OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander declines to weigh in on MVP race - ESPN
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cracked a grin when asked about the MVP conversation late Monday night.
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Australia coach McDonald backs Green to retain place in test squad
March 31 : Australia head coach Andrew McDonald has backed Cameron Green to remain part of the test squad, despite the all-rounder's lean Ashes series against England.
Lionel Messi to start for Argentina in friendly against Zambia
Lionel Messi will suit up and start in Tuesday's home friendly against Zambia, Argentina national team manager Lionel Scaloni confirmed Monday.
Haslam: Deshaun Watson has 'great chance' to be Browns' starter - ESPN
PHOENIX — One year after calling the trade for Deshaun Watson a «big swing-and-miss,» Cleveland Browns owner Jimmy Haslam on Monday told a group of local reporters at the NFL's league meetings that Watson has a «great chance» and a «fresh start» with first-year coach Todd Monken.
Coach Broos confident South Africa can surprise at World Cup
CAPE TOWN, March 30 : South Africa can create a few surprises at this year's World Cup as they will go into the tournament as an unknown factor, coach Hugo Broos said on Monday.
Italy coach Gattuso shrugs off Bosnia atmosphere saying fans don't score goals
ZENICA, Bosnia, March 30 : Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso dismissed concerns over pitch conditions and the atmosphere his side would face in Bosnia for their World Cup playoff final, saying he had never conceded a goal to a fan.
Czech win over Ireland showed character, but less nerves required against Denmark, says coach
PRAGUE, March 30 : Czech Republic manager Miroslav Koubek hailed his side's penalty shootout win over Ireland as a show of great mentality, but wants more composure in their World Cup playoff final against a very different Denmark side.
49ers coach, owner deliver mixed messages on Aiyuk's future - ESPN
PHOENIX — Since the San Francisco 49ers' season ended on Jan. 17, their messaging when it comes to receiver Brandon Aiyuk's future with the franchise has remained the same. Until Monday.