Fantasy Basketball Midseason Report: Biggest surprises — and will they keep it up?

Pitt has lost a top WPIAL target, Lucas Shanafelt, who committed to Stanford, removing him from the 2026 recruiting class. The 6-foot-4, 235-pound three-star tight end from Peters Township was heavily recruited by Pitt, which was the first Power Four school to offer him and where he frequently visited over the past months. Despite Shanafelt's commitment, Pitt continues to pursue other tight end prospects, with official visits scheduled for Adam Land, Javonte Williams, Zachery Turner,...

Robert Lewandowski and Alejandro Balde will not be available for Barcelona's Champions League semifinal first leg against Inter, while Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, and Ferran Torres are set to play despite concerns following their recent match against Real Madrid. Club sources report that De Jong, Pedri, and Torres are fit, while Balde may potentially return for the second leg on May 6, and Lewandowski's recovery timeline remains uncertain. Martin and Ferran Torres are expected to...

Arne Slot, the new coach of the Premier League champions, has long admired Pep Guardiola, often sharing his insights on Guardiola's tactics during his early coaching days at Cambuur, as recalled by Henk de Jong. After progressing from assistant roles to head coach positions at AZ Alkmaar and Feyenoord, where he won the league title, Slot’s philosophy remains influenced by his experiences at Cambuur, emphasizing the importance of playing attractive football for dedicated fans. His...

SummaryScott McTominay has emerged as a key player for Napoli in their Serie A title race, scoring two goals in a recent 2-0 victory over Torino, bringing his tally to five goals in three games. His impact has been significant since joining the team, breaking multiple deadlocks and quickly becoming a fan favorite, blending humor and passion as he engages with supporters. With Napoli holding a three-point lead and remaining opponents in the bottom half,...

Saquon Barkley, the NFL's leading rusher last season, was seen with President Donald Trump on Marine One and at Trump's golf club, where they appeared friendly. Trump praised Barkley, saying, “What a nice guy he is,” and humorously noted he wanted to race him. Barkley, scheduled to celebrate the Philadelphia Eagles' Super Bowl victory at the White House, seems to be taking a different political stance than teammate Jalen Hurts, who hesitated when asked about...

James Litman, a standout pitching prospect from West Boca Raton High School, chose to play college baseball at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) due to its proximity to home and his longstanding admiration for the program. Now a freshman, he has quickly established himself in FAU's weekend rotation, boasting a 3-2 record with a 4.93 ERA and 41 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings, helping the Owls remain competitive in the American Athletic Conference. With strong support...