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Jayson Tatum is reportedly expected to return to action for the Boston Celtics against the Mavericks. This comes after he faced a lengthy recovery after a torn Achilles. The team listed Tatum as questionable on its injury report.
Dinamo Bucharest faced Metalul Buzău in the Romanian Cup quarter-finals, held at the ‘Arcul de Triumf’ stadium. Dinamo are aiming to recover from two consecutive defeats in the league. Metalul Buzău currently sit 9th in Liga 2.
The latest NFL mock draft projects significant movement following the NFL Scouting Combine. Cornerbacks are expected to be popular early selections. One team might trade up for a safety.
Pass rusher Maxx Crosby is generating trade interest around the NFL. While the Raiders haven’t appeared keen to deal Crosby, multiple teams believe a Micah Parsons-type trade might change their minds. The Chicago Bears and Dallas Cowboys are reportedly interested.
The Colorado Avalanche have acquired forward Nicolas Roy from the Toronto Maple Leafs. Roy, a Stanley Cup winner with Vegas in 2023, was traded for a conditional first-round draft pick in 2027 and a conditional fifth-round draft pick in 2026. The 29-year-old has recorded 20 points in 59 games this season.
Trey Hendrickson is set to become a free agent after the Cincinnati Bengals opted not to use the franchise tag on the defensive end. Hendrickson posted a goodbye message to the team, its coaches and fans. The Bengals had considered using the franchise tag to potentially acquire draft capital.
Sam Bird has spoken about his experiences with Michael Schumacher during his time as a test driver for Mercedes. Bird recalls Schumacher’s generosity and ability to connect with people. Their relationship began inauspiciously with an unexpected encounter in a restroom.
Former Scotland rugby captain Stuart Hogg has been stripped of his MBE. This follows his guilty plea to a domestic abuse charge against his estranged wife. He had been awarded the MBE in the 2024 New Year honours for services to rugby.
Jacob Bethell is part of the England XI facing India in the T20 World Cup semi-final. The match sees Suryakumar Yadav leading India. He recently surpassed Virat Kohli to become the third-most capped T20I captain for India.
Former England opener Nick Knight has suggested India should use Varun Chakravarthy early against Harry Brook. Knight believes Chakravarthy, despite recent struggles, remains a high-class bowler. Chakravarthy has a strong record against England, with 14 wickets in five games.