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Bob Long, a wide receiver who was on the Packers’ teams that won the first two Super Bowls, has died at the age of 83.
Long went to Wichita State to play basketball, but after finishing his basketball eligibility he decided to give football a try, and in one year of college football he led the NCAA in touchdown catches. That two-sport athletic talent caught Vince Lombardi’s eye, and the Packers took him with the 44th overall pick in the 1964 NFL draft.

Barcelona prioritising €45m-rated captain’s renewal with new three-year deal
According to an update shared by SPORT, it has come to light that Barcelona are prioritising a contract renewal for Frenkie de Jong, with Deco and Hansi Flick keen to secure the Dutch midfielder’s long-term future at the club. 
As such, there are claims that talks over a renewal have already begun with the player’s camp, and there is growing optimism that an agreement can be reached soon.

PHILADELPHIA − In the span of a calendar year, Brandon Graham became the third Eagles icon to announce his retirement.
You would think it would be impossible to replace that leadership, experience and knowledge that Graham brought through his franchise-record 15 seasons with the Eagles, along with Jason Kelce’s 13 years and Fletcher Cox’s 12.
Yet the Eagles won a Super Bowl less than a year after Kelce and Cox retired with their 13 combined Pro Bowl selections.

Greece won 2-1 at Wembley in October [PA Media]
Nations League play-off, first leg: Greece v Scotland
Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus Date: Thursday, 20 March Time: 19:45 GMT
Coverage: Watch on BBC One Scotland & iPlayer; listen on BBC Radio Scotland & Sounds; live text coverage & in-play clips on the BBC Sport website & app
“As Greek history tells us, the gods always have their own plans.”
The words, not of a philosopher, but of a German football coach by the name of Otto Renhagel.
He is not a king, or indeed royalty, but in Athens’ folklore, he might as well be.

Imane Khelif won gold in the women’s 66kg final at Paris 2024 – Getty Images/Mohd Rasfan
Imane Khelif says she refuses to be intimidated by United States president Donald Trump as she looks forward to defending her Olympic title in Los Angeles.
The 25-year-old Algerian boxer, who won gold amid the gender row controversy at the Paris Olympics last year, has signalled her intention to repeat the feat in 2028 after President Trump wrongly claimed she had transitioned from a man.

Furman Paladins (25-9, 13-8 SoCon) at North Texas Mean Green (24-8, 15-5 AAC)
Denton, Texas; Wednesday, 8 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: North Texas and Furman play in the National Invitation Tournament.
The Mean Green have gone 15-5 against AAC teams, with a 9-3 record in non-conference play. North Texas leads the AAC at limiting opponent scoring, allowing 59.7 points while holding opponents to 41.0% shooting.
The Paladins are 13-8 in SoCon play. Furman averages 77.6 points while outscoring opponents by 8.0 points per game.
North Texas makes 45.1% of its shots from the field this season, which is 3.

Xavier Musketeers (21-11, 13-8 Big East) vs. Texas Longhorns (19-15, 8-13 SEC)
Dayton, Ohio; Wednesday, 9:10 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Musketeers -3.5; over/under is 151.5
BOTTOM LINE: Texas and Xavier square off in the NCAA Tournament First Four round.
The Longhorns have gone 8-13 against SEC opponents, with an 11-2 record in non-conference play. Texas is 9-7 in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Musketeers are 13-8 in Big East play. Xavier is the best team in the Big East scoring 15.2 fast break points per game.
Texas is shooting 46.2% from the field this season, 1.

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (22-11, 15-7 OVC) vs. Houston Cougars (30-4, 22-1 Big 12)
Wichita, Kansas; Thursday, 2 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -28.5; over/under is 126.5
BOTTOM LINE: No. 2 Houston plays in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament against SIU-Edwardsville.
The Houston Cougars’ record in Big 12 play is 22-1, and their record is 8-3 in non-conference games. Houston is the top team in the Big 12 at limiting opponent scoring, giving up 58.5 points while holding opponents to 38.3% shooting.
The SIU-Edwardsville Cougars’ record in OVC action is 15-7.

VCU Rams (28-6, 18-3 A-10) vs. BYU Cougars (24-9, 15-7 Big 12)
Denver; Thursday, 4:05 p.m. EDT
BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Cougars -2.5; over/under is 146.5
BOTTOM LINE: No. 17 BYU faces VCU in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
The Cougars have gone 15-7 against Big 12 opponents, with a 9-2 record in non-conference play. BYU is 2-1 in games decided by 3 points or fewer.
The Rams are 18-3 against A-10 opponents. VCU ranks sixth in the A-10 with 23.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Jack Clark averaging 5.1.
BYU averages 10.7 made 3-pointers per game, 4.9 more made shots than the 5.

Easy come, easy go. Fans of the Black and Gold hoping to see the Pittsburgh Steelers‘ WR duo of George Pickens and DK Metcalf tear up opposing defensive backs in 2025 may need to prepare for the worst.
It was reported that Pickens was not among the receivers to welcome Metcalf to the Steel City, and he has now posted an ominous picture on Instagram with Las Vegas Raiders minority owner and seven-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady.