Markelle Fultz unties Terrence Ross: On Thursday night at Footprint Center, the Phoenix Suns had to battle past the Orlando Magic to earn a win of 116-113. Their resilient opponent did not give up, pulling off every trick in the book to try and steal the game – Markelle Fultz even untied former teammate Terrence Ross’ shoe via Bally Sports!

Just before Rick Ross headed to the free throw line with just six seconds remaining in the game, Fultz reached down and grabbed his foot, causing it to come undone and send him stumbling. Despite this setback, Ross still managed to sink both clutch free throws. Josh Okogie then sealed the win by blocking Paolo Banchero’s last 3-point attempt for an emphatic Suns victory.

Markelle Fultz unties Terrence Ross

Fultz’s actions caused consternation among both those in attendance and NBA viewers watching from home. Many were particularly puzzled that the former No. 1 overall pick wasn’t even given a technical foul for his display of disrespect.

On the surface, this may appear to be a tacky non-basketball move that crosses the line of sportsmanship and personal space. But digging deeper into their respective histories suggests it was simply some friendly rivalry between former teammates – as their postgame embrace per the Magic’s Twitter suggests.

Both players were part of the Magic for more than three-and-a-half seasons before Fultz was acquired by the Suns. While in Orlando, both men experienced a much-needed rebirth.

Fultz had become something of an afterthought in the league due to health issues that hindered his shooting mechanics. Yet he’s back on track, averaging 13.5 points per game on more than 50% shooting from the field – providing Magic fans with a heartening story and encouraging sign that their young team can still improve.

Still, he should remain vigilant as Ross could be planning his revenge when they next cross paths.

Also Read: 

• For Gaming and Other Sports
• Skip The Games Jacksonville

Inter vs Juventus is the most trending topic today Ever since he entered the lobby at Continassa, Filip Kostic has done one thing consistently: cross the ball. And then cross it again. And again. And again.

Kostic, of all Juventus’ attacking players, averages one of the fewest shots per game. His priority appears to be setting his teammates up rather than shooting himself in the foot.

On Sunday, however, it was his shooting that proved most valuable.

Kostic’s 23rd-minute strike had potential VAR controversy attached stood tall as Juventus held off Inter’s second-half comeback attempt with one of their most impressive defensive displays of the season.

No matter what Inter threw Juve’s way, their defense proved up to the task and then some. That was always going to be true once Kostic found the back of the net, and Juve played as well as anyone could have hoped they would after that goal.

Would achieve another goal have been beneficial to your blood pressure?

On a night when Juventus hunkered down and allowed Inter to enjoy 69 percent of the ball, it was clear that Inter should have won by more than just 1-0.

Even with the possible points penalty that could be taken away within a few weeks, Juventus remains seven points off fourth place – not a European spot but just off it! That puts them in FOURTH PLACE right now.

(If the points penalty is reversed, Juve would be in second place behind soon-to-be Scudetto winners Napoli. That is different than our initial assessment when the penalty was first given. And yet…)

Juventus had a plan of trying to score an early goal and then execute defensively as well as they could. Given how well they counterattacked Inter, the final score could have been significantly different; but consider this: Juventus were going out with the intention of trying for an early goal and ultimately succeeding.

• Inter had two and a half times more total shots than Juventus
• Inter and Juventus had exactly the same number of shots on goal in both matches

Inter had three shots on target and Wojciech Szczesny made two excellent saves – however for much of this game he either watched a shot go high and/or wide or for another cross to be cleared by his own hands.

Inter had plenty of possession, but their attempts at breaking down Juventus weren’t particularly successful. This was one of Juventus’ strongest defensive displays for a reason – especially after some nerve-wracking moments in recent Serie A matches against Torino and Sampdoria.

Juventus headed into the international break feeling confident and accomplished a huge week with another victory against their arch-rivals. You couldn’t have drawn it up any better when it came to playing two final games before the first break of 2023.

Juventus are well aware of what awaits them in April, and this is certainly a positive development to witness.

Random Thoughts and Observations

• Think Sole Szn Before Playing No. 1!
• Pregame Thought No. 2: Juventus’ starting lineup against Inter averages 26.8 years old.
• Post-Game Thought No. 1: It would be wonderful if Federico Chiesa’s knee could stop all these minor injuries so we can finally see someone who has endured enough over the last 15 months.
• At the start of the second half, Inter had attempted more passes than Juventus had attempted – yet who had the lead? You guessed it right – the team with fewer attempts.
• Leandro Paredes received a red card for his involvement in post-game activities after the final whistle. A dear friend of mine texted me after the game that this was “Leandro’s most memorable Juventus stint contribution.” I can only agree with that assessment!
• Noteworthy from that postgame stuff: Nicolo Fagioli wanted all that smoke! Our boy doesn’t care who it is or what the context is; he’s going to fight for this shirt and I adore him so much for it.
• Another word on Fagioli: In his two Derby d’Italia appearances, he’s delivered. He scored the game-winner against Inter and then played superbly against Napoli at home on Sunday night – what an incredible player!
• One last Fagioli observation: This performance should have been shown to Roberto Mancini with the caption, “Under-21 again? REALLY?” and then left there for him to watch over and over.
• Hasn’t Federico Gatti earned himself some more playing time with his two performances over the last four days? Wow! He truly has amazed me, hasn’t he? Celebrating a late-game clearance like some of our old teammates used to during Juve’s decade-long Serie A dominance makes my heart go pitter-patter and makes me feel all warm inside.
• Bremer had about 540 clearances in the air. That may be a few too many, but I feel confident that it was within this range.
• What number of different Inter strikers would you find in Bremer’s pockets?
• Sign Adrien Rabiot to multi-year contract extensions for the rest of his career and ensure his success. Do it.
• Manuel Locatelli was an unstoppable force defensively. What a performance!
• Juventus’ midfield, as a unit, was outstanding. The Fagioli-Locatelli-Rabiot trio has clicked perfectly together and now that they’ve had some time together, they seem to have found an efficient rhythm. That is exactly how a functional midfield should look — which is ironic considering two of Juventus’ highest-paid midfielders have contributed next to nothing this season!
• On Thursday night, Matias Soule was much like Giorgio Gatti in that he was the biggest surprise starter. While not as impressive as some of his recent appearances off the bench, you cannot deny that at 19 years old he seemed relatively unphased by starting in what could potentially be his biggest game yet for Juventus.
• No matter how often Dusan Vlahovic gets limited touches, Romelu Lukaku ended the night with 23 touches – that’s right: 23 touches! That’s right: twenty-three!
• After this game, I can only speculate as to how these players feel physically. Look at Mattia De Sciglio as he left after taking a late sub – he looked absolutely spent and had nothing left in the tank. It’s impossible to know exactly how these players actually feel inside after such intense competition, but one thing’s for certain: none of them appear physically fatigued.
• Salutations to Sergio, who witnessed his team Checo get the win in Jeddah and then Juventus upset Inter. What an incredible sports Sunday for one of BWRAO’s favorite people!
• God, I adore it when Juventus beat Inter. It’s just so satisfying. Have a wonderful evening everyone; I know I will. Enjoy your night – I know I will!

Also, Read-:

• Former High School Football Star Julius Campbell Dies at 65
• Gary Campbell’s Death: Norco High School Football Head Coach Dies
• HLL Vs RM Live Score Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match, Fantasy Football Tips

Charles Barkley Tnt Retirement

Charles Barkley Tnt Retirement An earlier version of this article incorrectly stated that Charles Barkley’s playing career ended in 1990 when it actually concluded in 2000. The error has been rectified and the article now accurately states its end date as 2000.

As recently as February, Charles Barkley reiterated his intention to retire at the end of his contract with TNT and its parent company.

As always, much to the delight of many NBA fans, it appears he won’t be leaving anytime soon.

Warner Bros. Discovery Sports, formerly known as Turner Sports, revealed Monday that Barkley and his three colleagues on TNT’s beloved “Inside the NBA” studio show have reached an agreement to “remain together for many years to come”.

According to multiple reports, the contracts for Barkley and fellow analysts Shaquille O’Neal and Kenny Smith, as well as host Ernie Johnson, run for 10 years.

Barkley is currently tied to Charles Barkley Tnt Retirement Signs A Life-altering Deal To Remain With Tnt’s Nba Show through the 2024-25 season; this coincides with TNT’s endpoint in its deal to air NBA games

Once that contract ends, there could be an intense bidding war for rights to NBA games and content; keeping the “Inside the NBA” crew aboard could be touted by TNT as a selling point in order to maintain league loyalty.

The New York Post reported that Barkley’s contract might enable him to leave TNT should the NBA lose in 2025. They also noted that he is making $10 million annually on his existing deal and could make up to $200 million total over the course of his new one.

“Our show is like a big family to me – Ernie, Kenny, and Shaquille are like brothers to me,” Barkley, 59, said in a quote shared by Warner Bros. Discovery Sports. “This opportunity has been life-altering… I feel blessed that I get to do live television for a living.”

On a conference call with reporters before February’s All-Star Game, Barkley took an entirely different tone. At that time (via The Dallas Morning News), he mentioned his three years left on his TNT contract and said that this could likely be it for him.

“Ernie, Kenny, and Shaq are amazing people to work with. But I just don’t feel the need to keep working until my contract is up,” Barkley declared at that time. “If I finish out my contract at 61 years old – no thanks.”

“And I don’t want to die on TV,” he declared. “I want to die out there on the golf course or fishing. I don’t want to be sitting inside by this fat-as-sed Shaq waiting for me to drop dead.”

In 2014, with two years left on his contract with TNT, Barkley declared: “I would rather leave early than stay too long – 17 years is a long time!” When Ernie Johnson hired me 15 years ago, Barkley anticipated staying only four years. Now 15 years later, the clock is ticking down toward my two-year anniversary of leaving TNT on an upbeat note.

Early this year, Barkley reported being courted by LIV Golf but turned down what appeared to be a lucrative offer from the Saudi Arabia-funded challenger to the PGA Tour.

Former MVP and 11-time all-star, Barkley joined Johnson and Smith on TNT’s studio panel later that year. By 2011, the show had already gained notoriety among critics and viewers when O’Neal joined it.

O’Neal, who has a habit of exchanging friendly but sometimes heated words with Barkley, declared last year that his sparring partner would “never quit” the show.

“Charles is here for life,” O’Neal declared then. “We need him, and he needs us. If I retire and don’t do something meaningful with my time, then eventually it won’t be me at all. This is our life’s work; this is who we are.” It has become what drives us forward – “Charles keeps me grounded” (O’Neal). “Charles and I need each other.”

On Monday, O’Neal expressed his joy over Johnson and Smith before asking if there was anyone else he’d forgotten to mention.

“Haha,” O’Neal replied. “If the answer to my ‘Are you not entertained?’ is yes, then we can keep this thing going.”

Also, Read-:

• HLL Vs. RM Live Score Dream11 Team Prediction Today’s Match, Fantasy Football Tips
• Argentina National Football Team Vs Honduras National Football Team Lineups
• Bishop Gorman Football in 2023