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The NASCAR All-Star Race at Dover Motor Speedway was going to feel fresh and different. Instead, it did the opposite, boring and confusing many fans, making it drag on for hours, and sparking debate over whether or not the format change actually worked.

NASCAR insider Jeff Gluck joined the race on The Teardown Podcast, and to be honest, his reaction pretty much matched the mood of a lot of viewers.

He said, “This can’t happen again. It’s not right. It needs to be sent into the sun and burned with fire. This wasn’t the right track for this. This wasn’t the right format for this. From the time they started and about four hours to the time they ended, the format was completely wrong, starting with putting people who were open with people who were closed.”

And he also explained what he thought was the bigger issue: “Ultimately, the way the rules were today, because of the wrecks and all these things, you had nine guys involved. I think they came at the expense of real All-Stars who had already made their way into it and weren’t even able to get into the All-Star race.”

His disappointment was mainly over identity and the idea that the All-Star Race should highlight the best of the sport, not be swallowed up by a hybrid format that changed the feel of the whole thing.

Fans call it “the worst All-Star Race ever”

If Gluck was disappointed, fans were even more direct.

Social media reaction during and after the race was brutal, with many calling it one of the weakest All-Star events in years.

One fan said, “That was the worst All-Star race we’ve ever had. I don’t understand why Nascar has to make it so hard.”

Another reaction expressed the anger even more clearly: “Worst format ever!! Worst All Star Race I have ever seen!! It was just a short non points race. No excitement!! 0!!”

There were also some more reflective remarks, some of which pointed out how prize money still feels stuck in the past compared to how much the sport has grown economically.

Running didn’t help at all. A huge early upset took out some of the biggest names in the field, including Kyle Larson and Chase Elliott. Larson managed to get back out after repairs, but Elliott’s race was basically over on the spot.

From there, it turned into a long, chaotic afternoon that lasted much longer than expected, with confusion compounded by changes in strategy and constant resets.

In the end, Denny Hamlin still did what he does at Dover, he won. But even that seemed like a footnote compared to everything else that happened.

Because by the time it was over, most of the conversation wasn’t about who won. It was about whether NASCAR’s experiment had gone completely awry.

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Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has opened up about the moment he was sacked by Everton and the surprising emotion behind it.

In a new conversation with Agent Rob JohnsonThe Netherlands boss reflected on his short but eventful tenure at Goodison Park, revealing he had tears in his eyes when chairman Bill Kenwright broke the news.

“They called me King Koeman”

Ronald Koeman arrived at Everton in 2016 after impressive performances at Southampton, with Everton making big plans under Farhad Moshiri.

His first season was successful as he led Everton to seventh place, securing qualification for the Europa League.

That first year was a happy one, including a budding relationship with chairman Bill Kenwright.

“He was a lovely man,” Koeman says when Jensen starts talking about Kenwright.

“He lived in London, and once a month I’d go there by train to have lunch with Bill Kenwright and talk about Everton. They were really fun conversations. He always called me ‘King Koeman’ too. But in the second season, it wasn’t so much ‘King’ anymore.”

disaster of the second season

Despite a record-breaking summer spending of £140 million, things quickly unraveled in the Dutchman’s second season.

That second campaign was marked by an inability to integrate new expensive signings as well as replace star striker Romelu Lukaku.

Ronald Koeman was eventually sacked after a 5–2 defeat to Arsenal and a five-match winless run at that point. The responsibility fell on Bill Kenwright, who began to cry.

“He came into my office when he had to deliver the bad news. He had tears in his eyes because he had to fire me on Farhad’s behalf.” He added.

However, Koeman holds no grudges against Kenwright. “a great person.” Jensen completely agrees with this.

“Firing you was the stupidest thing they ever did. After that, it just went downhill,” He concluded.

Everton’s sliding doors moment

The dismissal of Ronald Koeman is certainly a turning point in Everton’s history. While his agent believes the decision was foolish, this is revisionism at its finest.

Everton were sinking under the Dutchman and looked destined for relegation that year, but ultimately finished 8th^th Under Sam Allardyce. This certainly suggests that Koeman was the problem at that point.

Rob Jensen clearly thinks Koeman could have turned things around, and it seems Bill Kenwright had a similar feeling. Everton fans are likely to disagree.

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– Sports Witness (@Sport_Witness) 27 March 2026

It’s hard to be a Brooklyn Nets supporter these days as they remain near the bottom of the NBA. They are on the verge of missing the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

Brooklyn’s ineptitude was on full display Thursday against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center.

It soon became a one-sided affair as the Thunder exerted their power. At halftime, the defending champions were comfortably ahead of the Nets 60–24.

Yes, that is correct. 60-24. Even the man in the White House can’t claim it’s fake news.

Fans at the X were quick to roast the Nets for their low output.

@TGJC1979 said, “The Nets are spending nearly $154 million this season, and have scored 24 points in 24 minutes of professional basketball.”

@dbell983 said, “The Nets need to be investigated. 24 points at halftime in a real game is crooked behavior.”

@EVBettors said, “Bam Adebayo scored more points in his 83-point game in the first quarter than the Nets scored in the first half tonight.”

“The Nets are terrible. I hope they get the top pick,” @Heathh_hayesss posted.

@no_real_id commented, “Adam Silver’s NBA featuring the Nets vs. the Thunder, SMH.”

The Nets recorded their lowest production in the first half since the 1997–1998 season.

They were reportedly willing to trade their best player, Michael Porter Jr., in February as they were potentially aiming for a higher opportunity to get the No. 1 pick in this year’s draft.

Brooklyn lost to Oklahoma City, 121–92.

Jalen Wilson led the team with 15 points and five rebounds off the bench. They fell to 17-52, including 9-25 at home.

Despite key players missing the contest due to their respective injuries, the Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder prepared to battle each other on Thursday night. Going up against the defending champions brought out the best of Jaylen Brown and company; In particular, Brown had an excellent performance in the lead role against the league’s best defense amid the absences of Jayson Tatum and Derrick White, averaging 34 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

However, it all ended in heartbreak for the Celtics; They lost 104–102 after Chet Holmgren was whistled for a foul on an offensive rebound on the Thunder’s final offensive possession.

Boston’s defense had already done its job, forcing Alex Caruso instead of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to score the game-winning try, but luck was not on Boston’s side, with Sam Hauser being called for a loose ball foul with 0.8 seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 102.

Holmgren made both free throws, and the Celtics could not respond after Peyton Pritchard missed the game-winning attempt from three-point range. Following this, Celtics fans on social media expressed their displeasure at how the clash between the two contenders ended.

celtics fans were angry

Celtics fans did not hide their anger towards the officials, taking to X (formerly Twitter) to express their feelings. Some believe that the Celtics were not at fault for Holmgren’s fall, which was reportedly caused by his teammate Lou Dortch.

“Celtics got fouled. You can’t foul there,” @A_King_Of_1Self wrote.

@aajalas said, “Lou Dort drew a foul on Chet Holmgren and they blew the whistle to end the game on the Celtics. Classic Thunder.”

@LebronJamesBond added, “That’s a weak way to end the Celtics OKC game. On a melee foul with .8 on the clock that sends Chet to the line.”

“The refs called a foul on the Celtics when Lou Douette fouled his own teammate,” @amwalsh16 reported.

The World Baseball Classic has been the premier format for players to showcase their skills on the international stage. Since 2006, this tournament has been a way for ballplayers to represent their homeland with their athletic talents on the diamond.

This year’s tournament continues to showcase the talent of players from around the world. Italy have been the biggest surprise so far, defeating a star-studded USA team and going 4-0 in the group stage.

On the other side of the bracket, the Dominican Republic has been a juggernaut. The team has hit a tournament-leading 13 home runs in just four games. This number is the highest ever in a team’s first four matches in the WBC.

Trouble in Paradise: The Controversy with the Classic

The Classic is never without controversy, particularly given the risks players take by participating in tournaments. One doesn’t have to look far to find examples of MLB players getting injured.

Exactly three years ago, in the most recent WBC, New York Mets closer (at the time), Edwin Diaz, injured himself while celebrating a win in the Classic. That injury kept him out for the entire 2023 MLB season.

Primary controversy this year surrounded Tarik Skubal, who made only one start for Team USA. He said before the tournament began that he would make only one start before returning to spring training.

This makes sense for several reasons. Skubal is about to enter free agency after winning back-to-back Cy Youngs, and the Detroit Tigers’ hopes of winning it all hinge on Skubal’s performance this year.

Adding to the controversy, Skubal then publicly questioned whether or not he would make another start after pitching for the team on March 7. He ultimately decided to return to the Tigers as he had initially said. But that indecision caused many fans to become more frustrated with Skubal.

Fans are questioning the investment in players in MLB

With players giving their all to represent their home country, fans of the MLB teams where these players come from are wondering why there is not the same participation and excitement during the regular season.

The worst offender this year has been the Dominican Republic. The great environment he has played in so far, partly due to the number of home runs he has hit in such a short period of time, has led to concerns as to why players are not as willing to contribute when they are being paid so much more to do so in MLB.

Part of this is certainly the fact that many of these players are on “superteams” (USA, DR, Japan, etc.). These teams include MLB superstars as well as the best players from international baseball leagues. Many players have dreamed of representing their country in this way since childhood.

Not only this, but they get a chance to play among the stars who are from their own country. This makes these players feel as if they are playing with their families, winning championships for everyone in their household. It means more to a city than winning a championship they might see as a job.

Can fans expect more from the players?

The short answer is no, and they shouldn’t. The WBC was created for this exact purpose. It is a place where the best players from each country get a chance to play against each other. The tournament provides a comfortable version of a full-time job for many players.

It is a return to the love of baseball that first influenced him as a child. And it gives them an opportunity to play for their country as well as their family’s pride.

It is a return to the love of baseball that first influenced him as a child. And it gives them an opportunity to play for their country as well as their family’s pride.

MLB fans can criticize all they want, but the truth is that players love the Classic. It’s an electric environment that gives them a break from the rigors of professional baseball. And that, whether you love the WBC or not, is something worth celebrating.

Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo broke Kobe Bryant’s mark of 81 points with a historic 83-point performance against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

He also broke the hearts of many Los Angeles Lakers fans.

There were some salty tears being shed at Crypto.com Arena on Tuesday night, with Lakers fans criticizing the announcement made before the game between Los Angeles and the Minnesota Timberwolves that Adebayo had passed LA legend Kobe Bryant for the second-highest scoring performance in a single game in NBA history.

Lakers public address announcer Lawrence Tanter just announced Bam’s 83 points and called it a sad event. Cheers scattered throughout the LA home crowd. pic.twitter.com/0wYoYcJFN7

– David Mendez-Yapkowitz (@Dave_Yapkowitz) 11 March 2026

To say that Adebayo was on the field against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday evening would be an understatement. He made 20 of 43 shots from the floor and 7 of 22 on his attempts from behind the arc. The former Kentucky Wildcats star also performed well at the free-throw line, where he shot 36 of 43. They made more free throws from the foul line (29) than the Wizards attempted.

Of the thousands of players who have played in the NBA, he is now one of two in history to score at least 83 points in a game, along with Wilt Chamberlain, whose 100 points in 1962 remains the gold standard for single-game scoring feats.

Kobe’s 81 points in the 2006 game hold a special place in the hearts of Lakers fans, so at this point it’s a little hard for them to accept that someone in the modern era has topped the Black Mamba’s total score in that game against the Toronto Raptors 20 years ago.

The Lakers will visit Adebayo and the Heat on March 19, so this is a game where he can make a big statement to those bitter LA fans.

When the Golden State Warriors traded Jonathan Kuminga to the Atlanta Hawks for Kristaps Porzingis, it created a storm of discussion around the league. Many questioned Steve Kerr’s ability to develop young players. 95. According to a post from The Game, Kerr is now hitting back at fans who are critical of the Warriors’ youth development.

“Any frustration from our fans is probably coming from the idea that young players should get it right away. It doesn’t work that way.”

– Steve Kerr addressed some fans’ opinion that he “doesn’t develop young players” (via). @willardanddibs). pic.twitter.com/5Ch2uReWbb

– 95.7 The Game (@957thegame) 5 March 2026

Kerr emphasized that youth development involves a process. Furthermore, he indicated that it is more complicated than giving them all the minutes.

The Warriors are still technically contending, sitting at 31-30 and eighth in the Western Conference. But recent games have shown that this season is starting to get away from them.

Things began to deteriorate for the team when Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending injury. Then, Stephen Curry suffered a knee injury, which has kept him out since January 30. The Warriors officially traded Kuminga, ending an experiment that looked promising at one point but failed over time.

After winning four titles over the past decade, the Warriors hoped to continue building their roster by keeping Curry, Butler, Draymond Green and other veterans who can help them. But after drafting Kuminga in 2021, they weren’t able to develop him into the star that Curry and Butler are.

Kuminga never averaged more than 16.1 points with the Warriors. In three games with the Hawks, he is averaging 21.3 points per game. Brandin Podziemski has been a solid role player, but still isn’t developing as quickly, averaging 12.4 points per game while shooting 44.7% from the floor, including 36.2% from the triple. Meanwhile, Moses Moody has battled injuries while averaging 11.9 points per game.

Assuming Curry returns, he will once again be the main focus as the Warriors attempt to make a run at the end of the season. But the Warriors’ youth development hasn’t gone according to plan, and Kerr may be tired of hearing about it.