Kansas gets huge win in Big 12 showdown, plus explaining the drama surrounding Manchester City

Good morning to everybody however particularly to…

THE KANSAS JAYHAWKS

It’s good to get slightly little bit of assist from your pals. Two days after Jalen Wilson scored almost half of his staff’s factors in a blowout loss, No. 9 Kansas used a way more balanced effort to earn a huge, 88-80 win over No. 5 Texas.

For Kansas, this was vital towards the convention chief. The Big 12’s high six now appears to be like like this:

• No. 5 Texas (8-3)
• No. 11 Iowa State (7-3, .5 GB)
• No. 9 Kansas (7-4, 1 GB)
• No. 17 TCU (6-4, 1.5 GB)
• No. 12 Kansas State (6-4, 1.5 GB)
• No. 14 Baylor (6-1, 1.5 GB)

Yes, it is ridiculously stacked. Yes, Kansas nonetheless has points. But if the Jayhawks can get well-rounded offensive efforts like this, they can’t solely dangle in the convention title race, however give themselves a greater likelihood to defend their nationwide championship, too.

Honorable mentions

And not such a great morning for…

MANCHESTER CITY

In a surprising growth, the Premier League has accused Manchester City of breaking monetary guidelines. There are greater than 100 prices over a nine-year span from 2009-2018 following a four-year investigation.

City can also be accused of not cooperating with the investigation. Here are extra particulars:

• The Premier League assertion says City breached guidelines requiring them to offer (*12*) similar to the membership’s income, sponsorship income and working prices.
• City allegedly breached guidelines referring to UEFA laws, together with Financial Fair Play guidelines, and likewise didn’t correctly disclose participant and supervisor compensation.
• In a press release, City stated the membership is “surprised” by the allegations and “welcomes the review of this matter by an independent Commission.”

Oh, and this is not the first time City’s beneath hearth. In 2020, the membership was banned from European competitors as a result of FFP violations, however the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) overruled that.

This is “very bad,” to be frank, writes our Jonathan Johnson.

• Johnson: “The Premier League’s allegations would not be subject to the same sort of time sensitivity [as the 2020 issues] which makes it harder for City to bat them away. Also, Premier League rules would reportedly not allow for appeal to CAS by City. … Although City being kicked out of the Premier League is unlikely, a hefty points deduction should not be ruled out. … Given how long it has taken to piece all of this together, do not expect it to be over within a few months — this could really drag on for some time.”

For these not acquainted with the Premier League, Manchester City is considered the membership of this period, having gained the league every of the final two seasons and 6 occasions since 2011-12. What the future holds can be fascinating. 

Not so honorable mentions

NBA commerce deadline: 65 gamers that may very well be moved ?

The commerce deadline is 2 days away, and whereas we have already seen one huge commerce (involving Kyrie Irving), that would simply be the tip of the iceberg. There are nonetheless loads of consumers and sellers. Just how busy is the market? Consider this: Our James Herbert named 65 gamers who may very well be traded by Thursday.

Let’s begin with one among the greatest query marks. The Mavericks have already added Irving however might not be performed. They might not even be near performed. They needs to be consumers, and James has two names they may unload.

• Herbert: “Christian Wood — The 27-year-old big man has fit as well as expected with Luka Doncic on offense, but his presence is one of the many reasons that Dallas’ defense has taken a step back this season. … Tim Hardaway Jr. — His scoring isn’t as necessary with Irving around, and they’re desperate for defense at every position.”

As for the sellers, James has big-picture questions about the Jazz, Raptors and Bulls, all of whom have intriguing, movable items. Toronto has three coveted property in Pascal Siakam, O.G. Anunoby and Fred VanVleet, although one may the most sense to maneuver.

• VanVleet: “Like Siakam, VanVleet is one of the biggest success stories in franchise history and hasn’t turned 29 yet. Unlike Siakam, he is all but certainly going to be a free agent in the offseason… If Toronto isn’t prepared to pay market value to retain him, though, it has to consider its trade options.”

So assume up your favourite hypothetical trades, fellow NBA followers, and see what number of of these names you will get in there.

Scott Boras: Super agent and… Hall of Famer? ⚾

When we consider Hall of Famers, we consider gamers, coaches, executives. People who helped develop the recreation. Agents? Not but. At least not in the Baseball Hall of Fame. And which will by no means change.

… But if it does, Scott Boras has a compelling case, argues our Matt Snyder. Hear him out:

• Snyder: “No, you don’t have to like him. You don’t even have to respect his tactics, but you damn sure have to respect the job he’s done over the years, collectively, for Major League Baseball players. … You aren’t supposed to like him. He does the dirty work and takes heat for his players. That’s part of the job. It’s a job no one has ever mastered quite like Scott Boras. It might not land him in the Baseball Hall of Fame someday, but it should.”

I’m intrigued by this case, as a result of it’s exhausting to overstate Boras’ influence. Matt notes that Boras was the first agent to get a participant to $50 million, $100 million, $200 million, $250 million and $300 million in contracts. His purchasers have made roughly $1 billion this offseason alone.

But it is greater than that. Because of how MLB buildings contracts, even the finest gamers normally solely get one likelihood to money in big-time. And Boras, time after time, has been that man.

Justin Rose wins at Pebble Beach for first victory since 2019 ?

Justin Rose had already waited 4 years to win once more on the PGA Tour. He wasn’t about to let another day cease him.

Rose waited out the rain-delayed fourth-round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after which ran away from the competitors Monday, ending at 18 beneath, three strokes away from the pack.

• It’s Rose’s first PGA Tour win since the Farmers Insurance Open in January 2019 and his eleventh PGA Tour win total.
• He’s the first European to win the occasion.
• Rose went to mattress with a two-stroke lead and needed to full 9 holes Monday. He dealt with them with aplomb, posting three birdies and no bogeys to carry off a crowded subject. Brandon Wu and Brendon Todd had been co-runners-up at 15 beneath.

Our Patrick McDonald says this may very well be the begin of a late-career renaissance for Rose.

• McDonald: “Reigning atop the world of golf the last time he won on the PGA Tour, Rose went looking for answers when no questions were being asked. Switching swing coaches and signing with new equipment manufacturers, that chapter of the major champion’s career appears to be in the past. If so, the 42-year-old will now not only attempt to play himself into contention at future major championships, but… the 2023 Ryder Cup.”

What we’re watching Tuesday ?

? No. 10 Marquette at No. 21 UConn, 6:30 p.m. on FS1
? No. 24 Rutgers at No. 18 Indiana, 6:30 p.m. on BTN
? Suns at Nets, 7:30 p.m. on TNT
? No. 22 NC State at No. 8 Virginia, 9 p.m. on ACC Network
? No. 17 TCU at No. 12 Kansas State, 9 p.m. on ESPNU
? Thunder at Lakers, 10 p.m. on TNT