In the ever-changing world of college athletics, change is inevitable and the Houston Cougars mens basketball program felt that on Thursday when news broke on social media that one of their young stars is heading to the NBA Draft.Its one-and-done for Chris Cenac Jr., who is now focused on the next step of his playing career.The 19-year-old, who started 36 of 37 games this season, announced his decision on social media. pic.twitter.com/aDHZWSKlrQ Chris Cenac Jr. (@chriscenacjr) April 9, 2026At 6-foot-11, Cenac has received evaluations projecting him as a likely midfirst-round pick in this Junes draft.Cenac had a breakout freshman season for the Cougars, averaging 9.5 points and just under eight rebounds per game. His production played a key role in Houstons 30-win season and deep run in the NCAA Tournament.The Cougars advanced to the Sweet 16 before falling to Illinois at Toyota Center.Cenac elevated his play in the postseason, averaging a double-double across Houstons three tournament games.

England have been handed a World Cup boost as Mohammed Kudus faces the prospect of surgery after suffering a fresh setback in his recovery from a thigh injury.The development threatens Kudus's participation in Ghana's World Cup campaign, where the Black Stars are scheduled to meet Thomas Tuchel's England in Boston on June 23.The 25-year-old Ghanaian winger had recently returned to first-team training following three months on the sidelines when he aggravated the same muscle problem that forced him off during a 1-1 draw with Sunderland in January.Spurs have confirmed the player will undergo further specialist assessment, with an operation now a possibility.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayGhana have been drawn in Group L alongside England, Croatia and Panama for the tournament in North America.The Black Stars open their campaign against Panama on June 18, followed by the highly anticipated clash with the Three Lions five days later, and their final group match against Croatia on June 27.Kudus is regarded as a key figure for his national team, considered a talisman alongside Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo.His potential absence would represent a catastrophic blow for Ghana ahead of what promises to be a challenging group stage.The winger is understood to be devastated by the latest setback, acutely aware of what is at stake over the coming months.England, meanwhile, head into the tournament with considerable momentum following a flawless qualifying campaign under Tuchel.The Three Lions secured their place in North America with a perfect record of eight victories from eight matches, becoming one of the most dominant qualifying runs in the nation's history.Remarkably, England did not concede a single goal throughout the entire campaign while scoring 22 times.LATEST SPORT NEWS:Cristiano Ronaldo dragged into Saudi league cheating claims as England star launches scathing attackAndy Robertson confirms Liverpool exit in bombshell announcement just weeks after Mohamed SalahHarry Maguire must go to the World Cup as his latest admission proves why he is a national heroHarry Kane capped the achievement with a brace in the final qualifier, a 2-0 triumph away to Albania.Tuchel has spoken positively about his squad's unity and strong mentality, viewing the campaign as a clear statement of intent ahead of the World Cup.The injury compounds an already dire situation at Tottenham, who sit 17th in the Premier League table, just a single point above the relegation zone.Roberto De Zerbi takes charge of his first match as Spurs manager this Sunday when the club travels to Sunderland, though he faces a mounting injury crisis among his attacking options.Wilson Odobert and Dejan Kulusevski have both been ruled out for the remainder of the season.James Maddison is unlikely to feature significantly as he recovers from a cruciate ligament injury.Kudus's setback was the first of five serious injuries Spurs suffered across five consecutive matches in January.Rodrigo Bentancur, Richarlison, Ben Davies and Lucas Bergvall are also sidelined.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Argentina will play its final tune-ups for the World Cup at the college football stadiums of Texas A&M and Auburn. Lionel Messi's team will face Honduras on June 6 at the Aggies' Kyle Field, which has a capacity of over 102,000 in College Station. Argentina will then play Iceland at Auburn's Jordan-Hare Stadium on June 9 two days before the start of the 48-team tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The Argentine Football Association announced the details on Thursday. Argentina's title defense begins on June 16 against Algeria in Kansas City, Missouri. Its other two Group J games will be played in Arlington, Texas against Austria on June 22 and against Jordan on June 27. Reporting by the Associated Press.