In the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll, the SEC remains the dominant force, but a few major teams are gaining traction Houston is as good as anybody in the SEC, St. John’s has risen, and Michigan State is receiving some attention, but Duke – one of the teams who defeated Auburn – has moved up little. It may be only one slot, but is Duke truly the top team in college basketball? It may break through the power conference before tournament time, but for now, here are the Week 17 AP Top 25 college basketball rankings. AP Men’s…
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The health insurance tycoon is a significant stakeholder in the US consortium’s takeover of the Scottish Premiership giants American tycoon Andrew Cavenagh has broken his silence for the first time since Record Sport disclosed that he is the major force behind the Rangers takeover. Going into the historic Europa League second leg against Fenerbahce, we disclosed that Cavenagh would be among of the delegation that received a red carpet welcome at Ibrox. The four-man entourage featured San Francisco 49ers agent Gretar Steinsen, a former Iceland international who was enticed into a major role at Leeds United by the NFL giants.…
Rangers advanced to the Europa League quarterfinals with a penalty shootout triumph over Fenerbahce. The Gers gave up their two-goal lead from the first leg and were unable to score in extra time, resulting in a dramatic finale at Ibrox. However, Jack Butland made two remarkable stops, and Ianis Hagi missed his kick in the shootout, allowing the Light Blues to advance. The Bears will face Athletic Bilbao in the quarter-finals after defeating Roma to reverse the tie. Mourinho makes Rangers’ Europa League prediction. Jose Mourinho, the manager of the Turkish team, feels the Gers will need to pull off…
Lakers Secure Future with Blockbuster $247.9 Million Deal for Star Rookie and North Dakota Fan Favorite In a monumental move that has reverberated across the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have struck gold in the transfer portal, signing a standout rookie and former North Dakota fan favorite to a massive six-year, $247.9 million contract renewal. This landmark deal signals the Lakers’ commitment to building a championship-caliber team for years to come. A Rising Star Joins the Lakers This isn’t just any rookie—the Lakers have landed a young phenom who has already captured the basketball world’s attention with his dynamic play,…
Chris Sutton is concerned about Newcastle United’s record versus Liverpool ahead of the Carabao Cup final. The Magpies will face the Reds at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, with Eddie Howe and Arne Slot preparing to compete for the season’s first trophy. Newcastle United can break their trophy drought, and Liverpool can win their first prize since Jurgen Klopp’s departure. It should be an exciting game, but Liverpool are the clear favourites. After all, they’re flying under Slot, and the Premier League title appears to be on its way to Anfield. Furthermore, Eddie Howe’s record versus Liverpool is not particularly impressive.…
Newcastle United may soon have a new home field. St James’ Park has been Newcastle United’s famous home for 133 years, but there has long been speculation of the team relocating to a new stadium. Owners PIF appear to be accelerating plans to leave St James’ and build a 65,000-seat arena on Leazes Park. Newcastle’s new stadium might cost £3 billion, according to prior reports, however exact costs have yet to be determined. PIF view a new stadium as one of the next steps for Newcastle as they look to expand the club’s commercial horizons in an attempt to raise…
On Saturday, Leeds United will travel to London to face QPR in one of the Championship’s early kickoffs. Following their stunning loss to Portsmouth last Sunday, the Whites bounced back with a comfortable win over Millwall at Elland Road in midweek. Daniel Farke’s team asserted their authority as league leaders after defeating the Lions 2-0 at home. Leeds now leads the standings by two points following their victory. Sheffield United and Burnley are second and third, with 77 and 75 points, respectively. QPR have lost their previous four Championship games and are anxious to win again, but facing the league…
Keith Hackett believes Vaclav Cerny deserved at least a caution after a “reckless” incident during Rangers’ Europa League match against Fenerbahce on Thursday. The former PGMOL chief and ex-FIFA official confidentially informed Football Insider that the referee’s position to witness the offense was insufficient to warrant action. Barry Ferguson’s side led by two goals going into the second leg, and Cerny had several early chances on March 13 to put even more distance between the two teams. However, the Light Blues failed to capitalize on their opportunities, allowing Jose Mourinho’s side to retake the lead when Sebastian Szymanski shot past…
The Duke Blue Devils are entering playoff play as the hottest team in college basketball, closing the regular season with the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA after winning their final seven games, all by double digits. On Monday, it was revealed that freshman sensation Cooper Flagg had been selected both the ACC Player of the Year and the ACC Freshman of the Year. Duke emphasized Flagg’s accomplishments, stating that he is only the fourth player in ACC history to win both awards as a true freshman, and all four have come from the Blue Devils program. Flagg joins…
BREAKING: Lakers Eye Blockbuster Trade for Four-Time NBA Champion Klay Thompson The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly exploring a potential summer trade to acquire Klay Thompson, the four-time NBA champion and former Golden State Warriors star, in a deal with the Dallas Mavericks. This move follows Thompson’s formal trade request, opening the door for a major shake-up in the league. Klay Thompson is more than just an elite shooter—he represents perseverance, excellence, and consistency in the NBA. Known for delivering some of the most electrifying performances in basketball history, his influence goes beyond statistics and trophies. As one of the…