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Because not playing means your case cannot be improved. And not playing most likely means you took an early conference tournament loss and your case almost certainly is not good enough. Like Xavier. Or Stanford. MORE: Bracket predictions: SN’s latest Field of 68 If your team is playing, there’s a chance. Today’s bubble games: Michigan State vs. Maryland, Big Ten Tournament, 11:30 a.m., BTN. Michigan State (15-11, No. 67 NET) still could be considered to be on the bubble, but with three victories over top-10 teams in the NET, they are not falling out....

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was initially appointed as Jose Mourinho’s interim replacement in December, with a brief to steady the ship until the end of the season. Tottenham boss Pochettino was tipped as one of the leading candidates to get the full-time job, but the stunning turnaround engineered by Solskjaer saw him appointed as the Red Devils’ new permanent manager on Thursday. Pochettino – who was also linked with the Real Madrid post before Zinedine Zidane was reappointed earlier this month – is adamant that his attention was never diverted from his current employers....

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner had told the Red Devils ahead of pre-season that he wished to leave the club if a reasonable offer was made. While there is yet to be an offer for Ronaldo, the legendary forward is still eyeing a departure as he looks to continue playing UEFA Champions League football. Cristiano Ronaldo’s escape options now lie in Italy, with reports claiming that Napoli are keen on the veteran striker....

Ibrahimovic has not started a game since damaging knee ligaments in the Europa League quarter-final clash with Anderlecht in April, but after five substitute appearances this term he finally gets a start for the trip to Ashton Gate. Jose Mourinho makes a total of 10 changes to the side which beat West Brom in the Premier League on Sunday, with only Marcus Rashford remaining from that XI. Henrikh Mkhitaryan is back in the first-team picture but will have to make do with a place on the bench as United start with Rashford, Ibrahimovic and Anthony Martial all in attack....

In case you didn’t know… Max Aarons impressed everyone with his performances with Norwich City last season, helping the Canaries lift the EFL Championship. As such, the Canaries will be returning to the Premier League in the 2019/20 season. The 19-year-old was named in the Championship Team of the Season and awarded the EFL Young Player of the Season. The heart of the matter According to Sky Sports, Manchester United have stepped up their interest in the Norwich City player....

In case you didn’t know… Following another heartbreaking season in the domestic circuit, Manchester United are looking to include a few new faces to bridge the gap between them and the likes of Manchester City and Liverpool. In order to make this transfer window a successful one, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is determined to sign a superstar centre-back. Matthijs de Ligt has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for a while now....

According to an exclusive report from The Telegraph, Man Utd are still in the race to sign Eriksen who has clearly stated that he will not join Toby Alderweireld in signing a new deal at Spurs. The Danish international has been seeking a move away from Spurs for a while now, with Man Utd being one of his biggest admirers. It’s believed that Paul Pogba could quit Old Trafford next year, with Eriksen lined up as his natural replacement....

Dembele produced a match-winning display as he scored two sublime goals for his side including a sensational free-kick. The French won the game 3-2, ending England U-21’s 15-game unbeaten run, and Dembele would certainly have impressed Friio. Also read: Manchester United transfer rumour: Jose Mourinho keeping a keen eye on Harry Kane Dembele, who is a product of French champions Paris Saint-Germain’s youth academy, joined Celtic from Fulham in June in a four-year deal and the Scottish championships had to see off competition from few of the Premier League heavyweights to secure his services....

Portuguese journals are confident of United officials scouting Carvalho during the ongoing Portuguese League. Carvalho has been linked with a move to United since 2014 with Mourinho eager to get the deal done. Also Read: Manchester United transfer rumour: Mourinho set to bid for Portuguese midfielder William Carvalho According to reports from O Jogo, United will offer in the region of €35million for Carvalho, who has a €45m release clause in his current Sporting contract....

In case you didn’t know… Manchester United manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, wants to bring a few young and hungry talented English players to revamp the squad. As a result, English assets like Harry Maguire, Sean Longstaff and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have been linked with the club for a while now. Moreover, Antonio Valencia, who has been a sensational performer for the Red Devils for last few years, is going to leave the club in this summer....

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s man played out a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford last weekend, and will be keen to bring themselves back to winning ways in the Premier League. Arsenal have already lost three times in the league this season, with Jamie Vardy giving Leicester City a 1-0 win at the Emirates Stadium last weekend. MIkel Arteta’s side warmed up for this game with an easy 3-0 win over Dundalk in the Europa league on Thursday night, but will be aware the level of opposition takes a massive step up on Sunday....

Man United gave some nervy moments to their fans even after Brighton went down to 10 men after a 53rd minute red card, but a Bruno Fernandes breakaway goal in second-half stoppage time sealed the Red Devils’ first league victory since Jan. 22. Ralf Rangnick’s men leapfrog West Ham into fourth place with the win, a position which will award a berth in the UEFA Champions League at season’s end....

Liverpool’s visit to Old Trafford, so soon after United’s devastating loss to Manchester City last Sunday, could not have come at a more critical time; or opportune, depending on the perspective. While the League Cup might ordinarily provide fodder for United’s youth, Moyes could hardly afford another crushing defeat. It was understandable, if unfortunate timing, that Moyes should change eight men for Liverpool’s visit, although it was to the squad rather than kids that the Scot turned....

Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson suspended his Senate campaign on Monday, followed by Milwaukee Bucks executive Alex Lasry on Wednesday. State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski followed suit on Friday, saying that the Democratic Party should be united going into the election. Barnes appeared with Lasry and Godlewski as they made their announcements, praising their campaigns. Although Wisconsin’s primary won’t take place until August 9, Barnes, who was already leading in the polls, is all but guaranteed to secure the Democratic nomination....

Mandy Rose has now responded to Ziggler, and seems genuinely annoyed with his attempts to try to get back with her. Mandy asked Dolph why he’s so obsessed with her, before Dana Brooke tweeted at him as well. There was a time when Mandy Rose and Ziggler were close Earlier this year, Sonya Deville and Dolph Ziggler plotted to keep Mandy Rose away from Otis. It seemed like something was brewing between Mandy and Dolph instead....

Not a single deal of significance has gone down in July, thanks to a muddled market in which even teams under the .500 mark cannot definitively call themselves sellers. The Tigers, for instance, entered Wednesday with a 46-47 record, but stood only four games out of the second wild-card spot in the American League, and whether they buy or sell remains up in the air. MLB TRADE DEADLINE: Where will Justin Upton end up?...

The just-traded infielder had to make a cosmetic change to the back of his new jersey as LA teammate Max Muncy had already laid claim to No. 13 — the only number Machado has ever known in his professional career. The 26-year-old chose to go with No. 8. MORE: O’s Schoop on missing Machado: ‘We ride together, we die together’ This decision appealed to Baltimore fans as it seemed to be an homage to franchise great Cal Ripken Jr....

Pacquiao and his promoter, Top Rank, agreed to terms for a bout on May 2, Top Rank vice president Carl Moretti told ESPN.com. MORE: Mayweather taunts Pacquiao | Mayweather opens as favorite “Top Rank and Manny have agreed to the terms on our side. I don’t know about the other side,” Moretti said. Mayweather and his camp have yet to make a public comment about Pacquiao’s agreement. According to an unnamed source in the report, Pacquiao agreed to receive 40 percent of the revenue, which means Mayweather would receive the other 60 percent....

Pacquiao, 38, will defend his WBO welterweight title against Australian contender Jeff Horn. Pacquiao beat Jessie Vargas for the belt in November. MORE: Must-see Pacquiao-Vargas photos Both camps want the fight to be held in Brisbane, Horn’s hometown. Failing that, the bout could be held in the U.S. or the Middle East. “It will be the biggest fight in Australian history but, until the money is secured, we have to keep our options open, including looking at the Middle East and USA,” Pacqiao’s promoter, Bob Arum, told reporters, per sunstar....