Author: Soccerhuz
In the world of basketball, the James name carries high expectations. While Bronny, LeBron’s eldest son, has captured most of the media attention, Bryce James, the youngest, has had a more complex journey filled with tough decisions and moments of self-reflection. Although Bryce showed talent early on, his high school career wasn’t as high-profile as his brother’s. At Sierra Canyon, a school known for its athletic achievements, opportunities were limited, which frustrated Bryce. However, things truly came to a head when his parents made decisions about his academic and athletic future. LeBron and Savannah, aware of the pressure their son…
Arsenal’s new sporting director Andrea Berta has the club currently in pole position to land the transfer of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer. Sources close to the situation have informed CaughtOffside that the Gunners are leading the chase for Cunha’s signature due to Berta’s links with the player. The Italian chief knows Cunha from their time together at Atletico Madrid, and he’s a big fan of what the versatile Brazilian can offer in attack. In another boost for Arsenal, CaughtOffside understands that Wolves are resigned to losing Cunha this summer, and are already planning their strategy around the assumption…
Beppe Marotta is sceptical about the timing and ‘process’ for a new stadium at San Siro, but Milan’s Mayor Beppe Sala hits back at the Inter President: ‘Bring home the Scudetto.’ Inter and Milan recently submitted an offer to buy the San Siro area, including the Stadio Meazza, and build a new stadium in the coming years. Milan and Inter’s new stadium has been a hot topic in the country for over a decade, with several plans already abandoned. Marotta said on Tuesday that he was sceptical about the process and the timing for a new stadium, but Sala hit…
Sergio Conceicao has admitted that he is ‘not the happiest in the world’ because of the last three months he has experienced at AC Milan. It feels like Conceicao’s days at Milan are numbered despite the fact that he has only been in the job for four months. He arrived at the end of December, inheriting a difficult situation will little time to work on the training ground, yet he has not lit the spark necessary to save the season. The Portuguese coach’s media style is something that we spoke about in a feature on Tuesday, but he does increasingly…
As Orioles fans, we were spoiled with the opening week of the season this year. Because the O’s began the year in Toronto, a stadium with a retractable roof, they did not need to build a rain date into their plans. So their first off day of the year came on Tuesday, after playing five whole games. If that’s not evidence for why every new stadium should have a retractable roof, I’m not sure what is. The Orioles are back in action tonight, however, and they will have to face the newly paid Garrett Crochet. It was reported yesterday that…
After appointing a sporting director, with Fabio Paratici clearly ahead in the race, AC Milan will soon have to choose the coach for next season. Sergio Conceiçao’s adventure, even if he were to win the Coppa Italia, is coming to an end. The guideline for his successor is already set: after two Portuguese coaches, Milan should go back to ‘speaking Italian’. As La Gazzetta dello Sport report, and as has been reported by other sources, Paratici’s arrival would see Milan launch a homegrown-led project, based around a director, a coach and players who know the league well. The favourite It…
Lautaro Martinez confirms he ‘gave my all to be there’ for Inter in the Coppa Italia semi-final against Milan, but will not even be on the bench. The first leg of this showdown kicks off at San Siro on Wednesday at 20.00 UK time (19.00 GMT). With Mehdi Taremi and Denzel Dumfries injured, plus Kristjan Asllani suspended, the Nerazzurri were hoping they could count on their captain and top scorer. However, after returning from international duty with Argentina carrying a muscular problem, Lautaro Martinez was forced to abandon his hopes of participating in the Derby della Madonnina. “I gave my…
Milan are having a dire season by recent standards, yet the derby has provided some positive moments as they have won two and drawn one. The victories included a late winner in the first league meeting, and an added-time goal to clinch the Supercoppa Italiana, the club’s 50th trophy. The gap that has opened up to the top five spots in the league means that the Coppa Italia takes on some extra importance, because winning it guarantees a place in the Europa League. It would also add a sweet ending to a bitter campaign overall. We start with the man…
So could the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics, who have 35 combined NBA championships Karl Malone, John Stockton, Chris Paul and some of the best players in NBA history have never won an NBA championship. Some of the best basketball players in the world right now are trying to win their first rings. And some big men spent decades dominating the hardwood, adding trophy after trophy to their case. Since 1949, team after team has attempted to win a trophy and surpass the competition. But some squads truly stand out and created history while winning it all. Here is…
There are eight games left in the 2024-25 NBA regular season for the Los Angeles Lakers. The race towards the finish line is going to involve some serious obstacles. The Lakers have the second toughest remaining strength of schedule in the league for this key stretch left in this year’s campaign. The opponents for these last eight games have a cumulative winning percentage of .593. This slate of matchups includes two fixtures each against the Oklahoma City Thunder and Houston Rockets. The Lakers will also face the Golden State Warriors and Dallas Mavericks. With standings such an important part of…