Marine Johannes’ top shooting in Liberty-Mystics game lands her in rare WNBA club

new york liberty And Marine Johannes has made it back-to-back wins to start the season by defeating the Washington Mystics 98-93 in overtime on Sunday at CareFirst Arena.

Johannes continued his hot shooting, scoring a game-high 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, including 6-of-13 from three-point range. He also had two assists and two steals that night.

On his part, the Liberty veteran Breanna Stewart Added 23 points, nine rebounds, four assists, two steals and two blocks in another all-around performance.

The pair also had stellar performances for the Liberty in their 106-75 opening win over the Connecticut Sun on Friday. Stewart had 31 points, 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks, while Johannes added 17 points on 5-of-9 shooting from long range, five rebounds, three assists and three steals.

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According to the Liberty, Marin Johannes became the third player in league history to make at least 10 three-pointers in her first two games of the season.

“She joins Nikki McCray (2000) as the only players in league history to start a season with consecutive games of 5+ three-pointers,” the post on X (formerly Twitter) said.

The 31-year-old French guard has stepped up in the absence of superstar Sabrina Ionescu, who is out for two weeks with a foot injury sustained in the preseason.

Johannes went undrafted in 2017 and linked up with different teams in Europe. He signed with the Liberty last season, making it his third stint with the team. He played a career-high 44 games, averaging 6.4 points, 1.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 18.3 minutes off the bench.

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Katherine Legge lands Cup Series ride for iconic race

Kathryn Legge will get back behind the wheel of a NASCAR Cup Series ride, and take a seat in the No. 78 car with Live Fast Motorsports on Mother’s Day weekend at Watkins Glen International.

As reported by JaySki.com, Legg is partnering with Live Fast Motorsports and Cosmetics Chevrolet to race the No. 78 car at Go Bowling at The Glen on Sunday. It will be his first Cup Series race since the South Point 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in October.

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Legge, age 45, made his Cup Series debut in the 2025 Shriners Children’s 500 last March. While she ultimately finished 30th, Live Fast Motorsports and NASCAR received some criticism for giving Phoenix her first race in a Next Gen car.

Why is Watkins Glen a good fit for Katherine Legge?

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Legge’s return behind the wheel in the Cup Series at Watkins Glen International seems like a perfect fit. He has years of experience racing on road courses, including this track.

She drove the No. 78 car there for LFM last year and handled herself well in the Chicago street race and finished 19th. He has also made 10 career starts in his racing career, including a GTD win with Andy Lally at the Six Hours of the Glen in 2017.

Given the improvement he showed as he gained more experience in the Cup Series, this should prove to be a good move for LFM. Although the No. 78 car will be nowhere close to challenging for the win, there is at least a chance that Legge will record the third top-25 finish of his Cup Series career.

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Proposed blockbuster lands Giannis Antetokounmpo with Houston Rockets

The Houston Rockets’ 2025–26 season ended with a major disappointment, with another first-round exit. The big move to trade for Kevin Durant last offseason has been a flop, as the team has fallen from the 2nd-seed in the West in 2024-25 to the 5th-seed this season.

We kept hearing that Durant wasn’t fitting in with his new Rockets teammates. And between their burner-account controversy, in which Durant was thought to be criticizing his fellow Rockets on Twitter/X, and his inability to connect with the team, it was a disaster.

So the question now is, will the Rockets double down on Durant and try to bring in another disgruntled superstar to pair with him?

If that’s the case, The Athletic’s senior NBA analyst Sam Veseni has suggested the outlines of a blockbuster deal the Rockets should consider. This would bring in Giannis Antetokounmpo, but would include removing Alpern Sengun:

houston rockets receive: :

get the milwaukee bucks: :

  • alperen sengun
  • reed shepard
  • first round pick

“Given the fit of Sengun and Amen (Thompson), given his complete lack of shooting, I would call for Milwaukee to see if Sengun could be the centerpiece in a Giannis deal,” Veseni said.

He completed his hypothetical offer with the thought that the Bucks would have another young Rockets star.

“If I’m Milwaukee, I’m asking for amen, but if I’m Houston I don’t want to do that.”

Will the Rockets pursue another superstar this summer?

Veseni isn’t the only expert considering a big move for the Rockets this summer. Sam Amick at The Athletic also wondered what Houston’s path forward would look like after another playoff miss this season.

They’ll have to decide whether to double down on the roster with obvious concerns or perhaps go all-in — once again — while chasing another superstar this summer when Giannis Antetokounmpo, Kawhi Leonard or Donovan Mitchell might be up for grabs.

Whether it’s Giannis, Kawhi or Spida, expect to hear from the Rockets involving some intriguing trade rumors this offseason.


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“No gratitude” – player stabbed after manager lands him “significant contract at Chelsea”

Romelu Lukaku has been accused of showing a lack of gratitude towards Antonio Conte as relations soured at Napoli.

Journalist Massimo Brambati, Via tutto napoli, Not impressed with the Belgian striker’s behavior over the past few weeks. He believes Lukaku should be grateful to Conte for landing him an “important contract” chelsea.

An exit from Napoli looks likely

It appears that Romelu Lukaku is destined to leave Napoli at some point this summer after a major falling out with the club’s hierarchy.

He was the star as they won the Serie A title last season but injury problems have limited his appearances on the field this season.

The striker then suffered a major shock last month when he decided to remain in Belgium to follow a personal rehabilitation plan. This was against Napoli’s wishes. The Italian champions had ordered the Belgian to return to them for treatment.

Lukaku has now been ruled out of the Napoli squad until the end of the season. He is certain to be sold in the summer transfer window if Napoli can find a buyer. Brambatti is not impressed, saying Lukaku has shown a lack of gratitude towards Antonio Conte.

He added, “Is his relationship with Conte ruined? There is no gratitude in football.”

“Lukaku is very grateful to Conte. After a fluctuating season at Roma he wanted him at Napoli, but above all, he relaunched him at Inter, allowing him to secure an important contract at Chelsea.

“At Inter, he told me that Lukaku was not always impeccable in managing his diet, so Conte was important for his development.”

what happens next?

It will certainly be interesting what happens with Romelu Lukaku this summer. At the age of 32, his career is not over yet.

But at least it can be said that the Belgian player has a long injury history. And getting kicked out of clubs has now become a specialty for him.

The issue is the latest for Napoli, having caused problems at most of his previous clubs, including Chelsea. Would any club really want to take a risk on him? The answer, probably, will be no.

And now his relationship with Antonio Conte has also deteriorated, he can’t even trust the Italian to save him. His agent has also ruled out a return to Everton. It looks like the future will be tough for the striker.

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Klay Thompson lands on injury report for Cavs clash

Dallas Mavericks veteran Klay Thompson is on the team’s injury report ahead of facing the Cleveland Cavs on Sunday. After Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg’s historic night in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs, he’ll likely miss a rematch on the road. Flagg recorded his 25th 20+ point game, passing Hall of Fame guard Kobe Bryant for most 20+ point performances by a teenager.

Thompson is listed as questionable on the Mavericks’ injury report for Sunday’s rematch against the Cavs. He joins center Daniel Gafford, who is battling an illness and is also questionable. Caleb Martin is listed as probable for Dallas.

After a 21-point performance in the Mavericks’ 124-112 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, Thompson finished with six points and two rebounds on 3-for-11 shooting in a 138-105 loss to the Cavs on Friday. This season he is averaging 11.8 points on 39.2% shooting, including 38% from deep, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.

All-Star Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs will be looking for their first consecutive wins since a seven-game winning streak in February. The Mavericks have lost nine of their last 10 games.

mavericks injury report

Daniel Gafford – Suspect – Illness

Kyrie Irving – Out – Left knee; surgery

Derek Lively II – Outside – right foot; surgery

Caleb Martin – probable – left finger; Sprain

Klay Thompson – Doubtful – Rest

PJ Washington – Out – Left ankle; agony

Cavs injury report

Jarrett Allen – Out – Right knee; tendonitis

Keon Ellis – Available – Left index finger; fracture

James Harden – Available – Right thumb; fracture

Sam Merrill – Out – Left hamstring; tightness

Craig Porter Jr. – Outside – left groin; strain

Tyrese Proctor – right quad; strain

Max Strus – probable – left foot; Surgery-Jones Fracture

Jaylon Tyson – Questionable – Left ankle; agony


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Karl Anthony Towns lands on injury report vs. Pacers

The New York Knicks visit the Indiana Pacers on Friday night. Karl Anthony Towns’ name is on the injury report along with Josh Hart, with both players listed as questionable. Towns is dealing with bilateral knee injuries, while Hart is dealing with a left knee injury. The Knicks are hoping for a strong finish to the regular season as they look to add to their win column. Here’s everything we know about Karl Anthony Towns’ injury and his playing status against the Pacers.

Karl Anthony Towns’ injury status vs. Pacers

Knicks center/forward Karl-Anthony Towns (32) looks to get past Utah Jazz center Kyle Filipowski (22) during the first half at Delta Center.
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Given that Karl Anthony Towns’ injury report is questionable, it is difficult to predict whether he will be fit or not. He finished with 21 points on efficient 8-for-13 shooting, including three triples, seven rebounds and seven assists in Wednesday’s 134–117 win against the Utah Jazz.

After the Knicks lost on two consecutive nights against the Los Angeles Lakers and LA Clippers, Towns was expecting a similar response from his team. However, due to a knee injury before Friday’s game against the Pacers, the Knicks could opt to sit him out.

Towns is averaging 20.0 points on 49.3% shooting, including 37% from behind the 3-point arc, 11.9 rebounds and 2.9 assists for the Knicks this season. For a team preparing for last year’s trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, the Knicks will hope to find their momentum amid a strong finish heading into the playoffs.

Still, when it comes to the question of whether Karl Anthony Towns is playing against the Pacers tonight, the answer is probably.

knicks injury report

Josh Hart – Questionable – Left knee soreness.

Karl Anthony Towns – Questionable – Bilateral knee injury

Miles McBride – Out – Pelvic; core muscle surgery


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