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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager James Gladstone is the NFL’s youngest GM. After seeing how the Jaguars handled the 2026 NFL Draft, some might say their inexperience showed last weekend.

To be fair, this team was already behind the 8-ball, entering the weekend without a first-round draft pick after last year’s trade for Travis Hunter. Jacksonville’s first draft selection did not come until the 56th overall selection, when they selected tight end Nate Boerkircher, who was projected to be a fourth-round selection by NFL.com and athleticDan Brugler.

Things didn’t get any better from there, yet the Jaguars still had nine more selections to make.

Recently, NFL insider Tony Pauline of Essential Sports called the Boerkircher pick a “head-scratcher.” He also called the team’s fifth-round selection, DT Albert Regis, a “reach.”

While some of her selections were heavily criticized, Pauline liked some of the team’s other selections, but even some of them had flaws.

“On the other hand, Emmanuel Pregnon can turn in steals from the same frame, as he is a dominant, drive-blocking guard who is relatively effective on the move,” Poulin wrote. “Why did he slide? People at USC told me Pregnon can be tricky, while others say he often slows down offensive schemes. Still, it was worth rolling the dice for Jacksonville. Safety Jalen Huskey and edge rusher Wesley Williams are two players I like, but I believe they would have been available later in the draft. Josh Cameron could be a steal in Round 6, as he’s sure-handed and productive. But he lacks speed and has a funky body type.”

Overall, Pauline gave the Jaguar a C- grade. Meanwhile, Brugler actually ranked the Jaguars last, suggesting that Jacksonville’s draft class was the “worst” in the NFL this year.

Of course, NFL Draft grades mean nothing in immediate results. What really matters is how the classroom is viewed, one, two, or five years from now, when we will be able to better assess their actual impact rather than predicted outcomes.

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xavi simmons thought he was tottenham hotspur Hero against Brighton. And when he scored the winning goal, he celebrated in the same way.

But while his teammates celebrated with him, Willem Van Hanegem feels they shouldn’t have been too impressed. In fact, he thinks Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman will feel the same way.

From highs to lows for Xavi Simmons

The Dutch forward produced his best game for Tottenham in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Brighton.

His superb solo effort won the game in the second half, after providing the cross for Pedro Porro’s opener.

The 23-year-old celebrated his goal wildly, taking off his shirt to celebrate in front of the home crowd as if he had scored a last-minute winner.

Instead, he was later seen on the verge of tears as Georginio Rutter’s late equalizer broke Tottenham’s hearts and sent them back into relegation trouble.

Van Hanegem was watching and was not impressed by Simmons’ big celebration after his goal.

“If such a player had played in our era, and the manager did not want to remove him, the players would definitely have removed him themselves,” He said, via PSV Inside.

“If Koeman sees it now, wouldn’t he have something to say about it? Xavi Simmons always plays his game. It’s really terrible to see.”

tottenham focus

The big question is whether Xavi Simmons will be able to recover from this emotional shock and repeat his performance against Brighton.

this is the reality Such performances have been sorely lacking this season Following his big-money arrival from RB Leipzig in the summer.

But if he can perform like he did more often than not against the Seagulls, then Tottenham might have a fighting chance of extricating themselves from their current situation.

However, the Dutchman looked disappointed after the final whistle. And coming back from there might be a difficult task for him.

Jake Paul made a sharp public criticism of boxing this week, calling the sport “outdated” while directly addressing Floyd Mayweather Jr. during talks for a rematch with Manny Pacquiao. The comments came in an interview with Fight Hub TV and spread quickly online. Paul focused on how top-level talks often slow down bigger fights.

His comments come as plans for the fight to take place in Las Vegas on September 19, 2026 move forward. This rematch follows their 2015 fight, which Mayweather won by unanimous decision and remains one of boxing’s biggest events. The upcoming fight is set to stream on Netflix.

Jake Paul calls out boxing culture

Jake Paul used this moment to speak out about what he sees as a huge problem in boxing. He said the game struggles with professionalism at the highest level.

Paul said, “The problem with boxing is the people in this sport who are not professionals.” “And it makes us all look bad. It’s horrible, and it’s so archaic and out of date.”

He pointed to the role of the teams and decision makers behind the fighters. According to Paul, some of these groups create delays that affect major events. He said the presence of big egos makes it difficult to close deals.

Jake Paul also explained how this affects the image of the game. He said the lack of smooth communication hurts both fighters and fans. His comments focused on the structure of boxing and how it operates during fight negotiations.

Mayweather talks highlight contract dispute

Paul then turned his attention to details that often come up in conversation. He listed issues such as glove type, ring size and shoe rules.

“And it all comes down to… it comes down to like, ‘Oh okay, ring size and you can’t wear these shoes. And this type of glove. You can’t wear this glove,'” Paul said.

He connected these points to the ongoing discussion regarding the Mayweather-Pacquiao rematch. Although no official feud has been publicly confirmed, Paul suggested that such issues are common in major feuds.

“It’s just, brother, stop being a bitch. Just fight. That’s the problem.” [the] Sports,” he added, “are probably the same problem they are struggling with: lack of professionalism and IQ.”

The rematch is scheduled to take place at The Sphere in Las Vegas. This will be the first professional boxing event at the venue. The fight has come more than a decade since their first meeting at the MGM Grand. That 2015 event drew 4.6 million pay-per-view buys and generated record revenue.

Reaction builds as rematch approaches

Paul’s comments have drawn mixed reactions from boxing audiences. Some observers pointed to long-standing issues in the business side of the sport. Others said similar delays have plagued major battles in the past.

There is already intense interest in the upcoming rematch due to the history between Mayweather and Pacquiao. Both fighters are now in their 40s and remain one of the most recognizable names in boxing. The Netflix broadcast adds another layer by bringing the fight to a global streaming audience without the traditional pay-per-view model.

As of now, Mayweather has not publicly responded to Paul’s comments. There has also been no official statement linking the current talks to the issues raised by Paul.

Paul, who recently fought Mike Tyson in a Netflix-streamed exhibition, continues to speak out about the changes he believes boxing needs. His latest comments draw attention to how big fights happen behind the scenes.

With the fight date set, the focus now turns to whether the rematch will go ahead without any delays.

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It appears the Buffalo Bills listened to the outside criticism aimed at their receiving corps. At the beginning of the offseason, the Bills’ newly promoted president of team operations, Brandon Beane, made a trade with the Chicago Bears for a new starting receiver, sending a second-round selection in exchange for DJ Moore.

While the trade boosted Josh Allen’s receiving corps, was the trade really worth it? Not according to an unnamed NFL executive.

recently, athletic I had a chance to talk to several NFL executives, and in doing so one was extremely critical of what the Bills have done this offseason.

One executive said, “DJ Moore was going to be cut, and they gave up a second-round pick to get him.” “They gave up a second-round pick and $40 million (in guarantees). What’s going on?”

Still, as Mike Sandow explained, the Bills often have trouble recruiting top free agents to Buffalo, even with Allen’s presence. In short, the Bills would have paid more to make sure they got their man in Moore.

But is that really the difference maker the Bills need? Moore, 28, has seen his numbers decline in recent seasons. He posted a career-high 1,364 receiving yards in 2023, but his total yardage dropped to 966 in 2024 and 682 in 2025.

Obviously, the hope is that Moore can return to Buffalo as a 1,000-yard receiver where he will be the focal point in Joe Brady’s passing attack. Still, even if he doesn’t record the fifth 1,000-yard season of his career, he could still help draw attention away from Buffalo’s other playmakers. As long as Allen can rely on him, Moore could be a positive addition to the Bills’ receiver room, but whether he’s worth a second-round pick remains to be seen.

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There are no guarantees on the NBA calendar, and that was made abundantly clear on Monday night, the way the Houston Rockets slipped on a banana peel and lost to the Chicago Bulls, 132-124, despite a 40-point night from Kevin Durant. The Rockets were playing from behind all night, and while they made a strong comeback to close the game, even taking the lead at one point late in the fourth, they ultimately lost and fell to 43–28 on the year.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka lost his temper at the end of the game, as he ejected himself after an offensive foul by Durant sealed the game in the Bulls’ favor and the game was out of his team’s reach. And his bad mood continued after the final buzzer, as he lamented the poor effort his team showed against a lottery-bound Bulls team.

“Bad start, disrespect to the game, not ready from the start. Just non-aggressive, chasing them, watching them shoot. They had nothing to lose, they were gonna fire. Obviously, giving up 41 points in that first quarter is disappointing. It was a quarter that killed us. Not ready to play at all,” Udoka said in his postgame presser, via FullCourtPass on X (formerly Twitter).

Rockets fans have had enough of Ime Udoka

Rockets fans made it clear that it is Udoka’s responsibility to lead their team against a lousy team (on paper).

“Okay, if you were a good coach, maybe you would have groomed them in advance so they don’t look bad. Your coaching disrespects the game,” wrote X user @shaef__.

@defnotsmoj_ said, “You’ve been saying this all season. If the players aren’t listening to you then maybe you’re the problem.”

“This is the crap that bothers me. You’re the coach. You have to prepare your team to play on any given day. The constant lack of accountability while trying to wear down the opponent is bothering Im,” @_MaxClark continued.

Recently, the NBA announced it would void a technical foul on Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic during the team’s win over the Orlando Magic over the weekend. The technical foul would have been Doncic’s 16th incident of the year, which would have required an automatic suspension, but Doncic’s post-game clarification about the technical foul may have played a role in the league’s decision to void it.

One person who doesn’t agree with the league’s decision is former NBA great DeMarcus Cousins, who recently went on FanDuel’s “Run It Back” show to express his thoughts.

“My issue is not with Luka Doncic. … If it’s Draymond Green, he’s not getting canceled,” Cousins, formerly of Run It Back on X, claimed on Twitter.

Indeed, Golden State Warriors power forward Draymond Green has gained quite a reputation as an argumentative player with referees, the other team, and sometimes with his Warriors teammates. This certainly plays a role in his perception, although some have argued that it actually works in the opposite way and gives the star long leeway when it comes to arguing with officials during games.

Doncic, meanwhile, is known to be a frequent complainer in his own right, facing heavy criticism from fans and pundits for his frequent scathing criticisms of referees, which often comes at the expense of playing defense or getting back in transition. However, Saturday’s case was a little different, as the technical foul originated from an interaction between Doncic and Magic big man Goga Bidaatje, with Doncic later claiming that Bidaatje booed his family, which led to the altercation.

In any case, Lakers fans are certainly happy that the technical foul was canceled and Doncic will be able to prepare for Monday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons, in which Los Angeles will try for its tenth consecutive win.

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.

The New York Knicks found themselves in an unexpected spotlight as Andre Iguodala called out Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges over their lack of NBPA participation. This moment raised deep questions about a player’s responsibility beyond the court.

Speaking on The Roommates Podcast, Iguodala didn’t hold back. Instead, he highlighted the difference between leadership and participation, engaging Nix directly in that conversation. As a result, the message was clear. Work outside the court also matters.

“I want to talk about C.J. McCollum,” Iguodala said. “They’re getting a lot of criticism for the second apron and I always ask people, what do you wish CJ did differently? Because we know what a lockout is like, and we don’t want people’s money to be wasted. We reach out to people all the time, and what do people say? I’m busy, I don’t want any extra work.”

This disappointment arose when Iguodala turned to younger voices. “When I talk to other people, like we need you in these meetings. ‘I want to play Call of Duty, I want to go out.’ Mikal…that’s my young boy. I say, ‘Mickle Dawg, if you’re one of the smart players in the league, so is he (Josh Hart), we need y’all.’

Knicks highlight a lack of leadership the league can’t ignore

The tone was not personal. Instead, it felt urgent. Andre Iguodala, now the executive director of the NBPA, called it a structural issue. Players profit from deals and criticism results. However, the fewer steps in the process. As a result, tensions arise and risks arise, with the Knicks now becoming part of that broader conversation.

Meanwhile, the respect for Hart and Mickle Bridge remains. Intelligent. Winning player. Proved under pressure. Yet, leadership at the grassroots demands more. meetings. For a long time. No headlines.

The crowd sees the final product. Contract. Rule. Wealth. What they don’t see is the work behind it.

So now the question remains. If the next generation doesn’t step up, who will carry the burden when it matters most for this Knicks group?

The Detroit Pistons took on the Washington Wizards on Thursday night and were forced to do so without the services of Cade Cunningham after the two-time NBA All-Star was diagnosed with a collapsed lung. Although the Pistons liked having their star guard available, they didn’t need him to beat the Wizards.

Detroit defeated Washington on Thursday night by a score of 117-95. Jalen Duren led the way for the Pistons with 24 points and 11 rebounds. Durant was one of six Pistons who scored in double figures in the 22-point win.

Halfway through the game, longtime Detroit Pistons play-by-play commentator George Blaha objected to some Wizards players laughing during a timeout.

“It’s a big joke on the Wizards bench,” Blaha said As the camera panned to Wizards guard Bub Carrington and forward Anthony Gill. “I know I would be laughed at if I lost that many games.”

george blaha doesn’t give a fuck anymore 😭 pic.twitter.com/gZQxD9or1j

— nick (@nick__xo) March 20, 2026

Carrington finished Thursday night’s contest with just 10 points on 4-11 shooting, while Anthony Gill was held scoreless in 24 minutes of play. Still, it was a little strange to hear George Blaha – who majored in Botany in Detroit, Michigan and has been the voice of Pistons basketball since 1976 – approach some Wizards players who were resting during a timeout.

With the win, the Pistons improved to an Eastern Conference best 50–19 record. They currently have just four games left on the Boston Celtics for the second seed, but will play at least the next two weeks without Cade Cunningham.

Meanwhile, the Washington Wizards fell to 16–53 on the season, the second-worst record in the NBA behind only the 15–55 Indiana Pacers.

Recently, Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddy made history when he recorded his 29th triple double as a member of the team, surpassing the legendary Michael Jordan on the all-time list for this category. The impressive feat comes amid a difficult season for the Bulls, which continued with losses against the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers last week.

One person who wasn’t a fan of the Bulls’ social media team posting giddy climbs behind Jordan was franchise icon Ron Harper, who was Jordan’s teammate on several championship runs in Chicago during the 1990s.

“Please stop posting stupid things!!!!!” “X,” Harper, formerly of the Bulls, wrote in the comments section on Twitter.

“Games today are BS and things are posted that make no sense (expletive) You’re just fooling yourself with these stats on bad teams,” he said.

In fact, some have pointed out that factors such as the increased speed of basketball, as well as the increased prevalence of the three-point shot, have led to increased statistics in today’s game compared to previous generations.

Others have accused Giddy of being an “empty calorie” player who can put up impressive statistics on a bad team, but cannot be a true number one option on a contender.

Still, it’s an impressive accomplishment for the former lottery pick, who is nearing the end of his second season in the Windy City after being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder ahead of the 2024-25 season. Giddy and Matas Buzelis have formed an interesting young duo for the Bulls over the past two years, and Chicago will hopefully be able to add another talented young duo to the mix in June if the lottery balls go their way.

Former Anderlecht manager Besnik Hasi has revealed he strongly opposed the club’s decision to sign Yasin Ozcan last summer – now he believes the move reflects deeper problems behind the scenes.

In an interview with Het Laste Nieuws, Later reported by Voetbal BelgiëThe former Anderlecht boss did not back down.

Anderlecht sacked Hassi in early January, ending a second difficult spell in charge. This was followed by a period of approximately 11 months of poor performance, with Anderlecht collecting only five points from seven league games.

Conflict with Oliver Renard over recruitment policy

Tension was rising behind the scenes, particularly between Hussey and director of football Olivier Renard.

Renard prioritized signing young foreign players, with an eye on maximizing future transfer profits.

Hussey instead emphasized experience, favoring academy options and proven signings over long-term projects. This was especially true in central defense after Jan Vertonghen retired last summer.

Why did Hasi oppose the signing of Yasin Ozcan?

Despite those concerns, Renard opted to recruit youngsters Mihajlo Ilic and Yasin Ozcan. Ozcan arrived from Aston Villa, but Hasi made it clear he never supported the move

Hassi argued that the team lacked leadership, saying: “Personality and quality – that’s what Anderlecht needed.”

“A leader, because our defense was young after Jan Vertonghen retired. And then you finally bring in Mihajlo Ilic and Yasin Ozcan? Two boys who still need to train. I was not in favor of that, no.

When challenged on Izcan’s Premier League background, Hasi rejected the claim: “He didn’t come from Aston Villa. He came from Kasimpasa. He didn’t play a single second for Villa.”

What happened to Yasin Ozcan after Anderlecht?

Although Hasani’s comments may seem a bit harsh, he may have a point considering what happened to Ozcan this season.

He headed to Belgium in the summer but struggled to settle or impress Hassani. There were also reports that he was struggling with language difficulties.

As a result, Aston Villa recalled him in late January. But instead of keeping him at Villa Park, they immediately sent him on loan to Besiktas. That deal includes a buyout obligation at the end of the season.

He was part of the big conversation that took Tammy Abraham to Aston Villa. Villa’s willingness to include him in that deal arguably underlines how limited his value was, and lends credence to Hasi’s criticism.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green shrugged off the criticism surrounding Miami Heat star Bam Adebayo’s historic 83-point performance, calling the reaction a “loser mentality” during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show.

Adebayo had the second-highest scoring performance in NBA history during the Heat’s 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards on Tuesday night. The 28-year-old center exploded for 83 points while adding nine rebounds, three assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes, shooting 20-for-43 from the field, 7-for-22 from three-point range and 36-for-43 from the free-throw line.

The performance immediately sparked debate throughout the league, with some critics questioning whether Miami should have allowed Adebayo to continue the late scoring milestone in a game that was already decided.

Green rejected that criticism during his podcast.

“Bam goes for 83 points. Let’s talk about it… 20 years from now, 30 years from now they’ll be in the record books saying Wilt Chamberlain 100 points and until further notice, Bam Adebayo 83. Can’t even say they were playing against the Washington Wizards and they were talking nonsense. So everybody out there is hating like, ‘Hey man, Spo got like that. Shouldn’t have done it. Oh, man Bam’ He shouldn’t have done that, he shouldn’t have done that, he shouldn’t have done that.

👀 🔥 “I don’t care how you do it, scoring 83 in an NBA game is crazy!” Voices rise in support of Draymond Green #BamAdebayo Putting up 83 – a statistic for the history books! pic.twitter.com/8wTXFzosnu

– The Draymond Green Show (@DraymondShow) 13 March 2026

Draymond Green calls criticism of Bam Adebayo’s scoring night ‘loser mentality’

Green expressed much of his frustration toward what he described as unwritten rules that discourage teams from running score after the game’s outcome is no longer in doubt.

“Y’all want Spo to feel bad for that organization and kick Bam out of the game and not let him go after the record? I hate these unwritten rules in basketball like don’t score because y’all are ahead. Bullshit! This loser ass mentality people have in this world is really pathetic…’ You should kick him out [of] Who says ‘game because you’re up too many points’? It’s not their fault they stink!”

Adebayo’s scoring surge started early in the game. He scored 31 points in the first quarter and finished the first half with 43, already putting himself in range of one of the league’s most elite scoring marks.

Green argued that the initial outburst made criticism of the performance even more unfair.

“Bam had 43 at halftime, which means for all the haters out there, like, ‘Oh, he should have come out of the game,’ he was on his way to 86… I really think that’s crazy. [that] People are really hating. We’ve seen a lot of guys stat chase and stat pad in the NBA, but no one has made their way and stat chased up to 83. I don’t care how you do it, scoring 83 in an NBA game is crazy. And we’ll act like this guy was just chasing stats to get 83 points, no. He had 30 points in the first quarter. Let’s stop acting like some crazy person gone crazy, like it’s Bam Adebayo, are you all kidding me?

Green backs Heat coach Erik Spoelstra after Adebayo’s 83-point night

Green also voiced support for Miami head coach Erik Spoelstra, who allowed Adebayo to remain in the game as the milestone approached.

“Man, I got love from Coach Spo for that. A lot of times you see coaches take people out like, ‘Oh, we got a lead, sportsmanship bullshit’. Bullshit. I can’t believe there was so much fuss about Bam scoring 83 like he cheated or something? The bullshit went out of here.”

Adebayo’s historic outing added to an already productive season for the Heat star. In 59 games, he has averaged 20 points, 9.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 44.4% from the field and 32.4% from three-point range.

Miami improved to 38-29 after defeating the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night, extending its winning streak to seven games while taking over the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference standings.

The Boston Celtics were in a primetime matchup with another top team in the Western Conference after losing to the San Antonio Spurs a few nights earlier. This time, they had the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they could not win this one either and lost 104–102.

Jaylen Brown played until the end in this game after being ejected against the Spurs for arguing with the referees about a foul call. After this game, he shared that he was mostly satisfied with how the game was called as he went to the free-throw line 14 times, but he felt he could have gone more in the fourth quarter after some hard drives.

Brown then said that maybe he should have flopped to get those calls, and although he didn’t mention Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s name, some believe he might be calling the Thunder star.

Brown said, “We applaud the players for playing the game the right way, but we give an advantage to people who try to manipulate the game for their own advantage. I don’t think that’s basketball. All the false allegations… it’s anything to me.”

Brown wouldn’t be the first to say something about Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to get to the free-throw line over the past two weeks. When the Thunder played the New York Knicks recently, Mike Brown had some things to say after the game about how it was handled.

“SGA, that’s a tough cover,” the coach said. “He does a very good job of convincing the refs, probably better than anyone in the league, that he’s getting hit.”

At this point, everything people are saying about Gilgeous-Alexander and dirty talk is not working. The referees are seeing something completely different, and it’s causing them to consistently go to the free-throw line.

tottenham hotspur captain cristian romero Became the subject of harsh criticism from Brazilian journalist Fred Caldera after the club’s Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.

However, the reporter later admitted that he had misjudged the situation.

Caldera, who covers European football tnt sports brazilRomero was initially criticized for not talking to the press after the game.

From his position in the mixed zone, the journalist believed that the Argentina international had avoided media duties despite wearing the captain’s armband.

Speaking immediately after the match, Caldera argued that the Tottenham captain should have faced the journalists, especially during a difficult moment for the team.

“Romero doesn’t deserve to wear the captain’s armband at Tottenham,” He said. “It’s very easy to be brave when things are going well. Cristian Romero should have given an interview today. It was his responsibility as captain.”

The journalist also compared Romero’s absence to the behavior of other leaders in English football.

“When you see Virgil van Dijk speaking at Liverpool, or players who have faced the media during difficult years at Manchester United, you value it.” He added.

At the time, Caldera believed that Romero had simply decided not to appear in the mixed zone. According to him, the only Tottenham players he saw give interviews were Archie Gray, Jade Spence and Kevin Densow.

He went further in his criticism and claimed that the defender was far from helping the club during difficult times.

“He’s not the main culprit for what’s happening, but he’s also not the guy who’s helping. At the very least he should be confronting the situation, and he’s not doing that.”

The journalist later clarified the situation

However, a few hours later, Caldera publicly corrected my assessment.

Posting on social media, the reporter admitted that Cristian Romero had suffered an unfair decision after a head collision with Joao Palinha during the match.

“I wronged Romero,” Caldera wrote. “I had to leave the pitch a few minutes before the final whistle to be in time for the post-match interview, so I didn’t see the one-on-one confrontation between Romero and Palinha. Obviously he was in no condition to give an interview.”

The clarification significantly changed the context of Romero’s absence from the media arena, suggesting that the defender’s failure to speak was for medical reasons rather than a decision to avoid questions.

A blunt assessment of the situation at Tottenham

Caldera also extended his criticism to the wider situation at Tottenham and the decisions surrounding manager Igor Tudor. Goalkeeper Antonin Kinski.

Commenting on the consequences of the heavy defeat, a Brazilian reporter said that Tudor should have already lost his job after the match. In his view, the Croatian manager should have been sacked “before the plane landed in London”.

Caldera then made an even harsher assessment of the club’s current level.

“Since I came to England – it will be ten years in September – I have never seen a Big Six team like this,” He said. “This version of Tottenham is the worst Big Six team I’ve seen.”

He compared the situation to the difficult moments experienced by Manchester United in recent years, but argued that Tottenham’s problems currently run even deeper.

“I know Manchester United also had very bad moments, but it’s a wandering soul. Tottenham is a living dead team.”

Caldera told the South American audience that the situation has become so worrying that relegation from the Premier League is a real threat.

“If I’m a West Ham player – the first club in the relegation zone, just one point behind Tottenham with nine rounds remaining – I’ll be rubbing my hands together and sharpening the knives, because there’s still a direct match to come.”

Caldera also claimed that many teams outside the traditional elite are currently playing better football than Spurs.

“It’s hard to find anyone who plays worse than Tottenham. In the Premier League, no one. Even Wolverhampton plays better than Tottenham at the moment.”

For the journalist, this is difficult to reconcile with the financial strength of the club.

“It’s very serious what’s happening. I can’t believe I’m saying this about a club with the ninth-highest revenue in the world that is likely to be relegated.”

Tottenham Hotspur faced another difficult night on Tuesday, There was a crushing defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid 5-2.

While there were glimmers of hope as Spurs created chances and never completely conceded, Igor Tudor’s decision to start Antonin Kinski ended the game before it really started.

The goalkeeper made major mistakes in the first 15 minutes of the match, and was chosen to start ahead of Guglielmo Vicario. He was taken off within the first 20 minutes, with several teammates running out to console him as he walked down the tunnel.

Tudor is no stranger to making bold decisions – as evidenced by her time in Italy. However, the move to start Kinski over Vicario in a big Champions League clash is one of his most controversial, given how things turned out.

The Croatian is now facing criticism across Italy for his decision. He has a reputation in the country, and it’s not all positive.

Di Canio is angry at the Tottenham manager

Paolo Di Canio was in the Sky Italia studios for Tuesday’s Champions League fixtures. He was asked about Tudor’s big decision to drop Vicario and he was furious at the manager.

He said- relayed by corriere dello sport: : “I feel sorry for him, maybe he is letting all this happen and doesn’t realize what the tabloids will write tomorrow. They are mean, they will destroy him because when such decisions are taken, they are beyond comprehension.

The Italian also questioned why his compatriot was dropped by Tudor in the first place. He hinted at possible trouble in the dressing room.

“I don’t know if there was a problem with Vicario or not, and maybe there were some clashes in the dressing room, but certainly not because the recent defeats are Vicario’s fault. He made some mistakes, but there was a raging army at the front that was leaking from all sides.”

Di Canio described Tudor as the person who destroyed Kinski’s career at a young age.

“If you put a guy who has played 17 matches for Slavia Prague in such a delicate match and say he is a good player with only six matches, you asked for it and you destroyed him, even if it is true that he could have performed worse later on.”

The former West Ham player insists that Tottenham will appoint an English manager soon, with Tudor unlikely to stick around for very long.

“I often think that Tudor is too strict, and I don’t know whether he will pay for it at the highest level in his career. I really don’t think he will stay at Tottenham; they will go and get an English manager.”

Our opinion on Tudor’s situation at Tottenham

Igor Tudor is struggling to put out a fire burning London’s giants. Whatever it is, it has fueled it.

He is not a manager who can help struggling Tottenham players when needed. Many players in the team have never been in this situation before and it shows on the pitch. They clearly need someone who can cheer them up.

Tudor’s risky human-sign approach hasn’t worked either. Despite this, he stuck to it against Atleti.

Tottenham need a manager who can help struggling players believe in themselves again. Tudor has proven the opposite.

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green sharply criticized Daryl Morey and his changing stance on the three-point shot during the latest episode of The Draymond Green Show, calling the Philadelphia 76ers executive’s recent comments “trash.”

Green objected to the idea that the increased influence of the three-point shot has changed the game too much and should potentially be addressed through rule changes. The veteran forward argued that attempts to modify the structure of the game are misguided due to the way players have adapted offensively.

“To come out now and try to change the entire game of basketball as we know it and play because people have become good at certain things is ridiculous,” Green said.

“This is ridiculous. So now we want to add the four-point shot or who knows what. No, can we stop trying to completely rewrite the game of basketball because Daryl Morey came up with a theory that ultimately wasn’t successful for him?”

Green later continued his criticism by reiterating his stance on Morey’s perspective regarding the value of perimeter shooting.

“I’m sorry, but I miss this garbage. If I’ve ever heard garbage before in my life it’s garbage.”

The four-time NBA champion also pointed out what he sees as inconsistency in Morey’s situation. Green noted that during Morey’s tenure with the Houston Rockets, the organization leaned heavily into an analytical approach that prioritized three-point shooting and shot selection at the rim.

From 2013 to 2020, the Morey Rockets built their offensive identity around maximizing three-point attempts and minimizing midrange shots. During that span, Houston led the NBA in both three-point attempts and three-point makes in six out of seven seasons, becoming one of the league’s most analytics-driven teams.

Draymond Green calls out Daryl Morey’s changing stance on three-point philosophy

That philosophy was widely seen as an attempt to compete with the Warriors dynasty that dominated the Western Conference during the latter half of the 2010s. Golden State’s offense, led by elite shooting from its backcourt, helped redefine spacing and perimeter scoring across the league.

Green referenced that history when addressing Morey’s recent viewpoint that the three-point shot has become too easy and may have a disproportionate value relative to its difficulty.

According to Green, this argument contradicts the strategy that Morey had previously used when building the Rockets roster, specifically to challenge Golden State’s championship core.

This conversation reflects the ongoing debate over the evolution of NBA offenses in the analytics era. League-wide three-point attempts have steadily increased over the past decade as teams place an emphasis on spacing, speed and perimeter efficiency.

Although no formal proposal has been made to adjust the value of the three-point shot, discussions regarding the league’s offensive balance and potential rule changes continue to surface from time to time among executives, analysts, and players.

Green’s comments highlight the perspective of a player who has played a central role in the Warriors’ championship run and the broader transformation of the modern NBA offense.

Tottenham Hotspur’s Conor Gallagher returns to Atletico Madrid for a big Champions League clash later today.

Tuesday’s edition of Mark Have a piece on the midfielder, who spent 18 months with the La Liga side.

Gallagher joined Atletico Madrid from Chelsea in August 2024 and returned to England when Tottenham signed him in January.

Ahead of the Premier League clash against Atletico, Marca takes a look at the 26-year-old’s spell in Spain, the positives and negatives.

Los Rojiblancos fans nicknamed him ‘El Pitbull’, and the newspaper headlined their report: ‘The pitbull that never bites is red and white.’

Marca criticized the Tottenham player

The England international made 77 appearances for the Spanish capital club, scoring seven goals and providing seven assists.

His performances did not please Marca, who say the former Chelsea player ‘Showed more weaknesses than strengths’ Lots of stamina and commitment, yes, but a technical level that made it difficult for him to adapt to the system.’

Marca reported that Gallagher failed to impress regularly in the middle of the pitch because he lacked ‘Quality to control the midfield’.

The newspaper says that despite not speaking Spanish, he got along well at Atlético on a personal level. He gave ‘his all’ to the Madrid club during his 18-month tenure. Indeed, more reports on Gallagher during his time in Spain made it clear that his attitude is exemplary.

Igor Tudor’s side reportedly paid €40m to sign the player on a permanent transfer and this allowed Atlético to recoup their investment. Spurs agreeing to the fee is seen as a surprise, and Atlético’s sporting director is praised.

Gallagher has now returned to his former team Tottenham, who have struggled in the Premier League. However, Spurs have enjoyed good performances in the Champions League, losing only one of their eight group stage fixtures.

It’s time for Conor Gallagher to bounce back

on monday, Pedro Porro said that the injuries Key players have affected Tottenham’s form in the league this season.

However, Conor Gallagher is fit and likely to play against his old club today. Now he has a chance to hit back at the Spanish media for questioning his technical level.

He can do this by showing his qualities on the field and impressing for the north London club on Tuesday. If the Englishman leads Spurs to victory, it will be interesting to see how the Spanish media will react.

Charles Barkley has never been one to bite his tongue, and he’s not about to start now, especially when it comes to the NBA’s new $76 billion media rights deal. During a recent appearance on ESPN sorry for the interruptionThe Hall of Famer criticized it and called out the league for creating a fragmented viewing experience that left fans scratching their heads.

Barkley, who recently joined the ESPN team along with the rest of the inside the nba Crews echoed the sentiment that has been emerging on social media throughout the season.

“It’s very difficult for fans to find games now,” Barkley told Michael Wilbon and Tony Kornheiser. “I think we’ve done a disservice to the fans and to the game. We have to find a way to tell fans that… but people also don’t know when the games are on NBC, when they’re on Peacock, they don’t know when the games are on Amazon.”

“I think we’ve disrespected the fans and the game.”

Charles Barkley says the NBA’s new media deal makes it harder for fans to watch pic.twitter.com/xMy95U941j

– Awful Announcement (@awfulaannouncement) 27 February 2026

The 2025–26 season introduced a rotating schedule that split national broadcasts between The Walt Disney Company, NBCUniversal, and Amazon Prime Video. While the league received massive payouts, the question “Where do I see it?” The question has become a nightly ritual for frustrated fans.

Take, for example, the clash at the Intuit Dome Thursday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves handled the shorthanded Los Angeles Clippers in a 94-88 defensive grind. Anthony Edwards, who is averaging 29.6 points per game this season, led the way and the Timberwolves improved to 36–23. Meanwhile, the Clippers, playing without Kawhi Leonard and Darius Garland, slipped to 27-30.

For fans trying to watch that famous Western Conference matchup, finding the right app or channel often takes longer than the first quarter. Barkley’s point is simple: If the league makes it harder to tune in, they risk losing the casual viewer entirely.

As the NBA moves into this digital-first era, the league must find a better way to guide its viewers.

Just days before the All-Star break earlier this month, Kevin Durant took aim at American-born basketball players for not attempting during the NBA All-Star Game.

“You have to ask the European and world teams if they’re going to compete,” Durant said. “If you look at Luka Doncic and Nikola Jokic right now, let’s go back and see what they do in the All-Star Game. Is that competition? So, we haven’t questioned what they’re doing. But we’re going to question the old heads and the Americans.”

The comments sparked a strong conversation, which was an excuse for both American teams to beat Team World in the new All-Star Game format. Now, he’s continuing his campaign against rhetoric he considers unfair to American players and a subtext that isn’t often talked about in the ESPN report about their playing in the 2028 Olympics.

“That’s a lot of bull—with it. I can read between the lines on that. It’s a shot at black Americans. We’re controlling the game. They’re tired of us controlling the game.

He added, “’France is coming for you.’ Really? We beat up those boys.”

Durant is right, as the 2024 version of Team USA defeated the Victor Wembanyama-led French national team at the Olympics. Team USA has won a gold medal in every Summer Olympics since a shocking bronze medal in the 2004 Olympics.

Durant also said he is not ruling out playing in the LA Olympics in the summer of 2028, indicating that the media has planted a narrative that he and Steph Curry will not throw their hat in the ring.

“You guys, the media, have anticipated this,” Durant recently told ESPN. “Where did that narrative, the last dance thing, come from? I didn’t say I wasn’t playing. LeBron said he wasn’t playing. You didn’t hear that from me or Steph.”

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic hit back at his critics over his level of commitment to basketball.

Jokic is playing the 11th season of his NBA career with the Nuggets. He earned his place as one of the best players in the entire league, often making it look easy with his elite skill set.

How simple it seems has left critics debating whether the veteran superstar has cared enough about the game over the past few seasons. Jokic finally addressed those things during an interview with ESPN’s Malika Andrews, and dismissed the idea that he doesn’t care.

“There are a lot of people who say, ‘Well how much does he care?'” Andrews asked.

Joc responded, “I care a lot. …I think if you don’t care about winning you shouldn’t be in this game.”

“There are a lot of people who say, ‘Well, how much does he care?'”—@malika_andrews

“I care a lot. …I think if you don’t care about winning you shouldn’t be in this game.” -Nikola Jokic 🏀 pic.twitter.com/oASUyjZSCf

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 18 February 2026

What’s next for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets?

It’s clear that Nikola Jokic has proven himself to be a dedicated winner in the NBA for a long time. That was especially the case throughout his tenure with the Nuggets, leading them to the mountaintop with a 2023 championship.

Jokic continues to be remarkable throughout the 2025-26 season. He averaged 28.7 points, 12.3 rebounds, 10.7 assists and 1.4 steals per game in 39 games. He is shooting 59% from the field, including 42% from beyond the arc and 84% from the free-throw line.

Denver compiled a 35–20 record on the season and finished third in the Western Conference standings. They are one game up on the Houston Rockets and 1.5 games up on the Los Angeles Lakers. However, they trail the San Antonio Spurs by 3.5 games and the Oklahoma City Thunder by 6.5 games.

With the All-Star break over, the Nuggets will resume action with a three-game road trip. They will face the Los Angeles Clippers on February 19 at 10:30 PM ET, the Portland Trail Blazers on February 20 at 10 PM ET, and the Golden State Warriors on February 22 at 3:30 PM ET.

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game saw an increase in efforts, which many believed was no longer possible in the annual exhibition. While Anthony Edwards has recently expressed a cynical view of the competitiveness of events, he arrived on Sunday with a different mindset. Team Stars won 37–35 over Team World, a result Edwards attributed to the tone set by Victor Wembanyama.

The Minnesota Timberwolves guard noted that the San Antonio Spurs center came out with an intensity that forced everyone else to match his level of play.

This energy change was a key factor in saving the game from the lack of effort seen in previous years.

The match reached its climax with Scotty Barnes’ game-winning three-pointer, which Wembanyama saw as a failure in defensive actions. In an interview about the defeat and his reaction to the final game, Victor Wembanyama made direct criticism of his team’s performance.

He said, “Yeah. That was our second time not allowing a three – a quarter of the game, actually. I expected us to be smart right there, so it was disappointing. But I think it’s good to be honest with ourselves. And when it’s a game we love – it’s a game I personally cherish – so being competitive is the least I can do.” His refusal to accept poor execution highlighted the serious approach he brought to the weekend. HoopsHype took note.

Anthony Edwards, who earned the MVP trophy after scoring thirty-two points all night, was adamant that Wembanyama was a catalyst for change in the environment.

During his postgame comments, Edwards shared his perspective on the intensity of the night. He said, “I will not lie, Wemby has set the tone. He came out playing hard. It is difficult to compete with him, so, that is what happened. Sorry for my language. But that is what happened.”

This level of participation from the league’s youngest stars has provided a new blueprint for All-Star Games success.