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PAMPLONA, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 21: Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid looks dejected as Lucas Torro (L) and Inigo Arguibide of CA Osasuna (R) celebrate following the team’s victory in the LaLiga EA Sports match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on February 21, 2026 in Pamplona, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) | Getty Images

In Spanish radio program La Pizarra, Miguel Quintana analyzed Madrid’s defeat to Osasuna and shifted the focus beyond individual performances.

He began by highlighting Victor Muñoz:
“We all knew him from that play in Montjuic that could have equalized a Clasico, but the real breakthrough of Victor Munoz at the elite level we are seeing this season with Osasuna. His level is growing exponentially as the season progresses… In left, inside or right, but always at full speed. His football is sharp.”

On Madrid’s use of young players:
“Just look at how Gonzalo Garcia came on in the 75th minute in a game that demanded him since halftime and that he probably should have started.”

On Mbappe:
“Mbappe is not well. And he wasn’t fit to play. Not at least the whole match. On Saturday, in many plays, he was Osasuna’s third center-back. In the end, the problem for me was not Mbappe. Nor even the one who played him and didn’t take him off. It’s all structural.

He was clear about hierarchy:
“Avaro Arbeloa is playing this match with the same marked cards that Ancelotti and Xabi Alonso had before. It doesn’t matter what the match demands… what matters are the hierarchies of a club that has become completely dysfunctional. Real Madrid can improve as a team, but it will not fully heal as a club until Florentino Pérez puts the badge above the players again.”

​https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/miguel-quintana-real-madrid-become-173637914.html 

Kemar Roach has played 88 Tests for West Indies taking 294 wickets [Getty Images]

Durham have signed West Indies Test star Kemar Roach as they push for an immediate return to Division One of the County Championship following relegation last season.

The 37-year-old, who is closing in on 300 Test wickets, will join up with the Durham squad ahead of the season-opener against Kent at Banks Homes Riverside and will be available until mid-June.

Roach brings proven pedigree as a pace bowler in English conditions as a three-time County Championship winner with Surrey.

“I can’t wait to join Durham for the 2026 season,” Roach told the club’s website.

“Having played in the County Championship for the past five years, I know how serious a side Durham are, so I plan to join and add great value.

“I hope to help Durham push for a trophy this summer and I think the group Durham have is very close to doing that.

“We know how much of a tough season it is with the county grind, but the rewards are there when you win and I hope to add that winning mentality to the Durham side.”

Roach, 37, who made his Test debut in 2009, has claimed 12 five-wicket hauls for West Indies.

“We’re delighted to welcome Kemar to Durham,” said Durham director of cricket Marcus North.

“He is a world-class performer in Test cricket and his experience playing county cricket makes him a perfect fit for our group.

“Kemar brings proven quality with the ball but also a wealth of knowledge that will benefit our younger bowlers across his time at Durham.”

​https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/durham-sign-west-indies-pace-173518638.html 

Leny Yoro banned from driving for the next six months

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been handed a six-month driving ban after being caught travelling at almost two-and-a-half times the speed limit in a residential area, according to The Independent.

The 20-year-old was clocked driving his Porsche Cayenne GTS at 72mph in a 30mph zone in the Manchester suburb of Withington shortly after 4 pm on August 28, 2025.

He was charged by Greater Manchester Police with both the speeding offence and failing to identify the driver of the vehicle following the incident.

During the legal proceedings, Yoro’s representative, Lisa Nevitt of Burton Copeland, issued a formal apology on behalf of the centre-back.

The defence explained that the high speed was due to Yoro “rushing to take a friend to the railway station.”

His lawyer further noted that Yoro believed the road’s broad nature at that point meant there was little risk of contact with vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians.

While Yoro was not at risk of a ban due to “totting up” penalty points from previous offences, the magistrate ruled that the extreme nature of the speed warranted a suspension.

Consequently, the court imposed a six-month ban and ordered the defender to pay a total of £1,052, comprising a £666 fine, £120 in costs, and a £266 victim surcharge.

Yoro’s legal team emphasised his accountability, stating he would not contest the ban given the circumstances.

Since his high-profile £52.2m move from Lille in the summer of 2024, the Frenchman has established himself as a key figure in United’s backline, making 24 appearances across all competitions this season.

While he will now need to arrange alternative transport for the next six months, this is not expected to affect his availability for the remainder of the 2025–26 campaign.

Eyeing a return to the Champions League, Yoro and United currently sit fourth in the Premier League, level on points with Chelsea and Liverpool, ahead of Monday’s clash with Everton.

​https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/leny-yoro-banned-driving-next-173500654.html 

Welcome back! It’s been a while since we last wrote on the top performers in High Score fantasy basketball. That’s because of the extended Week 17 spanning before and after the All-Star break. That gave some players the opportunity to play 5-6 games to try and reach an optimal score for your lineup.

Now, we head into the stretch run with only a few more matchups before the fantasy basketball playoffs begin (most commonly in Week 21 for Yahoo default leagues). Below we’re going over the perfect lineup for Week 17.

Week 17 High Score Perfect Lineup.

More on the top performers

Cade Cunningham, guard: It still feels very odd that Cade isn’t getting more MVP hype this season. Sure, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the Thunder atop the NBA standings again as we head into the final few months of the regular season. But Cunningham has the Pistons well ahead of the rest of the East, 5.5 games clear of the Boston Celtics in second place in the conference. It took a 42-point performance vs. the Knicks at The Garden to get Cade the recognition he deserves when it comes to MVP talk.

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Luka Dončić, guard: Luka has lost his MVP steam but still has a very good chance of winning the 2025-26 NBA scoring title, entering Week 18 averaging 32.8 points per game. Dončić scored 38 points with 6 rebounds and 11 assists in a three-point win over the Clippers this past weekend. He’s been dealing with a nagging hamstring injury that held him out of three games prior to the break. Luckily, Dončić was able to get in a solid outing before the end of the elongated week.

Nikola Jokić, frontcourt: The Joker is back after looking not quite himself since returning from a knee injury at the end of January. The Nuggets big man gave us a stat line we grew accustomed to seeing earlier in the season, when he was by far the best fantasy asset. He scored 35 points with 20 boards, 12 assists and 5 stocks in a losing effort to a depleted Warriors team missing Stephen Curry. Joker hadn’t reached 90+ fantasy points in High Score since Christmas.

Victor Wembanyama, frontcourt: The Spurs have ripped off eight wins in a row as they close in on OKC at the top of the Western Conference. Wemby has been elevating his ceiling when he’s aggressive on offense. But we also see what the floor looks like; he’s had a few games under 40 fantasy points over the past month or so. Wemby put on a show during All-Star Weekend, and after, scored 28 points with 15 boards, 6 dimes and 5 stocks this past weekend in a win over the Kings.

Kawhi Leonard, frontcourt: It almost feels bad that this Kawhi season is going to be wasted on this Clipper steam. Los Angeles has no choice but to make the Play-In Tournament since OKC owns the team’s first-round pick, but it would be a long-shot for the Clips to make any noise in the postseason. So instead, we’ll just enjoy this renaissance season for Leonard, who is averaging just shy of 30 points per game in February. He’s slowly climbing the rankings in High Score and could be a league-winner down the stretch.

Paolo Banchero, utility: Banchero snuck his way onto this list with 26-14-8 with 4 blocks in a loss to the Suns. He’s been one of the more erratic assets in fantasy basketball this season given his struggles scoring the rock. Some nights you get Banchero who lands in the perfect lineup, though, it took two overtimes for the forward to get in past Tyrese Maxey’s score. The Magic have a brutal schedule this week with matchups vs. the Lakers, Rockets and Pistons.

​https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-basketball-high-score-perfect-lineup-for-week-17-nikola-jokic-turns-in-best-performance-since-christmas-164646775.html 

​https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tssaa-wrestling-state-champions-ponce-164240489.html 

Former USC star wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane did not hold back when calling out a three-star recruit on social media on Monday. Lane accused three-star recruit Brawley Tuitupou of stealing his cleats and other Trojans’ gear from the USC locker room while on a visit with the program.

Lane posted a photo, which seemed to be originally taken by Tuitupou five weeks ago, of a collection of USC gear that was allegedly stolen from the locker room. The photo included eight pairs of receiver gloves, three pairs of cleats, four towels, a USC jacket and shorts.

“This kid stole my cleats and a bunch of stuff from the sc locker room. All yall kids out there just know this is simply unacceptable,” Lane wrote on social media.

It is possible that USC gifted Tuitupou some gear during his visit. Some recruits even have full photoshoots in the program’s uniform. However, the amount of gear Tuitupou had collected along with Lane’s accusations make the Tuitupou seem more suspicious.

Who Is Tuitupou?

Tuitupou is a junior receiver and safety at Mountain View High School in Orem, Utah and stands at 6-foot-4 and 175 pounds. He has 25 scholarship offers, according to his 247Sports profile.

USC is not one of the 25 programs that have offered Tuitupou a scholarship. Lane’s recent accusations could influence whether the Trojans decide to extend an offer to Tuitupou.

Among the 25 teams that have offered Tuitupou a scholarship are College Football Playoff semifinalist Ole Miss and four Big Ten conference teams: Penn State, Maryland, Iowa and Purdue.

What’s Next For Lane?

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans wide receiver Ja’Kobi Lane (8) participates in pregame warmups against the Washington Huskies at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Regardless of if Lane’s accusations impact USC’s recruiting of Tuitupou, the pair will not play together at USC.

Lane declared for the 2026 NFL Draft and will participate in the NFL Combine. While former USC wide receiver Makai Lemon is a clear first-round pick, Lane is projected to be drafted around the second or third round. His performance at the combine will influence which team decides to pick him up for next season.

Photo Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

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​https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/former-usc-wr-ja-kobi-164110608.html