Author: Michael

Jens Berthel Askou on his long-term prospects at Motherwell
Jens Berthel Askou has spoken candidly about his long-term prospects at Motherwell as speculation continues to link him with a potential move to Celtic…
The Danish manager has guided the Steelmen to fourth place in the Scottish Premiership, earning points against each of the top three this season. Motherwell have also attracted praise for their performances, particularly for an attacking and inventive style of play that has stood out during the campaign.

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Luis Suarez sends a message to Arsenal ahead of the Sporting game

Sporting Club striker Luis Suarez has insisted that his side is not afraid of any opponent ahead of their crucial match against Arsenal tonight. The Gunners enter the game as favourites, but they are aware that they must perform at their best to secure a victory, as Sporting have shown they are capable of producing surprises.

After losing the first leg of their round of 16 tie against Bodo/Glimt 3-0 in Norway, most observers had expected Sporting to be eliminated from the competition.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Starting guards Solo Ball and Silas Demary Jr. were each whistled for two quick fouls in Connecticut’s 69-63 loss to Michigan in the national championship game of the men’s NCAA Tournament, changing the complexion of a matchup the Huskies hoped could be won on the perimeter.
Nursing a foot injury suffered in the national semifinal against Illinois, Ball finished with 11 points in 16 minutes. Demary lasted just 21 minutes, scoring one bucket before being called for his fifth foul with just over a minute to play.

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In every draft, there are prospects with boom-or-bust potential. The New Orleans Saints have been victimized with a few such early draft choices, with Marcus Davenport and Payton Turner coming immediately to mind. One such player in the 2026 NFL Draft is Keldric Faulk, an Auburn Tigers edge rusher oozing with terrific potential.
New Orleans is expected by many to grab an edge rusher early in the draft, perhaps as soon as the eighth overall selection. The Saints have Chase Young on one side, but have a limited Carl Granderson and an unsigned 15-year veteran in Cameron Jordan on the other.

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Aaron Ramsey made his senior Wales debut at the age of 17 in 2008 [Getty Images]
Wales captain and former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey has retired from professional football with immediate effect.
The 35-year-old, who had been without a club since leaving Mexican side Pumas UNAM last year, is now expected to pursue a career in coaching.
Ramsey retires as one of Wales’ greatest players, scoring 21 goals in 86 appearances and representing his country at three major tournaments.

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MADRID (AP) — Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are back at it in the Champions League, meeting in the quarterfinals on Tuesday for their sixth knockout-stage meeting in 14 seasons.
Bayern is looking to turn its fortunes around against Madrid after the Spanish powerhouse won four of their five two-leg matchups since the 2011-12 season.
It happened once in the quarterfinals and three times in the semifinals, most recently in 2024. Bayern won in the 2012 semifinals after a penalty shootout.

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The feel-good story of Dominique Wilkins’ son playing for Georgia basketball just like the NBA legend seems to be coming to an end.
Freshman guard Jake Wilkins is entering the transfer portal, he posted on social media late Monday night April 7 ahead of the transfer portal opening Tuesday.
It comes after a season when the 6-foot-9, 185-pound forward made his share of electrifying, highlight-reel plays but played limited minutes for a Bulldogs team that reached the NCAA Tournament.
Jake Wilkins reached 20 dunks last season, but averaged just 4.9 points and 1.

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KOLKATA: Lightning struck twice at Eden Gardens on Monday as the IPL clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was washed out for the second successive season due to heavy showers, leaving both teams to share a point.
The hosts wouldn’t mind the abandonment too much as it helped them open their account after back-to-back defeats. Punjab, however, may feel shortchanged after reducing Kolkata to 25/2 in just 3.4 overs before rain stopped play at 7.47pm. Though showers relented around 10.30pm, conditions didn’t allow even a five-over contest.

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Harry Maguire signs on for another season at Manchester United
Harry Maguire has penned a new contract to keep him at Old Trafford for at least another season.
The defender first joined Manchester United from Leicester City for a reported £80 million back in the summer of 2019.
Since then Maguire has played 266 times for the club, chipping in with 17 goals from defence – some of those important lat goals like the winner he scored against Liverpool earlier this season.

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Match officials confirmed for Liverpool’s clash with PSG
UEFA confirms match officials for PSG showdown

UEFA has formally announced the match officials for the highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final between PSG and Liverpool, a fixture that promises both tactical intrigue and high-stakes drama in Paris.

UEFA has appointed Jose Maria Sanchez as the referee for the first leg at the Parc des Princes, supported by assistants Raul Cabanero and Inigo Prieto.

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