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Sunderland Captain Granit Xhaka has insisted he is not thinking about a move this summer after an impressive first season at the Stadium of Light.

Blick held an interview with the 33-year-old today. And he makes it clear that he is not only happy at Sunderland but feels like he is at home at the Stadium of Light.

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The Swiss midfielder joined Sunderland in a surprise deal from Bayer Leverkusen last summer, a move which raised eyebrows at the time.

But he soon established himself as a key player in Regis Le Bris’s team, and playing a key role, he secured European football for the following season. He has since been named the Premier League signing of the season.

Very few would have predicted that his or Sunderland’s season would go so well. But he insists he knew from the beginning he was onto something good.

“To be honest, I’m not surprised,” he said.

“Throughout my career, I have always taken all my decisions based on my gut feeling. Moving from Leverkusen to Sunderland was not a sudden decision. I had a lot of discussions with the owner, sporting director and manager before signing.”

“Of course, you could say that winning the league title with Leverkusen was a bit of a surprise. The same applies for this season, finishing seventh in the Premier League as a newly promoted team. But I look at it a little differently because I see all the hard work that goes into these successes. If you work hard day and night, you can achieve a lot.”

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Such is his situation already at Sunderland; He is often heard signing his captain to Elvis’s “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. And he admits that he feels the same way.

He said, “Yeah, it’s a bit like home to me.”

“The city feels like Basel. Like the St. Johann district where I grew up. You can perform at your best only when you feel comfortable in a place.”

And that means one important thing for Sunderland, Granit Xhaka is not thinking of leaving anytime soon. Despite speculation, he is happy with zero heat transfer negotiations While he is in the World Cup.

“For me, the most important thing is that my family is happy. And we are at Sunderland. I’m not even thinking about a transfer,” he concluded.

“I’m really happy to finally spend the summer without any speculation about my future. This has rarely happened in recent years. It allows me to concentrate completely on the World Cup.”

The Los Angeles Rams have been busy since the NFL offseason began last month, and executives from rival teams have been fans of how they’ve adapted to their latest creation for a Super Bowl run.

After falling a bit short of reaching the Big Game earlier this year, the LA Rams brain trust is motivated to finish the story in 2026. And why not? They will bring back most of last year’s roster, including reigning NFL MVP Matthew Stafford.

However, they must improve if they want to overcome division rivals and defending league champions, the Seattle Seahawks. They did so immediately when they made a blockbuster trade for Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro Trent McDuffie. He also added teammate Jaylen Watson in free agency. His aggressiveness has earned the praise of a rival executive.

“It doesn’t make any difference to me,” the executive said. “If you still think you’re in the window and you have Matt Stafford coming back, you’ve got to do everything you can to try to win it one more time. They still have a first-round pick.”

Exec praises visionary thinking of Los Angeles Rams contract for Trent McDuffie

Additionally, pairing McDuffie with Watson in L.A. especially after working well together in Kansas City drew praise from another NFL decision-maker.

“Corner is a position where even the top guys are hard to be consistent year after year, but I like how aggressive they were,” the executive said. “Their biggest need by far was to have more size in the secondary, to be more competitive. You’re pairing McDuffie with Watson so they can come together, communicate well together, build rapport.”

While some NFL evaluators questioned the LA Rams’ decision to make McDuffie the highest-paid corner in the league ($31 million annual average), another executive felt the price tag was a smart piece of forward thinking and not a bad overpay.

“I know they gave McDuffie a lot of money. But teams that accept where the cap is going and can adjust the percentages rather than have sticker shock are ahead of the game,” that executive said. “They realize that $30 million is going to be (more palatable) because other people will get paid.”

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When the Miami Heat lost to the Philadelphia 76ers on February 26, Bam Adebayo expressed his disappointment in competing regularly in the NBA Play-in Tournament. Since that difficult admission, he has been doing everything in his power to get the team into the real playoffs. The three-time All-Star is on par in March and Miami is following suit. Adebayo soared to historic highs Tuesday night, temporarily forcing fans to revisit one of the NBA’s most beloved records.

The 28-year-old big man scored 31 points in the first quarter against the Washington Wizards, making 10 of 16 shots from the field and draining five 3-pointers. According to Zachary Weinberger of ClutchPoints, he was on pace to surpass Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point performance, an immortal feat that has stood as a benchmark for more than 60 years. Adebayo slowed down in the fourth quarter, but still went into halftime with an excellent 43 points. Miami led 76–62 at the break.

The Heat are in position to capture their sixth consecutive win on Career Night. When the team and fan base need him most, Adebayo is carrying himself like a true captain. People are applauding Tuesday’s monstrous effort.

“King of 305!!” @julialipsett announced on x. “If this continues he will get drug tested,” @Yo_Dee93 commented. “

OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a game-winning triple to beat the Denver Nuggets 129-126, tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history. In a duel between the two leading MVP candidates, Gilgeous-Alexander topped Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets with a 35-point performance, and finished with back-to-back threes with just 3.3 seconds left in the game.

A night when Gilgeous-Alexander equaled NBA history Most consecutive 20+ point gamesHe explained how achieving such an astonishing league record had not even crossed his mind until his postgame media availability, he said.

Gilgeous-Alexander said, “It’s still a lot to wrap around in my mind. To be honest, I try not to think about it, especially during the season. There’s a lot going on. A lot of things have to go right to get what you ultimately want.” “That’s my 100 percent focus, especially in a basketball context. It’s special to interact with a guy like that (Wilt Chamberlain).

“It’s crazy to think that where I was 10 years ago, I would be here today. You work hard. You trust the process. You look up, and great things can happen to you, and I’m proof of that.”

SGA on equaling Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games (126): “Honestly, I try not to think about it, especially during the season. There’s a lot going on…

But to interact with a guy like that (Wilt Chamberlain) is special. It’s crazy to think… pic.twitter.com/Mdfj7jVSDp

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 10 March 2026

After Gilgeous-Alexander connected on his second-to-last 3-pointer to give the Thunder a four-point cushion, Jokic responded with a 3-pointer of his own. At the same time, Jaylin Williams drew a foul on Christian Braun, who tied the game at the free-throw line (126). Then, SGA sealed the Thunder’s victory with another triple.

He also went 14 of 21 from the floor, including 3 of 7 from deep, with 15 assists, nine rebounds, one steal and one block. Jokic recorded a triple-double (32 points, 14 rebounds and 13 assists) and one block.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on his game-winner vs. the Nuggets

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander equaled Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record and then left an indelible mark with Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic at the end of this year’s MVP race. One could argue that Gilgeous-Alexander has just caught up with him in the race Game-winning 3-pointerAmid a 35-point performance, the shorthanded Thunder managed to defeat the Nuggets for the second time in 10 days.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (35 PTS) game-winner beats Nuggets 129-126 pic.twitter.com/r9gpVMBY0y

-Joshua Peacock (@Joe_Sway) 10 March 2026

Without Thunder starters Jalen Williams and Isaiah Hartenstein, Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to a tough win against the Nuggets. In a game that went down to the wire, SGA helped the defending champions earn the victory while sending a message to the Nuggets and the rest of the Western Conference about the reigning MVP’s dominance.

The Thunder are on a six-game winning streak.

The San Antonio Spurs are currently doing things that shouldn’t be possible. On Friday night, the Silver and Black erased a massive 25-point deficit to defeat the Los Angeles Clippers 116-112, convincing the NBA world that a championship run is not just a dream, it is hope.

It appeared as if the Clippers were playing on the ice, but they were caught in the clutch. Despite San Antonio gifting them three missed free throws late in the fourth quarter, Los Angeles couldn’t muster a single defensive rebound to save their lives. The collapse was historic, the second-largest comeback in the Spurs’ play-by-play era.

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– Marquis Swinton (@SwishDish720) 7 March 2026

What did we do to deserve this?pic.twitter.com/etHW3NNGQ3

– Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) 7 March 2026

These spurs will kill me man😭 pic.twitter.com/DBJKYU28ZT

– Bala (@BalaPattySZN) 7 March 2026

good game poetry pic.twitter.com/EgtGW3GFjH

– Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) 7 March 2026

Harrison Barnes will never take a nap again https://t.co/jwtPYdqfnX

– Spurs Culture (@SpursCulture) 7 March 2026

“Tonight was a great example of why the Spurs are the best team in the NBA right now,” one fan posted on X.

Victor Wembanyama led the way with 27 points, 10 rebounds and four blocks in just 22 minutes of action. However, the most iconic moment belonged to rookie Stefan Cassel. During the game, Castle missed a free throw, grabbed his own rebound and sealed the win. “What an exciting finish in San Antonio!” another fan commented. “Castle missed the free throw… grabbed his own rebound… and sealed the win!”

Wemby started crying after Spurs win 😭
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– Logion Noops (@LogionNoops) 7 March 2026

Spurs win!! Carter Bryant is special!! pic.twitter.com/eY7w8PeSEu

– PJ Hoops (@RealPjHoops) 7 March 2026

you can’t beat my spurs lfgpic.twitter.com/aWk9zwbUqa

– CLAN THE SPURS FAN (@ClanTheSpursFan) 7 March 2026

Spurs defense man.

Carter is flying everywhere.

Victor dominates the paint.

Steiff is the Nels POA in Primary.

Spurs were down 25 and are now up 2.

This is Spurs basketball. pic.twitter.com/MFAOcoCLq5

– Eric Salinas (@EricSal_7) 7 March 2026

Wembley is so sick that he is crying at the regular season victory in March. pic.twitter.com/FDSnfZCdNX

– 🥽 (@spursbeliever) 7 March 2026

The patience displayed by Vembanyama and Spurs is causing many skeptics to reconsider their stance. As another supporter said, “25-point comeback and people still try to say he’s overrated…the league is in trouble.” If San Antonio can find a way to win games like this while their superstar looks like he’s “about to pass out,” the rest of the league is in for a really long postseason.

Jayson Tatum is back in action, and fans are in championship excitement after his season opener in the Boston Celtics’ game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday night.

Tatum tore his Achilles in last year’s playoff series against the New York Knicks in the East Semifinals. After 10 months of rehabilitation, he successfully returned to court.

In 27 minutes of action, Tatum completed a major step in his recovery. He finished with a stat line of 15 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and one steal. He made 6 of 16 shots from the field, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc.

It didn’t take long for fans, who had high expectations on the Celtics’ championship potential, to respond to the performance. Here are some of their reactions.

NBA insider Brett Siegel wrote, “What a great debut for Jayson Tatum, as he had 15 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in exactly 27 minutes on the night against the Mavs. The Celtics star had a strong performance in his first game since tearing his Achilles in May.”

“Seeing Tatum back on the court is one of those iconic moments that will stick with me for the rest of my life. On behalf of basketball fans around the world, welcome back JT!” one fan said.

Another commented, “I couldn’t have imagined the reality of being a Celtic fan tonight even in my dreams.”

“Highlights: 1. Bible Belt. 2. Flagg stuck in NGL Dallas. 3. Tatum double double. 4. We’re back,” one commented.

One replied, “All it took was one try to get him to start cooking, my goat is really back.”

Jayson Tatum, how the Celtics played against the Mavericks

Jayson Tatum played brilliantly and the Celtics defeated the Mavericks 120–100 in a home win.

Six players, including Tatum, scored in double figures for Boston in the win. Jaylen Brown led the way with 24 points and seven rebounds, Derrick White had 20 points and four assists, while Payton Pritchard provided 18 points and seven rebounds.

Boston improved to a 42–21 record on the season and finished second in the Eastern Conference standings. They are above the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers while trailing the Detroit Pistons.

The Celtics will look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will take on the Cavaliers as tip-off takes place on March 8 at 1pm ET.

Detroit Pistons fans are excited about their team’s potential playoff success after Friday night’s win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Detroit is enjoying a strong campaign as one of the best teams in the entire league. They picked up an overtime win over Cleveland, which continues to hold its place in the East standings with back-to-back games.

Fans came in large numbers to react to the game and were positive towards a win, expecting a better performance. Here are some of their reactions.

One fan said, “Great win! Both teams advanced. The Cavs were missing Donovan Mitchell and a few others while our Pistons are still missing Isaiah Stewart.”

“I didn’t enjoy going to OT against a shorthanded Cavs team. But… at the same time we enjoyed the win even though we were shorthanded. Boys fight when it counts. And those who play hard get the wins. #DetroitBasketball,” another commented.

One commented, “Celebrate the wins, but hang on. Every dub is proof that opportunity came with preparation. Stack ’em up, stay humble and keep building the scoreboard, it only tells part of the story. The work continues.”

“What a comeback victory,” one replied.

One fan said, “The win came and JB benched LeVert for Sasser, I prayed for times like this.”

How did the Pistons play against the Cavaliers?

Pistons fans can expect more from their team after defeating the Cavaliers. Nonetheless, the playoff bar remains high for them.

Five players scored in double figures for Detroit in the win. Jalen Duren dominated with a performance of 33 points, 16 rebounds, three assists and three blocks. He shot 11 of 19 from the field and 11 of 15 from the free-throw line. Cade Cunningham finished second with 25 points and 10 rebounds, Ausner Thompson had 18 points and eight rebounds, Ronald Holland II put up 12 points and three rebounds, while Tobias Harris provided 11 points and six steals.

Detroit improved to a 44–14 record on the season and topped the Eastern Conference standings. They are 5.5 games up on the Boston Celtics and seven games up on the New York Knicks.

The Pistons look forward to their next matchup while on the road. They will face the Orlando Magic as tip-off takes place on March 1 at 6 PM ET.

John Heitinga is facing criticism for his decision to leave Tottenham Hotspur, a move that could impact the way he pursues his career.

Sports news covered the Dutchman today And question why he decided not to stay at Tottenham.

Heitinga left his role as Tottenham assistant manager on 16 February, only 33 days after joining the club. Tottenham brought him in to support Thomas Frank as the pressure increased on the Dane.

However, he was unable to help Spurs turn the situation around. And his departure comes on the heels of Frank’s departure last week.

Tottenham exit questioned

His departure has since been covered in various reports from the Netherlands. Sport Witness covered the story, One report described the exit as painful.

This was followed yesterday by journalist Valentin Driessen’s comments. Heitinga reportedly felt disappointed by his exit from Tottenham He is expected to take charge on an interim basis.

Instead, Spurs appointed Igor Tudor until the end of the season. Sport Nieuws raised questions as to why he took this step. They say the 42-year-old ‘jeopardises his hero status’ with his ‘unusual choices’.

As far as he is concerned, Heitinga has shown that he ‘did not think the situation through properly in the first place.’ He even feels it was ‘wishful thinking’ for him to get the job at Tottenham despite his time at Ajax.

Tottenham a ‘strange move’

He struggled greatly with the Dutch giants and his ‘talent clearly did not lie in turning around a difficult period’. Why would Tottenham have thought differently?

In fact, the move to Tottenham was a ‘strange move’ for him. The outlet believes the move was disastrous from the start and has only hurt Heitinga’s resume.

His reputation has changed from praise at West Ham and Liverpool to disappointment at Ajax and Tottenham. The latter ‘has clearly made its mark’.

Now, he needs to choose a club with a more relaxed atmosphere. The problem is that the top clubs won’t want to touch him. They will ‘think twice’ before signing Heitinga. As far as Sport Nieuws is concerned, he needs to prove himself again.

Aston Villa signed Samuel Illing-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea from Juventus in July 2024. The Villans sent both out on loan as Unai Emery did not consider them at Villa Park.

Illing-Junior had loan spells at Bologna and Middlesbrough during the 2024/25 season. Last summer, Aston Villa sent him on loan to West Bromwich Albion, and he failed to shine at The Hawthorns.

The winger scored one goal and failed to provide an assist in 24 matches in 1,290 minutes in all competitions for West Brom.

Aston Villa man’s ‘surprising’ loan move

Winter deadline day, witness the game Covered claims from Italy ‘Stunning coup’ for Pisa to sign the 23-year-old. The source described his temporary transfer as a shocking move.

Aston Villa-owned player completed a loan transfer to the Serie A team until the end of this season. Last weekend, he came off the bench to make his debut in Pisa’s 2–1 win over AC Milan.

On Tuesday, Pisa presented the Englishman and another January signing, Rosen Bozhinov, to local media. pisa football The comments made by the Villains man are Riley’s.

conversation with pisa

Illing-Junior revealed that he decided to join after talks with officials at the Italian club. He mentioned this when asked about negotiations with Pisa for the loan.

“It’s been great. We talked. I saw the opportunity, and knowing Serie A well, I saw a possibility. We are close to being together, we always have to think about it,” He said.

“I immediately talked to the director and the coach. I know the city well because it is very famous and I got into a top locker room. There is a good atmosphere there. It doesn’t feel like we are living in the situation we are in.”

When asked about his dry loan, Illing-Junior explained. “Right now, I’m just thinking game by game. I need to move forward and improve to help the team. First stay awake, then we’ll see. Everything can always change.”

This shows that he has not taken any decision about his future after this season.

Fabian Herzeler is under no pressure at Brighton & Hove Albion despite his current poor form.

This is according to Sportbild. The German newspaper reports that, internally, there are no concerns about Brighton dropping to 14^th Place.

Herzeler has faced increased criticism in recent weeks as Brighton have slipped down the Premier League table.

Brighton are currently without a win in their last six league matches and have only one win in their last 13 matches.

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Those results have pushed them down to 14th after previously being in contention for Europe.

Recent results have increased the pressure, particularly a 1–0 home defeat to rivals Crystal Palace. What followed was a heavy 3–0 defeat to Liverpool in the FA Cup that certainly did not suit the German’s cause.

The team was also criticized by a small section of the domestic audience after the recent defeat. For his part, Herzeler has insisted that he does not feel any pressure from the club’s hierarchy at this time. This is also a term from Sportbild.

According to their information, there is ‘no doubt’ about the 32-year-old. This is despite poor form and questions over the team’s utilisation.

In fact, the focus is really on making that team better. This information regarding Herzeler’s future comes in the wake of a report regarding a new attempt from Cologne to sign Said El Mala.

Summer exit still possible

However, whether this is correct or not remains to be seen. Brighton will certainly be asking questions about Herzeler’s future given his slide.

Although there may be plans for immediate dismissal, they could just as easily be thinking about a summer separation.

This is something they have done in the past. Roberto De Zerbi left at the end of the first season after increasing pressure midway through the campaign. Such a strategy certainly fits into Brighton’s long-term planning and thinking.

However, for now, reports in Germany suggest that Herzeler is not in danger.