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armory Manager Mikel Arteta has added Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carneschi to his agenda for the summer.

In February, Sports Witness Covered claims from Italy Arsenal pursued the 25-year-old.

The stopper graduated from the Serie A side’s academy and has been their No. 1 from the 2023/24 season.

He scored 135 goals and kept 45 clean sheets in 126 matches for La Dea. This season, he kept 17 clean sheets and conceded 57 goals in 50 matches.

The stopper’s performances may have convinced the Premier League team to include him on their shortlist.

Why are Arsenal keen?

all atalanta Report Marco Carnesecchi is vocal and has the ability to create play from the back. These are some of the qualities that make him an ‘ideal fit’ for Mikel Arteta.

Arsenal scouts have followed the Italian closely for over a year and a half and they are keen to acquire his services this summer.

The Gunners maintain a good relationship with their agent, Alessandro Lucci, whose client list also includes Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori. The representative brokered the left-back’s move from Bologna to the Emirates in 2024.

Lucious ‘completely understands Arteta’s needs’ and has Arsenal’s trust thanks to the Calafiori deal.

The English champions will have to step up their efforts and La Dea will open the door to progress. Atalanta have set a price tag of €40 million for the Italian and are refusing to offer any discounts.

Arsenal are interested in Carneschi and the player, his agent and Atalanta are all aware of it.

It is unclear whether the north London club is willing to meet the price. His close relationship with his agent could make a potential deal this summer easier.

Our view: Backup role at Arsenal

David Raya has been the No. 1 at the Emirates in recent years. He will start for Arsenal in the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain today.

Kepa Arrizabalaga has been the Spaniard’s backup. If Marco Carneschi arrives in London, he will have to compete with the former Chelsea man for the number 2 spot.

transfer market The Atalanta player is valued at €30 million with a contract until 2028.

The Kansas City Chiefs WAG squad just added a new rookie to the roster. George Karlaftis officially put on the ring when he married his high school girlfriend Kaia Harris on Saturday, May 9, at the luxury One & Only Esthesis.

The couple said “I do” in a traditional Greek Orthodox ceremony, paying homage to Karlaftis’s roots. The two-time Super Bowl champion spent his early years in Athens before moving to the state at age 13, making the wedding a full-circle moment straight out of the championship playbook.

Inside George Karlaftis and Kaia Harris’ Greek wedding

People dumped the full wedding day photo on Instagram, giving fans an inside look at George Karlaftis and Kaia Harris’s big day, with the caption: “NFL Player George Karlaftis Is Married!”.

And while Karlaftis is known for bringing pressure on the field, the Chiefs star admitted he almost bowed down emotionally at the altar. “I think my favorite part was the ceremony because I got really emotional, more than I expected,” he told People. “I didn’t expect to cry so much during the ceremony. When I saw Kaia and her dad walk down the aisle I started crying so hard.”

The wedding turned into a full-on Chiefs reunion, with 220 guests in attendance, including current and former teammates, coaches from both Purdue and Kansas City. Plus the couple’s longtime MVP pup, 8-year-old Ralph.

Even the NFL’s most talked-about power couple made the guest list. Reports claim Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were on the dance floor all night celebrating their partner’s big win off the field.

Karlaftis and Harris’ love story began long before the NFL lights. The two first met each other as teammates on their high school track team in West Lafayette, Indiana. Bond over their shared work ethic, trust and loyalty. Both later attended Purdue University, before Karlaftis, last heard from in April 2025, proposed while the pair were relaxing in bed watching TV.

What’s next after saying “I do”? The newlyweds are hoping to build their own dynasty. Saying they are most excited about “starting a family” and “building a life together.”

Harris, a former discus throw competitor turned marketing professional, has been by Karlaftis’ side since making their relationship public in 2021. Five years before they officially tied the knot.

After the confetti settled, the newlyweds continued the festivities with a honeymoon stay in the coastal Greek city of Porto Cheli.

Veteran sports journalist Jeff Pearlman has sharply criticized the WNBA media coverage following the selection of Ezzie Fudd by the Dallas Wings as the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 draft.

In a TikTok video, Pearlman highlighted what he alleged was Fudd’s almost complete silence about Fudd’s long-term romantic relationship with teammate Paige Bueckers, the Wings’ star guard who will be drafted in 2025.

He described the reunion of the former UConn Huskies stars – both on the court and in their personal lives – as “the number one piece of this story”, arguing that drafting Fudd effectively created a starting backcourt of longtime partners.

He said, “Ezzie Fudd and Paige Bueckers are in a long-term relationship, and no one is mentioning it. And the WNBA has apparently asked people not to mention it. And that’s very confusing to me journalistically.”

“Like, it’s fascinating that these two guys who have been dating for a long time, dating since college, would be the starting backcourt for a team. To me, that’s really the number one piece of this story. It’s not that they drafted AZ Fudd, they drafted AZ Fudd to play with his longtime teammate, Paige Bueckers.”

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Perlman calls for journalistic “blackout” on Fudd-Bueckers romance after Dallas draft reunion

Pearlman presented the situation as an “amazing” story of young love and on-court chemistry, while acknowledging the risks of pairing romantic partners in a high-stakes professional environment.

The relationship between Bueckers and Fudd, who played together at UConn and publicly confirmed their romance in 2025, has received limited mainstream attention, despite Bueckers attending the draft to support Fudd. One outlet, People magazine, Did Reference it directly in its draft coverage. Even in the headline.

Pearlman said, “Either these players’ agents or the league itself are telling reporters, if you want access, don’t mention it. Don’t bring it up.”

“I really think it’s an unfair judgment about women, not to mention it. Like, why is this taboo? Why is two women in a relationship even remotely considered taboo in 2026? This should not be happening at all.”

Fudd was, by no stretch of the imagination, a guaranteed number-one pick in the WNBA Draft, leading one to wonder if the deciding factor for the Wings was making their star, Bueckers, happy.

Any media blackout is almost certainly not about the relationship. The WNBA and ESPN will be thrilled to highlight this pairing.

In fact, some critics say the fad selection has shades of the Los Angeles Lakers drafting Bronny James to cool the LeBron situation. Except that Fudd is a legitimate WNBA player, while Bronny is nowhere near NBA-caliber. And Dallas likely doesn’t want to share the embarrassment of being manipulated into a special draft pick like the Lakers.

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The Boston Celtics have seen superstar Jayson Tatum bounce back from his Achilles injury in spectacular fashion, and it’s something that has impressed LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue.

Just 10 months after suffering a torn Achilles tendon in his right foot, Tatum returned to the court for the Celtics and played very well.

Tatum played surprisingly well in his return against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, recording 15 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists in 27 minutes of play. Tatum recorded his first bucket on a putback dunk in the second quarter, and followed it with a corner three-pointer on the ensuing possession.

In his second game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tatum had 20 points, three rebounds and two assists in 27 minutes, including 12 points in the opening period.

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, who hails from Mexico, Missouri and actually calls St. Louis native Jayson Tatum his cousin, talked about the return of the former six-time NBA All-Star.

“I talked to him the night before [his return against the Mavs] And he was very excited,” Lue told ClutchPoints. “He’s very excited to get back on the field because he loves the game. Just happy for him. A tough recovery, 10 months of rehab, doing all the things to get back and he very easily could have just turned around and just waited until next year, but he wanted to be on the floor, he wanted to help his team win.

“Boston is second in the East and has a real chance to win another championship, so for him to come back and be on the court shows you a lot about who he is.”

During his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tyronn Lue actually revealed that Tatum is someone he considers his little cousin.

“He’s my little cousin,” Lew said in a 2016 interview. “His dad, Justin Tatum, is Larry Hughes’ best friend and they come over all the time. They’re part of my extended family, Justin, so they come over all the time and it’s crazy seeing him from when he was six or seven years old to what he is today. Seeing the player he’s become, you knew he was going to be good, but now he’s at a whole new level.”

Without superstar Jayson Tatum, the Celtics compiled a 41–21 record in the first 62 games of the season. Since his return, the Celtics have won two consecutive wins without much difficulty. Boston is also currently only 2.5 games behind the Detroit Pistons, so the Celtics are a very real possibility.

Meanwhile, Tyronn Lue’s Clippers have continued to play well after starting the season with a dreadful 6-21 record. Since December 20, the three teams with the best records are the Boston Celtics (27–10), San Antonio Spurs (27–10) and LA Clippers (26–11).

“I just feel confident,” Lue said of his team’s goals this season. “I feel confident in our players, I feel confident in our coaching staff, and I feel confident in the environment and culture we’ve set. Why wouldn’t you want to play to win? That’s our mentality, that’s my mentality every night. No matter how hard it is, if you start 6-21 or whatever, you’re playing to win. We’ll try to make the playoffs and then anything can happen. Our goal is to make the playoffs.” Is.”

The Celtics and Clippers have already played their two games against each other, so Tatum and Lue won’t see each other again this season.

It was another terrific day for Victor Wembanyama as he led the San Antonio Spurs to a 121-106 win over the Detroit Pistons. After the win, Vembanyama equaled a record held before According to State Muse, by Nikola Jokic.

Career Barriers:

573 – Wemby
573 – Jokic

Joker has played 627 more games. pic.twitter.com/zpkuDio7j3

– Statmuse (@statmuse) 6 March 2026

Vembanyama have already put themselves on the map, being a monster on the board and a force on defence. Partly because of him, the Spurs are NBA Finals contenders ahead of schedule in the rebuilding process. His five blocks against the Pistons were another example of dominance on the defensive end, which also included Detroit’s offense.

Vembanyama continued to be a threat on the offensive end, leading the Spurs with 38 points and 16 rebounds. His leadership, along with the strong play of De’Aaron Fox and Stephen Cassel, have revitalized the Spurs and helped put them in a position to compete with the best.

The win against the Pistons improved their record to 45–17, and they are currently in second place in the Western Conference. Wembanyama has dominated the NBA this season and taken the next important step in his development. While much of the NBA thrives on the offensive side of the ball, Wembanyama makes his mark on both ends of the floor.

For years, Jokic had that reputation. While he remains a threat, Vembanyama has officially entered the history books, and he did so in a short period of time. Vembanyama is averaging three blocks per game. Although this is down from his average of 3.8 points last season, his mark on defense still remains strong. Ahead of a big showdown with the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Wembanyama will get another chance to keep the momentum going as the Spurs next host the Los Angeles Clippers.

Anthony Edwards is unquestionably one of the best players in the association, and some even believe he is the best player in the NBA bar one. Now, it’s hard to crown Edwards given how talented his teammates are, but the fact that he’s keeping pace with the elite is nothing less than a huge win for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

On Friday night, with Edwards playing for the Timberwolves for the first time since the All-Star break, the 2026 NBA All-Star Game MVP picked up right where he left off. He scored 40 points for Minnesota to lead them to a 122–111 win over the Dallas Mavericks, and in doing so, he notched his eighth 40-point game of the 2025–26 campaign.

This places him in rarefied air; This season, only two players have scored 40 points in a single game at least eight times, with Edwards joining Luka Doncic in that exclusive club, as reported by the official ClutchPoints account on Ax (formerly Twitter).

Edwards is now averaging 29.5 points per contest on the season, which ranks him third in the association behind Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That’s why the Timberwolves are emerging as a secret contender in the Western Conference, and Edwards is a big factor in that.

Timberwolves don’t let off the gas pedal vs. Mavericks

It was thanks to a stellar first quarter performance that the Timberwolves managed to create a comfortable cushion between themselves and the Mavericks. At the end of the period they were already ahead by 15, and Edwards scored only three runs during that period. Edwards led the way in the second frame, scoring 17 points in 10 minutes, and Minnesota kept Dallas at bay for most of the game.

Edwards, who was without Cooper Flagg on Friday night due to a foot injury, battled his way against an overmatched Mavs team.

The Houston Rockets bounced back from the All-Star break with a 105-101 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, led by a historic performance from Kevin Durant. Durant scored 35 points in 36 minutes, going 14 of 20 (70%) from the field, 2 of 4 from three-point range, and 5 of 5 from the free-throw line. He combined this with eight rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal while committing only one turnover.

The 35-point outing was the 429th 30-point game of Durant’s career, tying Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for sixth in NBA history. He now sits fifth on the all-time list, two behind Kobe Bryant. It was Durant’s highest scoring performance in more than a month and followed a 31-point effort against Charlotte on February 5. Through 51 games this season, the 37-year-old has averaged 26.0 points, 5.4 rebounds and 4.4 assists while shooting 51% from the field and 40.4% from three.

Houston shot 48.8% overall, but struggled from deep, finishing 9 of 32 (28.1%). The Rockets compensated by outscoring Charlotte 48-32 in the paint and shooting 12-of-13 (92.3%) at the line. He also forced 16 turnovers (23 per one report) and recorded 15 steals and eight blocks, leading to defensive pressure that resulted in 16 fast-break points. Houston finished with 11 turnovers compared to the Hornets’ 16 turnovers, which was a significant factor in the four-point game.

Jabari Smith Jr. recorded 15 points on 6 of 9 shooting and 2 of 3 shooting from three, seven rebounds, one block and one steal. Alpern Sengun contributed 13 points and seven assists despite making 6 of 16 shots, while Reed Shepard also scored 13 points. The Rockets overcame an 11-point deficit in the first half to lead 95–84 with five minutes remaining.

For Charlotte, Grant Williams led the way with 20 points on 7-of-10 shooting (4-5 from three). Brandon Miller scored 17 but shot 1 of 12 from deep and 5 of 22 overall for the lead. LaMelo Ball, playing a day after a car accident, finished with 11 points, seven assists and seven rebounds. Rookie Kon Knueppel scored 15 points and hit several late threes, but Durant closed out the game with 10 fourth-quarter points, including two free throws with 3.2 seconds remaining.

The win improved Houston to 34–20 and placed them in fourth place in the Western Conference, one game ahead of the Los Angeles Lakers and one game behind the Denver Nuggets. The Hornets entered the break winning 11 of 12, remaining in 10th place in the Eastern Conference with a 26–30 record, one game behind the Atlanta Hawks.

The Rockets next take the field to face the New York Knicks on Saturday, while Charlotte will host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.