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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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After the Charlotte Hornets extended their winning streak to six with a 118-89 win against the Boston Celtics, head coach Charles Lee may have reminded Philadelphia 76ers fans of his old “trust the process” slogan. Injuries have been a frequent hindrance for the Hornets, limiting their growth in the past. With a young team like Charlotte’s, some parallels can be drawn with the young, promising 76ers of nearly a decade ago.

Lee says health has limited the Hornets’ potential, which is now blossoming this season, amid a team’s playoff potential that has boosted its record over .500 to 32-31, he said, according to Roderick Boone of the Charlotte Observer.

“It’s been good to have a healthy roster,” Lee said. “It’s definitely played a role in some of the changes we’ve made. But I think our guys have embraced the process even more. It started in the offseason. I thought everyone has increased their work habits, their work standards and their togetherness about how we can lift each other up. We’ve come out stronger through all of this.”

For Hornets center Moussa Diabate, beating the Celtics, who are in second place in the Eastern Conference standings, is an impressive feat for a young team, but it is also a testament to how much the Hornets have improved.

“They [Celtics] is a great team, we also believe we are a great team,” Diabate said, per Boone. “At the end of the day, we’re not trying to focus too much on them. Obviously, we want to win the game, but if we focus on what we have to do it will win on its own. For us, that’s a great thing, it’s a good message to the league as well – understand that the Hornets are here.

Amid a six-game winning streak, Charles Lee and the Hornets have won seven of their last 10 games.

ESPN analyst warns about Hornets’ recent surge

One could argue that this is the most exciting time to be a Hornets fan since the 1990s, as head coach Charles Lee has led his team to a 32-31 record, which few expected ahead of the 2025-26 campaign. With only 19 games left in the regular season, the Hornets are moving at an ideal time, which could make them a tough first round opponent In the playoffs, as Alan Hahn reported on ESPN’s Get Up.

“There’s a dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re seeded 9th. They’re finally at .500 for the first time, I think, since Grandmama and Muggy Boggs. We haven’t seen them play like this for a long time, but they’re that team with this offense, and a defense, by the way, that’s in the top 3 these 20 games,” Hahn said.

The Hornets’ well-balanced attack on both ends of the floor makes them a tough matchup for the top Eastern Conference teams.

“Not only are they playing great offense, they’re playing great defense,” Hahn said. “They’re the team that, if you’re a contender, if you’re a higher seed, No. 1, No. 2, or No. 3, and you have to face them in the first round, you don’t want to do that because they’re unknowns and they can play free as well.”

🗣️ @alanhahn: “A dragon slayer hiding in plain sight. They’re in the play-ins right now. They’re the 9th seed. I think, after Grandmama and Muggy Boggs, they’re finally at .500 for the first time. We haven’t seen them play like that in a long time, but they’re that team… pic.twitter.com/Gze5F5ANwA

– r/CharlotteHornets (@HornetsReddit) 5 March 2026

The Hornets will look to extend their winning streak to seven when they host the Heat on Friday.

Brighton midfielder Diego Gomez is making headlines in Paraguay. recently, We covered reports Claiming that one of the Premier League’s Big Six clubs are planning a move for him after the World Cup. Now, a new update suggests that the club could be Manchester City.

Paraguayan journalist irwin velazquez say City have already carried out a first exploratory investigation into the 22-year-old. He claims that scouts regularly attend Brighton matches to keep an eye on the midfielder’s performances.

According to Velazquez, Gomez’s recent form has put him firmly on the Etihad radar. The journalist says Pep Guardiola has added the player to a list of names the club is monitoring ahead of the next transfer window.

March meetings at various places

This claim also links to our previous report from Paraguay. Journalist chris perez Said meetings are expected to take place in March between Gomez’s representatives and one of the interested Premier League clubs. Velazquez’s update suggests the club could be Manchester City.

If accurate, those meetings would represent preliminary discussions rather than formal negotiations. Premier League sides often begin negotiations months before a potential move becomes realistic.

Still, the mention of a specific meeting adds a clearer timeline to the speculation.

The numbers are attracting attention

Gomez’s performance helps explain why interest is growing. The midfielder has been playing very well in recent weeks and even scored a fantastic goal last weekend.

Furthermore, a recent study by the International Center for Sports Studies (CIES) placed them at the top of the Premier League metrics. According to the research group, Gomez is currently the most dynamic player in the league.

The statistics show that the Paraguayan makes an average of more than 44 explosive sprints for possession every 30 minutes. This figure puts him ahead of high-profile midfielders such as Enzo Fernandez, Tijjani Rijnders and Declan Rice.

These numbers highlight his constant pace when Brighton has the ball, as he frequently attacks space or provides passing options at maximum pace.

Opportunity to work under Guardiola

The transfer to Manchester City would also be a unique milestone for Paraguayan football. local journalist evan alexis indicates that, if the transfer ultimately goes through, Gómez would become the first Paraguayan player to work under Pep Guardiola.

That detail has already attracted attention in Paraguay, where Guardiola’s reputation and City’s dominance in recent years make the link particularly notable.

However, for now Gomez is focused on continuing his development at Brighton and in the Premier League. Whether the reported interest develops into something concrete will depend on future talks and how much Brighton value the midfielder.

In January, sports witness Inter Milan’s interest in Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate covered.

L’Interista was certain about the pursuit, clarifying that the Nerazzurri would make a formal offer for the player in January. It was believed that €15m could be enough to seal the deal due to Konate’s contract situation.

The centre-back’s deal at Liverpool expired in the summer and Inter viewed him as a potential replacement for Stefan de Vrij. The Dutchman was initially expected to leave the Serie A team last month.

Now there is an update on the situation, with the Reds potentially keeping Konate.

Liverpool talks causing difficulty for Inter

The Interista Reports from Christian Chivu were actually made for Konate in January. They put forward €15m for his signature and despite early signs of promise, the approach was rejected.

Despite this, Inter has not given up. They have maintained contact with the France international squad to take advantage of any opportunities that arise to capture him.

His task is being complicated by Liverpool, who are in contract negotiations with Konate. The Merseyside club rejected the January offer as they were very keen to keep him beyond this season.

The 26-year-old also has offers from other European clubs and that is another problem for Inter Milan.

Inter is not leaving Konate

All this must be discouraging but Inter are still trying to move forward on a deal. They are waiting to see if Liverpool actually tie Konate down to a new contract. If things do not progress, the Nerazzurri will be in the mix for a summer signing.

This makes sense, especially since De Vrij and Francesco Acerbi could leave Inter at the end of the season. At that time, Chivu’s team needed to sign young defenders to improve their backline.

Signing a player of Konate’s quality for free would be an ideal scenario, especially given how finances operate in Serie A. Inter are experts on such deals and landing a centre-back would fit into their approach.

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.

financial picture breakdown

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.

informed about health conditions

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.