Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetkounmpo (calf) is out for Game 3 vs. the Indiana Pacers - originally posted on Sportslens.com For the last five games, the Milwaukee Bucks have been without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. The 29-year-old is dealing with a lingering calf injury. On April 9, Antetokounmpo injured his calf vs. the Celtics and left that game early. Milwaukee’s all-star PF has already been ruled out for Game 3 of the first round vs. the Pacers.  This will get Giannis’ sixth straight game missed and the series shifts to Indiana. Milwaukee took Game 1 at home but then lost in Game 2 ..read more

The Falcons selecting Michael Penix Jr. was the biggest twist in the first-round of the 2024 NFL Draft - originally posted on Sportslens.com Last night, the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft took place in Detroit, Michigan. It was an exciting time for teams to add top talent to their rosters. The first four to six picks went as most mock drafts predicted. Four QBs and two WRs were gone in the first six picks. With the 8th pick in the draft, many analysts thought the Falcons would take the first defensive player off the board.  However, Atlanta made a move that nobody saw coming. Despite j ..read more

Manchester United Transfer News: Fabrizio Romano Gives The Latest On Jeremie Frimpong - originally posted on Sportslens.com Transfer news expert Fabrizio Romano has shot down claims that Manchester United have made headway in their pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen man Jeremie Frimpong. Romano believes while United remain interested in the full-back, they have not made a move on him. Christian Falk Claims Manchester United Have Held Concrete Talks With Jeremie Frimpong’s Representatives Last week, renowned Bild journalist Christian Falk claimed Manchester United had made contact with Frimpong’s repr ..read more

“What happened to Liverpool can happen to us” – Pep Guardiola Advises His Players To Remain Focused As They Push For Premier League Record - originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has instructed his players to remain focused on the job at hand, claiming they, too, could tumble like Liverpool during the title run-in. Liverpool Have Lost Ground In The Premier League Race Heading into April, Liverpool were in great shape to win their 20th English top-flight title. They had not tasted defeat in their last seven Premier League matches and had a comparatively easie ..read more

“Big moment of the season is this game” – Gary Neville Claims North London Derby Is A Pivotal Game For Title Aspirants Arsenal - originally posted on Sportslens.com Manchester United legend Gary Neville has advised Arsenal to be on their toes for the upcoming ‘North London Derby’ against Tottenham Hotspur. Neville believes the outcome of this game could have massive bearings on their hunt for the Premier League title. Arsenal claimed a thumping 5-0 victory over London rivals Chelsea in their Premier League Matchday 34 meeting on Tuesday night (April 23). The victory allowed the Gunners to clai ..read more

5 Midfielders Who Have Completed The Most Passes In The Premier League This Season: Arsenal’s Declan Rice Is In 3rd Place - originally posted on Sportslens.com English soccer has come a long way over the last couple of decades. The days of cross-and-head are long gone. Most Premier League teams now like to build from the back, chip away at their opposition using slick passes and clever transitions. The success of such a system depends heavily on the playmaker — the one who sits in the middle of the park and makes the game flow. He holds and releases the ball as he sees fit, setting the game te ..read more

Are the Vikings most likely to trade up in the 2024 NFL Draft and select J.J. McCarthy? - originally posted on Sportslens.com Tonight, the 2024 NFL Draft will start at 8:00 p.m. EST. This year’s class is full of talent at the top of the draft and teams are eager to make their selection. Trading up may be the only option to get one of the premier players in the 2024 Draft. Scouts and Draft analysts believe three QBs could go in the first three picks.  If that happens, teams could become even more aggressive in trying to trade up and land a QB of their own. Many draft analysts like ESPN’s F ..read more

Miami made a franchise playoff record 23 three-pointers and stole Game 2 on the road vs. Boston - originally posted on Sportslens.com On Wednesday night, the Heat had Game 2 of the Eastern Conference first-round playoffs vs. the Celtics. The Heat lost by 20 in Game 1 and you knew head coach Erik Spoelstra was going to have adjustments. Miami’s game plan last night against the Celtics was simple. Take and make high-volume of three-pointers.  That’s exactly what the Heat did in Game 2 vs. the Celtics. Miami shot an incredible 23-43 from beyond the arc. Those 23 made three-pointers are a new ..read more

Report: Manchester United Have Six Transfer Targets For Summer Transfer Window - originally posted on Sportslens.com Premier League giants Manchester United reportedly have as many as six transfer targets for the summer transfer window. Their list features three players from the English top-flight and three more from the Bundesliga. Manchester United have not been at their best this season. They failed to make it into the knockouts of the UEFA Champions League and crashed out of the Carabao Cup in the Round of 16. They have also been all over the place in the Premier League, suffering 12 defea ..read more

“There is unanimity on the board of directors” – Barcelona Vice-President Ecstatic With Xavi’s Decision To Continue As Head Coach - originally posted on Sportslens.com Barcelona vice-president Rafa Yuste has enthusiastically welcomed Xavi’s decision to continue as the club’s manager beyond the 2023-24 season, claiming changing the Spaniard’s mind was always the priority. Xavi Will Not Leave Barcelona At The End Of 2023-24 After Barcelona succumbed to consecutive defeats against Athletic Club (4-2) and Villarreal (5-3) in January, manager Xavi announced he would step down from his role as manag ..read more