Henry Sklar and Tony Tsoukalas dive into the 2025 NBA Draft, analyzing Alabama’s basketball prospects and how they project in the NBA. They also break down the Tide Hoops offseason — including transfer portal pickups, roster movement, and what Nate Oats’ squad could look like heading into the summer.
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Breaking news – Alexander-Arnold to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
Sami Mokbel: Alexander-Arnold ‘expected to join’ Real Madrid
Alexander-Arnold: ‘After 20 years at Liverpool Football Club, now is the time for me to confirm that I will be leaving at the end of the season’
Continued: ‘This is easily the hardest decision I’ve ever made in my life’
Analysis: How did we get here?
The 2025 NFL Draft has come and gone, and the Minnesota Vikings did a lot to improve their roster during the three-day event. The biggest addition comes from their first-round pick, former Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson. Jackson figures to come in and compete for a starting spot from Day 1 — if he’s not penciled in as a starter already. Minnesota desperately needed to beef up in the trenches on both sides of the ball, but particularly along the offensive line. The acquisition of Jackson accomplishes that goal, but that’s not the only area they improved.
They will always have the corner. Liverpool’s greatest moment in the two decades since Istanbul was the product of extreme creativity, preternatural calmness and a precocious talent who, on a surreal Anfield night, eliminated Lionel Messi and Barcelona. Trent Alexander-Arnold to Divock Origi, catching everyone else unaware, Liverpool 4 Barcelona 0, the Champions League’s most celebrated semi-final comeback, Jurgen Klopp’s favourite assist of his eight-and-a-half-years on Merseyside.
So Alexander-Arnold’s legacy at Liverpool was secure when he was barely out of his teens.
Slot’s Tactical Demands Could Force Elliott Exit from Liverpool
Why Harvey Elliott Could Be the Hard Sacrifice of Liverpool’s Summer Rebuild
Harvey Elliott’s Liverpool story was supposed to be a fairy tale when he arrived as a gifted 16-year-old. A boyhood fan, a breakout teenage prodigy from Fulham, and a player whose technical skill and attitude aligned perfectly with Jürgen Klopp’s sentimental idealism. But football is a game of systems, not sentiment—and under Arne Slot, Liverpool has shifted from an emotional dynasty to a ruthlessly efficient machine.
The Texans put significant draft resources into the wide receiver position, using their first pick, No. 34 overall, on wide receiver Jayden Higgins, and then taking Higgins’ Iowa State teammate, wide receiver Jaylin Noel, with the 79th overall pick in the third round.
That leaves them with a crowded receiver room, but General Manager Nick Caserio says Higgins filled one need, Noel fit another, and they were both good values for where they were picked.
“They’re different kind of in terms of their skill sets, how they play,” Caserio said, via the Houston Chronicle.
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Cole Cantada
Randolph junior outside hitter
Cantada totaled 12 kills, two blocks, 32 digs – including the 300th of his career – and three aces in the Rams’ four straight-set victories.
Man United Plan Forward Revamp With Mbeumo Interest
Man United Eye Mbeumo as Summer Transfer Plans Take Shape
As Manchester United prepare for a pivotal summer rebuild under Ruben Amorim, the name Bryan Mbeumo has emerged as a top target — and according to Mike McGrath of The Telegraph, the interest is both serious and strategic.
The Brentford forward, valued at around £60 million, is expected to be one of the most sought-after attacking players in the coming transfer window.
The Loyola High School community is mourning the tragic loss of senior tennis standout Braun Levi, who was killed early Sunday morning in a suspected DUI crash in Manhattan Beach. The 18-year-old, recently crowned Mission League doubles champion, was just weeks away from graduation.
According to Manhattan Beach police, the crash occurred shortly after midnight. A 33-year-old Los Angeles woman was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in connection with the tragedy. Levi was pronounced dead at the scene.
Inter icon praises Barcelona starlet yet remains confident in Italian side’s chances – ‘He is a threat but…’
Alessandro Altobelli, former Inter Milan captain and club icon, has expressed strong belief that his old side will come out on top against Barcelona in the upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg.
Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t SPORT), the Italian legend highlighted Inter’s strength under manager Simone Inzaghi and believes their first-leg advantage is a good starting point.