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#Deadspin #Rapids #seek #spoil #debut #Inter #Miami #coach #Guillermo #Hoyos">Deadspin | Rapids seek to spoil debut of Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos
Deadspin | Rapids seek to spoil debut of Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos Apr 11, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick in the second half against the Red Bull New York at Miami Freedom Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images The surging Colorado Rapids host an Inter Miami side in flux on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo. The Rapids (4-3-0, 12 points) posted a 6-2 home rout of the Houston Dynamo last Saturday. Rafael Navarro and Kosi Thompson each scored a brace and Josh Atencio also scored for Colorado. The Rapids also added an own goal from Houston in the first minute of second-half stoppage time. Conversely, just four months after its first MLS Cup title, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano resigned for personal reasons on Tuesday. The Herons (3-1-3, 12 points) tied the New York Red Bulls 2-2 last Saturday and turned to sporting director Guillermo Hoyos as interim coach. Hoyos’ relationship with Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi, who leads the team with five goals, dates back more than 20 years to their time together at Barcelona’s La Masia academy. “Friendship is not negotiated,” said Hoyos about Messi. “There is a friendship there, one that has spanned various years, and one that we share with many players because we have worked together in different countries. “Yet, that friendship does not mean that we can be right on top of him, constantly hovering over him, every single day. I believe that everything must be respected: his privacy, and everything else. “One must exercise great prudence, and, above all, proceed quietly, while striving to grow and evolve within this dynamic. For, naturally, all of this is new, and being alongside the greatest player in history is truly an extraordinary experience on the pitch. I am grateful, deeply grateful.” After its dominant performance, Colorado coach Matt Wells, Navarro, Thompson and Atencio were all named to the Team of the Matchday. The Rapids have scored 19 goals on the season, which is tied with the Vancouver Whitecaps for the most in Major League Soccer. Colorado’s Dante Sealy scored a goal in a 1-0 U.S. Open Cup match against Union Omaha on Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward is still in search of his first MLS goal in a Rapids’ uniform. “I had him in my office and told him to focus on the process, the habits — and the goals are only an outcome,” Wells said of Sealy. “If you start focusing on the goals you are in trouble.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rapids #seek #spoil #debut #Inter #Miami #coach #Guillermo #HoyosApr 11, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi (10) takes a free kick in the second half against the Red Bull New York at Miami Freedom Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images

The surging Colorado Rapids host an Inter Miami side in flux on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.

The Rapids (4-3-0, 12 points) posted a 6-2 home rout of the Houston Dynamo last Saturday. Rafael Navarro and Kosi Thompson each scored a brace and Josh Atencio also scored for Colorado. The Rapids also added an own goal from Houston in the first minute of second-half stoppage time.

Conversely, just four months after its first MLS Cup title, Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano resigned for personal reasons on Tuesday. The Herons (3-1-3, 12 points) tied the New York Red Bulls 2-2 last Saturday and turned to sporting director Guillermo Hoyos as interim coach.

Hoyos’ relationship with Miami’s star forward Lionel Messi, who leads the team with five goals, dates back more than 20 years to their time together at Barcelona’s La Masia academy.

“Friendship is not negotiated,” said Hoyos about Messi. “There is a friendship there, one that has spanned various years, and one that we share with many players because we have worked together in different countries.


“Yet, that friendship does not mean that we can be right on top of him, constantly hovering over him, every single day. I believe that everything must be respected: his privacy, and everything else.

“One must exercise great prudence, and, above all, proceed quietly, while striving to grow and evolve within this dynamic. For, naturally, all of this is new, and being alongside the greatest player in history is truly an extraordinary experience on the pitch. I am grateful, deeply grateful.”

After its dominant performance, Colorado coach Matt Wells, Navarro, Thompson and Atencio were all named to the Team of the Matchday. The Rapids have scored 19 goals on the season, which is tied with the Vancouver Whitecaps for the most in Major League Soccer.

Colorado’s Dante Sealy scored a goal in a 1-0 U.S. Open Cup match against Union Omaha on Tuesday. The 23-year-old forward is still in search of his first MLS goal in a Rapids’ uniform.

“I had him in my office and told him to focus on the process, the habits — and the goals are only an outcome,” Wells said of Sealy. “If you start focusing on the goals you are in trouble.”

–Field Level Media

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  • IPL 2026: Rahane focusses on positives after KKR’s loss, explains why Green didn’t bowl Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green’s return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock after a lean run in the loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.KKR is yet to find its winning formula, slumping to a fifth defeat this season. It is languishing at the bottom of the table with just one point — earned from a rain-abandoned game against Punjab Kings.“It’s never easy to come out and talk immediately after losing a game. But I’d like to focus on the positives. The way we started, losing three wickets early, it was tough,” said Rahane after the five-wicket loss.With Green finally finding his rhythm with a 79 off 55 balls after a string of underwhelming scores, it did put Gujarat Titans under pressure in the middle overs.“Cameron Green’s innings was outstanding, he was under pressure, but the way he counterattacked and took on their bowlers was amazing to see. At 147 for four, getting to around 180 was slightly difficult for us as a batting unit,” he added.He also praised his bowlers, noting that despite a string of losses, they have stayed motivated — something that was evident in their effort on Friday.“I still want to credit our bowlers. It’s not easy when things aren’t going your way, but they kept coming back and pushing hard.”Asked why Green didn’t bowl, Rahane said “He was actually struggling with cramps, which is why he was in and out of the field.” GT skipper Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to finish the game a couple of overs earlier rather than take it deep.Gill struck an elegant 86 and looked set to seal the chase, but was dismissal in the 17th over.“Ideally we would have liked to finish it at least a couple of overs before. I’d really would have liked to finish at least another couple of overs before and I was quite disappointed with the way I got out. I wanted to be there till the end and finish it,” said Gill.Published on Apr 18, 2026 #IPL #Rahane #focusses #positives #KKRs #loss #explains #Green #didnt #bowl

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green’s return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock after a lean run in the loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.

    KKR is yet to find its winning formula, slumping to a fifth defeat this season. It is languishing at the bottom of the table with just one point — earned from a rain-abandoned game against Punjab Kings.

    “It’s never easy to come out and talk immediately after losing a game. But I’d like to focus on the positives. The way we started, losing three wickets early, it was tough,” said Rahane after the five-wicket loss.

    With Green finally finding his rhythm with a 79 off 55 balls after a string of underwhelming scores, it did put Gujarat Titans under pressure in the middle overs.

    “Cameron Green’s innings was outstanding, he was under pressure, but the way he counterattacked and took on their bowlers was amazing to see. At 147 for four, getting to around 180 was slightly difficult for us as a batting unit,” he added.

    He also praised his bowlers, noting that despite a string of losses, they have stayed motivated — something that was evident in their effort on Friday.

    “I still want to credit our bowlers. It’s not easy when things aren’t going your way, but they kept coming back and pushing hard.”

    Asked why Green didn’t bowl, Rahane said “He was actually struggling with cramps, which is why he was in and out of the field.” GT skipper Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to finish the game a couple of overs earlier rather than take it deep.

    Gill struck an elegant 86 and looked set to seal the chase, but was dismissal in the 17th over.

    “Ideally we would have liked to finish it at least a couple of overs before. I’d really would have liked to finish at least another couple of overs before and I was quite disappointed with the way I got out. I wanted to be there till the end and finish it,” said Gill.

    Published on Apr 18, 2026

    • #IPL #Rahane #focusses #positives #KKRs #loss #explains #Green #didnt #bowl">IPL 2026: Rahane focusses on positives after KKR’s loss, explains why Green didn’t bowl

    Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane admitted it was another demoralising defeat but chose to focus on the positives, particularly Cameron Green’s return to form, with the all-rounder producing a solid knock after a lean run in the loss to Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Friday.

    KKR is yet to find its winning formula, slumping to a fifth defeat this season. It is languishing at the bottom of the table with just one point — earned from a rain-abandoned game against Punjab Kings.

    “It’s never easy to come out and talk immediately after losing a game. But I’d like to focus on the positives. The way we started, losing three wickets early, it was tough,” said Rahane after the five-wicket loss.

    With Green finally finding his rhythm with a 79 off 55 balls after a string of underwhelming scores, it did put Gujarat Titans under pressure in the middle overs.

    “Cameron Green’s innings was outstanding, he was under pressure, but the way he counterattacked and took on their bowlers was amazing to see. At 147 for four, getting to around 180 was slightly difficult for us as a batting unit,” he added.

    He also praised his bowlers, noting that despite a string of losses, they have stayed motivated — something that was evident in their effort on Friday.

    “I still want to credit our bowlers. It’s not easy when things aren’t going your way, but they kept coming back and pushing hard.”

    Asked why Green didn’t bowl, Rahane said “He was actually struggling with cramps, which is why he was in and out of the field.” GT skipper Shubman Gill said he would have preferred to finish the game a couple of overs earlier rather than take it deep.

    Gill struck an elegant 86 and looked set to seal the chase, but was dismissal in the 17th over.

    “Ideally we would have liked to finish it at least a couple of overs before. I’d really would have liked to finish at least another couple of overs before and I was quite disappointed with the way I got out. I wanted to be there till the end and finish it,” said Gill.

    Published on Apr 18, 2026

    #IPL #Rahane #focusses #positives #KKRs #loss #explains #Green #didnt #bowl
    #Deadspin #Rivalry #continues #Nuggets #host #Timberwolves #Game">Deadspin | Rivalry continues as Nuggets host Timberwolves for Game 1
    Deadspin | Rivalry continues as Nuggets host Timberwolves for Game 1 Mar 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Denver slugged its way past Minnesota in 2023 on its way to the NBA title. The Timberwolves derailed a Nuggets repeat with a Game 7 upset in 2024. Act III of this sometimes-bitter rivalry kicks off Saturday afternoon when No. 3 Denver hosts No. 6 Minnesota for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals. Since the calendar turned to 2023 the teams have played 28 times, including the playoffs, and each has won 14 games. The Timberwolves dominated the four regular-season matchups in 2024-25 but the Nuggets took three of the four meetings this season, including an overtime thriller on Christmas night. And there is star power, most notably from Minnesota’s outspoken guard Anthony Edwards and Denver’s more muted triple-double machine Nikola Jokic. Both are expected to play at a high level so the outcome could come down to the supporting cast and injuries. For the Timberwolves, Edwards and Jaden McDaniels have missed time with knee injuries and Naz Reid, one of the many who will try to stop Jokic, has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries. The Nuggets have gotten healthier after a season full of injuries. Aaron Gordon played just 36 games due to multiple hamstring injuries and Christian Braun, who will draw the primary assignment on Edwards, was limited to 54 games because of an ankle sprain. Peyton Watson missed 25 of the last 30 games with a hamstring strain, and Spencer Jones missed the last two weeks of the season with the same injury. The status for both for Game 1 is unclear, with head coach David Adelman’s latest update coming Wednesday when he told reporters, “Peyton and Spence both practiced, not contact, all non-contact stuff. Spence did more yesterday, as far as his player development, they look good, but neither guy’s clear as of yet. My hope is they’ll play in Game 1. If not, we’ll play the group that is healthy.” Edwards averaged 30.3 points in three games against Denver this season. Jokic, who averaged a triple-double for the second straight season (27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists), feasted on Minnesota. In four games against the Timberwolves, he averaged 35.8 points, 15 rebounds and 11.3 assists. Minnesota, like every other team, will make containing Jokic a priority. But it won’t be easy. “Probably gotta call God and talk to him for a little bit and ask him for a few favors,” Timberwolves forward Julius Randle said of guarding Jokic. “It’s going to be a tough matchup. He’s an incredible player.” Jokic leads the NBA’s top-ranked offense that averaged 122.1 points a game and 125 against Minnesota. The Timberwolves gave up an average of 114.6 points this season, which was 12th in the league. Denver retooled its roster in the offseason for another run at a championship. The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson, and the salary relief led to signing Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. and trading for Jokic’s backup, Jonas Valanciunas. Brown was on the 2023 team that beat the Timberwolves in the first round and, despite winning in five games, called it the hardest series on the road to the title. Denver is expecting another tough one in 2026, and the sense of urgency is there. “To win a championship, you need the guys to step up at the right moment. If it is not your night one game, it’s OK because the next one is coming soon,” Jokic said. “I think we need everybody on our roster. Everybody needs to step up.” –Field Level Media #Deadspin #Rivalry #continues #Nuggets #host #Timberwolves #GameMar 1, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) passes the ball in the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

    Denver slugged its way past Minnesota in 2023 on its way to the NBA title. The Timberwolves derailed a Nuggets repeat with a Game 7 upset in 2024.

    Act III of this sometimes-bitter rivalry kicks off Saturday afternoon when No. 3 Denver hosts No. 6 Minnesota for Game 1 of the Western Conference quarterfinals.

    Since the calendar turned to 2023 the teams have played 28 times, including the playoffs, and each has won 14 games. The Timberwolves dominated the four regular-season matchups in 2024-25 but the Nuggets took three of the four meetings this season, including an overtime thriller on Christmas night.

    And there is star power, most notably from Minnesota’s outspoken guard Anthony Edwards and Denver’s more muted triple-double machine Nikola Jokic. Both are expected to play at a high level so the outcome could come down to the supporting cast and injuries.

    For the Timberwolves, Edwards and Jaden McDaniels have missed time with knee injuries and Naz Reid, one of the many who will try to stop Jokic, has been dealing with ankle and shoulder injuries.

    The Nuggets have gotten healthier after a season full of injuries. Aaron Gordon played just 36 games due to multiple hamstring injuries and Christian Braun, who will draw the primary assignment on Edwards, was limited to 54 games because of an ankle sprain.

    Peyton Watson missed 25 of the last 30 games with a hamstring strain, and Spencer Jones missed the last two weeks of the season with the same injury.

    The status for both for Game 1 is unclear, with head coach David Adelman’s latest update coming Wednesday when he told reporters, “Peyton and Spence both practiced, not contact, all non-contact stuff. Spence did more yesterday, as far as his player development, they look good, but neither guy’s clear as of yet. My hope is they’ll play in Game 1. If not, we’ll play the group that is healthy.”


    Edwards averaged 30.3 points in three games against Denver this season. Jokic, who averaged a triple-double for the second straight season (27.7 points, 12.9 rebounds and 10.7 assists), feasted on Minnesota. In four games against the Timberwolves, he averaged 35.8 points, 15 rebounds and 11.3 assists.

    Minnesota, like every other team, will make containing Jokic a priority. But it won’t be easy.

    “Probably gotta call God and talk to him for a little bit and ask him for a few favors,” Timberwolves forward Julius Randle said of guarding Jokic. “It’s going to be a tough matchup. He’s an incredible player.”

    Jokic leads the NBA’s top-ranked offense that averaged 122.1 points a game and 125 against Minnesota. The Timberwolves gave up an average of 114.6 points this season, which was 12th in the league.

    Denver retooled its roster in the offseason for another run at a championship. The Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to Brooklyn for Cam Johnson, and the salary relief led to signing Bruce Brown and Tim Hardaway Jr. and trading for Jokic’s backup, Jonas Valanciunas.

    Brown was on the 2023 team that beat the Timberwolves in the first round and, despite winning in five games, called it the hardest series on the road to the title.

    Denver is expecting another tough one in 2026, and the sense of urgency is there.

    “To win a championship, you need the guys to step up at the right moment. If it is not your night one game, it’s OK because the next one is coming soon,” Jokic said. “I think we need everybody on our roster. Everybody needs to step up.”

    –Field Level Media

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