data-mm-id=”_zijmj7i8s”>ESPN's Brian Windhorst does it right. He gets on a beat covering the most compelling basketball player on the world and then rides the rollercoaster. He spent so many years chronicling LeBron James and it was hard to imagine there'd be another prospect worthy of such attention and investment but then Victor Wembanyama came along and, hell yeah, everyone's going to be intensely interested in a 7-foot-4 unicorn who can somehow do everything on a basketball court except — I don't know — lift as many courtside chairs as some grunt named Larry or something. The Spurs' rookie sensation had the best game of his young NBA career last night, scoring 38 points and grabbing 10 rebounds as his team beat the vaunted Phoenix Suns for a second stra…

data-mm-id=”_vk150pqt6″>The Seattle Seahawks beat the Arizona Cardinals, 21-20, to get to 9-8 on the season, but they won't be going to the playoffs because the Green Bay Packers also won on Sunday. While Seattle will watch the postseason from home, there was plenty to celebrate. They beat a division opponent, finished with a winning record, and safety Julian Love had a baby and made the NFL's Pro Bowl. Insinuating that we’re celebrating not making playoffs is weak Gregg. These cigars were given to me to celebrate the birth of my son & I waited until the end of the season to share a moment with my guys. https://t.co/tZzJX9PyJG— Julian Love (@_jlove20) January 8, 2024Now that's something worth celebrating. But the celebration didn't begin in the loc…

data-mm-id=”_y9jiytd42″>The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday afternoon, 8-3. It was a picturesque spring day at Yankee Stadium as 40,000-plus gathered in the Bronx to see umpire Angel Hernandez apply his craft from behind home plate. Those hoping for a show were not disappointed as Hernandez ignored multiple issues on a single pitch after less than one inning of play. During the bottom of the first Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis and Yankees leadoff hitter Gleyber Torres got to a full count. On the payoff pitch Francis stepped off the rubber, stepped back on and threw a pitch as Torres stepped out of the batter's box. Hernandez ignored Francis' happy feet and called Torres out on a pitch that right down the middle, but very clearly high. On MLB dot com, …

data-mm-id=”_elk0qyb9a”>the No. 21 Iowa Hawkeyes (1-0) welcome the Iowa State Cyclones (1-0) to Kinnick Stadium for one of the most high-profile in-state rivalries in college football.The Hawkeyes are riding high after a dominant 40-0 beatdown of Illinois State in Week 1. Former Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara showed why he’s leading the charge for Iowa, throwing for 251 yards and 3 touchdowns in an impressive debut. But it wasn’t just the offense, the Iowa defense came to play, holding Illinois State to a mere 56 rushing yards. Watch NCAAF Games FREE | Stream on FuboOn the other side, the Cyclones handled business in their season opener with a 21-3 win over North Dakota, but it wasn’t without its struggles. Iowa State Quarterback Rocco Becht put up solid numbers, passing for …

Lucas Bergvall can become the greatest of all time when he eventually joins Tottenham in the summer, according to a former Sweden international.

Spurs were able to move towards one important deal on transfer deadline day in January after they convinced Swedish teenager Bergvall to join the club over Barcelona.

Lucas Bergvall chose Tottenham over Barcelona

Bergvall had been set to sign for Barca from Djurgarden, but the 18-year-old agreed to put pen to paper on a long-term deal at Tottenham with the transfer finalised over a couple of months ago.

Giving his reasoning behind choosing Tottenham over Barcelona, Bergvall told Sport Bladet: It felt better in the stomach. They are both incredible clubs. It was a very difficult choice, it was 50-50 for a very long tim…

In this week s edition of Erik ten Hag Says The Silliest Things , he has claimed Manchester United are one of the most dynamic and entertaining teams in the league .

The Red Devils dropped more points at home to relegation-haunted Burnley on Saturday afternoon,

Zeki Amdouni won a late penalty that he converted himself to cancel out Antony s first Premier League goal of the season.

Despite United s dismal performances this season, manager Ten Hag has boldly claimed that his side are actually playing good football .

He did have no complaints over the penalty conceded by Andre Onana but boldly claimed that his team should have been awarded at least three penalties, because of course he did.

Erik ten Hag spouts nonsense after Man Utd draw v Burnl…

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has questioned the knowledge and understanding of impatient onlookers calling for him to be sacked.

Things have gone off track since a promising first season in charge, which saw the Red Devils end their six-year wait for silverware by lifting the Carabao Cup before finishing third in the Premier League and FA Cup runners-up.

An eye-watering injury list offers mitigation this term, but Ten Hag’s position has come under increasing scrutiny during what could end up being United’s worst ever Premier League season.

was the nadir and the under-fire Dutchman was delighted by the way travelling support stuck with the injury-hit team in that Selhurst Park shellacking.

United now return to Old Trafford for the first time s…

According to reports, Newcastle United are closing in on their top target to replace Manchester United-bound Dan Ashworth.

was targeted by Newcastle following PIF s takeover of the Premier League club and he left Brighton to head to St James Park in 2022.

The 53-year-old is regarded as one of the leading sporting directors. Newcastle did well to land him, but his spell at St James Park will be short amid interest from .

He is understood to have a close relationship with new Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, who wants him to be their new sporting director.

Since completing his purchase of a 27.7% minority stake in Man Utd, Ratcliffe has been working tirelessly behind the scenes to overhaul their recruitment model.

Chief executive Omar Berrada an…

Brighton are closing in on the appointment of FC St. Pauli s 31-year-old head coach Fabian Hurzeler, according to reports.

The Houston-born head coach guided St. Pauli to the Bundesliga in his first full season at the club, ending the club s 13-year absence from the German top flight.

Assistant manager between August 2020 and December 2022, Hurzeler took caretaker charge of the German outfit for two weeks before earning the gig full-time.

He has clearly done an outstanding job and that has not gone unnoticed at some of the biggest clubs in Europe.

And in the most Brighton move possible, Hurzeler is on course to replace Roberto De Zerbi at the Amex.

after it was announced De Zerbi would be stepping down at the end of 2023/24.

The Italia…

According to reports, Manchester United have been given a boost as they attempt to beat rivals in the race to sign Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The 23-year-old enjoyed a breakout season in Serie A for Bologna during the 2023/24 campaign. He grabbed 12 goals and seven assists in his 37 appearances across all competitions.

Zirkzee to Man Utd?

s performances for Bologna earned him a spot in the Netherlands 26-man squad for Euro 2024 and he s being targeted by clubs across Europe.

Serie A giants AC Milan initially looked to be his most likely nest destination but Premier League giants are stepping up their interest in the forward as they attempt to sign a striker to challenge Rasmus Hojlund.

£64m signing Hojlund impressed during his debut season for M…