Inter Milan Returns to Form with Lautaro, Thuram, Acerbi in Lineup

Inter Milan starts the Serie A clash against Roma with a strong lineup: captain Lautaro Martinez returns after his suspension, Marcus Thuram joins him in attack, and defender Francesco Acerbi fills the centre‑back role. The Nerazzurri’s front five are complete, with Dumfries and Dimarco on the flanks and midfielders Barella, Calhanoglu and Zielinski in the centre.

With Inter five matches without a win, the team faces a must‑win encounter at San Siro. The squad is missing Carlos Augusto and Bisseck, but the return of key players aims to lift the club back into contention for the title.

Liverpool Transfer News: Premier League Duo on Reds’ Radar Ahead of Summer Window

After spending over £400m in a record-breaking spending spree last summer, another busy transfer window is on the cards for Liverpool this year.

Mohamed Salah has already confirmed that he will leave the club at the end of the season, whilst both Andy Robertson and Ibrahima Konate could follow him out the door when their contracts expire in June.

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Therefore, big arrivals are needed if Liverpool are to bounce back from their disastrous title defence under Arne Slot this season.

According to journalist Ekrem Konur, two Premier League stars could be on their radar heading into the transfer window…

Liverpool Eyeing Premier League Duo

According to Konur, posting on X, Liverpool are ‘considering’ moves for two Premier League stars.

“Liverpool are considering two names for summer rebuild: Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba and Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon.”

“Goal -> squad restructuring.”

Carlos Baleba

The 22-year-old midfielder was on the verge of signing for Manchester United last summer in a deal worth in the region of £60m.

However, since that move fell through, the Cameroon international has really struggled for form on the South Coast.

He is still expected to secure a move away from the Amex this summer and according to Konur, Liverpool could be leading the race for his signature.

According to transfermarkt, Baleba is valued at around £48m and has just two years remaining on his contract at Brighton.

Anthony Gordon

Back in 2024, Liverpool came incredibly close to signing Gordon from Newcastle United. Since his arrival for £45m back in 2023, the former Everton forward has been a standout performer for Eddie Howe’s side.

Despite a dip in form this season, the 25-year-old has still managed 17 goals and five assists across all competitions this season.

His performances in the UEFA Champions League have really caught the eye, with ten goals and two assists in 12 appearances.

According to transfermarkt, the boyhood Liverpool fan is valued at £52m, but it would undoubtedly take a much higher offer to pull him away from St. James’ Park.

A move would see him reuinted with his former strike partner Alexander Isak, who made the switch to Anfield for a record-breaking £125m fee last summer.

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Fairbanks was given a rare start by the Miami Marlins on Sunday to allow the pitcher to get home for the birth of his child.

Miami said Fairbanks’ wife was set to have labor induced on Monday morning and the team planned to put him on paternity leave.

Around the scheduled start time of a game being delayed by rain, the Marlins said Fairbanks will start instead of Chris Paddack.

A 32-year-old right-hander, Fairbanks last pitched on Tuesday. His previous start was on Sept. 21, 2020, when he pitched a 1 2/3 innings for Tampa Bay at the New York Mets.

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Barcelona faces a crucial period with titles on the line. Following an injury-hit match, Hansi Flick lost both Ronald Araujo and Marc Bernal. Tests at the Ciutat Esportiva confirmed Araujo will be available for the Atletico Madrid fixture.

Conversely, Marc Bernal is set to miss the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals. The club hopes the young midfielder can recover in time for the return leg.

The latest news and updates on the Houston Astros and from around MLB:

Astros ace Hunter Brown placed on the 15-day IL today:

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Tatsuya Imai made one critical adjustment in his second start that yielded much stronger results:

Imai was brilliant in yesterday’s victory, 5.2 IP scoreless, 3 H, 3 BB, 9 K:

The Astros much-discussed new approach offensively was on full display in yesterday’s game:

Christian Walker is off to a torrid start. He currently is tied for the team lead in hits (11) and leads the team in doubles (6) and RBI (9). He hit his first HR of the season yesterday:

Manager Joe Espada on the team’s win over the A’s yesterday:

Cam Smith: Smash:

Astros have a pair of relievers working their way back:

Is the youngest Detroit Tigers rookie in over 100 years inspiring Championship Dreams in Motor City?

Other notes from Bob Nightengale in that column include:

• Latest on MLB/Union CBA talks
• Former Cy Young Winner Sandy Alcantara’s performance and what it could mean at the deadline
• DBacks’ 2B Ketel Marte is now officially a 10 & 5 player, which impacts his trade market
• The Dodgers keep getting richer
• The surprise team that has scouts raving about them

Angels RF Jo Adell robbed 3 different HRs last night vs. Seattle:

Maybe Jake Burger is onto something:

Munetaka Murakami has the POWAAAAAHHHHH:

Someone needs to let Junior Caminero know that MLB has these things called cameras:

Beware the White Chalk Gremlin, TJ Friedl!

Snow bunting: It’s a SKILL.