Brondby’s Welsh boss Steve Cooper is under scrutiny after being accused of dropping Bosnia-Herzegovina midfielder Benjamin Tahirovic. The accusation comes from Bosnia-Herzegovina manager Sergej Barbarez, ahead of their World Cup play-off against Wales. Brondby’s communications director Soren Hanghoj refuted the claim, stating the player’s omission was a ‘club decision’.
The Houston Rockets are on the road to take on the Chicago Bulls. Both teams are looking to pick up a victory, but may be without multiple key players due to injuries. Alperen Sengun is not on the injury report, but Anfernee Simons is listed as questionable.
Australia have secured their T20 series against the West Indies with a 17-run victory. Alana King’s two wickets helped Australia defend their total. The final match of the series will be held on Tuesday morning, AEDT.
Alexander Zverev is the favourite against Marin Cilic in the Miami Open Round of 32. Zverev has -625 odds to win, compared to Cilic’s +400.
The Los Angeles Lakers, with a 46-25 record, are heading into a road game against the Detroit Pistons, who stand at 51-19. The Lakers are currently enjoying a nine-game winning streak, while the Pistons have won their last three. Several players are listed as questionable for the game.
The Philadelphia 76ers, currently seventh in the East, face a significant challenge against the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder. The Sixers will be shorthanded, missing several key players. The Thunder are near full strength, welcoming back Jalen Williams.
Mike Blair, Scotland’s most-capped halfback, has joined Dave Rennie’s All Blacks coaching team as attack coach. Blair, who previously held assistant coaching roles with Glasgow, Scotland, and Kobe, will move to New Zealand subject to a work visa.
Jaqueline Adina Cristian, ranked No. 36, is scheduled to compete against Jessica Pegula, ranked No. 5, in the Round of 16 at the Miami Open presented by Itau. Pegula is the favourite with odds of -901, while Cristian is the underdog at +525.
Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen are set to face each other in the Miami Open Round of 16. Sabalenka dominated Caty McNally, while Zheng came back to win against Madison Keys. Zheng seeks her second win in three matches against Sabalenka.
West Virginia and Kentucky will face off in a second-round NCAA Tournament matchup. Both teams are known for their defensive strengths, though they approach it in different ways. West Virginia relies on ball pressure and quickness, while Kentucky utilises height and shot-blocking.