Author: Michael

Not Bellingham or Mbappe – Real Madrid president applauds unlikely hero after Leganes clash
Fran Garcia’s impressive display against Leganes didn’t go unnoticed by Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, who made a point to congratulate the young left-back after the hard-fought 3-2 victory. 
In fact, according to a report from Defensa Central, Perez visited the Real Madrid locker room following the match, eager to express his appreciation for the team’s efforts and provide motivation for the crucial phase of the season ahead.

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NEWARK, N.J. — Even in defeat, Alabama basketball players are still guaranteeing their returns to Tuscaloosa for another season.
After Duke’s 85-65 Elite Eight win on Saturday, senior guard Houston Mallette confirmed that he’ll be back to play for another year in Tuscaloosa.
Before the question of whether he would return for a fifth season of college basketball could be finished, the Pepperdine transfer was eager to answer.

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Video – Sumptuous Wesley Sneijder Goal For Inter Milan Vs Udinese In Serie A
Inter Milan take on Udinese in Serie A this weekend.
The Nerazzurri return to action after the international break. And they’ll be hoping to build on the momentum from their big win over Atalanta just before the break.
That result brought Inter to the top of the table. Therefore, they could consolidate their advantage with a win over Udinese.
However, the Friulani will hardly be straightforward opposition for Inter.

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Jon Scheyer wasn’t naïve to the challenge of being the guy after guy.
When he learned four years ago that Duke was considering him as a potential successor to the retiring Mike Krzyzewski, Scheyer studied the grim history of coaches who have tried to follow a legend.
“I did my homework,” Scheyer said Saturday. “Very rarely do people succeed.”
To say that Scheyer has been the exception to that rule is the ultimate understatement. Scheyer isn’t just handling the pressure of coaching in the considerable shadow of Krzyzewski.

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Duke’s Kon Knueppel, left, defends Mark Sears on Saturday night. Robert Deutsch/USA Today Sports Images

NEWARK, N.J. – There is defense, there is strong defense, and then there is what Duke did to Alabama star Mark Sears Saturday night in the East Regional final.
Sears had no space all night. He was like a family of six living in a one-bedroom apartment in New York City. Wherever the star guard went, at least one or two Duke players followed in hot pursuit.
Coming off a sizzling 10 3-pointer performance in the Sweet 16 against BYU, Sears was defensive priority No. 1 for Duke.

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Two tickets to the men’s Final Four have been punched. Who will complete the field on Sunday?
The last two Elite Eight games will take place Sunday as the men’s NCAA Tournament dwindles down to four teams. In both games, the top two seeds in each region will meet.
In the Midwest Region, Houston used a last-second shot to beat Purdue to advance, and it will face a Tennessee team coming off a big-time showing against Kentucky.

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Alabama Crimson Tide center Clifford Omoruyi (11) reacts in the second half against the St. Mary’s Gaels during the NCAA Tournament Second Round at Rocket Arena. Photo | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

NEWARK, N.J. — The offseason begins now for Alabama basketball. While the Crimson Tide’s players are still licking their wounds following Saturday’s 85-65 loss to Duke, head coach Nate Oats and his staff will now turn their attention to building toward another tournament run next year.
College basketball’s transfer portal is active and will remain open until April 22.

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Desmond Bane’s phone was ringing on Friday morning.
The Memphis Grizzlies guard received a phone call from Taylor Jenkins. What followed was what Bane described as a “deep conversation.”
Jenkins notified Bane that he would no longer be serving as the Grizzlies’ head coach. The two then expressed their feelings and emotions after spending the last five seasons together.
“A lot of love for coach Jenkins,” Bane said. “Really appreciative of what he did for me up to this point.

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