Inter Beat Lecce 2-0 But Bastoni Booed Constantly
Inter Milan overcame a hostile Stadio Via del Mare to defeat Lecce 2-0, with Henrikh Mkhitaryan scoring the decisive goal in the 75th minute. However, the spotlight fell on Bastoni, who faced relentless boos from the stands due to a recent diving incident against Juventus and subsequent social media threats.
Despite the pressure, the defender remained composed to help his team maintain their position in the title race. Inter manager Cristian Chivu handed the captain's armband to Stefan de Vrij, a decision confirmed to be unrelated to Bastoni's current situation.
UCLA hosts USC following Dailey's 20-point game
USC Trojans (18-9, 7-9 Big Ten) at UCLA Bruins (18-9, 10-6 Big Ten)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 11 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: UCLA faces USC after Eric Dailey Jr. scored 20 points in UCLA's 95-94 overtime victory against the Illinois Fighting Illini.
The Bruins have gone 15-1 at home. UCLA averages 77.9 points while outscoring opponents by 6.1 points per game.
The Trojans are 7-9 in Big Ten play. USC ranks sixth in the Big Ten with 33.6 rebounds per game led by Jacob Cofie averaging 7.1.
UCLA averages 77.9 points per game, 1.3 more points than the 76.6 USC allows. USC has shot at a 46.2% clip from the field this season, 2.8 percentage points above the 43.4% shooting opponents of UCLA have averaged.
The Bruins and Trojans face off Tuesday for the first time in Big Ten play this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Tyler Bilodeau is averaging 18.1 points and 5.5 rebounds for the Bruins. Trent Perry is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
Cofie is averaging 10 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.7 blocks for the Trojans. Chad Baker-Mazara is averaging 1.7 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Bruins: 6-4, averaging 76.9 points, 28.8 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 5.2 steals and 2.9 blocks per game while shooting 44.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.3 points per game.
Trojans: 4-6, averaging 73.0 points, 33.3 rebounds, 13.0 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.9 blocks per game while shooting 43.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 77.3 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Real Madrid: the press is concerned about Kylian Mbappé
Concern grows for Kylian Mbappé at Real Madrid
Real Madrid: the press is concerned about Kylian Mbappé
Two days after Real Madrid’s defeat against Osasuna (2-1), concerns are mounting over Kylian Mbappé.
Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé disappointed on Saturday against Osasuna (2-1). This Monday, the Madrid press expressed worry about the French international’s form, as he has been hampered lately by knee pain. According to Marca, Kylian Mbappé delivered "one of his most subdued performances of the season."
"His statistics aren’t alarming, although, given his usual goal average this season, it’s unusual that he hasn’t scored in two games. However, his performances are cause for concern, the report reads. AS wonders: "Where is Mbappé?" "The Frenchman, still physically hindered, delivered one of his worst matches of the season and has extended a brief goal drought," the newspaper judged.
"He’s showing the first signs of weakness and, worse still, a certain physical fragility that could prove costly in the final stretch of the season," added AS.
Four soccer matches postponed in Mexico after violence breaks out following cartel leader’s death
The matches were called off in the wake of the death of cartel leader, Nemesio Oseguera