Author: Soccerhuz
Gian Piero Gasperini’s side sits third in the standings, four points ahead of Bologna, which stunned leader Inter Milan earlier in the day. The first half at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza offered little in terms of goalmouth action, with just one shot on target between the two sides before the break. Luka Jovic came closest to opening the scoring in the first 45 minutes, but he was unable to test Marco Carnesecchi from close range after finding space to shoot. Milan again came close when Rafael Leao’s cross across the area narrowly evaded Christian Pulisic, but it was Atalanta that got…
MILAN, April 20 (Reuters) – After AC Milan suffered their 10th league loss of the season at home to Atalanta on Sunday, manager Sergio Conceicao spoke of how little respect he has been shown, with his future at the club constantly under the media spotlight. The 1-0 defeat leaves Milan ninth in the standings, well off the pace for a Champions League place, and 20 points behind leaders and city rivals Inter Milan. Milan have one last chance to salvage something from this season, with a Coppa Italia semi-final second leg against Inter to come on Wednesday, after a 1-1…
In Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 131-80 on Sunday. Chet Holmgren finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds, while Jalen Williams scored 20 points. With a league-best 68-14 record at the end of the regular season, Oklahoma City appeared to be a strong contender for the title. Seven points short of the record, the margin was 51 points and the fifth-largest victory margin in NBA postseason history. Ja Morant only made 6 of 17 shots to score 17 points for Memphis. Jaren Jackson Jr. scored four points on…
On Sunday evening, the Miami Heat played the Cleveland Cavaliers (in Ohio) for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series. The Heat lost by a score of 121-100. Andrew Wiggins finished with 14 points, six rebounds, two assists and one steal while shooting 5/11 from the field and 2/6 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time. Many people reacted to his performance on social media. The Heat are now down 0-1 in the series. Game 2 will be on Wednesday night (also in Ohio). Wiggins is in his first season playing for the Heat.
The Cleveland Cavaliers lived up to their fans’ expectations after an impressive first game against the Miami Heat. Donovan Mitchell had another historic night of shattering records, while Ty Jerome rose to the occasion, contributing highly to the team. The Cavaliers set the tone of the game early, with a fine lead of 31-24 in the first quarter. On the other hand, Tyler Herro and Bam Adebayo kept pushing their side to counter the elite Cavaliers’ defense. This strategy did bring the game closer for the Miami Heat, who finished the second quarter on 30-31. Similarly, the Heat drew the…
PJ Washington, a former Kentucky star, stirred controversy by seemingly criticizing Luka Doncic in a postgame press conference following the Mavericks’ messy trade of Doncic to the Lakers. The trade, described as potentially the craziest in NBA history, has drawn significant backlash, particularly from former owner Mark Cuban, who lamented the lack of value in the deal. While the Mavericks aimed to strengthen their defense, their performance showed inconsistency, highlighted by a recent loss to the Grizzlies. Washington’s comments hinted at frustrations over the Mavericks’ playoff outcomes, contrasting them with Doncic’s new opportunity with the Lakers. By the Numbers The…
Luka Doncic had been expected to spend his entire career with the Dallas Mavericks. However, a blockbuster trade (that shocked the NBA world) sent him to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this year. Doncic can be a free agent as soon as the summer of 2027 (he has a player option in his contract). He will be eligible to sign a contract extension with the Lakers this summer. Via ESPN’s Bobby Marks (on February 2): “Here are the contract options for Luka. Despite the super max extension off the table, Doncic should actually make more in the long run. Important…
Arrigo Sacchi has urged AC Milan and Roma to give Carlo Ancelotti a call should he leave Real Madrid. Madrid were knocked out of the Champions League after a 5-1 aggregate defeat to Arsenal in the quarter-finals, with some reports suggesting Ancelotti could now be sacked after the Copa del Rey final against Barcelona on April 26. Los Blancos are currently seven points off leaders Barca in LaLiga, with a game in hand which will be played against Athletic Bilbao on Sunday. Sergio Conceicao had been brought in to improve Milan’s fortunes after Paulo Fonseca was sacked in December, but since…
Samuele Ricci remains a priority for the summer and according to a report, AC Milan are ready to ‘invest heavily’ in the Torino star to bolster their midfield. The Rossoneri have been lacking a hard-working defensive midfielder for several years now, with Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders both preferring more advanced roles this season. As such, the management is now ready to fill that void in the squad, having targeted the Torino star Ricci. According to Niccolo Ceccarini of TMW, Milan are prepared to ‘step forward decisively’ in their pursuit of the player despite Torino’s hefty price tag of around…
Maurizio Sarri is one of the top candidates for the head coach position at AC Milan. According to a report, his candidacy would be further strtenghtened by the potential arrival of Tony D’Amico. The Rossoneri CEO Giorgio Furlani has reportedly made D’Amico the top target for the sporting director role, not willing to give up despite Atalanta’s stance. With the Italian director, Sarri would likely arrive as the new head coach, according to Tuttosport (via Calciomercato.com). There haven’t been any concrete or serious talks between Furlani and D’Amico yet, just very informal chats, but the latter has already brought forward…