Author: Soccerhuz
Arsenal should have been awarded a penalty in the first half of their Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, according to former Premier League referee Keith Hackett. The Gunners found themselves 1-0 down in the tie after just four minutes thanks to Ousmane Dembele’s goal. But after weathering the storm for the first 20 minutes, Arsenal got a foothold in the game In the 37th minute, Mikel Merino made his way into the box and looked set to draw his side level, only for a last-minute challenge by PSG man Joao Neves. It led to shouts for a…
Longtime college coach Jim Harrick almost had his trusted friend, Stan Love, for one of those psycho dads. Reason being, Stan had the conventional wisdom of every other ambitious parent: “I think my son is really good.” Only Stan here was different — the ninth pick in the 1971 NBA Draft, a former NBA player, including a season and a half with the Lakers. So when his son Kevin made it as an UCLA freshman, Kevin had an old-school game that featured outlet passes and low-post moves, the likes of which were last seen in the 70s when Bill Walton…
AC Milan are ready to make Theo Hernandez an offer to remain at the club and extend his deal, but it reportedly involves a pay cut. As La Gazzetta dello Sport (seen below) reports this morning, the club have made Theo a renewal offer. The reason is simple: to avoid the risk of a free transfer and regain some leverage when it comes to his future. The current deadline – summer 2026 – plays in favour of the left-back, who in just over a year could freely choose his next destination. That could be the most ambitious on a technical…
The Milwaukee Bucks just flamed out in the first round — again. After getting bounced 4-1 by the Pacers, the Wisconsin-based team has now seen three straight early exits since winning it all in 2021. And with Giannis Antetokounmpo still in his prime, questions are starting to heat up: how much longer will “The Greek Freak” stick around before looking for a real shot at another ring? If he were to listen to Carlos Boozer, he should look to join a team that is not only a piece away from attaining a championship but also building a dynasty for the…
LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers have their backs against the wall entering Game 5 at Crypto.com Arena on Wednesday night. After Lakers head coach J.J. Redick sold out to win Game 4 – playing his best five players the entire second half but coming up short – the Lakers now need to win three games in a row in order to advance to the second round. Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves are showing the entire NBA why they had the fourth-best net rating in the NBA during the regular season. Chris Finch has been able to use a ton…
A glimmer of optimism emerges for the Lakers as the possibility of Maxi Kleber’s return injects renewed energy into a pivotal moment in the series. Overcoming a Daunting Setback Maxi Kleber, a key forward for the team, is on the verge of making his long-awaited debut after overcoming a serious injury. Sidelined since January 25 due to a right foot injury that necessitated surgery, his recovery journey has reached a hopeful turning point. The adjustment from an “out” status to “questionable” marks a significant milestone, representing months of work and dedication. This pivotal change offers a beacon of encouragement not…
AC Milan returned to winning ways in the league as they followed up their midweek derby victory against Inter in the Coppa Italia with a win in Venice. Milan emerged from the lagoon with all three points and a third clean sheet in four games. Christian Pulisic scored early and Santiago Gimenez scored late, securing a win that doesn’t move the needle much in terms of the league table, but does build confidence in view of the Coppa Italia final. This morning’s edition of Corriere della Sera (via MilanNews) writes that the Rossoneri were ‘pragmatic’ in Venice. They suffered at…
When F1 fans speculated about Max Verstappen’s future main rival, many pointed to Lando Norris as the obvious candidate. But so far in the 2025 season, it is Oscar Piastri who has emerged as a real contender. With a series of commanding performances, the Australian has not only led the field, but has also caught the attention and respect of Verstappen himself, who is now openly suggesting that Piastri could be his true successor at the pinnacle of F1. Through the first five Grands Prix of the 2025 season, Oscar Piastri has put in a series of performances that have…
Franco Mastantuono is continuing to generate headlines with his performances for River Plate, and AC Milan have their eye on him. According to MilanNews, European football is getting to know Mastantuono more and more. The 17-year-old talent at River Plate is enchanting in the Argentine league and is attracting the attention of the big clubs. Last summer, Milan were linked with a move for the teenager. Geoffrey Moncada has been following him for some time and has him on his short list, the report confirms, but now there might well be a lot more competition to land him. Mastantuono has…
²The Los Angeles Lakers have home-court advantage as the third seed against the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Quarterfinals, but they still find themselves down 3-1 heading into Wednesday’s Game 5. The Timberwolves dominated in a 117-95 Game 1 victory before the Lakers won Game 2 94-85. Minnesota then took Game 3 116-104 and Game 4 116-113. The latter game was unique from Los Angeles’ perspective, as Head Coach JJ Redick played LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Rui Hachimura, Austin Reaves, and Dorian Finney-Smith for the entirety of the second half. The Timberwolves dominated in a 117-95 Game 1…