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Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu will reportedly be in contention for Saturday’s Serie A clash against Genoa at San Siro.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, Lautaro Martinez remains the only notable absentee in the home squad.
Hakan Calhanoglu missed Inter’s last league outing, as well as both Champions League playoff legs against Bodo/Glimt.
However, the Turkish midfielder has apparently regained full fitness, shrugging off a minor calf problem.
Hakan Calhanoglu Fit for Inter Milan vs Genoa Clash
MILAN, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s third goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Como 1907 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on December 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Calhanoglu resumed full training yesterday and will be in contention for the team this weekend.
Whether Cristian Chivu would decide to hand him a starting berth remains uncertain.
Nevertheless, the 32-year-old’s return from injury comes as a major boost for Inter, as they bid to win a domestic double.
Sitting ten points clear of second-placed AC Milan, Chivu’s charges are in firm control of their Serie A title quest.
Furthermore, they’ll face Como in a two-legged Coppa Italia tie, and Calhanoglu’s recovery could prove decisive in their push to secure both trophies.
Arkansas State faces Louisiana, seeks 4th straight victory
Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns (10-20, 7-10 Sun Belt) at Arkansas State Red Wolves (19-11, 10-7 Sun Belt)
Jonesboro, Arkansas; Friday, 8:30 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Arkansas State will attempt to build upon its three-game win streak with a victory over Louisiana.
The Red Wolves have gone 10-4 at home. Arkansas State is third in the Sun Belt with 15.6 assists per game led by Chandler Jackson averaging 4.4.
The Ragin' Cajuns have gone 7-10 against Sun Belt opponents. Louisiana is 3-12 in games decided by 10 or more points.
Arkansas State averages 83.2 points, 13.6 more per game than the 69.6 Louisiana gives up. Louisiana averages 62.9 points per game, 14.9 fewer points than the 77.8 Arkansas State allows to opponents.
The teams meet for the second time in conference play this season. Arkansas State won 79-62 in the last matchup on Feb. 20. Jackson led Arkansas State with 31 points, and Jaxon Olvera led Louisiana with 18 points.
TOP PERFORMERS: Christian Harmon is averaging 13.1 points for the Red Wolves. Jackson is averaging 11.2 points over the last 10 games.
Dorian Finister is averaging 14.5 points for the Ragin' Cajuns. Dariyus Woodson is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Red Wolves: 6-4, averaging 83.5 points, 41.0 rebounds, 16.1 assists, 7.6 steals and 3.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.9 points per game.
Ragin' Cajuns: 5-5, averaging 68.3 points, 26.6 rebounds, 10.8 assists, 6.1 steals and 3.6 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 70.8 points.
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Omer Mayer shows breakthrough in Purdue basketball role but he 'never feel(s) satisfied'
WEST LAFAYETTE — Omer Mayer experienced a Purdue men’s basketball right of passage Friday against Indiana.
As the freshman guard from Israel pumped in one 3-pointer, then another, then another, the Mackey Arena crowd responded more enthusiastically to each one. With his fourth 3 of the night to cap a career-high 18-point performance, he gave the Boilermakers fans a late reason to erupt in a game no longer in doubt.
Less than a week later, Mayer kept a different count. In 24 hours and change, he would be back on Keady Court against No. 13 Michigan State.
“It was a lot of fun, especially with our crowd,” Mayer said. “Those are the one of moments that we’re playing basketball for.
“But never too high, never too low. Obviously it was fun, but it was (last week), and it’s over.”
That focus helped Mayer push through his acclamation period in the first two months to begin producing more consistently. He finished December shooting 30.2% from 3-point range. He’s shooting 47.4% since, making at least one 3 in 11 of 14 games. (In two of the games without one, he played under 10 minutes.)
The better measure of Mayer’s impact, though, shows up in his 3-point performance in bigger games. In games KenPom classifies as A or B quality – ranked in the site’s top 50 or top 100 – Mayer shoots 47.2% behind the arc.
In losses to Illinois and Michigan, his 5-for-10 effort behind the arc either helped keep the game competitive or extended the window of opportunity. February is a fine time of the season to establish oneself as a clutch performer.
With production and confidence both trending up, Mayer’s volume increased as well. He’s made 9 of 17 from 3 over the past three games. He averaged fewer than three attempts per game before that surge.
Mayer cannot pinpoint any particular reason for the improvement. Purdue coach Matt Painter said he’s seen steady improvement in Mayer’s ability to be a catch-and-shoot threat. That required an adjustment after his years as a ball-dominant lead guard.
“He’s had the ball in his hands a lot,” Painter said. “Now playing off the ball, he’s gotten more comfortable doing it.
“But he’s been able to shoot before he got here. He’s a really good player.”
Mayer still projects for a ball-dominant future as Braden Smith’s successor. For now, he’s learned to thrive alongside him.
Per KenPom, roughly 15% of Purdue’s lineups over the past five games included both Smith and Mayer on the court together. Mayer on the court without Smith comprised only 2.8% of lineups.
He remains fourth in minutes in that stretch behind Loyer, C.J. Cox and Gicarri Harris. That dynamic likely won’t change much. What has changed is the impact Mayer can make in those minutes.
“Playing a game's way different to playing 5 on 5 in practice,” said center Oscar Cluff, who like Mayer adjusted to a new program this season. “After a few games you kind of pick it up and get comfortable, and every game after that just continuing to grow.
“I’ve seen what he’s been able to do – I think everyone has. I think it’s just fitting in with his position and fitting in with the program.”
Smith was one of two players to whom Mayer referred to as a “big brother.” The other was assistant coach P.J. Thompson, who he also called “my mentor.” Thompson, who also rode that playing time ups and downs before accepting a bigger role in Year 2, has also been a sounding board for the challenges of the grind.
Mayer’s upward trend shows up in more than his shooting. He went to the free throw line in only six of the first 21 games, but has reached it in four of the last six. He totaled only 10 steals in the first 21 games, but has one in four of the last six.
Mayer said he is ignoring judgments on his production and focusing on maximizing his opportunities. So, does he feel he’s start to accomplish that?
“I never feel satisfied,” Mayer said. “I never feel like I’m maximizing my potential. I always have room to improve.
“So my answer is no. I think I can do better. With that being said, I’m playing good. But again, I don’t care about that. It’s all over and all I care about is my next game.”
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🔎 Valencia look to Germany to strengthen their technical department
The Valencia CF continues to shape its sports organization for the upcoming season. As reported by Plaza Deportiva, the name of José Viñas is strongly featured on the list of candidates to join the technical secretariat at Mestalla.
Viñas, originally from Valencia, has an enviable track record in international football.
He is currently working as a scout for Schalke 04, a team leading the 2. Bundesliga and on the verge of promotion. His work in Germany has been crucial in rebuilding a historic club during tough times, contributing his ability to spot young and competitive talent.
Successes with Eintracht Frankfurt
His greatest professional success came with Eintracht Frankfurt. As the head of scouting in Spain, he was part of the team that led the German club to win the German Cup in 2018 and the Europa League in 2022.
This experience in successful projects is the main credential that the CEO of Football, Ron Gourlay, is considering for his potential incorporation.
Knowledgeable in the football business
Beyond the offices, Viñas possesses a comprehensive vision of the business. He has been on the benches of Villarreal CF and Torre Levante, and worked for eleven years as a football agent.
This triple background (coach, agent, and scout) gives him a competitive edge in the current market. The coach has an active contract in Germany but is seeking new professional challenges.
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Harvard takes on Princeton following Barbour's 30-point performance
Harvard Crimson (15-10, 8-3 Ivy League) at Princeton Tigers (8-18, 4-7 Ivy League)
Princeton, New Jersey; Friday, 7 p.m. EST
BOTTOM LINE: Harvard faces Princeton after Tey Barbour scored 30 points in Harvard's 73-54 win against the Cornell Big Red.
The Tigers are 7-3 on their home court. Princeton ranks fifth in the Ivy League in team defense, giving up 72.7 points while holding opponents to 45.8% shooting.
The Crimson are 8-3 in conference play. Harvard ranks eighth in the Ivy League with 21.7 defensive rebounds per game led by Barbour averaging 4.6.
Princeton averages 8.4 made 3-pointers per game, 1.3 more made shots than the 7.1 per game Harvard gives up. Harvard has shot at a 46.8% clip from the field this season, 1.0 percentage point higher than the 45.8% shooting opponents of Princeton have averaged.
The teams square off for the second time this season in Ivy League play. Harvard won the last meeting 87-80 on Jan. 17. Robert Hinton scored 27 points to help lead the Crimson to the win.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jack Stanton averages 2.5 made 3-pointers per game for the Tigers, scoring 10.9 points while shooting 37.7% from beyond the arc. Jackson Hicke is shooting 48.4% and averaging 18.3 points over the past 10 games.
Barbour averages 2.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Crimson, scoring 13.6 points while shooting 40.6% from beyond the arc. Hinton is shooting 53.8% and averaging 19.0 points over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Tigers: 3-7, averaging 69.3 points, 30.0 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 4.4 steals and 3.0 blocks per game while shooting 42.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 73.1 points per game.
Crimson: 8-2, averaging 72.0 points, 28.9 rebounds, 14.1 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.3 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.8 points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.