Jack Norris 
Bronny James has experienced a challenging second season, splitting time between the Los Angeles Lakers and their G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers. After being recalled to the NBA on Monday, James was re-assigned to the G-League on Tuesday. This decision highlights the difficulty James has faced in earning a consistent role with the Lakers.
Alan Brazil’s connection with Cheltenham is being celebrated in a new online game. ‘Project: Cheltenham’ allows fans to help the talkSPORT presenter get to his breakfast show on time. The game features hazards, detours and distractions, with power-ups from talkSPORT stars.
Maja Chwalińska secured a dominant victory in Antalya. The Polish player, seeded eighth, defeated Ada Kumru. Chwalińska’s technical skill proved too much for her opponent.
Trey Murphy III scored 28 points, and Dejounte Murray added 27 as the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Toronto Raptors 122-111. Brandon Ingram, in his return to New Orleans, surpassed 11,000 points for his career. The Pelicans have now won seven of their last 10 games.
Kevin Blake has three tips for Wednesday at the Cheltenham Festival including an 66/1 fancy in the opener on day two. The first race of interest is the Turners’ Novices’ Hurdle (1.20) and the Joseph O’Brien-trained ZEUS POWER is highly likely to be the biggest-priced selection that I side with all week. The Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (2.00) is another wide-open Grade 1 contest.
The Lakers are in the No. 5 spot in the Western Conference after recent wins. They could end the week as a top-four seed if they beat the Timberwolves and other results go their way. Several games around the league could impact the standings.
Iran’s participation in the upcoming World Cup is in doubt, according to the country’s Minister of Sports and Youth, Ahmad Donyamali. He stated that under the current circumstances, Iran may not be able to participate. Concerns have also been raised regarding the safety of Iranian players.
Darryn Peterson’s candidacy for No. 1 in the NBA draft has been much discussed over the course of a tumultuous season. Issues with cramping and inconsistent play have heightened the perceived risk around taking him first. A big postseason run could help him change the narrative around his season.
Darius Garland’s time with the Cleveland Cavaliers saw him post a troubling -40 in the plus-minus category. However, since joining the Los Angeles Clippers, Garland has experienced a complete turnaround, posting a +55 through four games. The Garland-Harden swap could easily become equally satisfying for both the Cavaliers and Clippers alike.
Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 153-128. The Clippers had their highest points total of the season. Minnesota dropped to sixth in the Western Conference.