Haji fell through the cracks but rose to No. 2 in MLS draft
Siad Haji is a refugee from Kenya. He was never tipped for stardom. He played D-III soccer. Yet he was picked second overall in the MLS SuperDraft. Source: espn
Siad Haji is a refugee from Kenya. He was never tipped for stardom. He played D-III soccer. Yet he was picked second overall in the MLS SuperDraft. Source: espn
Chelsea host Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, with Maurizio Sarri’s side seeking to return to winning ways. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Alabama’s annual exodus of underclassmen to the NFL began again Friday, as potential top-five pick Quinnen Williams along with offensive lineman Jonah Williams, running back Josh Jacobs and tight end Irv Smith Jr. announced they are going pro. Source: espn
How solid are L.A.’s playoff chances with LeBron James out? Our experts answer the big Lakers questions. Source: espn
Jurgen Klopp has no concerns over pressure derailing Liverpool Premier League title challenge despite two straight defeats. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Oklahoma’s two-sport star recognizes the allure of the NFL and the grind of getting to the big leagues. But where is Murray’s passion — and what will ultimately sway him? Source: espn
Arsenal have been handed the unlikely slot of a Friday night FA Cup clash for their fourth round showdown with rivals Manchester United. BT Sport and the BBC have released the full rundown. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Aitor Karanka has left Nottingham Forest with the club saying he has ‘asked to be released from his contract’. The Spaniard’s position was precarious ever since the Boxing Day draw at Norwich. Source: dailymail.co.uk
On a night the Spurs’ 3-point shooting shined, LaMarcus Aldridge managed to be the star of the show, dropping a career-high 56 points in a 154-147 win over OKC. Source: espn
The Thunder-Spurs game had everything a basketball fan could ask for, including two overtimes, 301 combined points, a 50-point individual effort and a 20-20 triple-double. Source: espn