Top 2027 NFL Draft QB prospect enters rehab for gambling addiction

Texas Tech Red Raiders transfer quarterback Brandon Sorsby is checking into a treatment program for gambling addiction, as reported by ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Sorbsey, who most recently played for the Cincinnati Bearcats, is one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft next spring.

The 22-year-old quarterback decided to seek gambling treatment after a recent discovery. Sorsby placed thousands of online bets on various sports through a gambling app, as first reported by Thamel. The NCAA is currently investigating Sorsby’s gambling as he enters treatment for the problem.

“we love [Brendan Sorsby] And support his decision to seek professional help,” said Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire. ”It takes courage to take this step, and our primary focus is on them as an individual. Our program is behind Brendan as he prioritizes his health.

In 2025, Soursby threw for 2,800 yards, 27 touchdowns and five interceptions in 12 games with Cincinnati. This represents the 22-year-old quarterback’s second year with Cincinnati. He spent the last two seasons with the Indiana Hoosiers. Sorbsey was ranked as one of the top players in the NCAA transfer portal during this cycle.

Sorsby is set to replace former Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton, who was selected by the New England Patriots in the 2026 NFL Draft. Texas Tech was excited to land Sorsby, who was one of the top quarterback prospects in next year’s 2027 NFL Draft.

Sorsby’s future with Texas Tech is unclear after seeking treatment for gambling. Currently, the NCAA is trying to understand the extent of his actions through its investigation. Meanwhile, the Red Raiders aid Soursby in his recovery, hoping he can improve his health.

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Flori Bidunga enters NCAA transfer portal: Top 5 landing spots

Flori Bidunga is the top college basketball player in the NCAA transfer portal. Coming off a breakout season with the Kansas Jayhawks, Bidunga is an elite defensive anchor and high-efficiency finisher known for his incredible shot-blocking and explosive athleticism. The 20-year-old is dominant in the paint, shooting 64% from the field.

During the 2025–26 season, Bidunga averaged 13.3 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 2.6 blocks per game. The 6-foot-10 standout finished seventh with a 64.0 field goal percentage while playing 31.6 minutes per match. Needless to say, Bidunga is going to demand a hefty price in the NCAA transfer portal.

Here are the five best landing spots for Bidunga as a top transfer player.

North Carolina Tar Heels

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The North Carolina Tar Heels are looking to rebuild under new head coach Michael Malone, and Flory Bidunga would be a wonderful pick. With Caleb Wilson and Henry Visser likely leaving for the NBA, North Carolina could use a player of Bidunga’s caliber. The only drawback may be the unpredictability of Malone’s coaching style in college basketball.

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The Louisville Cardinals are looking to bounce back after a disappointing season. Louisville head coach Pat Kelsey had a great first year, but the continuity did not carry into his second campaign. Now, Bidunga is scheduled to meet with the Cardinals on Friday, and if all goes well, he could eventually leave Kansas for Louisville.

St. John’s Red Storm

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The St. John’s Red Storm need to replace Zubie Ejiofor, and Bidunga would be an excellent option. Ejiofor had elite defensive versatility, rim protection and rebounding with St. John’s, matching Bidunga’s strength on the court. If St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino wants to keep the same blueprint, Bidunga should be on the first line.

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NCAA Basketball: Duke at NC State
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The Duke Blue Devils would love to add Bidunga to their frontcourt. Patrick Ngongba is expected to declare for the NBA Draft, creating a huge need for a big man for the 2026-27 college basketball season. It would be a steep price to land Bidunga, but he would fit head coach John Scheyer’s system as Duke tries to climb the hill.

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The Michigan Wolverines could lose Ade Mara and Moraz Johnson Jr. to the NBA Draft, leaving Budinga as an excellent fit. Even if Johnson stays, the 20-year-old big man will be a great addition to the frontcourt as head coach Dusty Mays looks for another national championship. Michigan is a major destination for transfer players, and Budinga will be an anchor for the team.

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Bam Adebayo’s ‘second home’ enters on potential Las Vegas, NBA expansion

Bam Adebayo hails Las Vegas as “second home” As NBA expansion discussions heated up this week, the NBA is moving forward with plans to add franchises in Las Vegas and Seattle.

According to ESPN, the NBA Board of Governors has approved a vote to formally begin exploring expansion in the two markets, an important step toward potential league growth. Shortly after the news, Adebayo spoke with reporters about the possibility of playing in Las Vegas.

“If I get a chance to play in Vegas, I get to go to my second home a little bit, so that will be nice.”

Adebayo’s ties to Las Vegas extend beyond basketball. He has been in a relationship with A’ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces for over a year, which has linked him to the city that has become a growing hub for professional sports.

When asked if Las Vegas could support an NBA team the same way fans support the Aces, Adebayo pointed to the unparalleled loyalty already established within the WNBA fanbase.

“I can see them supporting me like that. I don’t know about any other team. It’s a good thing because the Aces fans are really true to the Aces, so I don’t know how it’s going to happen. If they start winning like the Aces, maybe.”

Bam Adebayo’s arrival in Las Vegas leads to Heat’s climb up the East standings

Buoyed by the success of hosting the NBA Summer League and recent NBA Cup championship events, Las Vegas has emerged as a leading candidate for expansion along with Seattle. The city has also demonstrated strong support for other major franchises in the NFL, NHL and WNBA.

For now, Adebayo’s focus remains on the Miami Heat and their effort to build momentum heading into the season. Miami currently sits in 10th place in the Eastern Conference standings at 38-34 after a five-game losing streak, including a 136-111 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday.

The 28-year-old continues to power the Heat on both ends of the floor as the team tries to climb the Eastern Conference standings. Miami is 2.5 games behind the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors (40-31).

Miami begins a two-game road trip against the Cleveland Cavaliers (45-27) on Wednesday at 7:30 PM ET and then face them on Friday night at 7:30 PM ET on NBA TV.


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Proposal on the way to defeat Aston Villa – Emery’s team need to run as soon as the intruder enters

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It appears that Mario Gila could leave Lazio in the summer transfer window. Aston Villa may now need to act quickly if they are to land a centre-back.

The Roma side have faced significant financial difficulty over the past 12 months. They were handed a transfer ban last summer and were then forced to sell Matteo Guendouzi and Taty Castellanos.

Gila could now be the next major player to depart for a fee that would give Lazio a capital gain.

sports witness Tuttosport have covered claims about Aston Villa’s interest in the defender. Now, Unai Emery’s side could struggle in a potential move.

AC Milan is trying to move forward

transfer market The report on the Spaniard’s situation, makes it clear that AC Milan is doing its best to advance in the competition.

The outlet noted interest from Aston Villa but the Rossoneri discovered Mario Gila at the weekend. He started for Lazio in the game against Bologna and played a role in their 2–0 win away from home.

This seems to have reassured Max Allegri’s side, who are now aiming to make a formal offer for the 25-year-old. There is also interest from Inter Milan but everything points to Gila being a prime target for the Rossoneri.

The player is keen to leave in the summer, with the Biancocelesti having already been informed of this decision. Once Lazio executes the sale, Real Madrid will be required to pay a fee of 50% of his earnings as Gila joins the Roman club from Los Blancos in 2022.

The deal could prove important for Aston Villa

Mario Gila has been one of his most reliable defenders since joining the Serie A side. He continued to be an important player even when many others at the club left.

Under Maurizio Sarri, he has also operated as a midfielder and this shows his versatility. He has also developed as a leader, which has helped him remain in and around the Spain national team.

Unai Emery has never had a problem having players of that type in his team. Gila also has great ability on the ball, which will just be a bonus.

The only obstacle to the move is Milan, which is likely to be helped by his contract situation as it expires in 2027.

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Brandon Ingram enters tough 1-4 stretch

The Toronto Raptors are stumbling right when they need to make a run. After Wednesday night’s disappointing 122-111 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, All-Star forward Brandon Ingram had nothing to say about the current state of the team.

Returning to the city where he spent six seasons, Ingram made a valiant effort, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and five assists. He even reached a major milestone during the competition, surpassing 11,000 career points. However, their individual success couldn’t hide the collective struggles of a Raptors team that has now lost six of its last eight games.

“We’re going through a little tough time,” Ingram admitted after the game. “But I think it’s going to bring us even more together. We’ve just got to figure it out. Figure out what’s best for us offensively and defensively, and just play a little harder.”

The “rough patch” in the crowded Eastern Conference is proving costly. This latest loss dropped Toronto from the fifth seed to seventh, leaving them half a game behind both the Orlando Magic and Miami Heat. Despite Immanuel Quickley’s 25 points and a stellar performance from Scotty Barnes, the Raptors couldn’t stop New Orleans’ duo of Trey Murphy III and Dejounte Murray.

Murphy caught fire from deep, scoring 28 points on 5-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc, while Murray spoiled Ingram’s homecoming by adding 27 points. The Raptors struggled with efficiency, shooting just 31.8 percent from downtown compared to the Pelicans’ blazing 48.3 percent.

Toronto briefly cut an 18-point deficit to just two early in the fourth quarter, but a lack of defensive urgency resulted in the Pelicans taking an 8–0 lead. For a team with championship aspirations, the margin for error is officially gone. If Ingram and the Raptors don’t figure it out soon, they could find themselves fighting to stay out of the play-in tournament.


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Cooper Flagg immediately enters LeBron James zone in first game back from injury

Cooper Flagg made his winning return to the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday after suffering a recent foot injury. Not only did he come back, but he also came back with a vengeance.

According to Dallas Mavericks PR, Flagg scored his 1,000th career point against the Orlando Magic, putting him among players like LeBron James. It came on his first basket of the game.

Not only this, Flagg became the second youngest player to reach 1,000 points at the age of 19 years, 74 days. The last person to do so was LeBron James at 19 years, 41 days.

Kobe Bryant, Kevin Durant and Devin Booker round out the top five. Flagg has played in 49 games this season. Furthermore, he is averaging 20.4 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.

Before Thursday, Flagg had missed eight games.

Meanwhile, Flagg remains the top rookie scorer in the NBA. Additionally, he has left his mark on the NBA landscape by achieving feats unseen from rookies. In December, Flagg became the youngest player to score 40 points in a game, scoring 42 points against the Utah Jazz.

Additionally, Flagg cemented his place among players like Michael Jordan and LeBron and became the third player to collect 750 points, 150 assists, 50 steals, and 30 blocks in his first 40 games.

In February, Flagg was selected to play in the NBA Rising Stars Game during All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles. However, he had to pull out due to injury.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks are 21-40 on an eight-game losing streak and have lost eight of their last ten games.


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Chelsea cult icon gives up almost €10 million – retirement process enters final stage

Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar is nearing contract expiration with Sao Paulo FC after reportedly waiving a large sum of money due under his deal.

according to globo esporteThe 34-year-old has given up approximately R$53m. This is equivalent to approximately €9.8m (£8.4m) based on current exchange rates. However, he is still demanding a payout of more than R$7m – around €1.3m (£1.1m).

The amount owed relates to unpaid image rights and a signing bonus, known as a “glove” in Brazil. Initially, Oscar wanted the full amount paid. Now he has agreed to receive it in installments till the end of 2027.

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The situation is clear from Oscar’s camp. He believes he can legally demand the full value of his contract, which runs until December 2027 and is worth a total of around R$53m (€9.8m / £8.4m).

Instead, the former Chelsea cult icon is only demanding a share commensurate with the period before he suffered a medical incident in November last year. In other words, he is not studying the remaining years completely.

Sao Paulo does not verify the figures. The club considers the contract “suspended” through the end of 2025. Negotiations between executive director Rui Costa and agent Giuliano Bertolucci have been described as progressing well. The club also reportedly owes commission payments to middlemen.

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As we covered at the time, Oscar collapsed during pre-season tests at the training ground in São Paulo. He was taken to hospital and diagnosed with vasovagal syncope – a temporary loss of consciousness caused by a drop in blood pressure and heart rate.

Doctors indicated that there is no risk of death in this condition. However, this requires monitoring. Oscar followed recovery protocols and briefly returned to the training center, but he finally opted for retirement.

For Chelsea supporters, this is a serious development. Oscar is best remembered for his role at Stamford Bridge during the 2012–13 season, which included their Champions League-winning season.

Now the focus is on next week’s meeting. If the parties agree a €1.3m (£1.1m) settlement structure, their Sao Paulo chapter will formally close – and with it, what many in west London still consider to be the final contract of a player considered a cult favourite.

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