Nagelsmann has impressed at the helm of Hoffenheim, where he became the youngest ever Bundesliga coach when he took over in February 2016 at the age of 28. Bayern 13/2 to win CL The German has been linked to Bayern after guiding his side to a shock 2-0 league win over Ancelotti’s men on Saturday, and added to speculation by suggesting it was his dream. Speaking after his side beat Anderlecht 3-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, Ancelotti said the Nagelsmann links came as no surprise....

According to a study published in the journal Antiquity, the woman—known as Cui Shi—was buried with the donkeys so that she could play polo in the afterlife. While ancient Chinese texts from the Tang Dynasty (618-907 A.D.) indicate that noblewomen played polo riding donkeys, the authors say the latest discovery represents the first archaeological evidence of this practice, highlighting the significance of these animals for the elite of imperial China....

MLPA hires expert negotiator Marvin Miller. He invokes federal labor laws and eventually produces formal labor contracts (“basic agreements”) that boost pension benefits and salaries. Miller wins players (average pay: $25,000) the right to use agents in salary negotiations. After 13-day strike, players get binding arbitration in salary disputes. Landmark arbitration panel decision makes free agents of pitchers Andy Messersmith and Dave McNally. Reserve Clause is effectively circumvented and free agency is established....

After reportedly having parted ways with Selangor, Indonesia winger Andik Vermansah is reportedly considering offers from Thai and Malaysian clubs, according to his agent. Mulyawan Munial told Goal’s correspondence in Indonesia that the winger will depart the Red Giants, and has received serious offers from a Thai club. “Andik is not with Selangor anymore, but he is sought after by clubs in Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. “The offer from Thailand is serious but he is holding out as he wants to remain in Malaysia, and it is a number of offers,” said Mulyawan....

The 35-year-old wing injured his knee late in Golden State’s Game 4 loss when Houston guard Chris Paul appeared to make contact with his leg while attempting to grab a rebound off of a missed free throw. Iguodala was reportedly later seen leaving the arena with a noticeable limp. Iguodala told Kerr after the loss he did not expect to miss any time, according to a report from Yahoo Sports....

MORE: Who has most to lose? | Greatest: LeBron or Steph? Iguodala’s reasons for his pre-game viewing plans, though, seem less metaphysical than LeBron’s. James told ESPN’s Chris Broussard after Game 5, “It just settled me down. It’s about family and so many other things.” James said he’s watched “The Godfather” six times this postseason. Iguodala, on the other hand, is simply catching up to the rest of the world....

On Monday, it was announced that Bonaceto and Sophia’s collaboration will be available to purchase as an NFT online via Nifty Gateway on March 23 at 6:30 p.m. EDT. Most of the 31-year-old artist’s work has been digital—created on an iPad—although he occasionally creates with acrylics. Many of his works are colorful portraits, occasionally of well-known figures like Elon Musk and Ezra Pound. One of the pieces for sale appears to be a distortion of Bonaceto’s typical style: The portrait is almost dissolving and multiple styles of artwork are reflected, some appearing hyperrealistic and others seeming more abstract in the same picture....

Known as “El Chucky” since his days in the Pachuca youth system, reportedly for hiding under the sheets and scaring his roommates on away trips, Guardado has taken to calling Lozano “el mono diabolico” - the evil monkey. It’s a total contrast to the type of person the soft-spoken Lozano is off the field for Guardado, but there’s no mistaking his on-field force. “He really cares about his family. He’s a person who is calm, joyful, happy....

The architect of that defense under coach Steve Kerr was veteran assistant Ron Adams, and he spoke with NBA Australia’s Angus Crawford to discuss center Andrew Bogut’s career year, offensive potential and more. MORE: 11 moments that led to the Warriors’ title | Photos from the victory parade Q: Before you came to this organization, what was your perception of Andrew Bogut as a player and as a defender?...

Cuomo, 63, who had brandished a national image that he was leading his state through the coronavirus pandemic, is now under scrutiny from the Democratic Party for allegedly hiding the real number of COVID-related deaths in state care homes. New York state attorney general, Letitia James, reported that Cuomo’s administration had undercounted COVID-related deaths of state nursing home residents by the thousands. The New York Post reported that one of Cuomo’s aides, Melissa DeRosa, admitted underreporting the death tolls to prevent the Justice Department (DOJ) from going after the governor’s administration....

You duck, that’s what you do. MORE: Fatal flaws for Stanley Cup teams | NHL Draft lottery | Klingberg signs seven-year extension Senators goalie Andrew Hammond had the right idea. It’s the reason the Canadiens pulled in front in Friday night’s Stanley Cup playoff game, but it’s better than having a puck that’s clocking in at around 86 mph hit you square in the face. Andrei Markov was kind of excited, and rightly so....

Luck isn’t saying he’s waiting to see what the Colts do, or what they keep on doing. He’d probably never say it. But if he’s waiting for that, he’s smart. If he’s not waiting for it, he should be. And if he has second thoughts about it, he has his lingering injuries from 2015 to keep him focused. Luck acknowledged those injuries earlier this week when he arrived for the Colts’ offseason workouts....

Despite the downtime, Luck admitted Monday he still is not 100 percent recovered from the injuries that forced him to miss Indianapolis’ the final seven games. MORE: The top Baltimore/Indianapolis Colts of all time “I still l have some work to do, certainly,” Luck said, via the Colts’ team website. “That being said, you’re always working to get better. You’re always working to feel better. You’re always working to be in better shape, to be more physically fit, so that’s still a process....

McCutchen, who said he was “fine” after leaving Wednesday’s game after slipping on home plate and stumbling out of the batter’s box, connected on a RBI single in his first at-bat against the Phillies, scoring Gregory Polanco. MORE: Bold predictions for the season | Preseason Power Rankings | Fantasy OF rankings Puig, who said his neck was “a little” sore after colliding with second baseman Howie Kendrick on Thursday night against the Angels, will bat second and play right field in a rematch of Thursday’s exhibition in Anaheim....

A recent poll conducted by Ipsos found Adams edging out Yang in the final round of a ranked-choice voting simulation. According to the survey, 28 percent named Adams as their initial first choice for mayor, while 20 percent named Yang and 15 percent chose former Sanitation Commissioner Kathryn Garcia. In the seventh round in the ranked-choice simulation, the poll found Adams winning the race over Yang by 12 points (56 to 44 percent)....

That timetable will keep Dirks out at least through May. Dirks, 28, became a regular for the Tigers last season, appearing in 131 games and collecting 484 plate appearances. His offensive stats were modest (.252/.323/.363), but his defensive metrics were strong (third in the American League in UZR/150 among left fielders with 800 or more innings played). Detroit general manager Dave Dombrowski told reporters that the club will first look to internal candidates to fill in for Dirks....

Next up for Murray is Gilles Simon of France. Defending champion Tomas Berdych also advanced. “I moved well, and I felt like when I really needed to, I was able to improve my level and step my game up a bit,” Murray said. “I found a little bit of extra intensity in the important moments.” Pospisil, of Canada, had a chance to force a third set, serving with a 5-3 lead....

With the 6-1, 7-5, 4-6, 6-2 victory, Murray finished strong. Earlier, Djokovic defeated Sam Querrey in three sets. Querrey’s defeat left John Isner the only American left in his country’s national tennis event. Isner also played Saturday. Next up for Murray: the winner of Saturday’s match between France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, seeded ningth, and Pablo Carreno Busta. Murray put together what the BBC called a “patchy performance” while playing on the Louis Armstrong Stadium court....

“It’s become clear over the last two years that southside Virginia lacks a common-sense voice in Washington,” Parker said in a statement sent to Newsweek. “Instead of causing problems, I will work hard to fix them.” Parker will be running for the Democratic nomination in the 5th Congressional District in Virginia, which is represented by conservative Republican Bob Good, a supporter of gun rights. On his website Good states that “that the federal government may not infringe on the right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms....