Arsenal midfielder Mesut Özil took to social media on Monday to share an important update: he is confident of being fit in time for the World Cup in Russia. While expressing regret over missing Arsène Wenger’s final home match, Özil reassured fans that his back injury is under control and recovery is on track. “It’s disappointing that I had to miss the chance to be part of Wenger’s home farewell due to my back issue. Recovery will take some time, but I believe I’ll be fully fit before the World Cup,” Özil wrote. “I also … Read more

Game 1 of the playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Utah Jazz saw a dominant performance by the Rockets, who secured a comfortable 110-96 win. For the Jazz, bouncing back in Game 2 is critical, and much of their focus is on how to deal with Houston’s unstoppable star, James Harden. When asked how to defend Harden, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder jokingly offered an unconventional suggestion during a media interview. “How do you get Harden out of his comfort zone? You can ask him nicely to miss a shot,” Snyder quipped. “You just … Read more

Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson recently shared his take on the current NBA’s top five players, listing LeBron James, James Harden, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, and Joel Embiid—noticeably leaving out Stephen Curry. During the interview, Iverson also expressed his unwavering belief in the 76ers’ championship potential and went as far as saying he hopes LeBron brings his talents to Philly this summer. This season marks a turning point for the 76ers, who returned to the playoffs for the first time since 2012. With a 3-1 lead over the Miami Heat in the series, they’re just … Read more