Air Force hosts San Jose State following Myers' 23-point game
San Jose State Spartans (7-20, 2-14 MWC) at Air Force Falcons (3-24, 0-16 MWC)
Colorado Springs, Colorado; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: San Jose State takes on Air Force after Adrian Myers scored 23 points in San Jose State’s 84-69 loss to the Boise State Broncos.
The Falcons are 3-13 in home games. Air Force is 1-0 in one-possession games.
The Spartans are 2-14 in conference play. San Jose State is 3-12 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 10.0 turnovers per game.
Air Force scores 61.6 points per game, 15.8 fewer points than the 77.4 San Jose State gives up. San Jose State’s 42.9% shooting percentage from the field this season is 6.6 percentage points lower than Air Force has allowed to its opponents (49.5%).
The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. San Jose State won the last meeting 70-62 on Jan. 14. Ben Roseborough scored 19 points to help lead the Spartans to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Lucas Hobin is shooting 37.5% and averaging 12.1 points for the Falcons. Ethan Greenberg is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Colby Garland is shooting 49.2% and averaging 19.4 points for the Spartans. Pasha Goodarzi is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Falcons: 0-10, averaging 60.9 points, 25.0 rebounds, 13.6 assists, 4.5 steals and 1.4 blocks per game while shooting 40.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 87.9 points per game.
Spartans: 1-9, averaging 68.3 points, 24.5 rebounds, 10.5 assists, 4.7 steals and 1.6 blocks per game while shooting 41.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.4 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/air-force-hosts-san-jose-094323380.html
Mitchell leads Missouri against Tennessee after 26-point game
Tennessee Volunteers (20-7, 10-4 SEC) at Missouri Tigers (18-9, 8-6 SEC)
Columbia, Missouri; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Missouri takes on Tennessee after Mark Mitchell scored 26 points in Missouri’s 94-86 loss to the Arkansas Razorbacks.
The Tigers are 14-2 on their home court. Missouri averages 80.3 points while outscoring opponents by 5.0 points per game.
The Volunteers are 10-4 in conference games. Tennessee is fourth in the SEC with 26.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Nate Ament averaging 4.9.
Missouri makes 49.2% of its shots from the field this season, which is 8.7 percentage points higher than Tennessee has allowed to its opponents (40.5%). Tennessee has shot at a 47.0% clip from the field this season, 4.5 percentage points greater than the 42.5% shooting opponents of Missouri have averaged.
The matchup Tuesday is the first meeting of the season for the two teams in conference play.
TOP PERFORMERS: Mitchell is scoring 17.2 points per game with 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists for the Tigers. Jayden Stone is averaging 15 points over the last 10 games.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie is averaging 18.1 points, 5.3 assists and 1.9 steals for the Volunteers. Ament is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 5-5, averaging 77.7 points, 32.7 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.1 points per game.
Volunteers: 8-2, averaging 77.9 points, 39.0 rebounds, 16.3 assists, 6.5 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.5 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mitchell-leads-missouri-against-tennessee-094322446.html
Dybantsa leads No. 23 BYU against UCF after 29-point game
UCF Knights (19-7, 8-6 Big 12) at BYU Cougars (20-7, 8-6 Big 12)
Provo, Utah; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: No. 23 BYU plays UCF after AJ Dybantsa scored 29 points in BYU’s 79-69 win over the Iowa State Cyclones.
The Cougars are 11-2 in home games. BYU has a 1-2 record in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Knights are 8-6 against Big 12 opponents. UCF has a 3-0 record in one-possession games.
BYU’s average of 8.9 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.9 more made shots on average than the 8.0 per game UCF allows. UCF has shot at a 47.4% rate from the field this season, 4.0 percentage points higher than the 43.4% shooting opponents of BYU have averaged.
The Cougars and Knights meet Tuesday for the first time in Big 12 play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Richie Saunders averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Cougars, scoring 18.1 points while shooting 37.6% from beyond the arc. Dybantsa is averaging 24.9 points, 6.7 rebounds and four assists over the last 10 games.
Themus Fulks is scoring 14.0 points per game and averaging 3.0 rebounds for the Knights. Jordan Burks is averaging 14.1 points and 4.7 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Cougars: 4-6, averaging 82.1 points, 33.3 rebounds, 12.2 assists, 5.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 46.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.8 points per game.
Knights: 5-5, averaging 74.5 points, 29.4 rebounds, 14.4 assists, 5.5 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 80.0 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dybantsa-leads-no-23-byu-094321319.html
Kent State hosts Central Michigan following Safford's 27-point game
Central Michigan Chippewas (9-18, 5-9 MAC) at Kent State Golden Flashes (20-7, 11-3 MAC)
Kent, Ohio; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Kent State faces Central Michigan after Morgan Safford scored 27 points in Kent State’s 78-71 victory over the Bowling Green Falcons.
The Golden Flashes have gone 12-2 at home. Kent State is 4-2 in games decided by less than 4 points.
The Chippewas are 5-9 in MAC play. Central Michigan is sixth in the MAC with 9.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Keenan Garner averaging 2.3.
Kent State averages 9.6 made 3-pointers per game, 2.0 more made shots than the 7.6 per game Central Michigan allows. Central Michigan averages 6.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.7 fewer made shots on average than the 8.9 per game Kent State allows.
The teams square off for the second time in conference play this season. Central Michigan won the last meeting 87-85 on Jan. 10. Phat Phat Brooks scored 20 points to help lead the Chippewas to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Safford averages 2.2 made 3-pointers per game for the Golden Flashes, scoring 14.1 points while shooting 35.7% from beyond the arc. Delrecco Gillespie is shooting 50.0% and averaging 17.9 points over the past 10 games.
Tamario Adley is scoring 12.5 points per game and averaging 4.6 rebounds for the Chippewas. Logan McIntire is averaging 13.0 points and 2.1 rebounds over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Golden Flashes: 7-3, averaging 77.6 points, 38.6 rebounds, 12.6 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.5 blocks per game while shooting 41.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.0 points per game.
Chippewas: 4-6, averaging 74.9 points, 28.4 rebounds, 14.6 assists, 7.1 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.1 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/kent-state-hosts-central-michigan-094321140.html
owens-Barnett and North Texas host UTSA
UTSA Roadrunners (12-13, 7-7 AAC) at North Texas Mean Green (16-11, 10-5 AAC)
Denton, Texas; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: North Texas hosts UTSA after Jazzy Owens-Barnett scored 21 points in North Texas’ 82-73 win against the Charlotte 49ers.
The Mean Green are 9-6 in home games. North Texas is third in the AAC with 24.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Megan Nestor averaging 8.7.
The Roadrunners are 7-7 in AAC play. UTSA is 5-10 against opponents with a winning record.
North Texas’ average of 5.1 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.8 fewer made shots on average than the 5.9 per game UTSA allows. UTSA averages 60.7 points per game, 0.7 fewer than the 61.4 North Texas gives up to opponents.
The teams play for the second time in conference play this season. UTSA won the last meeting 66-64 on Jan. 28. Cheyenne Rowe scored 27 points to help lead the Roadrunners to the victory.
TOP PERFORMERS: Aysia Proctor is averaging 13.8 points for the Mean Green. Nestor is averaging 13.2 points over the last 10 games.
Rowe is averaging 14.3 points and 8.8 rebounds for the Roadrunners. Ereauna Hardaway is averaging 1.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Mean Green: 6-4, averaging 66.9 points, 36.6 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 8.3 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 39.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.9 points per game.
Roadrunners: 4-6, averaging 60.9 points, 33.7 rebounds, 14.0 assists, 8.5 steals and 3.7 blocks per game while shooting 38.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 59.0 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/owens-barnett-north-texas-host-094312483.html
There's a new Hugo Ekitike and he's made for Liverpool
There’s a new Hugo Ekitike and he’s made for Liverpool
He’s a quintessential Liverpool attacker. Exactly, the type of player the Reds like to have playing as the no.9. Roberto Firmino and Daniel Sturridge have been very similar profiles.
What’s also interesting is that while Hughes has focused on signing a lot of young players for the defence, he hasn’t really brought in any young attackers apart from Wright.
Liverpool definitely have more options at youth level in attack, but that should not deter the club’s sporting director to pursue even more additions of similar profile to Ndukwe and Ndiaye.
One of those should be targeting a player who could be the next Ekitike who is simply made for Liverpool due to his style of play and profile.
The player in question is Julian Hall of New York Red Bulls. The 17-year-old scored a brace on his first start of the MLS season helping New York to a 2-1 victory.
Despite being so young, this was Hall’s 45th appearance for Red Bull’s first-team. He has eight goal contributions so far. Admittedly a lot of these appearances have come off the bench, with Hall starting just nine games.
That makes his output pretty decent considering he has eight goal contributions in nine starts.
There’s more to Hall than just output though. His link-up play and his first touch is very similar to Ekitike. He has that aura of unpredictability, capable of making clever flicks to surprise his opponents and retain the ball for his team.
At the same time, he also knows how to get into dangerous areas inside the opposition’s penalty area. Like Ekitike, he has a great sense of awareness for the goal.
He doesn’t turn 18-years-old until next month, and when he does Liverpool will be able to sign him in the summer window.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/theres-hugo-ekitike-hes-made-084000299.html
‘We were looking at matchups’: India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate breaks silence after Axar Patel snub sparks controversy
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The loss marked India’s biggest defeat in T20 World Cup history and ended their remarkable 18-match unbeaten run across ICC white-ball events. But the spotlight quickly shifted from the result to the explosive team selection, with Axar’s omission raising serious questions.
Breaking his silence, ten Doeschate revealed just how agonising the decision had been.
“Yeah, we spent so much time deliberating about the XI, the last couple of days,” he said. “And I guess the only way that it sort of didn’t play into our hands is if we did have the ideal start like we did today with getting Quinton and Rickelton out so early.”
He explained that the call was driven purely by tactical considerations, not a reflection of Axar’s value.
“We were kind of looking at matchups more in the middle. And then obviously, someone has to give way. So, do we leave a batter out and get another bowler in? In hindsight, that looks like the right decision. But playing it forward and making decisions at the time, we felt we needed Rinku as an eighth batsman, so to speak. And the decision was based around there.”
India ultimately chose Sundar for his powerplay bowling ability and batting flexibility, even though Axar is widely regarded as one of the side’s most dependable all-rounders.
“Certainly, it’s not to take anything away from Axar and his leadership and how important he is to the team,” ten Doeschate stressed. “We face it almost every week, trying to squeeze 11 places into 15. We’re finding it tricky, and we need to make sure we get that spot on for the next two games.”
He also dismissed concerns over Sundar’s limited IPL opportunities.
“I don’t think that’s necessarily relevant. We know what Washi’s done while he’s been with India, and we judge him on that,” he said. “A big part of the strategy today was how well he bowled in the power play. Winning that power play was going to be super important.”
The assistant coach admitted the plan was built around countering South Africa’s left-hand heavy middle order.
“Given the fact that we thought the majority of the threat was going to come from the left-handers, and we wanted to play the extra batter, it left us with one choice between Washington and Axar, and today we chose to go with Washi.”
He acknowledged the optics looked worse because Sundar didn’t bowl in the powerplay as intended.
“He obviously didn’t bowl in the power play tonight, so it looks like we’ve purely gone on who’s going to bowl through the middle, in which case you would choose Axar. But the strategy was around that.”
Despite the backlash, ten Doeschate expressed hope Axar would understand the decision.
“In a tournament like this, you expect all players to understand that the best intentions are trying to pick the best 11 to win the game, and I hope Axar takes it in the same spirit.”
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/were-looking-matchups-india-assistant-083800806.html
Why we hosted Sundowns at Solomon Mahlangu – TS Galaxy coach
Why we hosted Sundowns at Solomon Mahlangu – TS Galaxy coach
Interview
Beganovic on entertaining Downs in alternative pitch
Photo: DISKI FANS
TS Galaxy head coach Adnan Beganovic has explained why the club opted to host Mamelodi Sundowns at the Solomon Mahlangu Stadium in their Nedbank Cup clash over the weekend.
The Rockets eliminated Masandawana in the Round of 16 after securing a 2-0 victory, thanks to first half goals from debutant Sphamandla Ngwenya and Junior Zindoga.
With the Downs mentor Miguel Cardoso voicing his displeasure with the pitch after the match, the Bosnian explained that although it was not his decision to take the game to KwaMhlanga, it’s imperative for the club to give back to the area.
“It’s not my choice to bring Sundowns here, besides for the first game against Marumo Gallants we played here and I think TS Galaxy started from this stadium, playing in the second league,” Beganovic said.
“I think we also need to give something back to this area, to these beautiful fans and bring some biggest games here, bring Nedbank Cup [games] here if we can. If we are lucky to play here again why not?
Beganovic expressed delight at knocking out the Tshwane giants, and dismissed suggestions that his team’s victory was a fluke, stating that luck is earned.
“I’m so happy. We spoke about luck but you need to deserve luck, you need to show something, it’s not easy to score two goals and the last game I think we dominated all the 120 minutes. You need to have quality to win the games.
“Luck, yes, you need to deserve it – Sundowns missed some opportunities but also we are always there to defend, to block every shot. And then, it’s not only about the pitch, it’s not only about the stadium.
“I think we deserved to bring something, to give something back to these beautiful fans who support us a lot and I hope we can play one more game here to give again a beautiful opportunity [to the fans] in the stadium full of supporters and also we promise a good game.
Galaxy, who clinched the Nedbank Cup at the expense of Kaizer Chiefs as a second-tier side in 2019, await their fate in the quarter-final, with the draw set to be conducted this evening.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/why-hosted-sundowns-solomon-mahlangu-083500320.html
Real Madrid and Barcelona set sights on Manchester City’s Rodri
Real Madrid and Barcelona set sights on Manchester City’s Rodri
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly interested in signing Manchester City star Rodri.
According to German outlet Bild, the two La Liga giants have the 29-year-old at the top of their wish list and could launch a bid in the summer.
Rodri has been a key player for the Citizens since joining the club in 2019 from Atletico Madrid.
But the midfielder’s contract will expire in June 2027, sparking speculation regarding his future in Manchester.
City manager Pep Guardiola is desperate for Rodri to extend his stay at the club.
He said in a recent press conference: “I would love desperately [for Rodri to stay]. Rodri is Rodri. As much age as he has, more wiser, more understanding of the game.
“There are players that are defined on the big stages, in the difficulties, and Rodri’s one of them, like Bernie [Bernardo Silva], like Ruben [Dias], like many of them that I had in the past. You cannot achieve what we achieved if you don’t have huge personalities.”
Rodri has been a consistent performer for City over the years.
He has made 287 appearances across all competitions, with 27 goals and 32 assists to his name.
But injuries have reduced his playing time for City in recent seasons.
Rodri made only a single Premier League start last term due to a cruciate ligament injury.
He has also missed a chunk of this season with a hamstring issue, starting only 11 top-flight matches so far.
Rodri is widely regarded as one of the best holding midfielders in the world.
He is highly rated for his passing skills, composure and playmaking ability.
He is physically strong, which helps him win tackles and aerial duels.
City have struggled in Rodri’s absence, as they went trophyless last season.
Given his importance in the team, the Premier League giants will likely renew his contract soon.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-barcelona-set-sights-083500364.html
Today’s Papers – Milan rage, referees’ flop, Juventus collapse
Today’s Papers – Milan rage, referees’ flop, Juventus collapse
La Gazzetta dello Sport
The Devil lose against Parma and attack the referee
Milan rage, Inter +10
Foul on Loftus-Cheek and goal conceded: Piccini and VAR on the Rossoneri’s target. Nerazzurri have a Scudetto breakthrough.
Juve collapse, worse than Motta
The numbers don’t add up anymore; the fourth placement is at -4
Super Roma, Napoli caught
Gasp, three goals to Cremonese. The champions are furious after Atalanta’s comeback
Toro beaten by Genoa, assessments on Baroni
Corriere dello Sport
Milan, gift to Inter
Defeat against Parma at San Siro (0-1). Chivu stays +10.
Allegri’s unbeaten run stops after 24 games. Leao hits the post. Loftus-Cheek has a mandibular fracture. Troilo-goal: third consecutive win for Cuesta.
Referees, another flop
Disastrous Chiffi and VAR: Atalanta win 2-1 but Manna shouts: ‘Enough!’
Napoli’s 2-0 cancelled out: ‘It’s a disgrace.’
Roma jump: they are third
Cremonese beaten 3-0, Napoli caught
Juve, five days in or out
Future at stake between Wednesday and Sunday. Spalletti talks to the fans: a pact to save the season
De Rossi, what a tris. Baroni set to leave.
Tuttosport
Juve, everything is in question
Even the coach, who remains a cornerstone in the club’s plans, must make assessments on his future. From mea culpa to a day off, he’s tried anything to give a charge ahead of Galaasaray.
Toro, D’Aversa to avoid Serie B
Baroni’s sacking is expected today. Cairo already has an agreement with the ex-Empoli coach, who is open to staying until June, given his excellent rapport with Petrachi. Protests grow stronger.
Roma, overwhelming Champions party
Napoli, VAR doesn’t work: ‘We are not stupid.’
Ahi Milan, Cuesta hurts: Inter go +10.
https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/today-papers-milan-rage-referees-083500864.html
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