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Even with the constant evolution of basketball, a talented big anchoring the post never quite seems to go out of style, with many of the most recognizable names in women’s college basketball building their celebrity right in the painted area. Continuing with NCAA.com’s season preview for the 2023-24 women’s college basketball season, here’s a look at the sport’s ten 10 scorers in the post: Rising to a ring-kissing star during LSU’s run to the 2023 national championship, Reese’s tournament dominance — the Tigers forward averaged 21 points and a stunning 15 rebounds across six games — offered newly engrossed viewers…
A strike by referees at the ongoing Atlantic Conference Ibadan Playoffs of the 2023 Nigeria Basketball Premier League on Friday disrupted matches at the centre. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the officials embarked on the strike because of unpaid allowances, leading to the stoppage of the day’s first match. They claimed that they were yet to be paid any of the allowances for feeding and accommodation since the competition tipped off on Sunday. A referee who spoke with NAN on condition of anonymity said the umpires at the competition had been using their personal funds to run…
College hoops’ season is less than two weeks out. The longest offseason traverse in major American sports is almost over. Hallelujah. With the season under a fortnight away, I am proud to present to you our biggest preseason piece of content each year: A master ranking of the sport. Below, you’ll find capsules for the 101 best teams in men’s college basketball. If you came looking for a general scan of the top of college hoops or an in-depth look at why I’ve decided to underrate the likes of NC State and Indiana again, you’re in luck! This protracted primer offers more…
Tottenham Hotspur extended their winning run in the Premier League to four matches with victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park, maintaining their lead at the top of the table. The meteoric rise under Ange Postecoglou’s stewardship has been nothing short of exemplary, and against the Eagles, while not at their best, Spurs got the job done and brandished their title-winning credentials after securing a 2-1 victory. Whereby last season only brought misery and a fourth managerial dismissal in as many years following Antonio Conte’s sacking in March, there is now a tangible possibility that silverware – a premium so agonisingly out of reach for so long at…
Ange Postecoglou, the manager of Tottenham Hotspur, has praised Emerson Royal for his performance against Crystal Palace last night. Spurs increased their lead at the top of the table to five points with yet another victory. As usual, Son Heung-min and James Maddison are receiving excellent accolades for their performances, but Postecouglou praised his replacements, particularly Emerson. Tottenham were without Destiny Udogie last night because of an injury. The Italian has been a revelation at Spurs since the start of the season, and it was a shame that he was not available for Ange Postecoglou last night. The Tottenham boss went with Ben Davies at left-back…
Tottenham ended up winning yet again last night as they clung on to seal another three points at Crystal Palace. An own goal from Joel Ward set them on their way before a fine goal from Heung-Min Son ensured the points were wrapped up. Jordan Ayew did get one back, but Spurs held firm to go five clear at the top. The season is going remarkably well for Tottenham. Their defense, led by new addition Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero, has been a major factor in their success. Speaking of Van de Ven, Gary Neville of Sky Sports thinks the…
According to sources who spoke to Football Insider, Tottenham and Fulham will compete to capture Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy in the January transfer window. Fulham’s first priority is a striker, and Football Insider reported on Friday, October 27, that Marco Silva will likely receive funding to spend in the winter window. Among the Premier League’s lowest scorers, Fulham has not yet found a replacement for talisman Aleksandar Mitrović, who moved to Al-Hilal in the summer. Tottenham, though, is also keeping an eye on Guirassy, the hot striker. The Guinean international’s Stuttgart contract includes a release clause of approximately £15 million.…
January transfer rumors about Southampton forward Che Adams could surface; Everton and Crystal Palace were previously connected. Adams has received a new contract offer, but he has not accepted it, leaving the Saints to consider selling him or forfeiting him for nothing. Ross Stewart, the new addition, has the ability to push Adams down the ladder because of his previous struggles in front of goal and limited playing time. Adams remained at St Mary’s this summer following the Saints’ relegation from the Premier League, despite being linked with a number of Premier League clubs. Everton were reportedly in talks with…
Thierry Rohart-Brown, 16, has officially joined Southampton for an unknown sum from Reading. The eighteen-year-old Dominic Ballard, who was loaned to Reading, was exchanged for the teen. This season, Ballard has already netted three goals for the Royals, including a brace against Exeter City in a 9-0 victory. BOOM! Thierry Rohart-brown, 16, has officially joined Southampton from Reading FC 🔴✨ #SaintsFC Rohart-Brown has been formally unveiled following a rigorous procedure, and he will continue his study while partnering with the Saints Under-18s. Andy Goldie, the director of Southampton Academy, stated: “Thierry and his family are a welcome addition to the…
Before his team, Liverpool, takes on Nottingham Forest on Sunday, Jurgen Klopp has identified what he believes to be the team’s greatest strength. During his pre-match press conference today, the Liverpool manager discussed Forest and Steve Cooper, emphasizing the threat the Reds represent. Klopp talked about how Taiwo Awoniyi, a former Liverpool player, scored a beautiful finish to help Forest defeat his team 1-0 at the City Ground last season. Even though the Reds lost 3-2 at Anfield, Klopp continued to commend Cooper and his team for acknowledging that they consistently give the opposition trouble. Jurgen Klopp on the greatest…