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Arsenal have approached Declan Rice over a new long-term contract. The Premier League leaders are looking for the England international to commit his prime years to the club. Renewal talks are underway, and the offer will include a pay increase.
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists in Sunday’s loss to the Mavericks. Mitchell did not have his most efficient shooting performance. He did record his first double-double in more than a month.
Arsenal are set to make Piero Hincapie’s loan deal permanent in the summer of 2026. The defender’s permanent transfer from Bayer Leverkusen has been planned with a five-year contract already signed. The agreement between Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen includes a sell-on clause.
Erling Haaland has reportedly warned Manchester City officials that he is likely to leave the club in the summer of 2027. However, he is not interested in leaving at the end of the current season. Haaland has also made it clear that he will only leave Man City to join Real Madrid.
Lincoln, who recently topped League One, are now 2-0 down. Cardiff City are hoping to benefit, while Peterborough have taken an early lead. Elsewhere, Mansfield are up against Bradford.
The Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid saw a contentious moment involving Bernardo and Vinicius. Doku’s performance stood out, while Vinicius recorded a high number of shots.
Real Madrid’s Thibaut Courtois has been showcasing his skills. A recent clip shows Courtois preparing with a pingpong ball machine drill. This comes ahead of Real Madrid’s Champions League tie against Manchester City.
The Champions League 2025-2026 continues with the second leg of the round of 16. Key matches are happening, with teams looking to secure their place in the quarter-finals. Stay updated with live results, goals, and real-time minute-by-minute coverage.
Cheltenham Town will play Crewe Alexandra. The Robins are currently unbeaten in seven after their 2-0 win at Shrewsbury Town. The match will be covered by Sky Sports live.
The Texas Longhorns and North Carolina State Wolfpack will face off in a First Four matchup. NC State is currently a 1.5-point favourite. A SportsLine Projection Model simulated the game 10,000 times and revealed its picks.