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All of that is true. But when the dust settles, the 2022 Final Four won’t include any team worse than a 3 seed. It just won’t be all of the usual bluebloods. Starting in the East, Purdue’s size and offensive balance will be the difference. Look for Jaden Ivey to go on a Johnny Juzang-type of run and lead the Boilermakers to its first Final Four since 1980. TSN’s MARCH MADNESS HQLive NCAA bracket | TV schedule | Predictor tool...

The Republican senator continued his demands for people to “weigh cost versus benefit” of coronavirus lockdown restrictions, taking the opportunity this week to criticize the “heavily politicized narrative” of the pandemic. Rubio, who has for years touted the benefits of extracurricular sports in general and football in particular, cautioned his constituents against trusting blanket COVID-19 restrictions against schools and churches. Rubio on Saturday joined the nationwide debate over restarting high school, college and NFL play, saying that lawmakers and parents alike should “be flexible on start date[s]....

The Premier League champions are in need of a defensive midfielder, especially after Paul Scholes retired from football for the second time and medical condition keeping Darren Fletcher out of action. Mendy has revealed to have agreed terms with a club but is yet to reveal his future destination. “I agreed with the club where I’m going, but I will not say anything before the holidays,” Mendy told L’Equipe....

And as always, there are stories which make headlines irrespective of the transfer window being open or shut. Despite the onus on the Champions League ties, we have still managed to get a bunch of stories that made headlines on April 3, 2018: Premier League Manchester United’s summer transfer list revealed One thing is certain that Manchester United are in for a major overhaul this summer transfer window. Jose Mourinho has reportedly been given a £200 million war chest to make United ready to fight on all fronts next season....

The league is no longer four great teams versus sixteen mediocre clubs; instead, it has become a free-for-all, save for the exception of the two or three teams who get steamrolled for one reason or another. United’s lacklustre performances still come as a surprise to football fans, as many still associate the club with the wonders that they achieved throughout the 2000s under the reign of Sir Alex Ferguson....

But now already emerging as a new revelation for a struggling Manchester United in midfield, Mata has laughed at reports which claim that he had a rift with the Special One at Chelsea. “My relationship with Mourinho has never been bad,” Mata said. “Many lies were told about me and Mourinho when he arrived at the club this summer. “It bothered me that every day I had to read and listen to rumours that were not true....

Corinthians wunderkind Fabricio Oya may just prove to be one of those exceptions. The midfielder earned rave reviews before even setting foot on the pitch for his beloved Timao and interest from overseas has never been far behind. Man Utd 9/4 to win title At just 17, Oya is yet to make his full debut at Corinthians. That has not stopped him, however, from breaking into the Brazil Under-20 team - the teenager formed part of this year’s side at the famous Toulon tournament - nor from attracting attention far beyond his native Brazil....

According to Record Sport, the Dutch club will not entertain offers for the 23-year-old until the completion of both legs of their final Champions League qualifier against Scottish giants Rangers. Manchester United parted ways with Edinson Cavani and Jesse Lingard in June after the expiration of their contracts. Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at the club also remains uncertain and the 37-year-old has made no secret of his desire to leave Old Trafford....

The Red Devils are looking to sign a defender to replace Eric Bailly, who seems likely to leave Old Trafford when the summer transfer window opens. According to Eurosport, Liverpool were in pole position to sign Ibrahima Konate this summer but will now face heavy competition from Manchester United for the Frenchman’s signature. Ibrahim Konate joined RB Leipzig from Sochaux-Montbéliard in the summer of 2017. The 21-year-old has developed into one of the Bundesliga’s best young defenders during his four years at the club....

As a result, we have on our hands a full slideshow that consists of the gossips in the media about the Red Devils and we shall get to that without further ado! #5 Shaw, Herrera, Mata While most of the focus is on which players the Red Devils want to sign, there are also some of their players that could leave the club in the near future. Pogba and Martial are two names that are constantly linked with moves out of the club....

Fernandes, who was linked with a move to the club in the summer, is regarded as one of the best players in his home country and the Portuguese international could cost around £60 million. Havertz, on the other hand, has also emerged as a viable option for the record English champions but Bayer Leverkusen are unwilling to part with the midfielder for anything less than a nine-figure sum. While both deals are at an initial stage, there is a growing belief amongst the Red Devils hierarchy that the club will get at least one over the line in the coming days, representing a case of cautious optimism for a side that needs a boost on and off the pitch....

Manchester United have identified Moussa Dembele as an alternative to Haaland after failing to sign the Norwegian United looked in pole position to sign Haaland but the negotiations fell apart as the English giants refused to comply with the demands of the player’s representatives, including those of agent Mino Raiola. After having missed out on the 19-year-old, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made Dembele’s signing his number one priority. The Frenchman has been on United’s radar for a long time now and the club is keen on bringing him to Old Trafford....

In case you didn’t know: Real Madrid have been chasing Paul Pogba from the beginning of this summer’s transfer window. Zinedine Zidane is said to be a huge admirer of the French midfielder and wants to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu this summer. Pogba has also made his desire known to leave Manchester United for a new challenge this summer during an interview back in June. The heart of the matter: According to Paul Hirst of the Times, the Los Blancos submitted a new offer of €30 million plus the attacker James Rodriguez for Paul Pogba....

With Pep Guardiola and Mourinho in the midst of a relative detente and the latter apparently bored of riling Arsene Wenger, Conte has been in the Manchester United manager’s sights all season. An extraordinary row between Conte and his Chelsea predecessor played out in public last month. Can they keep their tempers under control this weekend? In the aftermath, Mourinho claimed not to like confrontations with other coaches. The evidence below suggests otherwise....

Meanwhile, Arsenal have not won a Premier League game at Old Trafford since 2006, and judging from their current form, history is set to repeat itself. Mikel Arteta’s side have suffered two consecutive defeats in the EPL, both games ending in a 1-0 loss to the Gunners. Despite a good start to the season, the losses have left them 11th in the standings. With both teams currently in the bottom half of the table, whoever wins this fixture could move up and stand a higher chance of finishing in the top four, considering the fact that Manchester United still have a game in hand....

While Ralf Rangnick’s crew was putrid in front of net against a defensively disorganized Magpies squad, actual footballing was only half the discussion post-match. The focus was instead on the body language and mental state of Manchester United players who were constantly complaining to the referee and to fellow teammates, expressing a general frustration as the match progressed. With another opportunity against a bottom-tier Premier League side in Burnley (18th, 11 points), can Manchester United (7th, 28 points) produce a get-right performance, or will the struggles continue and the frustration continue to grow?...

Balotelli is reportedly close to joining hometown club Brescia after negotiations to join Brazilian giants Flamengo broke down. He scored eight goals in 15 appearances for Marseille last term, having impressed in an early stint with their Ligue 1 rivals Nice, but budgetary constraints at the Stade Velodrome left the 29-year-old once again seeking pastures new. Mancini managed Balotelli at Inter and Manchester City and ended his four-year international exile by recalling the striker when appointed as Azzurri boss in 2018....

The former Inter and Manchester City boss was let go by Zenit on Sunday after guiding them to fifth in the Russian Premier League. It is anticipated Mancini will take over the reins of the Azzurri, who were led in friendlies against Argentina and England by Luigi Di Biagio in March, on a two-year deal. “I’m happy to be back in Italy. Tomorrow [Tuesday] we’ll see what happens,” he told reporters at Rome Fiumicino airport....

Goal understands the deal will see him remain with the Merseyside club until 2023 as the Premier League giants continue to tie down their star players. Mane’s partners in crime Mohamed Salah and Roberto Firmino have already signed fresh five-year deals in the last 12 months, and Jurgen Klopp has now ensured his ferocious front three have all committed their futures to the club with Mane set to finalise the deal before the end of 2018....

Offering the ability to pause and record live TV, watch a suite of on-demand content from UK broadcasters including BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 and the cleanest user interface I’ve seen in a long time, the Manhattan T3-R offers a great TV-watching experience. Design and build The Manhattan T3-R is a fairly nondescript set-top box, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing given you’ll probably want it to blend into your TV setup, rather than draw attention to itself....