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At the worst time of the year, injuries have begun to pile up for the Los Angeles Lakers.

After being a good but inconsistent team for most of the season, the Lakers have been one of the hottest teams in the NBA since the beginning of March. After a loss to the Denver Nuggets on March 5, LA won 13 of their next 14, including decisive wins over the New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Houston Rockets (twice).

Unfortunately, the good vibes and confidence were derailed this week when top star Luka Doncic suffered a hamstring injury that will keep him out of at least the last five games of the regular season. The news means LA will be without the player who averaged 33.5 points, 7.7 rebounds and 8.3 assists per night for the team. Well, it looks like he’s not the only key player Lakers fans need to worry about.

Austin Reeves is also struggling with injury now?

LA Times Lakers reporter Brad Turner reported on Saturday afternoon, “Austin Reeves got imaging on his obliques on Saturday, and his status for the Lakers vs. Mavericks tomorrow is TBD. Marcus Smart is also TBD with an ankle injury.”

Obviously, both players are listed to be determined, which can still be seen as a positive. This is not a diagnosis to be ruled out for several days, weeks or months. But both of these are tough hits at bad times.

Smart has already missed one game this week due to a joint injury. This is an injury that can’t be rushed, and the team needs to make sure he’s ready for the playoffs starting in a couple of weeks. And must be 32 years old. However, Reeves is a bigger concern.

The forward’s obliques are the latest addition to the injury report, and are now worse than Smart’s ankle. Grade 1 strains may cause sidelining for up to three weeks. While a moderate strain or tear could mean up to two months of downtime.

Since Reaves is not listed as out for the Mavericks game, he appears to be in the light realm. However, this does not rule out a nightmare scenario where the Lakers could be without their top two scorers for the remainder of the season and possibly a game or two in the NBA playoffs.

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Kansas City Chiefs general manager Brett Veach has consistently shown that he is not afraid to make major changes to the roster. While last year’s team failed to make the playoffs, the Chiefs are confident in their ability to bounce back in 2026.

Still, there is no running away from the weaknesses of the Chiefs. They have lost two starting cornerbacks this offseason, while one went through a trade. What is the plan to replace them? With two first-round picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, the Chiefs will have their opportunities.

Recently, ESPN’s Matt Bowen highlighted a potential improvement: drafting LSU’s Mansur Delaney with the ninth overall selection in the first round. Bowen believes Delaney will “thrive” in Kansas City, playing under defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo.

“Kansas City played man coverage on 52.3% of opponent dropbacks in 2025, which is the fourth-highest rate in the league. Delaney will thrive in those coverages (primarily Cover 1, Cover 0 and Cover 2 man) with the speed to match him vertically as a press corner. Plus, he can jam and sink into Cover 2. It’s an easy fit for someone who I think is top in the class. Is a cornerback.”

Delaney is widely viewed as the best cornerback in the draft class, and he would certainly bring an elite athlete back to Kansas City’s secondary. Delaney’s 4.38-second 40-yard dash at the LSU Pro Day showed he has the speed to keep up with the game’s greatest athletes; Now he just has to prove it. He may get this opportunity in Kansas City.

Still, other teams selecting in the top ten also need cornerbacks. The question is whether they are willing to choose one of the top ten for this position, or whether they will find other needs more important. The same is true for the Chiefs, who could also use an edge rusher, offensive tackle or possibly another pass-catching weapon for Mahomes.

If the Chiefs determine that Delaney is not the right fit with the ninth overall pick, they could move back into the position later, as they also have the 29th overall pick in the first round.

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Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford has been on loan at Barcelona since last summer.

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has now explained the reason for the forward’s recent struggles.

The England international left Manchester United for the first time to join Aston Villa on loan in January 2025.

Unai Emery was keen to extend his stay as he had no future at Old Trafford. However, Rashford pressed for a move to Barcelona in July 2025.

He scored 10 goals and made 13 assists in 38 appearances in all competitions for Flick, operating primarily on the left wing and occasionally as a number 9. Below are his statistics per game in La Liga.

• expected goal [season]:5.84
• expected assistance [season]: 3.74
• Main pass: 1.6
• Shots on target: 1.0
• Successful dribble: 0.9

The La Liga winners have a €30m clause to buy Rashford and their sporting director, Deco already confirmed purchase option.

Manchester United claim Amid Rashford’s struggles

Since January, the Manchester United-owned player has made six appearances and failed to assist or score. Earlier this week, Sport Witness broadcast news Barca’s decision to retain him will depend on his performance until the end of the season.

The latest claims from the UK state that Manchester United will not offer a discount on the €30m asking price. If Barca decide not to offer the same amount, Rashford would have to return to the Premier League team.

Saturday edition of sports world trusts him and insists that the Catalan club intend to buy him, as long as the fee and salary fit into their financial fair play limits.

The Red Devils player needs to start performing well and will have a new chance against Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Before the match, Flick was attending the pre-match press conference uncheck Has released his comments.

He played 79 minutes in the last four La Liga matches and Flick was asked why Rashford did not play more minutes.

“Marcus had some problems in the last few days and we took care of him. Now he is 100% recovered.” He said.

Barça have 12 matches until the end of the season and that will increase if they cross Atletico Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals. Flick wants Rashford and all the other players to stay ahead of the busy schedule after the international break.

“We need all the players until the end, and we don’t know what will happen after that. There is still time. There is the World Cup. I believe in my players. Cancelo, Rashford, Gerrard… they give us quality. And so do the others. We will talk at the end and see what happens.” Flick explained.

Manchester United is waiting for Barcelona’s decision

Rashford’s contract with the English club expires in 2028, and transfer market He is worth €40 million.

Manchester United will be anxiously waiting to see whether Barca will offer €30m to buy him. If not, he will return to Old Trafford, and the Red Devils will have to decide his future in the summer.

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Fulham have been urged to exercise caution as they step up their interest in PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi. Former PSV striker Rene Viscal has warned that Pepi’s transfer to the Premier League may not be straightforward.

Fulham have been tracking Pepi for several months as they look to strengthen their attack. Marco Silva’s side were initially relegated in the summer, before reviving that interest in the January transfer window.

PSV rejected a late move from Fulham in January, but reports suggest discussions could resume ahead of a potential summer deal. In fact, A report earlier this week His transfer to Fulham was said to be ‘likely’.

“A natural striker” – why Pepi appeals to Fulham

Viskal understands why Fulham are keen on the American forward. He was quick to highlight Pepi’s greatest strength: his intuitive movement in the penalty area.

“It’s very hard to train what Pepi does,” he told Eindhoven’s Dagblad.

“He has the gift that real strikers need. Getting into position perfectly in or around the penalty area is something you should have naturally.”

Despite praising Pepi’s qualities, Viscal believes Fulham should be cautious in assuming his Eredivisie form will translate seamlessly to England.

“The game is played very openly in the Netherlands and they can benefit from that,” he said.

“In England, you have to deal with a completely different intensity, and the defenders are much stronger physically. It remains to be seen whether he can handle it.”

Past struggles show why Fulham must manage expectations

According to Viskal, Pepi’s difficult tenure with German club Augsburg should not be held against him. But he believes it underlines how challenging adaptation can be.

“You can’t judge him based on his time at Augsburg,” he said. “He was young, and he needed time to adapt to European football.”

He understands why Fulham remain keen and thinks the move could still be worthwhile if handled correctly. As far as he is concerned, such a deal only works if expectations are kept realistic.

“Fulham is not a club that plays at the absolute top level,” he said.

“That route is probably more logical than going for a very big name, where if you don’t score a few times you are immediately questioned.”

Risk vs reward for Fulham

Ultimately, Ricardo Pepi represents both promise and risk for Fulham.

It is difficult to ignore his natural instincts in the box, but the step up to the Premier League remains challenging, especially for a striker who is still finding consistency after injuries and previous setbacks.

If Fulham go ahead with a summer move, patience and realistic expectations will be key, because while Pepi has the tools to succeed, England could prove to be his toughest test yet.

Atletico de Madrid president Enrique Serraz has dismissed reports regarding Julian Alvarez as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona circle.

El Desmarque covered Cerezo’s comments today. He has sent a clear message to Argentina as rumors continue to spread.

Sport Witness has covered many of those reports over the past few weeks. All indications are that Arsenal and Chelsea could make big moves for the 26-year-old this summer.

Arsenal and Chelsea’s financial strength

A report in early February Even said they were willing to break the bank for his signature.

This was added in a follow-up report yesterday Both parties have financial power They can blow Barcelona out of the water if they want.

Arsenal, in particular, appear to be keen on Alvarez. In fact, A report this week stated The Gunners made a huge €100m move for the striker last summer.

Alvarez and Atletico shrugged it off, but the latter is worried about it. Despite attempts to secure the Argentine a new deal and stem interest, ties with Barcelona are refusing to go away.

Several reports in Spain continue to pique their interest. However this could be a pressure tactic as the two sides meet in the Copa del Rey on Tuesday.

cerezo hit back

Cerezo is fully aware of the rumors, but when asked he refused to promote them in any way, shape or form.

“They can say whatever they want and talk about whatever they want,” he said.

“But everyone knows that Julian Alvarez is an Atlético de Madrid player. He has a contract with Atlético de Madrid. If he is an Atlético de Madrid player, it is because he is an Atlético de Madrid player.”

Although Cerezo is clearly denying the rumours, it is clear that they are causing concern at the Wanda Metropolitano. And there’s no sign they’re going to slow down before the summer.