MATT BARLOW AT THE PHILIPS STADION: Mauricio Pochettino told his Tottenham players they do not deserve to progress in the Champions League if they cannot win a game like this against PSV. Source: dailymail.co.uk
David Stern said his veto of a 2011 Chris Paul trade when he was NBA commissioner has stood the test of time and serves as Exhibit A why New Orleans’ Dell Demps is a “lousy general manager.” Source: espn
Lewis Hamilton touched down in a sunny Mexico City on Wednesday ahead of this weekend’s Grand Prix and did so in a style befitting of any Formula One world champion-elect. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Raiders tight end Lee Smith defended QB Derek Carr, saying the criticism of Carr was “a joke.” Source: espn
Angel Di Maria curled in a stoppage-time equaliser as Paris St Germain twice came from behind to force a 2-2 draw at home to Napoli in a pulsating Champions League tie on Wednesday. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Maurizio Sarri will stand by his assistant Marco Ianni after the Italian provoked a full-scale touchline row with Jose Mourinho during the 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday. Source: dailymail.co.uk
These are the players you don’t hear enough about. Some are stars flying under the radar and others do the critical dirty work. Source: espn
Amid trade speculation, veteran cornerback Patrick Peterson on Wednesday said he’s “100% focused on being part of the solution” for the Cardinals. Source: espn
Wasps winger Christian Wade has announced his retirement from rugby union amid reports that he is to try to make a move into the NFL. Source: dailymail.co.uk
Forward Silvio De Sousa won’t play for the No. 1 Jayhawks in Thursday’s exhibition game as Kansas reviews a claim made last week during the NCAA corruption trial that coach Bill Self requested a $20,000 payment to De Sousa’s guardian. Source: espn