England boss Steve Borthwick backs ‘world-class goal-kicker’ Marcus Smith

Anthony Davis will miss another two weeks due to a left adductor strain sustained during a Feb. 8 game against the Houston Rockets, in which he scored 26 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in his Mavericks debut before exiting the court. Despite making progress, Davis will be re-evaluated in two weeks by the Mavericks, who won two of their final three games without him and will resume their season with 26 games left sitting eighth...

In 2025, fantasy baseball pitchers will be impacted by park factors, with Seattle being the most extreme pitcher's park due to decreased run scoring and increased Whiff Rate. Tropicana Field has decreased walks and increased strikeouts, while Petco Park has boosted homers but remains tough overall. Cleveland saw changes that made it HR-friendly for left-handed batters, and San Francisco remains an extreme pitcher's park due to climate. Players like Willy Adames and Michael Conforto will...

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Palmeiras is still interested in signing Barcelona loanee Vitor Roque before the Brazilian transfer window closes, despite the difficulties of negotiating a deal with both Barça and Real Betis. The 19-year-old forward has scored seven goals for Betis this season, but Barça is only willing to let him leave on a permanent deal for around €25m. Betis sporting director Victor Fajardo expects Roque to stay and compete for a starting position, despite Palmeiras' previous attempts...

England defender Lucy Bronze acknowledges the potential for unsavoury fan behavior after tennis player Emma Raducanu was approached by a man exhibiting fixated behavior at the Dubai Tennis Championships. The man responsible for the incident has been issued a restraining order to prevent further contact with Raducanu. Bronze emphasizes the importance of player safety and awareness in light of such occurrences. Full Article

Three MLB stadiums underwent major offseason changes with significant fantasy baseball impacts. The Orioles moved in their left-field wall, benefiting players like Ryan Mountcastle and Tyler O’Neill. The Rays relocated to Steinbrenner Field, resembling Yankee Stadium, boosting hitters like Brandon Lowe and Josh Lowe. The A’s moved to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, enhancing visibility and benefiting hitters like Brent Rooker and Zack Gelof. Full Article