Onyeka Okongwu has become a spectacular example of shooting development. He entered the league as a complete non-shooter, sinking just four triples over his first three seasons. In his sixth season as a pro, he is shooting 38.5% on 5.4 threes a night.
Michael Carrick says lessons will be learned after Manchester United’s defeat. Carrick knows the period between the Newcastle defeat and the Aston Villa match could be the most important of his season. Carrick said the defeat was disappointing.
Pitt will face Florida State on Wednesday. Florida State has won seven of their last nine games. Playing away from home hasn’t been an issue for Florida State, as they have won their past four road games.
Ryan Berryman has been appointed as the Vice President and Director of Athletics at the University of New Mexico. Berryman is a New Mexico native and a three-time UNM graduate. He is also the first Lobo alumnus to lead the department in the modern era.
Arsenal capitalised on Manchester City’s draw by securing a 1-0 victory against Brighton. Bukayo Saka’s early goal proved to be the difference. The win extends Arsenal’s lead at the top of the Premier League to seven points.
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson exited Tuesday night’s 119-98 win over the Washington Wizards with a left hip flexor injury. Johnson was injured in the first quarter and ruled out after being evaluated by the training staff. He will be re-evaluated before the Hawks face the Wizards again Thursday.
América are seeking to return to winning ways against FC Juárez. After a 1-4 defeat against Tigres, the team aims to address defensive shortcomings. FC Juárez hopes to cause an upset.
The Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues face off in an NHL match. The Kraken are currently sixth in the Western Conference, while the Blues are 15th. Colton Parayko and Ryan Lindgren are day-to-day.
Sir Geoff Hurst, the last remaining member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team, is set to host a four-night residency on P&O Cruises Britannia. Hurst will appear in the Limelight Club for a Q&A covering his career, including the 1966 World Cup and his time with West Ham.
Derrick White has been named the Eastern Conference’s best defender for the month of February. White’s defensive abilities have been increasingly recognised in recent years, having been named to the All-Defense Second Team each of the past two seasons.
