AS Roma has reportedly made an initial verbal offer for Italian striker Giacomo Raspadori. The Giallorossi are actively seeking a formula to secure the forward's signature. Raspadori's season at Atlético Madrid has seen a subdued start. Despite limited opportunities, he is considered a quality player who could benefit from a move. The prospect of signing Raspadori for a reasonable fee is appealing. Fans are eager to see how he might integrate into the Roma squad should the transfer materialize.ASRoma Raspadori TransferNews SerieA LaLiga Football

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Kalidou Koulibaly has voiced his strong preference for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) over World Cup qualification. The defender emphasized his profound respect for AFCON, stating he would never trade a victory in the continental tournament for a spot in the global showpiece. He noted that many do not fully appreciate AFCON and urged the media to give the "beautiful tournament" the recognition it deserves. Koulibaly stressed that it is the responsibility of Africans to champion and defend their own competition. KalidouKoulibaly AFCON AfricaCupOfNations Football

Marcus Smart emphasizes that statistics and percentages are irrelevant. He stresses that the team's primary focus must be on their identity as the Lakers, recognizing that every opponent is intensely motivated to defeat them. MarcusSmart Lakers NBA

Barring any further violations, the 2026 NBA Draft is set to feature 60 picks. This would mark the first time since 2021 that the draft will have a full complement of selections. In contrast, the 2022 and 2023 drafts each had 58 picks. The Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Philadelphia 76ers, and Chicago Bulls all forfeited second-round selections due to tampering violations. Looking ahead, the 2024 draft also saw 58 picks after the Phoenix Suns and 76ers forfeited selections. The 2025 draft is projected to have 59 picks, with the New York Knicks losing their second-round choice. NBADraft NBA Basketball Tampering DraftPicks

During a festive holiday event, Mr. and Mrs. Claus made a special appearance, bringing cheer to the Phoenix Suns. The team was delighted by the surprise visit from the iconic duo. It added a touch of holiday magic to their busy schedule. PhoenixSuns NBA

Imagine building your ultimate attacking trio for a UEFA Champions League campaign. We're pitting legendary 'prime' players against a formidable 'current' generation. Option one features an incredible past lineup: Prime Neymar on the left wing, Prime Karim Benzema as the central striker, and Prime Arjen Robben on the right wing. Alternatively, consider a dominant present-day trio. This includes current Kylian Mbappe on the left, Erling Haaland from the 2022/23 season as striker, and Lamine Yamal from 2024/25 on the right. UCL ChampionsLeague Neymar Benzema Robben Mbappe Haaland Yamal

Anticipation is building as rumors emerge regarding Paris Saint-Germain's kit for the 2026/27 season. Supporters are keen to see what designs the club might unveil for future campaigns. PSG ParisSaintGermain FootballKit KitLeaks

The discussion around NBA players who struggle with layups is a persistent topic among basketball fans. Tony Allen, notably during his tenure with the Memphis Grizzlies, is often singled out for his surprising misses around the basket. This raises the question of which other athletes are notoriously prone to missing seemingly easy shots close to the rim. Fans are keen to explore any available statistics or insights regarding this peculiar challenge in the game. NBA TonyAllen MemphisGrizzlies Basketball

A user expressed significant frustration with Disney+/ESPN services, citing issues with accessing live NBA content. Despite paying for the service, the highly anticipated Oklahoma City Thunder versus San Antonio Spurs game was unavailable on Disney+'s ESPN section. This was particularly confusing as the user had just successfully streamed the Cleveland Cavaliers versus New York Knicks game from the exact same platform. The only available content at the time were game reruns, forcing the user to resort to a low-quality stream. NBATwitter OKCThunder SanAntonioSpurs ClevelandCavaliers NewYorkKnicks ESPN