Eddie Howe has said Newcastle will not be overawed when they play Barcelona in their Champions League last-16 second leg. Howe stated his players are in “as good a place as any time this season”. He also backed Sandro Tonali’s commitment to the club.
The Topps Traded set made its mark in the 1980s. The 132-card set featured traded veterans and rookies who debuted too late for inclusion in Topps’ regular set. Here are some of the top Topps Traded cards from that decade, based on impact, importance and collectability.
Istanbul Basaksehir will host Antalyaspor in the Turkish Super Lig. Basaksehir are looking to refocus their push for continental football. Antalyaspor are in need of points to ensure safety, sitting just one place and two points above the relegation zone.
The Bears have agreed to a deal with James Lynch. It’s a one-year deal in Chicago for the veteran lineman. Lynch spent the last two seasons with the Titans and appeared in all 34 of the team’s games.
Braga will play Ferencváros in the second leg of the Europa League’s round of 16. They trail 2-0 from the first leg in Hungary. Club president António Salvador has appealed for support.
Mikel Brown Jr. will not play in Louisville’s NCAA Tournament opener against South Florida. The freshman point guard is sidelined with a reaggravated back injury. His availability for the second round is also in doubt.
Braga will host Ferencváros needing to overturn a 2-0 deficit in the second leg of their Europa League round of 16 tie. The first leg in Budapest saw Ferencváros secure a victory, marking the first encounter between the two teams. Braga have won each of their last six two-legged ties in UEFA competition.
The Colorado Buffaloes are shifting their recruiting focus to 2027 after a busy offseason. Head coach Deion Sanders and his staff are hosting several top prospects, including Jackson Roper, the No. 1 player in Colorado. Roper, a four-star offensive lineman, is visiting Boulder for the first time.
Rotherham United have appointed Lee Clark as their new boss. The appointment comes after Matt Hamshaw was sacked following a 5-0 defeat at Peterborough. Clark, who had previously announced his retirement, will manage the League One side until the end of the season.
ESPN has ranked the top 50 players to watch in March Madness, factoring in talent and expected impact. The list includes potential first-weekend Cinderella breakout stars on mid-major teams. Five teams had three players make the cut: Arizona, Florida, Iowa State, Michigan and UConn.
