasons with the Toronto Raptors. He was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.

Although he did not directly link the recent incident to his previous history of blood clots, Bosh’s message focused on urgency and gratitude, underscoring how quickly circumstances can change.

The former All-Star said the experience reshaped his daily outlook, strengthening his belief that action should not be postponed.

Julius Randle had a tough performance against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Minnesota Timberwolves star forward had an uncharacteristically quiet game on Sunday night. He had 18 points in the game, but he was quiet everywhere else, too. He recorded 15 points, and what’s even more worrying is that he only had three boards and three assists.

For a player who serves as the center of attack and the lead defender, this is an unacceptable performance. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has an explanation for why Randle’s play was so bad today.

“Finch said Julius Randle was “pretty seriously screwed” tonight,” John Krawczynski reported on X. “Only 3 boards and 3 assists from him.”

Randle was -20 in his 31 minutes of action against the 76ers, and made only one of his five three-point attempts. The former All-Star was largely ineffective for the Timberwolves in the game, as they struggled to gain momentum. Minnesota lost to Philadelphia 135–108, despite Joel Embiid missing the game for the 76ers and star guard Anthony Edwards scoring 28 points.

The Timberwolves were also playing with key players. Star center Rudy Gobert was out against the 76ers with a suspension after committing his seventh flagrant foul a few days earlier. Meanwhile, Sixth Man of the Year contender Naz Reid is also out with injury. Philadelphia’s physicality forced the shorthanded Wolves into 21 turnovers, Randle forced two while Edwards forced seven.

“They were good physically, they’re good defensively, they’re super hands-on, they’re active in gaps,” Finch said. “We struggled in the game. We got into traffic, we didn’t get the ball early. All those things that happen when you play in a rush.”

The Wolves’ record is now 35-23. Despite the loss, losses to the remaining Western Conference contenders meant the Timberwolves were still within striking distance of the third seed and still in control of the sixth seed in the conference.

The role of point guard in the NBA has changed markedly in the modern game, with the true point guard becoming almost a rarity. Combo guards like Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic are prototypes for point guards in today’s NBA. Chris Paul, who recently announced his retirement, revealed his preference for who he would like to run.

During a recent episode of Carmelo Anthony’s podcast, ‘7 PM in Brooklyn,’ Chris Paul said he would take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over Luka Doncic, who he would like to play point guard in the NBA.

“We’ll be on the road, watching the game, but that [Shai] I would like to go to the gym. Loves going to the gym, will do all the work and takes care of his body. And I think the year we played together, they also started to see that defense matters,” Paul said. “You don’t have to be a lockdown defender or anything, but when you’re playing defense for your team, your teammates just want to see that starter really try to play defense.”

“When I was in Houston, Steph [Curry] He wasn’t the greatest defender back then,” Paul continued. “But now, Steph, he’s up the D. He plays really good defense. I have a lot of respect for Steph, Shai and all these guys who at least put in the effort on the defensive end because that’s part of it and that’s what your teammates want to see.

Defense is clearly the deciding factor for Paul in terms of who is the better option at point guard between Gilgeous-Alexander and Doncic.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are stuck in a dogfight in the Western Conference, as they remain sixth in the standings despite easily defeating the Dallas Mavericks 122-111 in their first game after the All-Star break. It’s going to be tough going forward, which in turn will force the Timberwolves to raise their standards so they can surpass their peers.

However, at this point, the Timberwolves are looking for ways to be better than the team they were the day before and the day before that. They are not exactly keeping themselves on par with others; What is important for them is that they reach their full potential.

However, currently, head coach Chris Finch said he does not know if the Timberwolves are there yet, especially when compared to last season.

“When you sit back and look at it, we have very high internal expectations. If you take the temperature of the team internally, we’ll probably be a little disappointed with where we are. We feel like we should be a little more forward. We’ve been inconsistent on our defense at times, that’s hurt us. The West is even more competitive this year,” Finch said, via Dan Moore, Timberwolves beat reporter.

“I don’t know if we’re better or not. We’ll evaluate that at the end of the season. But we know who we need to be when we become a good team. And sometimes we stray from that.”

Here Chris Finch was asked whether this season’s Wolves team is better than last season’s team.

“When you sit back and look at it, we have very high expectations internally. If you measure the temperature of the team internally, we’ll probably be a little disappointed with where we are… pic.twitter.com/qN2UpcWTQT

– Dane Moore (@DaneMooreNBA) 20 February 2026

Timberwolves know next step is to get over the hump

The Timberwolves may have made the conference finals in 2024 and 2025, but they weren’t exactly competitive once they got there. They lost to the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder in five games; They gave up a few winnable games against the Mavs, but against the Thunder, they trailed for most of the five-game series.

The challenge has not been easy for the Timberwolves. Thunder is still looming. The Nuggets have a lot of depth. But he has the ability to overcome the hump, that is for sure.

It is a well-known fact that NBA legends Chris Paul and Rajon Rondo have a long-standing rivalry that dates back to the late 2000s, which ultimately resulted in controversy in 2018 when the two played for the Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers respectively.

However, sport knows sport, and Paul quickly put aside this long-standing feud when asked about the NBA players with the best attitude on the court.

“When you even say court vision. Rondo, I would say Rondo. Rondo got one of the worst passes ever when he threw a behind-the-back pass into the corner,” Paul said during his appearance on the In Brooklyn podcast at 7 p.m. CP13 just debuted and went into detail about what really set the Rondo apart.

“If you watch sports over the years. You’ll watch teams over the years, you’ll see teams get rebounds, and you can see me being like, ‘Yo, yo, yo, let me get it.’ Rondo was the same way, right. Like, let me get the ball, let me get the ball. It’s because everyone’s like, ‘Oh, he’s got to have the ball.’ It’s like, no. We all have a job to do, I know who I am. I’m not a finisher,” he said.

Some would say similar things about Chris Paul, though the point guard could also score at will during his long time in the league. Nonetheless, both Paul and Rondo fall into the category of truly intelligent players who can control a game on their own regardless of their competition.

Rondo’s exclusion from the 2008 Olympics “Redeem Team” roster, which also included Paul, was seen as an early flashpoint. On the court, the rivalry escalated when Rondo reportedly reminded Paul of Boston’s championship lead during a heated 2009 argument.

However, the largest incident occurred during the 2018 Lakers-Rockets brawl, when a heated exchange turned into a physical fight that involved punches and multiple players.

Of course, Paul’s latest comments indicate that regardless of the incidents, there is immense respect between the two former superstars.

After recently announcing his retirement from the NBA, Chris Paul is now looking to enjoy his personal time.

Paul went on to have an illustrious career spanning 20 seasons and cemented his legacy as one of the greatest guards in league history. Once eligible, he or she must be inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Paul, 40, was looking forward to his farewell season with his return to the Los Angeles Clippers. But things quickly deteriorated, with the Clippers surprisingly releasing Paul before their game against the Atlanta Hawks in December.

CP3 remained confident that he would find another team. But he also remained realistic and set a self-imposed deadline before deciding to walk away, as he shared on “7pm in Brooklyn.”

Paul said, “When all this happened, I trained and worked out, obviously, I was in Atlanta. A whole bunch of my family was in Atlanta for that game. My brother and some of my friends were there.”

“Then we flew back, and I was working out and training, and I talked to some of my friends, and I said, ‘I’m going to give myself a deadline. If I’m not on the team by a certain point, All-Star (weekend), I’ll be done with it.'”

At the trade deadline in February, the 12-time All-Star was traded to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal involving the Brooklyn Nets. However, the Raptors immediately waived Paul.

Some believed that Paul, who had career averages of 16.8 points, 4.4 rebounds, 9.2 assists and 2.0 steals, might eventually land with the Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Lakers or San Antonio Spurs, but nothing panned out.

Although Paul’s exit from the NBA was not ideal, he will always be remembered as a great competitor and a fearless leader.

The Boston Celtics have been one of the NBA’s most surprising teams this season. As they return to action Thursday night against the Golden State Warriors following the All-Star break, they sit in second place in the Eastern Conference with a 35-19 record.

“I’m trying to come back… I don’t know if that’s it.”@ChrisBHaynes The latest information has come from injured Celtics star Jayson Tatum on whether he will return this season. pic.twitter.com/mAYfrbpcux

– NBA on Prime (@NBAonPrime) 20 February 2026

While they are 5.5 games behind the first place Detroit Pistons, the Celtics look like they could be a dangerous team in the postseason. Jaylen Brown, Peyton Pritchard and Derrick White are leading the offense for head coach Joe Mazzulla and the team’s defense has been solid most nights. The fact that they are playing so well without All-Star Jayson Tatum has been a surprise to many basketball observers.

Tatum has been out the entire year due to an Achilles injury suffered in last year’s playoff loss to the New York Knicks. His rehab has been good and he has returned to practice. However, he is not sure when or if he will be able to return. There is some talk that Tatum will be able to return to the Celtics at some point during the season and lead the team to a playoff push, but Tatum doesn’t want to rush into anything before he is ready.

He Talked to an NBA insider Chris Haynes said that he is making every effort to make a comeback. According to Haynes, Tatum said, “I’m trying to get back and I’m doing everything I can to get back.” “I don’t know if I can.”

If Tatum can return to the Celtics and make a playoff run, it will improve Boston’s chances of making a long run in the postseason.

Chris Gottrup continues his impressive progress as he recently won his fourth title on the PGA Tour at the WM Phoenix Open at TPC Scottsdale in Arizona.

Gotterup defeated Hideki Matsuyama in a sudden-death playoff, his second win of the year. This also moved him ahead of world No. 1 Scotty Scheffler on the money list, with Gotterup earning nearly $1.7 million at the WM Phoenix Open.

While 26-year-old Gottrup doesn’t need any advice the way he is playing still got something Two fellow Oklahoma products: Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves and former NBA star Blake Griffin.

“Keep doing what you’re doing. To (win) two out of three tournaments is pretty special,” Reeves said in a video posted on Instagram by the PGA Tour.

“Whatever you do, don’t listen to us,” Griffin said.

Gotterup said he knew Reeves and Griffin played golf and he appreciated that they were supporting them.

“It’s funny. It’s amazing. They’re both actually reaching out to me, so it’s cool,” Gotterup said.

“Even though I went to OU for one year, it felt like I went there for all four (years).”

partner @OU_Athletics Alumni Blake Griffin and Austin Reeves played Rivera last week and had some words of “advice.” @chrisgotterup ??? pic.twitter.com/22g237ZqOW

– PGA Tour (@PGATOUR) 18 February 2026

Gottrup said that Reeves “got the game” and expressed his desire to play with him one day. He also gave credit for this to Griffin’s swing.

Gotterup has continued to climb the rankings, outperforming major names at major tournaments, underscoring his status as one of golf’s most exciting young performers.

When NBA studs notice you, you know you’re doing something right.

One of the NBA’s greatest point guards has decided to hang up his shoes for good. Chris Paul announced his retirement from the NBA earlier this week. Paul, who played for several teams in his career, finished as one of the greatest point guards of his generation.

Of all the teams that Paul has played for in his career, which team does he think is the best? For the player known as the “Point God,” the answer is obvious: the San Antonio Spurs. The retired NBA veteran recently talked about this in an appearance on a Twitch stream. He showed a plaque that Spurs had sent him containing photos of him at different teams and a list of the players he had assisted the most.

“Best organization I’ve played for.”

Chris Paul on Spurs 🗣

(via thetililshow/Twitch)pic.twitter.com/fNZUQLY5s0

– ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 18 February 2026

The Spurs were the second to last team that Paul played for before his retirement. The point guard played for San Antonio in 2024, briefly playing alongside French superstar Victor Wembanyama. While the Spurs did not have much team success that season, Paul was still an integral part of the team and led to Wembanyama’s growth into the monster that the NBA knows today.

Chris Paul started his NBA career in 2005 with the New Orleans Hornets. Selected fourth overall by the team, Paul played seven seasons with the team. He would then be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, where he would become known as the conductor of the now-iconic “Lob City” teams. Those two teams are the teams where Paul stayed the longest.

After his tenure with the Clippers ended, Paul returned to a few teams. He would go on to be a part of the Houston Rockets teams that challenged the Golden State Warriors in the late 2010s. He then spent some time in Oklahoma City, where he teamed up with a young Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. His closest chance to make it to the NBA Championship came in Phoenix, where he made the NBA Finals in 2021.

Paul will play with the Warriors for one year in 2023 before his time with the Spurs. The NBA legend joined the Clippers this season, which was considered Paul’s retirement tour. However, his tenure with the Clippers ended in disaster after Paul was benched and sent home midway through the season. Paul was traded to the Raptors before the trade deadline, who promptly released him moments before his retirement.

With former Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul retiring from the game of basketball, there will no doubt be remembered for his long legacy, but also how his previous tenure with a team ended so abruptly. As soon as the Clippers traded Paul to the Toronto Raptors, who was later waived, the famed point guard called it a career, but being sent home by Los Angeles created controversy as he talked more about the situation.

Paul was on the show “7 PM in Brooklyn”, where when asked how the relationship ended in a flash, he said that the team wanted him not to give “advice to players”. He would explain how there was “a lot of back and forth.”

“I’m still understanding and trying to figure out how it got there,” Paul said. “During training camp, I talked to one of my guys for a while, and then as I walked into the dining room, someone came up to me and was like they don’t want me giving advice to players.”

Chris Paul details conversations with Kawhi, Ty Lue and Lawrence Frank before sudden exit from Clippers 👀 pic.twitter.com/fG3ojh2YE4

– 7PM in Brooklyn (@7PMinBrooklyn) 17 February 2026

Chris Paul talks what he wants to say about playing in his final year with the Clippers

It got to the point where Paul was sent back home in December, but it wasn’t always a negative as the star was planning to finish the season and his career with the Clippers by playing in front of his family. He talked about it with head coach Tyronn Lue and president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank.

“I hit [up] T-Lew, I’m like, ‘I’d love to finish my career here.’ L-Frank, I hit him up, said the same thing,” Paul said. “At the beginning of the season, Lawrence Frank sent me an article about how great my leadership was, an article that I had never seen. He texted me saying, ‘Man, this is great leadership here.’ I was extremely grateful, you see, I was emotional when I went back. I knew this was my last year and I would get a chance to play in front of my family.

While that’s in the rearview mirror, Paul is now enjoying retirement after an amazing career.

克里斯傑里科 (Chris Jericho) 的最新狀態給他可能重返 WWE 鐵籠鐵籠淘汰賽的猜測潑了一盆冷水。

自去年夏天以來，一直有傳言稱傑里科在 AEW 的時間可能會在 2026 年初結束。有報導稱，他的合約將於 2025 年底到期，他願意回到這家讓他成為摔角傳奇的公司。此外，後續報道稱WWE有興趣最後一輪復出。

然而，在過去的五個月裡，傑里科前線一直很平靜。儘管業界內外的許多人都相信他將重返 WWE，但「Y2J」仍保留在 AEW 的名單頁面上。但本週，滿懷希望的粉絲們開始猜測他的到來，因為一個神秘的盒子到達了 WWE Raw，上面寫著要到 2 月 28 日才能打開。即本月密室密室淘汰賽的日期。

克里斯·傑里科（Chris Jericho）的 AEW 合約被凍結

一些摔角迷開始懷疑這個盒子是否與克里斯傑里科的回歸有關。嗯，看來並非如此。根據 Fightful Select 的一份新報告，這位前 AEW 冠軍仍與晉級球隊簽訂合同，他的合約「在 2025 年休假後被凍結」。

報告指出：「在沒有看到合約本身的情況下，有幾個因素可能會延長這筆交易，從他重新簽約到傷停補時，再到交易凍結。」「Fightful 已多次以官方身份詢問 AEW Jericho 是否已離開公司，但沒有得到通常在離職時出現的答复。尚未發佈有關 Jericho 離職的內部備忘錄，而這通常是 AEW 備忘錄的標準。

Fightful 也指出，AEW 人才出現在 Jericho Cruise 上是標準做法，並且不會成為 11 月活動的一部分。

「那些與克里斯·傑里科關係密切的人對他的未來一直守口如瓶，但我們獲悉，他曾向人們提到他對重返 WWE 持開放態度，但擔心他將不得不放棄在那裡剩餘的外部項目，」Fightful 報導。

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Recently, the NBA world was shocked to learn that Chris Paul will be retiring following his release from the Toronto Raptors. Paul was recently traded to the Raptors from the Los Angeles Clippers, who unofficially parted ways with him at the beginning of the year.

Previously, the future Hall of Famer announced that the 2025-26 season would be his last, and unfortunately, he didn’t get the farewell tour that some fans were hoping for.

Recently, Cleveland Cavaliers star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell spoke out about his disappointment in seeing Paul go out like this.

“I think he deserved a better way to go out. For a Hall of Famer, for a legend, for a point guard like that to go out like that… it’s definitely tough,” Mitchell said of Axe, formerly of ClutchPoints, on Twitter, according to Yahoo Sports.

Paul rejoined the Clippers before this season, but he was surprisingly sent home from the team in the middle of a road trip, with reports later alleging sourness between Paul and Clippers head coach Ty Lue.

Since then, Paul was technically still a member of the Clippers while away from the team, which changed with his eventual trade and release from the Raptors.

Paul is undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer who has elevated every team he has been on throughout his career, helping mentor league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander during his stint with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the 2020 season, and even guiding the Phoenix Suns to within two games of the NBA Finals the following year.

Although his final chapter did not go as he had hoped, Paul will still be remembered as one of the great point guards of his generation, and arguably one of the last pure floor generals in the NBA landscape.

Obviously, he still has respect for his teammates.

Recently, the NBA world was stunned to learn that famous point guard Chris Paul will be retiring from the game in the middle of the 2o25-26 season. The news came after Starr was released by the Toronto Raptors, ending any possibility of a retirement tour he had hoped to do.

Now, Paul is reflecting on his Hall of Fame career, specifically his time with the Los Angeles Clippers, while taking a ride in a Waymo self-driving car via JD Dyer.

According to “When I think about legacy, I always say if people remember me for what I did on the basketball court, that means I didn’t do much.”

Paul actually spent the prime years of his career with the Clippers during the 2010s, although he also spent several stints with the New Orleans Hornets before that. Paul rejoined the Clippers ahead of the 2025-26 season, but was surprisingly released from the team a few months ago reportedly due to friction between him and head coach Ty Lue.

Paul previously announced that the 2025-26 season would be his last, paving the way for a Kobe Bryant-esque retirement tour, but that ended with his sudden dismissal from the Clippers.

Although his career obviously didn’t end the way he would have hoped, it will never take away from Paul’s standing as one of the greatest point guards of his generation, elevating every team he joined and coming close to winning a championship with the 2021 Phoenix Suns.

This is probably a guarantee that he will be in the Hall of Fame in his first year of being eligible.

Kawhi Leonard has a lot going on in his life right now, but he is still expected to lead the Los Angeles Clippers (26-28) through this period of transition. James Harden and Ivica Zubac were moved at the trade deadline, leading the franchise into a new era. However, the two-time NBA Finals MVP is still the center of this team. He has been tasked with anchoring the Clipse, as Chris Paul did several years ago.

Although the two future Hall of Famers haven’t shared a locker room for long, they both understand what it’s like to be the top guy on the Los Angeles Lakers’ “little brother.” Bringing pride and prestige to a historically troubled franchise may be a difficult task. The Clippers are still looking for their first Finals appearance, but both of these guys have done their best to keep the team respectable. There is a certain bond that is created by sharing equal responsibilities.

Amid significant roster changes, Leonard is trying to be the stabilizing force that Paul was in a previous era of Clippers basketball. Now he has even more appreciation for the newly retired point guard. The three-time All-NBA first-team selection and two-time Defensive Player of the Year spoke about the impact Paul had on him and the entire game.

“He’s always been great,” Leonard told veteran NBA insider Chris Haynes before All-Star Weekend. “A leader, a guy who also cares about his family, gives you advice on and off the field. He used to be one of my favorite players, I watched him a lot growing up. Observed his leadership and how dedicated he was to trying to win basketball games, his handle, his IQ. So, hats off to him. He did that for many years, especially at a guard position – you don’t see that too much.

“I think you’ll see the things he’s done. Congratulations to him on his career.”

Met up with Clippers star Kawhi Leonard in LA ahead of the All-Star Game on Sunday. Many topics were discussed, including whether people would work hard. pic.twitter.com/ppgZi4L5uU

– Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) 14 February 2026

Chris Paul didn’t get the farewell Clippers fans wanted

Paul planned to end his illustrious NBA run with a second stint in L.A., but it became clear early in the 2025-26 campaign that he wasn’t fitting in with this iteration of the Clippers. The two sides parted ways in December, and then the organization began an official split when it traded the four-time All-NBA first-teamer to the Toronto Raptors last week. He was waived on Friday and immediately announced his retirement, closing the book on a 21-year NBA career.

Although Paul’s final chapter was very frustrating and full of tension, Leonard is happy to call him a teammate, even if briefly. The 34-year-old forward Chris Paul will try to finish what he started in Los Angeles and lead the Clippers back into title contention.

Despite being ranked 10th in the West, LA has performed at a high level over the past two months. Fans hope that No. 2 can keep the team relevant, just as No. 3 did before him.

Chris Bosh believes the Miami Heat still had championship potential after LeBron James left in 2014 and said he was motivated to win a title without his former teammate.

Speaking on the latest episode of the All the Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on the immediate aftermath of James’ return to the Cleveland Cavaliers and the direction of the Heat franchise.

“We had a squad man, I felt like not to say we were going to win it all, but we could compete for a championship… I wanted to establish myself in the record books, I wanted to establish myself without LeBron, to be honest with you. Honestly, we wanted to win without him. That’s like saying Shaq won without Kobe, Kobe won without Shaq. I wanted to put myself in that category and on that pedestal. Was.” Bosh continued. “I wanted to help D.Wade get back to that position as well. I felt very good about my team. We were in second or third place. If we get to the Eastern Conference Finals, let’s play some ball. “I’m not worried about it at all.”

Earlier in the podcast, Bosh recounted the moment when James informed him via a last-minute message that he would be leaving Miami. He previously admitted that he was “displeased” with how the decision unfolded, adding that it took him several months to fully process the departure and adjust to life without the four-time MVP.

Despite the disappointment, Bosh said he believed the Heat were ready to compete in the Eastern Conference. Miami finished 37–45 in the 2014–15 season due to injuries to both Bosh and Dwyane Wade. However, the following year, the team bounced back with a 48–34 record during the 2015–16 campaign.

Chris Bosh believes the Heat could have competed for a championship before being sidelined due to blood clots and says he wanted to prove he could win a ring even without LeBron.

“We had a squad man, I felt like I can’t say we were going to win it all, but we could compete… pic.twitter.com/mmBtylmPPb

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 13 February 2026

Heat’s 48-win resurgence boosts Chris Bosh’s confidence in title hopes after LeBron James

The Heat advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals that season and pushed the Toronto Raptors to seven games, but fell just short in a Conference Finals matchup against James and the Cavaliers. Bosh was sidelined for the postseason due to recurring blood clotting issues, a condition that ultimately ended his playing career.

At the time of his absence, Miami was one of the top teams in the East standings, strengthening Bosh’s belief that the group could compete at a high level without James.

Bosh said, “We were very confident, but it wasn’t meant to be, but eventually I realized what more do you want? Don’t be greedy, you did everything brother.” “Me and my man Maverick Carter were talking, just talking and I said, this doesn’t happen the way it’s supposed to happen. He said, ‘It never happens the way it’s supposed to happen.’ And when he said that, I was surprised, you’re right. And it kind of put me in a position where I had to figure something else out because God forbid if something happened while I was on the court, which has happened several times, I feel like I’ve done a lot because people die at very little cost. I was like, ‘I should be here’ because usually the people who have the thing that I have, aren’t here anymore. I just took it to heart and moved on and got it out of my system and moved on.

Bosh’s career was short, championship confidence never wavered

Bosh averaged 21.1 points and seven rebounds during the 2014–15 season and 19.1 points and 7.4 rebounds in 2015–16 before his career was cut short. He was later inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 2021.

While Miami never returned to the Finals during Bosh’s tenure following James’ departure, the franchise later reached the NBA Finals in 2020 and 2023 under a new core led by Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo.

Looking back, Bosh said the Heat had the talent and confidence to compete for another championship – even without James – if circumstances had turned out differently.

Chris Bosh said Goran Dragic’s injury during the 2020 NBA Finals significantly impacted the Miami Heat’s series against LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers.

Speaking on the latest episode of the All That Smoke podcast with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson, the Hall of Famer reflected on Dragic’s plantar fascia tear in Game 1 of the Finals inside the NBA’s Orlando bubble.

“The hardest part was watching the Heat battle injuries. Seeing my guy Goran Dragic finally get there and not be able to play. It broke my heart. I can’t say they win, but it definitely would have been a different series if he played. Just to be able to play in the Finals, I don’t care where they’re playing — if it’s the Finals and the NBA, it’s a dream come true. They don’t get that whole experience. It was tough. Like he said, they still went out there and fought. I know the message was definitely there for both sides, but especially for the Heat,” Bosh said.

Bosh continued:

“I know a lot of people were writing them off and not really paying much attention to them, but you know, when you get there, you don’t get there just to lose. You don’t get there to say, ‘Ah, nice weather.’ I definitely knew they were going to prepare, they were going to fight to the last man and you have to beat those guys. And it happened, but pain is pain. I know they’ll be able to overcome this and it will make them a better team and put the Lakers down, man one. Let’s see if they can keep it going.”

Dragic entered the 2020 postseason as Miami’s second-leading scorer behind Jimmy Butler III. In 17 playoff games, he averaged 19.1 points, 4.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds and one steal while shooting 44% from the field and 34.6% from 3-point range in 32.5 minutes per contest.

Chris Bosh believes if Goran Dragic didn’t get injured in the 2020 NBA Finals, it would have been a different series:

“The hardest part was watching the Heat battle injuries. Seeing my man Goran Dragic finally get there and not be able to play. It broke my heart man. Not like… https://t.co/5UKntMUerb pic.twitter.com/1bOzN5UWJc

– Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) 13 February 2026

Chris Bosh says Goran Dragic injury changed the fate of Heat’s Finals against Lakers

Due to injury, Dragic was limited to only two brief appearances at the end of the series. Miami ultimately lost to the Lakers in six games as James captured his fourth NBA Championship and fourth Finals MVP.

Despite the setback, the Heat remained competitive throughout the series, with Butler’s 40-point triple-double in Game 3 and 35-point performance in Game 5 forcing a sixth game.

Miami later returned to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2022 and lost to the Boston Celtics in seven games. The franchise made another Finals appearance in 2023 but lost to the Denver Nuggets in five games. Dragic was traded to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kyle Lowry as the Heat reshaped their roster around Butler, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo.

With the Butler-led era now concluding, Miami enters All-Star weekend at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles with a 29–27 record, eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. The Heat have advanced from the play-in tournament in each of the past three seasons and remain in contention for another postseason berth this spring.

Bosh’s comments provided perspective on how injuries, particularly Dragic’s injuries, shaped Miami’s chances against James and the Lakers during the unique bubble finals.

克里斯·帕拉特 (Chris Pratt) 和喬恩·邦·喬維 (Jon Bon Jovi) 將為 LX 超級碗帶來明星力量。

當新英格蘭愛國者隊和西雅圖海鷹隊週日在李維斯體育場開球時，美國兩位最知名的面孔將介紹他們。

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搖滾傳奇人物邦·喬維 (Bon Jovi) 將歡迎他心愛的愛國者隊來到球場，而電影明星普拉特 (Pratt) 將榮幸地介紹他的海鷹隊 (Seahawks)。

JBJ 長期以來一直與新英格蘭球隊聯繫在一起，並將自己的粉絲歸功於比爾·貝利切克和比爾·帕塞爾，儘管他多年前曾試圖購買布法羅比爾隊。

據說這位音樂家還與愛國者隊老闆羅伯特·克拉夫特關係密切，後者最近被名人堂冷落。

與此同時，普拉特毫不掩飾他對海鷹隊的熱愛。

這位好萊塢偶像出生於明尼蘇達州，七歲時他的家人最終在西雅圖郊區定居。

普拉特過去曾多次觀看海鷹隊的比賽，並且在過去的超級碗比賽中也是熟悉的面孔。

粉絲們對克里斯·帕拉特和喬恩·邦·喬維在超級碗中扮演的角色有何反應

上個月，在球隊在國聯冠軍賽對陣洛杉磯公羊隊的比賽中獲勝之前，他在流明球場為球隊大肆宣傳，並將在更大的舞台上再次這樣做。

可以公平地說，球迷們對開球前在李維斯體育場見到邦喬維和普拉特感到興奮。

在前新英格蘭愛國者隊主教練比爾·貝利切克沒有入選今年職業橄欖球名人堂的消息曝光後，前 NFL 外接手克里斯·卡特發表了大膽的聲明。卡特開玩笑說，HOF 今後開展業務的方式即將發生變化。

“你可以相信我們目前正在做出改變，你可以相信下週四、週四晚上的榮譽儀式上，名人堂將發表聲明，這將與我們之前發表的聲明非常不同，”卡特在《滿載播客》中說道。

當宣布貝利切克落選時，一些媒體成員反應消極。卡特也談到了這一點。

“當我聽到史蒂芬·A·史密斯談論抵制大廳，而不是去大廳時。我希望他們的錢被搞亂。就像我希望博物館倒塌一樣。就像不。但是當人們開始並且他們有這樣的聲音時。現在變成了反對派，必須採取一些措施，”卡特補充道。

週二還宣布愛國者隊老闆羅伯特·克拉夫特今年不會進入名人堂。

比爾·貝利切克在錯過名人堂後得到了很多支持

貝利切克作為愛國者隊主教練贏得了六次超級碗冠軍。他在湯姆·布雷迪（Tom Brady）擔任四分衛的情況下贏得了所有這些冠軍。貝利切克還曾擔任克利夫蘭布朗隊的主教練。

主教練在愛國者隊的日子並不順利結束。布雷迪離開前往坦帕灣海盜隊後，他在球隊中陷入困境。人們還猜測貝利奇克與卡夫的關係。

據 ESPN 報導，愛國者隊老闆克拉夫特在一份聲明中表示：“無論對比爾和我之間的個人差異存在什麼看法，我堅信比爾·貝利切克的記錄和工作是不言而喻的。”

“作為新英格蘭愛國者隊的主教練二十多年來，他為國家橄欖球聯盟的自由球員和工資帽時代的場上卓越、準備和持續成功樹立了標準。他是有史以來最偉大的教練，毫無疑問，他理應成為全票通過的第一輪投票入選職業橄欖球名人堂成員。”

貝利切克現在在北卡羅來納州擔任大學級別的教練。 2025 年，他在焦油高跟鞋隊結束了自己的第一個賽季，總戰績為 4 勝 8 負。

本·沙洛姆仍然相信小克里斯·尤班克將有機會面對卡內洛·阿爾瓦雷斯。

去年，小尤班克 (Eubank Jr) 和阿爾瓦雷斯 (Alvarez) 有望展開一場 168 磅世界冠軍爭奪戰。

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但兩人都遭遇了各自的失敗，小尤班克在與康納·本的複賽中被淘汰，墨西哥人將冠軍頭銜輸給了特倫斯·克勞福德。

這位英國人還受到健康問題的困擾，從他在醫院接受治療的視頻中可以看出，他在與本的兩次戰鬥中接受了治療。

這最初讓他的未來陷入了懷疑，但隨後有消息透露，這位 36 歲的拳擊手的目標是在完全康復後重返超中量級拳擊比賽。

在關於小尤班克未來的最新消息中，他的發起人沙洛姆認為，與墨西哥人的攤牌仍然存在。

他解釋說：“他本來會 [fought Canelo if he beat Benn]。

“拳擊的運作方式很有趣，但如果他擊敗了康納·本，那場比賽就注定了。

“所以，輸掉比賽是一件大事，但我仍然相信戰鬥將會發生。我真的相信。我認為這是一場 [good fight]。

“你永遠不知道，你永遠不知道。它可能會起作用 [as next fight]。我們專注於下一場戰鬥。

儘管紙面上的數據都令人難以置信，但真正引人注目的是他完整的進攻能力。首先，儘管哈科皮安的腿踢能力很強，但他很少落後於快球。這也表明了他在大二賽季對暖氣隊的接觸率達到了令人難以置信的 95%。

他的揮桿能夠產生持續的強力接觸，這使他能夠在各個領域都擁有權威的擊球能力。他對球桶的感覺非常好，球棒速度出色，並且經常撕碎對手的投球。

在球場上，哈科皮安是一名可靠的游擊手防守者，但他的個人資料可能會將他推回到三壘。他在處理這種轉變方面不會有任何問題，因為他於 2024 年在熱門角球處開始了他的大學生涯。他的手臂和整體防守本能應該讓他無論打哪個位置都有平均水平。

除了他出色的全能工具之外，Hacopian 也是一位真正的遊戲玩家。 2025 賽季，當我觀看他在賓夕法尼亞州立大學的比賽時，可以看到他在比賽開始前就弄髒了自己。雖然對某些人來說是非正統的，但這種行為立即顯示出堅韌不拔的場上性格。

在場外，他也是一個 80 級的人，因為 Hacopian 從不羞於與周圍的人互動，真正融入環境。對於一支希望改善更衣室化學反應的球隊來說，哈科皮安就是這麼做的。

總的來說，哈科皮安一次又一次地證明他是大學棒球中最全面的擊球手之一。他在選秀日之前的最後一次測試將是在今年休賽期轉會到德克薩斯農工大學後對 SEC 投球的調整。如果他處理得好，那麼他將成為七月份董事會中第一個被淘汰的人之一。

對於像克里斯·普拉特這樣的西雅圖海鷹隊球迷來說，這是一個美好的夜晚，克里斯·普拉特出席了球隊戰勝洛杉磯公羊隊的 NFC 冠軍賽。

NFC 錦標賽結束後，普拉特在他的 Instagram Stories 上分享了一段來自 Lumen Field 的視頻。他轉動鏡頭大喊“走吧！”進入相機。

“去超級碗！！！！！！”普拉特在標記海鷹隊 Instagram 賬戶時重寫了這段視頻。 “我們走吧。”

賽前，海鷹隊分享了普拉特在場上的視頻。他在開球前在社交媒體上用自己的信息炒作球迷。

普拉特回來了🔥 @普拉特普拉特普拉特 pic.twitter.com/V8mBQJY49j

— xz* – 西雅圖海鷹隊 (@Seahawks) 2026 年 1 月 25 日

“怎麼了，12s？我們到了，就在那裡 [points to hat]、分區冠軍並即將成為 NFC 冠軍。在這裡，在球場上，流明 [Field]告訴你，這是西雅圖美好的一天，當我們今天取得勝利時，它會變得更加美好。大聲點，收聽。 12 是一個因素，所以今天就大聲點。去“老鷹”吧！

克里斯·帕拉特 (Chris Pratt) 率領的海鷹隊在贏得 NFC 冠軍賽后將進軍超級碗

2026 年 1 月 25 日星期日，海鷹隊擊敗公羊隊，晉級在加利福尼亞州聖克拉拉舉行的第 60 屆超級碗比賽。他們將對陣新英格蘭愛國者隊。

薩姆·達諾德 (Sam Darnold) 打出了精彩的比賽，幫助他的球隊取得了勝利。他 36 次傳球完成 25 次，推進 346 碼，達陣 3 次，沒有被攔截。他確實有一次掉球，但被西雅圖隊追回。

這變成了一場防守比賽。海鷹隊帶著4分的領先優勢進入第四節。他們的防守在比賽剩下的時間裡一直保持領先。

公羊隊有機會取得領先。馬修·斯塔福德帶領公羊隊打出 14 場比賽，推進 84 碼。然而，他們在低迷時期扭轉了局面。

紐約巨人隊終於找到了他們的人。經過多天的談判後，紐約於週六正式聘請約翰·哈博作為他們的下一任主教練。巨人隊為了讓哈博入駐大樓做出了一些重大讓步，但簽下一位贏得超級碗的主教練應該是值得的。

巨人隊老闆約翰·馬拉的兄弟克里斯·馬拉宣稱，球隊的結構並不像整體協作那麼重要。

哈博將直接向約翰·馬拉匯報，而不是向巨人隊的總經理喬·舍恩匯報。但他明確表示希望與 Schoen 建立牢固的合作夥伴關係。

紐約似乎有可能解僱舍恩，為哈博親自挑選的總經理騰出空間。考慮到這一點，瑪拉解釋了巨人隊最終決定留下舍恩的原因。

“喬對 NFL 非常了解，他們很合得來，”瑪拉補充道。

瑪拉明確表示，哈博在組織內獲得的權力類型是不正常的。但巨人隊願意為哈博這樣有才華的教練破例。

“對於其他人來說，事情可能不會這樣發生，”瑪拉總結道。

巨人隊顯然很迷戀哈博，並且願意改變規則來得到他。他們與哈博簽訂了一份為期五年的合同，據傳價值約為 1 億美元。

值得慶幸的是，哈博政權在紐約的早期日子過得很順利。

哈博在被巨人隊聘用後首次出現在媒體面前時讚揚了紐約隊。

“他們說紐約是一個不同的地方，我想說這可能是真的，伙計。這太不可思議了，”根據第 33 隊的阿里·梅洛夫 (Ari Meirov) 的說法，哈博說道。

他還高度評價了巨人隊四分衛傑克森·達特（Jaxson Dart），他將與哈博一起成為該組織的代言人。

哈博和巨人隊的下一步將是充實教練組的其他成員。一旦完成，新政權就可以仔細認真地審視他們的名單。

看到巨人隊聘請誰擔任進攻和防守協調員將會令人興奮。