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Eintracht Frankfurt aren’t nervous about the 12.5% ​​clause in Nathaniel Brown’s contract as they look for ‘several millions’ armory Or Manchester United in this summer.

BILD report on the full-back today And how Frankfurt is not worried about needing to pay a huge sum to his former club Nürnberg this summer.

Germany’s rising star

Nathaniel Brown is a rising star at the German club at the moment. In fact, the newspaper believes he is Germany’s ‘absolute rising star’.

The 22-year-old is heading to the World Cup with the country, having deeply impressed Julian Nagelsmann with his performances this season.

“Sometimes I think you don’t even realize how good you are, what you’re capable of, your athleticism, your creativity, how brilliant you are at finding your niche. You can have a fantastic World Cup,” he said in an introductory video about the player.

And a move to a ‘top international club’ is also considered very likely this summer. Real Madrid, Manchester United, Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich are all already ‘vying’ for Brown’s services.

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Brown has also been asked directly Regarding interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. He is well aware of it at this point.

According to BILD, Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Kroesz intends to demand a €60-80m fee for the left back this summer. He will then have to give 12.5% ​​of it to his former club Nürnberg.

But this is not a big problem for Frankfurt. Despite the discount, they will make ‘several million’ from Germany’s rising star this summer.

Both clubs are now simply waiting for bigger sides who are interested in making a move. Arsenal and Manchester United have been keen for some time. Left back is an area in which both sides would like to strengthen.

Either way, Eintracht are rubbing their hands together. They stand to make huge sums of money from any sale, just like in Nuremberg.

The NASCAR All-Star Race is being held at Dover Motor Speedway this weekend, with the Monster Mile featuring in a non-points race. Unfortunately for racing fans in Delaware, this may be one of their last opportunities to see the Cup Series at the Monster Mile.

On Sunday’s episode of The Teardown, The Athletic’s motorsports reporter Jordan Bianchi shared that there is a “real concern” around the industry that Dover could lose out as a future host for NASCAR races.

“There’s real concern among people about the future of Dover… They’ve lost a race, they’re now stuck in an All-Star race that no one’s interested in… It’s been moved around, it has no place on the schedule. It’s one of those things that just floats around here, there, wherever.”

The Athletic’s Jordan Bianchi may be out of Dover Motor Speedway NASCAR race due to growing concerns

Read more: NASCAR standings before Dover

Dover was effectively dropped from the NASCAR schedule a few months before the season. Reports first surfaced in August that the Monster Mile was being strongly considered to host an All-Star race, marking the first time since 1968 that Dover did not have a points race.

Instead, the track owned by Speedway Motorsports is now mired in a race that the drivers care less about and the fans have even less interest. Making matters worse, the All-Star Race will be held in the early afternoon (1:00 p.m. ET) because the proximity to Dover Air Force Base means that no lights can be used on the track to support night racing.

To make matters worse, Dover itself is not suitable for the All-Star Race, which is a shorter race and does not include the longer races for which the Monster Mile is designed. As a result, there is less excitement for this year’s non-points race than previous All-Star races.

“Most people don’t think it’s going to be very exciting. Dover is a nice track, but I think we both agree that it’s a track built on long, green-flag races and things like that. It’s not conducive to the All-Star Race format. Yes, there are concerns… I’ve heard it’s iffy (ticket sales). It’s not good, it’s worrisome… If you’re worried about Dover, you’re sitting there thinking, How will Dover get back into the points race?

Jordan Bianchi on uncertainty about NASCAR’s future at Dover

If there is not a strong attendance for the NASCAR All-Star Race this weekend, it will potentially give the league an ‘argument’ to justify not holding the race at Dover in 2027.

This may not necessarily be fair, especially given the history of Dover and the level of appreciation both fans and drivers have for that track. However, the Monster Mile is clearly not a priority track by NASCAR officials and fears about the future of the venue seem justified.

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

last September, chelsea An agreement has been reached with Strasbourg for Emmanuel Emegha to arrive at Stamford Bridge this summer.

Bluco owns both Chelsea and Ligue 1 sides and this connection facilitates easy transfers.

Liam Rosenior was the Strasbourg manager when the Blues agreed terms for the striker’s sale. At the time, this did not please the French club’s supporters, who made their feelings clear.

In September 2025, Rosenior said that the player was angry at reaction From fans of the French club.

Last season, he scored 14 goals and three assists and his form for Strasbourg earned him a call up from the Netherlands in November. That same month, the player said he’s happy to be safe A future move towards the Premier League.

Injury concern for incoming Chelsea player

The Netherlands international’s current fitness status will not please Chelsea.

The Netherlands international returned from a long injury break last month. Now they have suffered the latest blow with RC Strasbourg’s 2-1 defeat to Toulouse FC on Sunday.

In the 82nd minute, Emmanuel Emegha came in place of Sebastian Nnasi and suffered a new blow.

Strasbourg manager Gary O’Neill confirmed this, and ICI Alsace confirmed this. xFormerly known as Twitter, to broadcast his comments. The 23-year-old is unlikely to feature in Thursday’s UEFA Conference League semi-final clash against Rayo Vallecano.

“I have not yet received the report from the medical staff. But if you have hamstring pain on Sunday, it seems complicated that you will be able to play on Thursday. We have managed to win games without Emma this season.” He said.

Team Also release further comments from O’Neill regarding the incoming Chelsea striker.

The manager explained that he wanted to avoid risks with some players for tomorrow’s match, but his decision backfired with Emegha.

“If I fielded my best players, we would beat Toulouse, but the medical staff told us not to do that.” O’Neill explained.

“He [Emegha] He could have played fifteen minutes, I gave him ten minutes thinking he could help us and reduce the risk, but he got injured.

Our Opinion: Big concern for the Blues

Emmanuel Emegha has struggled with muscle injuries this season. Last August, he suffered a hamstring injury which kept him out of action for 29 days.

In December, the frontman suffered a muscle strain, due to which he spent 113 days away from the field and returned to the field only in April.

Now he has suffered another hamstring injury and it is unclear whether he will be able to play again this season. Regular muscle problems so far this season should be a concern for Chelsea.

Tottenham Hotspur Luka Vuckovic’s injury situation is under control at Hamburg SV.

Last summer, Tottenham let the Croatia international join the Bundesliga team on loan.

The move has been a good one for the centre-back as he has established himself at Hamburg and his performances have attracted attention from across Europe. There have already been claims of interest from Barcelona and Bayern Munich.

Vuckovic has made only one appearance since returning from the March international break. The 19-year-old suffered an injury during training, which has forced him to miss the last three matches for the German club.

player owned by tottenham received intensive treatment Because he is still yet to regain fitness.

Last week, Hamburg director Klaus Costa explained why the reform was taking time.

He said: : “A sprain or injury to the knee causes internal bleeding. This makes it difficult to control the knee with precision and accuracy. This takes time.”

On Monday, Sports Witness broadcast news The defender underwent further tests to learn more about the status of his injury.

Tottenham wants to avoid risks

Hamburger Abendblatt Now covering the latest information on the Croatia international’s injury and his possible return.

He has not trained for three weeks and initially there were talks of a knee injury and then internal bleeding in the knee.

The newspaper contacted Luka Vuckovic’s camp for an update on his condition.

A source close to the defender revealed he needs Tottenham Hotspur’s permission to return to training. Hamburg SV initially denied this.

Roberto De Zerbi’s team wants to avoid the risk of a serious setback. This would jeopardize a potential big sale after this season or if he plays for Spurs.

As things stand, Vucovic is unlikely to be fit in time to face Eintracht Frankfurt at the weekend. After this, Hamburg has to play two more matches in this season.

burgdorfer zeitung The Spurs man reportedly worked with rehabilitation coach Sebastian Capel on Tuesday. The newspaper also released comments from Hamburg manager Marilyn Polzin.

“First of all, it’s really good: sunshine, Luca is here. Amazing. It makes me feel good that the pain has subsided,” He said.

Arsenal’s Mikel Merino hopes to regain fitness soon and make a World Cup berth with Spain.

The midfielder last made an appearance in Arsenal’s 3-2 Premier League defeat against Manchester United in January. He scored his team’s second goal at the Emirates.

Marino underwent foot surgery and has been on the sidelines since. Before going under the knife, Mikel Arteta said it was a “very rare injury” and that he was unsure about his return.

The Gunners have also not made any clear communication about when the Spain international could return to action.

On 4 February, the Arsenal midfielder Martin Zubimendi said He is unsure about his compatriot’s participation in the World Cup. He said the 29-year-old has gone through a painful period, but is optimistic for the summer.

On Friday, Sports Witness Covered claims from Spain That his injury situation is causing more concern for the national team than other injured players.

Arsenal’s camp of players remains hopeful

Thursday edition of As La Roja has another report on the players who are not currently part of Luis de la Fuente’s squad for this international break and their chances of making the World Cup.

The focus has been on Arsenal’s Mikel Merino, Real Madrid star Dani Carvajal and Paris Saint-Germain’s Fabian Ruiz.

Carvajal has been performing regularly in recent weeks, but his chances of making the World Cup depend on the level he shows towards the end of the season.

PSG are hopeful that Ruiz will return to the field next month.

It is ‘too early’ to know whether Merino will be available for the summer FIFA tournament.

However, sources close to the Arsenal player have told the newspaper that he will be ready for the World Cup. In short, the versatile star is expected to be fit soon. This is good news for Mikel Arteta and the north London club.

Merino has played 1,877 minutes in 33 matches, scoring six goals and three assists.

Gunners current injury list

• mikel merino
• martin odegaard
• William Saliba
• Gabriel Magalhaes
• Timber Jury
• leandro trossard
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➡️The formula confirms this @Kaus_Pandey17 There is interest from Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United
➕ Defender tempted to move to Premier League
➡️ Summer decision will depend on the proposed projecthttps://t.co/2VZ2ljcDv7 #afc #lfc #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 25 March 2026

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram was scratched in the final minutes of their game against the Utah Jazz on Monday due to heel swelling. But even without him, the Raptors claimed an easy 143-127 victory at the Delta Center.

Ingram was originally part of the starting lineup against the Jazz, but moments before tip-off, he was replaced by Jacoby Walter. The Raptors later announced that Ingram would miss the game.

Following their win, their fourth in six games, Toronto coach Darko Rajakovic was optimistic Ingram’s condition, as shown in video posted by Raptors reporter Omar Osman.

“It’s not really a big concern here. It’s just flared up. It’s something we’ll look at and see how he feels tomorrow. But I don’t think it’s going to be anything (serious),” Rajakovic said.

Darko isn’t too concerned about Brandon Ingram’s heel pain. https://t.co/PdsDilNS8M pic.twitter.com/gfD0a8GQX4

– Omer Osman (@OmerOsman200) 24 March 2026

The Raptors are struggling to cement their place in the playoffs, and they cannot afford to lose the 28-year-old Ingram, who has a long injury history.

With the win over Utah, they improved to 40–31, good for fifth place in the Eastern Conference. Toronto has missed the playoffs for three consecutive years.

RJ Barrett stepped up in Ingram’s absence and scored a team-best 27 points on 10 of 15 shooting, including 4 of 5 from long range.

Sandro Mamukelashvili also had a solid performance with 23 points, four rebounds and five steals, while Walter and Scotty Barnes also reached the 20-point mark.

The Raptors were impressive with their accuracy, shooting 61% from the field, including 20 of 37 from Rainbow Country. They are ahead by 35 points.

He returns to action on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Clippers.

Fans will know the results of the NBA vote in the coming days employed Forming teams in Las Vegas and Seattle by the 2028–2029 season.

Expansion has always been on the NBA’s agenda, especially with its continued success and expanding reach. It has been at the forefront of globalization in sports, possibly including the introduction of NBA Europe.

It was recently reported that NBA Commissioner Adam Silver would be working with FIBA ​​to launch a league similar to soccer in Europe, specifically in major cities.

NBA insider Mark Stein, however, does not agree with the idea, expressing concern on the “All-NBA Podcast” that the league may be biting off more than it can chew.

“I’ve spent a lot of time watching soccer in England, and I’m just trying to imagine NBA Europe franchises in London and Manchester that would essentially be expansion teams. You know, start-up teams. It’s different when you’re talking about Real Madrid and Barcelona going from the EuroLeague to NBA Europe,” Steen said.

“Those teams have a history. Those teams already have a fan base. They’ll obviously bring immediate credibility to NBA Europe. But a large portion of NBA Europe is in cities that don’t currently have basketball. And how is that going to work if the talent level isn’t good?”

Some are already concerned that competition will weaken if the NBA expands to Las Vegas and Seattle. So what’s more if NBA Europe moves forward? Silver and FIBA ​​are reportedly planning to start with a 12-team or 16-team league.

Europe’s talented players may spurn the NBA to stay closer to home. At the start of the current season, 71 Europeans were part of the opening-night roster, the most in league history.

In January, the NBA held two games featuring the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic in Berlin and London. Meanwhile, Paris has hosted five Games since 2020.

A new report explains why the running back problem for the Minnesota Vikings could spell disaster for Kyler Murray in 2026.

After a tremendous sophomore season, the Vikings could not deny that they needed a secondary option behind young quarterback JJ McCarthy. However, when the Arizona Cardinals decided to waive two-time Pro Bowler Kyler Murray, Minnesota was given the option to take a player who could do more than just compete with McCarthy for the starting job.

Since the signing, there has been much discussion among NFL pundits that Murray could return to his Pro Bowl form under head coach Kevin O’Connell and lead the Vikings to the Super Bowl the following season. However, a new report from The Athletic’s Jacob Robinson dashes those grand expectations.

In Thursday’s newsletter, the football analyst reported that, in general, the Vikings’ offensive line has performed poorly over the past few seasons, and their interior has been a particular weakness. That’s bad news for Murray, the shortest QB in the league.

“Internal pressure wreaks havoc on an undersized quarterback like the 5-foot-10 Murray,” Robinson writes. “Small passers need extra space to see their linemen and good throwing lanes to get the ball out. That’s why the Panthers invested heavily in the interior for Bryce Young, as the Saints did with Drew Brees.”

The Minnesota Vikings’ offensive line could be much better in 2026

Internal concerns with the smaller QB are a good reason to believe Murray could have a bad first season in Minnesota. Especially when he has struggled with injuries over the last few years and hasn’t looked like a Pro Bowler for quite some time.

However, Robinson did not just bring bad news and offered legitimate hope. First, he reported that “the injuries are gone.” [the offensive line] There were 26 different combinations last season.” Additionally, they have a new coach in Keith Carter, and notable talent on the O-line.

Robinson wrote, “Left tackle Christian Darrisaw and guard Donovan Jackson were selected in the first round. On the right side are high-paid guard Will Friesz and tackle Brian O’Neill.” He also said that Murray’s ability to extend the play due to his athleticism is something that Vikings QBs have been lacking recently.

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

Arsenal’s season has been largely defined by control, structure and attacking cohesionMartin Odegaard is again playing a central role in that identity – at least when available.

Before his recent injury setbacks, the Norwegian was once again one of the Premier League’s most productive midfielders. In the first half of the campaign, he provided goals and assists at a steady rate, while remaining Arsenal’s main creative focal point.

Data from FBref and WhoScored shows he was averaging more than 2 key passes per game, as well as having strong numbers for progressive passes and final third involvement.

He also remained heavily involved in Arsenal’s vital structure. Odegaard was ranked among the team’s leaders for pressing in advanced areas, often creating situations without the ball. His mix of creativity and work rate has made him difficult to replace, even in a squad with increasing depth.

However, that influence has faded in recent months.

Questions are being raised regarding fitness

Norwegian outlet VG There are now growing concerns over Martin Edgard’s physical condition, with the midfielder struggling with a knee problem that has limited his participation throughout 2026, the report adds. He missed 8 games between October and November 2025. Another problem with his knee.

He has only featured in around a third of Arsenal’s minutes this calendar year. As a result, he has been reduced to watching matches from the bench recently, including the latest Premier League match.

The situation has now become so serious that his international prospects may be affected. Norway manager Stel Solbakken is ready to name his squad for the upcoming friendlies, but even if Odegaard is included, he is not expected to play a major role.

VG quotes pundit Vegard Olstad, who believes the tone around the injury may need to change: “We’ve probably been a bit naive and said it’s good that key players get rest. Now it’s time to start worrying.”

Managing risk before summer

There is still some caution from other voices in Norway. tv 2 Commentator Simen Stamsø Møller emphasizes that it is too early for alarm, but believes the timeline is important.

“If the situation remains the same in May then it is a matter of concern,” He said.

For now, the hope is that Norway will avoid taking risks. Maintaining good relations with Arsenal is also part of that thinking, especially as the club enters a crucial stage of the season.

Odegaard himself has acknowledged the difficulty of the situation. Writing in Arsenal’s match-day programme, he admitted: “It’s been tough for me because of my recent knee injury, but I’m working as hard as I can to get back into top form.”

Mikel Arteta has not ruled him out of upcoming fixtures, including the League Cup final at Wembley. Nevertheless, the manager made it clear that availability would depend on how the player responds in training.

what happens next

For Arsenal, it is less about immediate panic and more about timing.

When fit, Martin Odegaard remains one of the team’s most important players. However, his form has started to be disrupted by repeated absences at a crucial stage of the season.

With the Premier League underway and key fixtures ahead, Arsenal will need to carefully balance recovery and reintegration. Plus, Norway are keeping a close eye, knowing their captain could be heading into the summer with limited match acuity.

If the current pattern continues into May, what is now a manageable issue could become a much bigger concern for both club and country.

🇧🇷Mohammed Kone (Palmeiras) | Arsenal continue interest in €100m-clause defender they failed to sign in 2023https://t.co/i2ddwF26W9 #afc

– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 18 March 2026

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced Monday night that Jarrett Allen will miss the team’s upcoming three-game road trip due to knee tendinitis, extending his absence to 18 days since the injury. The Cavs are 2-3 without February’s Eastern Conference Player of the Month in their lineup, and there is reason to be uncomfortable. The setback is believed to be minor, but it would have been at least two weeks since Allen last suited up.

“I still think it’s a day-to-day thing,” Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson said Sunday afternoon. “That’s where we are with it. I wish I could get more specifics. But I don’t expect it to be long-term. He’s just dealing with some serious tendinitis, and sometimes that happens during the season, right?

“Especially after his stretch and his usage. So I’m thinking it’ll just be a short break, and we’ll get him back in the team soon.”

In two of the Cavs’ last three games, they have given up 128 and 130 points to the Orlando Magic and Dallas Mavericks. The first player shot 51.8% from the field with 37 attempts at the free-throw line, and the second shot 52.9% from the field with 27 attempts at the charity stripe, which is a sign of a bad habit.

Much of the problem can be blamed on a defense that is not consistently protecting the perimeter, with Allen lacking a key rim protector. Combine those two factors, and it’s difficult to keep opponents in check.

Cavs All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell said after a “bad loss” to the Mavs about the need to improve on defense, “Especially now that we don’t have JA in there, sometimes, we’re five short.” “[We have to be better at] To be able to defend, and if we lose, [making] [right] Rotating, and then, keeping them away from the glass. Although we sometimes play small ball, that is no excuse. I think this is the biggest thing. I think our defense was the only issue.

Cavs defense needs improvement

After losing a game against the Orlando Magic last week, James Harden had a similar message: Cleveland needs to be better on that side of the field.

“Communication, knowing who we’re protecting,” Harden said. “The matchup changed possession-by-possession. This team did a really good job, and they do it every game, of putting the ball in the paint, and we didn’t have any resistance. [The Magic] Shot an incredible percentage at the basket, and got to the line multiple times. Something we can fix, something we can control.”

“I think early on, we let them get to the rim too easily,” Keon Ellis said. “They’re a rim team, so I think that’s how they’ve got to roll at first… Maybe if it’s going to be close in a short period of time, they have to think about shooting it to try to slow it down. It’s probably at first because they want to get to the rim, so they’ll drive and drive and drive. Try to get them live from the outside.”

According to the star duo, this Cavs group has too much talent to worry about putting the ball in buckets.

Harden said, “Offensively, we’re very talented. Defensively we need to get better.” “We can score with the best of them. It’s important to get consistent stops and rely on our defense to win games.”

“I mean, I’m not really worried about the offensive piece,” Mitchell said. “We had 16 turnovers for 25 points; it affects your transition defense. You can’t get set even when we have Evan [Mobley] At 5. But I think the biggest thing is just stopping the ball and then staying in our rotation. It’s just the finer details, and we have to get better.”

Mobley has had success when Allen has been absent, but he has also been able to rely on perimeter players generally holding their own. Mitchell specifically pointed this out on Sunday, but Cleveland hasn’t been able to put anyone up front for a week. This results in overhelp, which takes teammates out of their spots and ultimately allows opponents to touch the paint.

From there, they are either scoring, getting to the free throw line, or kicking out to shoot or initiate a swing-swing sequence. The Cavs start scrambling, and then it becomes a world of hurt.

“You can look at my postgame comments against Orlando, OK? Very, very similar,” Atkinson said. “I think it’s a very similar game. Much more generous on the defensive end. And I just told guys, it starts with that first unit. Not very good defensively. They never felt us out. They got comfortable. They got confidence, and then, it’s the same kind of story, right? We’ve got really good defenders in that lineup, so an unforgivable defensive effort today.

“Give credit to Dallas. I just thought their energy level was higher. But, when your energy level isn’t there — sometimes you have games where it’s not there — now you have to use your kind of savvy and experience and be in the right position. You might not have a game where you’re super active, and that happens, but there were a lot of mental breakdowns.”

In addition to praising Max Strus for a great comeback effort and start to the season, Atkinson used his entire press conference to discuss the defense.

He himself also reflected on whether Cleveland should have switched groups from 1-to-5 as a challenge to prepare for the playoffs, because “we don’t normally do that.” But describing this effort as passable feels like a real red flag at the end of the season.

“We showed four or five clips where we’re not touching them,” Atkinson told ClutchPoints in the press room. “In a switching defense, you have to control the screener. You have to slow down the screener, right? You have to stay on the ball. We’re playing man-to-man, but it was like, we were in a zone because we were so different. And in the NBA, if teams are so comfortable, the shots are easier. They’re not worn out physically, so they’re fresher to make shots.”

Take care of basketball matters too.

“I’ll just say the last thing I knew the focus wasn’t there [there]I think we had 12 live-ball turnovers,” Atkinson said. “Some of those were differentials. Some of those were the lineup. Maybe I threw some in there by not shooting enough, so that was a big part of it too.

“Live-ball turnovers are death. I hope this doesn’t sound too harsh, but they are. If you have a live-ball turnover above the free-throw line, it’s probably going to be a layup. You can’t prevent it.”

Cavs have been banged up again, but depth needs to shine defensively

It should be noted that Sam Merrill has missed the last two games with a hamstring injury, and Jaylon Tyson injured his ankle last Friday in Dallas. They are key pieces of the perimeter.

However, Ellis is known for his ball pressure and technique, and Dean Wade is a top defender with his versatility, so the Cavs should be outmatched very easily.

Mitchell and Harden have the right message, but they need to hold up their end of the bargain in this case too.

At times, Cleveland’s wings behave a little more loosely due to the frontcourt threats behind them. And although this defensive drop off over Allen’s absence from the lineup may be a bit much for one player, it undoubtedly underlines his importance to the team.

Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans wants to travel to the United States with Belgium during the March international break.

The De Rode Duivels will face the United States and Mexico in two friendlies in the coming weeks. Belgium manager Rudy Garcia will announce his squad this week and the Aston Villa star will not be involved but still wants to make the trip.

The midfielder has been out of action since January due to an ankle injury.

He last made an appearance for the Premier League team in a 2–0 win over Newcastle United. He suffered an injury during the clash at St James’ Park and is yet to return to the field.

This is his second injury blow this season. tielemans shin hurt in September and spent almost two months ashore. He regained full fitness before the November international break and suffered another setback in January.

Tielemans wants to join the Belgium team

newspaper Let us tell you that the 28-year-old player wants to board a plane to the United States with his national team. This is a ‘surprise’ as he has been out of action for two months due to an ankle injury.

García made him captain of the national team in June 2025 and he wore the armband that month, September and November.

Tielemans wants to take the captaincy role seriously and expressed his desire to travel with the national team this month.

Although he won’t be on the pitch, the former Leicester City player wants to do so ‘Contribute to team spirit’.

Aston Villa couldn’t be happier

The Belgium international has made 17 Premier League appearances this season, including 15 appearances.

He created four big chances for Aston Villa. Per game, Tielemans makes 1.5 key passes, makes 2.2 tackles, has an 84% accurate pass percentage and wins 5.1 duels.

Since November, Aston Villa have lost two league matches when the midfielder was on the pitch. Following his injury, the Villans picked up one win and lost their last three league games. In recent results the English club has slipped to fourth place.

These are some of the statistics that highlight his importance to Unai Emery’s side. Aston Villa will want Tielemans to focus solely on returning to his club and the trip to America may not help that.

The Detroit Pistons have been fairly healthy for much of the season, which is one reason they remain on top of the Eastern Conference. There are some players who have had long-term issues, and one of them is Isaiah Stewart, as he has been dealing with a calf injury.

Head coach JB Bickerstaff recently spoke about Stewart’s injury, which has been bothering him for some time.

“It’s something he’s dealing with. It’s getting worse. He destroyed it in the last game and I think you could see he was favoring it late … It’s something we’re going to take time with,” Bickerstaff said, via Omari Sankofa II of The Detroit Free Press.

It is uncertain how long Stewart may be sidelined, but the expectation is that it won’t be for long. If that’s the case, the Pistons will have to rely on their depth to overcome his absence, and that means Jalen Duren may also see an increase in minutes.

It’s safe to say that Stewart has been the enforcer for the Pistons ever since he’s been on the team, and he’s willing to protect his team by any means necessary. He recently opened up about where he gets his mentality to hit the floor.

“I’ll just say I’m very competitive and I look at the court like we’re going to war,” Stewart said on The Young Man and The Three podcast. “I know the other team is trying to get our heads down. So, it’s like an upset, like I’ve got something to defend. I’m just proud. I’m not going to lie down and give you an easy game.

“It shows that they don’t know me, and just in a moment they start judging me. I’ve had a lot of different teammates that I’ve competed against that didn’t like me, then they come to Detroit, it’s just like a threat, Stu is different. It’s great to have him as a teammate as a brother.”

The Los Angeles Lakers face the New York Knicks without LeBron James as he battles multiple injuries. According to ESPN’s Malik Andrews, the most recent injury he suffered came in his latest matchup against the Denver Nuggets, where he suffered an elbow injury, but it doesn’t seem like that’s the injury that’s particularly holding him back.

Andrews said, “He was taken out of the game an hour before tip. I’ve been told it’s more the foot than the elbow, which is something that’s going to be day-to-day.”

🚨Malika Andrews says LeBron’s status tonight was determined more by his foot injury than his elbow pic.twitter.com/odJ2Tv3hmi

– ReavesMuse (@MuseReaves) 8 March 2026

James was able to warm up the day before the game, but he may not have been good enough to play in the game. Additionally, the Lakers want to be cautious of James, which is something they have tried to do during the season.

It is uncertain how many more games James may miss or whether he will return in the next game. The Lakers can afford to be without James for a few games with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves playing good basketball this season, but having someone like James on the court makes everything a little easier.

With about 20 or so games left in the regular season and the Lakers still fighting for seeding in the Western Conference, staying healthy will be important. The fact that James was able to get some work done before the game shows that he shouldn’t be out long, and it wouldn’t be a surprise if he returns sometime next week.

For now, the Lakers will have to rely on Doncic to lead them to victory, which he has no problem doing. If other key players like Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton and Marcus Smart can step up, the Lakers should be in good shape as James continues to recover.

Real Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron Escandel is on West Ham United’s transfer agenda.

this is it taurus heartA website specializing in its coverage on Torino is now reporting.

The outlet mentioned West Ham when discussing the Serie A side’s desire to sign the 30-year-old.

Escandel is attracting interest from West Ham and Torino

He arrived at the Spanish club on a free transfer in July 2024 and signed a three-year contract.

Escandel kept 16 clean sheets and conceded 44 goals in 45 matches in the Segunda División last season and played a key role in Real Oviedo’s promotion to the top flight. The stopper has kept six clean sheets and conceded 36 goals in 23 La Liga matches this season.

The Spaniard’s performances have drawn attention from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side and a few clubs, including Torino.

Alberto Paleri has replaced Franco Isreal as the Turin club’s first-choice goalkeeper since October. Despite this, Torino are still looking for a new stopper and have identified Escandel as an ideal target.

His profile and experience make him attractive to Torino director Gianluca Petrachi, who believes the Real Oviedo player can adapt well to Serie A.

This would force the Italian club to begin informal negotiations with both the La Liga side and the player’s entourage.

Torino is under threat from West Ham

The Hammers are also planning to sign Escandel in the summer.

Mads Hermansen joined the London club from Leicester City last summer and started the season as their number 1. He lost his place to Alphonse Areola in September, before regaining his place in West Ham’s eleven earlier this month.

Lukasz Fabianski has been third choice but remains on sidelined due to injury since September. His contract expires in June and he can leave as a free agent. Therefore, it would be wise for West Ham to look for a new stopper.

According to Cuore Toro, the Premier League side are keeping an eye on Escandel. Torino are concerned that West Ham’s financial strength ‘could lead the player to choose London over Turin.’

It remains to be seen whether there is genuine interest or whether West Ham are being used to put pressure on Torino.

Tottenham Hotspur’s interest in midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini is causing concern for Roma, who know ‘time is running out’ to renew his contract.

Roma Giallo Rossa covers the 29-year-old today. The Italian outlet published a report earlier this week stating that Tottenham have shown an interest in Pellegrini.

Sport Witness covered that report from Italy two days ago. It revealed that Tottenham were showing a keen interest in the midfielder. He was reportedly recommended by his interim coach Igor Tudor.

The assumption was that he is on Tottenham’s list for the summer as they keep an eye on free agents. Much of this was linked to Tudor, who could have pressed for a deal if the end of the season was put in place.

Tottenham’s interest in Pellegrini

However, Tottenham’s interest in Pellegrini is nothing new. Actually, back in August, Sport Witness covered the possibility of Spurs beating West Ham in their signing.

Roma Giallo Rossa has now added its information, stating that Pellegrini’s ‘marriage’ to Roma appears to be nearing its end. Renewal of his deal is ‘still a way off’ and no deal is in sight.

The possibility of him becoming a free agent in the summer is becoming a ‘reality’. Roma’s management is worried about this and now it has to take a decision. Either they hurry up for renewal or bid farewell to ‘one of the symbols of recent seasons’.

key to tudor future

If it’s the latter then Tottenham are set to capture him. Tudor greatly respects Pellegrini and considers him an ‘ideal candidate’ to strengthen his midfield.

However, Tottenham will have to give him a long-term deal before he can make an impact on their transfer strategy.

Meanwhile, Roma is watching and pondering. The Italian side knows that ‘time is running out’ to resolve the situation. The pressure on him has not been easy to handle due to interest from Spurs.