Spurs' league position is a 'big concern' - Rooney
Wayne Rooney discusses the possibility of Tottenham Hotspur getting relegated this season.
Juventus Owner to Assess Spalletti and Comolli if Champions League Missed
Juventus enters a decisive week with a crucial Champions League tie against Galatasaray and a Serie A match against Roma. The Bianconeri, currently four points behind a Champions League spot, face potential consequences if results do not improve. Following a 2-0 loss to Como and a 5-2 defeat to Galatasaray, owner John Elkann is reportedly ready to evaluate the futures of Spalletti and technical director Damien Comolli.
Spalletti’s contract expires in June, and while talks of continuity exist, a failure to finish in the top four could change the scenario. Additionally, director Comolli’s transfer decisions, including the potential permanent signing of Lois Openda, are under scrutiny.
Steinbach and the Washington Huskies visit conference foe Rutgers
Washington Huskies (13-14, 5-11 Big Ten) at Rutgers Scarlet Knights (11-16, 4-12 Big Ten)
Piscataway, New Jersey; Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Hannes Steinbach and Washington take on Tariq Francis and Rutgers in Big Ten play Tuesday.
The Scarlet Knights are 9-6 in home games. Rutgers has a 7-10 record in games decided by 10 or more points.
The Huskies are 5-11 against conference opponents. Washington averages 76.2 points and has outscored opponents by 4.1 points per game.
Rutgers averages 70.2 points per game, 1.9 fewer points than the 72.1 Washington gives up. Washington averages 76.2 points per game, 0.5 more than the 75.7 Rutgers allows.
The Scarlet Knights and Huskies meet Tuesday for the first time in conference play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Francis is averaging 16.6 points for the Scarlet Knights. Harun Zrno is averaging 9.2 points over the past 10 games.
Steinbach is averaging 17.8 points and 10.9 rebounds for the Huskies. Wesley Yates III is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Scarlet Knights: 2-8, averaging 71.0 points, 27.1 rebounds, 13.5 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.9 points per game.
Huskies: 3-7, averaging 67.9 points, 30.4 rebounds, 13.2 assists, 5.1 steals and 3.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.5 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Troy hosts Louisiana following Campbell's 26-point game
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (10-19, 7-9 Sun Belt) at Troy Trojans (18-11, 10-6 Sun Belt)
Troy, Alabama; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Troy hosts Louisiana after Cooper Campbell scored 26 points in Troy's 65-54 loss to the South Alabama Jaguars.
The Trojans are 8-3 in home games. Troy ranks fifth in the Sun Belt with 24.4 defensive rebounds per game led by Thomas Dowd averaging 7.1.
The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 7-9 against Sun Belt opponents. Louisiana averages 10.0 turnovers per game and is 7-9 when committing fewer turnovers than opponents.
Troy averages 9.7 made 3-pointers per game, 3.1 more made shots than the 6.6 per game Louisiana allows. Louisiana averages 63.0 points per game, 11.4 fewer points than the 74.4 Troy gives up to opponents.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Troy won 90-70 in the last matchup on Jan. 10. Dowd led Troy with 15 points, and Dorian Finister led Louisiana with 25 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Victor Valdes is scoring 15.1 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Trojans. Campbell is averaging 12.0 points and 2.6 rebounds over the last 10 games.
Finister is scoring 14.5 points per game with 4.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists for the Ragin' Cajuns. De'Vion Lavergne is averaging 14.7 points and 3.5 assists over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 5-5, averaging 68.5 points, 33.3 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.7 blocks per game while shooting 39.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 71.0 points per game.
Ragin' Cajuns: 6-4, averaging 68.3 points, 27.3 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 6.3 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 41.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.6 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Four soccer matches postponed in Mexico after violence breaks out following cartel leader’s death
The matches were called off in the wake of the death of cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera