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Français (Afrique)Liverpool boss Slot confirms Isak available for PSG clash
Arne Slot has confirmed that Alexander Isak is fit to play a part for Liverpool at Paris Saint-Germain tonight.
Liverpool make the tough trip to the Champions League holders for the first leg of their quarter-final tie.
The Reds are seeking to bounce back from a humbling FA Cup exit to Manchester City at the weekend, and have lost four of their last seven games across all competitions.
However, Slot’s squad has been boosted by the return of record signing Isak. The Swedish striker has been sidelined since December after undergoing surgery for a fractured fibula and ankle issue.
After a full week of first-team training, Isak has travelled to Paris and is ready to feature at the Parc des Princes.
“[Isak] finished close to a week of team training sessions now, so he can play a part. Otherwise, I wouldn’t take him,” Slot said to the media.
“I decided not to take him to the Etihad because we felt in talks with the player, medical, performance staff that he wasn’t able to get a performance out of him yet.
“And since he’s with us now, we do think that we can get a performance out of him now. But not to start – that [would] be clear.”
In terms of absences, first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker remains out. Giorgi Mamardashvili is in line to replace the Brazilian, Elsewhere, Stefan Bajcetic, Conor Bradley, Wataru Endo and Giovanni Leoni are also in the treatment room.
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Dalton Knecht plays 19 minutes for Lakers against Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City (63-16) defeated Los Angeles (50-29), 123-87, Tuesday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California.
Former Vol Dalton Knecht totaled five points and four rebounds in 19 minutes for Los Angeles. He converted 2-of-6 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
Rui Hachimura scored 15 points, while Drew Timme totaled 11 points for the Lakers. LeBron James and Luka Doncic were inactive for Los Angeles.
Knecht was selected in the first round of the 2024 NBA draft (No. 17) by the Lakers.
He transferred to Tennessee from Northern Colorado and played for the Vols during the 2023-24 season under head coach Rick Barnes.
During his one season at Tennessee, Knecht averaged 21.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. He led the Vols to a SEC regular-season championship and an appearance in the NCAA Tournament Elite Eight for a second time in school history.
Los Angeles will next play Thursday versus Golden State. Tipoff is slated for 10 p.m. EDT at Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
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‘Absolute robbery’: Ferdinand reacts to reports he’s hearing out of Man Utd over ‘steal’ of a deal
Rio Ferdinand believes Barcelona will be getting one of the bargains of the transfer window if they sign Marcus Rashford this summer.
The Catalan giants have the option of making his move permanent at the end of the season for just £26 million.
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United outline firm stance in Rashford talks
However, it’s thought they’re unwilling to even shell out the fee.
Reports have suggested that Barcelona would like to take Rashford on loan for another campaign or negotiate a lower price tag.
They won’t get much joy with either option, though, as Manchester United are completely closed off to both.
The Red Devils have made it clear they will only facilitate Rashford’s departure if their demands are met. Otherwise, they’re happy for him to return to Carrington at the end of the term in order for INEOS chiefs to find an alternative suitor for him.
Rashford enjoying a new lease of life in Catalonia
In the meantime, the 28-year-old added to his account for the Blaugrana in their crunch La Liga clash away to Atletico Madrid on Saturday night, scoring an equaliser in the first half before Robert Lewandowski secured the win in the closing stages.
(Rashford’s record in all competitions for Barcelona)
The victory meant that Barcelona extended their gap atop the table to seven points over second-placed Real Madrid.
Hansi Flick’s side host Atleti this evening in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, so Rashford will be aiming to replicate his stellar display on the European stage, where he’s excelled throughout the season.
(Rashford’s record in the Champions League for Barcelona)
What did Ferdinand have to say about Rashford and Barcelona?
When weighing in on the United graduate’s potential permanent switch to Camp Nou, Ferdinand said (as cited by Manchester Evening News): “If Barcelona get him for the reported £26m that we’re talking about, and they get that version of Marcus Rashford (who scored vs Atletico), that is an absolute robbery, it’s a steal.
“So, as I said, I’ll just say good luck to him, I want him to do well, you know what I mean? Because I’ve seen him grow as a young player at Man United, and good luck to him in that sense.”
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'Bumrah had no visible plan': Irfan Pathan explains how Sooryavanshi forced world's best to rethink
Sooryavanshi grabbed headlines when he took on Jasprit Bumrah, widely regarded as the world’s best bowler, he smashed him for two sixes in a single over. Facing Bumrah for the first time in the IPL, the young left-hander launched the very first ball he faced over long-on for a stunning six, a shot that even drew a smile from the Indian pace spearhead.
After rotating strike briefly with opening partner Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sooryavanshi once again took on Bumrah on the 4th ball of same over. Anticipating a slower delivery, he picked it early and launched it into the midwicket stands, marking two sixes. Sooryavanshi’s innings was short but electrifying. He scored a blistering 39 off just 14 balls before being dismissed by Shardul Thakur, caught in the deep.
'He was waiting for Bumrah' - Pathan
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Pathan revealed that Sooryavanshi had been preparing for this moment.
“This 15-year-old wonder kid says, ‘I am waiting for Jasprit Bumrah. I got out to him last year. I will come this year and hit him.’ And he hit Bumrah on the very first ball,” Pathan said.
Making the Best Think
What impressed Pathan the most was not just the sixes, but the impact they had on Bumrah himself.
''The way Bumrah had no plans visible, the way he moved to the slower one - Vaibhav Suryavanshi has forced even Bumrah to think. In white-ball cricket, India has not found a bowler like Bumrah. He is a GOAT. And this feat has been achieved against him,'' he added.
Pathan highlighted Bumrah’s stature in world cricket, calling him a once-in-a-generation bowler in white-ball formats, which made Sooryavanshi’s feat even more remarkable.
According to Pathan, the youngster’s fearless mindset is what sets him apart.
“Whatever bowler comes in front of him, he doesn’t overthink or focus on the action. He watches the ball and, if it’s there to be hit, he goes for it. That thinking makes him very special.”
After his explosiveness in the IPL so far, Pathan also wants selectors to stop waiting and hand Vaibhav Sooryavanshi his India cap.
“Don’t make this boy wait too long,” he said. “Give him the Indian team cap. Imagine, this boy can play 20 years of professional cricket. This is scary for bowlers.”
Jets 2026 NFL draft target: Scouting report for WR Omar Cooper Jr.
Indiana wide receiver Omar Cooper Jr. could be a player to watch for the New York Jets ahead of the 2026 NFL draft.
As things stand, the Jets hold nine picks in the draft, including two first-rounders (No. 2 and No. 16), and two second-rounders (No. 33 and No. 44).
If things hold there, general manager Darren Mougey and the Jets front office could have plenty of options to consider when turning in their selection cards.
During the run up to the draft, which starts April 23, Jets Wire will compile information on prospects Buffalo could have interest in. Specifically, what scouting reports and draft profiles say about their game.
Cooper is up next in our prospect previews.
Here's a rundown of what experts are saying about his game:
WR Omar Cooper Jr. | Indiana | Junior
Vitals
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 199 lbs
Pros
- Strength
- Yards after catch
- Versatility
Cons
- Contested catching considered average
- Could add quickness
Stats
2025 stats (16 GP):
- 69 catches, 937 yards, 13 touchdowns
Career Stats (42 GP):
- 115 catches, 1,798 yards, 22 touchdowns
2025 PFF grade:
- 87.8.
PFF grade over the last three seasons:
- 77.9.
Consensus rank
Draft stock: Round 1.
Highlight reel
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