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In New York, OG Anunoby is giving the Knicks reason to breathe a little easier. The forward was back on the practice floor Saturday and made a point of saying his right hamstring is not as severe as the injury that derailed him in the two thousand twenty four playoffs. That's a meaningful distinction with playoff stakes on the line.
Across the Atlantic, one of the biggest managerial moves in recent memory is about to become official. Xabi Alonso is set to be confirmed as Chelsea's new head coach within the next twenty four hours, with sources telling ESPN that terms have been agreed. The Spaniard has been available since parting ways with Real Madrid back in January, and Stamford Bridge is where he lands.
Meanwhile in Dallas, the Stars are staring down a serious cap puzzle. Jason Robertson's expected extension is coming in around twelve million per year, and that number is forcing the front office to make some hard decisions. A nine million dollar defenseman is now being floated as a prime trade candidate to make the math work. Dallas built something worth protecting, and now they have to protect it differently.
That's your play-by-play. Sports Desk, back to the booth.
