Real Madrid offer one-year extension to defensive leaderReal Madrid are laying the groundwork for next season, and one of the most important priorities at the back involves Antonio Rudiger.The German defender, who has re-established himself as a key figure in recent months, is now expected to continue his journey at the Santiago Bernabu beyond his current contract.According to the latest update from AS, the club have already tabled a one-year extension offer.Internally, there is growing confidence that the experienced centre-back will accept the proposalHowever, there is also a key talking point that, amid this offer, Rudigers original idea was to extend his deal for two seasons and not one.Real Madrid reward consistencyRudigers resurgence has not gone unnoticed within Real Madrid.After a challenging spell marked by physical setbacks, the defender has worked his way back to peak condition, both mentally and physically.This improvement has played a decisive role in the clubs thinking.Real Madrid now view him as a dependable presence in defence, someone capable of maintaining high standards during a transitional phase for the squad.Rudiger has a renewal offer on the table. (Photo by Judit Cartiel/Getty Images)Interestingly, while the club is offering a one-year renewal, Rudiger had initially leaned towards securing a longer deal.However, those close to the situation believe a compromise is likely, with optimism growing at Valdebebas that an agreement will be reached soon.Saudi interest fadesRudigers future has not always been tied exclusively to Madrid.In previous seasons, clubs from Saudi Arabia made strong attempts to lure him away with lucrative financial packages.Despite the scale of those offers, the defender remained firm in his desire to succeed in Spain.Now, with transfer activity in Saudi Arabia temporarily slowing due to external circumstances, that option appears less immediate.As a result, the pathway towards extending his stay in Madrid has become even clearer.Looking ahead, Rudigers priorities are aligned with both club and country, as his immediate aim is to finish the season strongly with Real Madrid, contributing at the highest level during a crucial phase.Beyond that, the defender has his sights set on representing the German national team at the FIFA World Cup.

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Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his playoff debut and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to a 111-98 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series Sunday night.Wembanyamas 21 first-half points set an NBA record for the most in the opening half of an NBA playoff debut since the leagues play-by-play era began in 1997.His 35 total points set a Spurs franchise record for the most in a playoff debut, surpassing Tim Duncans 32 in 1998.Stephon Castle and DeAaron Fox each added 17 points and combined for 15 assists for San Antonio.Deni Avdija had 30 points and 10 rebounds to lead Portland, which beat Phoenix 114-110 in Tuesdays play-in game to earn the No. 7 seed.Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 draft behind Wembanyama and Charlottes Brandon Miller, added 18 points.Game 2 is Tuesday night in San Antonio before the series heads to Portland for Games 3 and 4.Storylines heading into First RoundWembanyama and most of his San Antonio teammates made their NBA playoff debut Sunday night.Much has been made of the lack of playoff experience on San Antonios youthful roster, but the Spurs actually have a ton of postseason knowledge to lean on.It comes in the form of postseason appearances by veteran players like Fox, Harrison Barnes, Luke Kornet, Bismack Biyombo and Kelly Olynyk, and staff like associate head coach Sean Sweeney and assistants Corliss Williamson and Rashard Lewis.But the greatest source of information and inspiration comes from the franchises iconic leader, Gregg Popovich.A fixture at the Spurs practice facility while he continues to rehabilitate from a stroke suffered Nov. 2, 2024, Popovich addressed the team earlier this week.(Popovich said) just to be us, not to really do anything different from what weve been doing all season, Castle said. He gave us another perspective on how well weve been playing and the position weve put ourselves in.Sound advice for a team that finished with the leagues second-best record at 62-20 and won the Southwest Division for the first time since 2017.Still, no amount of advice can replace action, but the Spurs are eager for their first playoff series since 2019.Deni Avdija had 41 points and 12 assists as the Trail Blazers rallied to beat the Phoenix Suns 114-110 on Tuesday to earn the seventh seed.San Antonio veteran Keldon Johnson, Devin Vassell and Julian Champagnie are in the postseason for the first time after playing through all or most of six seasons of futility.Me and KJ are super excited, said Vassell, who is in his fifth season. Weve been talking about it over and over, even were talking about it this morning. Its just good to be in this position, not only just for us, but for the community and for the fans thats been here and kind of waiting. Its been a long time, overdue, but were here and ready to go.Wembanyama (22), Castle (21), Champagnie (24) and Vassell (25), Dylan Harper (20) and Carter Bryant (20) lead an energetic and athletic roster that finished third in both offensive and defensive efficiency.I dont think there is anything as far as in the basketball realm that I think were nervous about, Fox said. Obviously, people talk about experience and all those things, whatever it may be, weve to go out there and play basketball and I think we have an extremely good basketball team.Welcome BackPortland coach Tiago Splitter played five seasons in San Antonio beginning in 2010, including being a key reserve on the Spurs 2014 championship team.>> Former Spur Tiago Splitter to face San Antonio in 2026 NBA PlayoffsSplitter, Manu Ginobili, Boris Diaw and Patty Mills established the teams Coffee Gang, primarily made of Spurs reserves who spent a lot of time on the road drinking coffee and having lunch together.As deep as their friendships are, Splitter knows those bonds only go so far when it comes to who Ginobili and Diaw will cheer for in this series.I think there is a romantic feeling about it, but thats it, Splitter told reporters. Manu is Spurs for sure. Boris, well see. I got to invite him for a couple glasses of wine.On a RunSan Antonio is 10-0 at home against Portland in the postseason, including arguably the most impactful victory in franchise history.The Spurs exorcised a history of postseason futility with what is now known as the Memorial Day Miracle in Game 2 of the 1999 Western Conference Finals on May 31 at the Alamodome.>> Start of a dynasty: Looking back at the Spurs 1999 NBA championship runAfter trailing by 18 points, San Antonio rallied to win on Sean Elliotts 3-pointer. Elliott tiptoed the sideline, spinning on his toes and keeping his heels elevated to avoid stepping out of bounds to drain a 3-pointer that proved to be the game-winning shot.San Antonio went on to sweep the series and win its first of five NBA championships.Turnover PronePortland averaged 17.3 turnovers while committing 1,417, the most in the league this season.All GoodSan Antonio coach Mitch Johnson became a little superstitious when reminded that the Spurs enter the postseason healthy after battling minor injuries in the final weeks of the season.Ive got to, Johnson said, rapping a knuckle to his forehead because there was no wood within arms reach to knock on.Wembanyama missed three of the teams final seven games after suffering a left rib contusion during the first half of San Antonios 115-102 victory over Philadelphia on April 6.Castle missed two of the final three games with right knee and left foot soreness.Harper injured his left thumb and did not play in the fourth quarter of a 128-118 loss to Denver in its regular-season finale on April 12.All three will play in the series opener Sunday.Top SecretWembanyama did not play against Portland this season, battling ankle and rib injuries as San Antonio won the season series 2-1.Considering the Trail Blazers have not seen Wembanyama during the best of his three seasons in the NBA, the Frenchman was jokingly asked if he could be the Spurs secret weapon in this series.The best kept secret, Wembanyama said, laughing afterward.WATCH: Race for Seis A KSAT Sports Now SpecialAP Sports Writer Raul Dominguez contributed to this report.Read more of KSATs Race for Seis coverage:Victor Wembanyama eager for first playoff test as Spurs open prep against PortlandNBA playoff odds show Spurs as No. 2 favorite to take home titleSpurs playoff return coincides with Fiesta, igniting San Antonio spiritSpurs superfans bridge generations as playoff energy builds in San AntonioNBA announces tipoff times, TV networks for first 4 Spurs-Trail Blazers playoff games

University of Georgia tight end Oscar Delp answered any questions about a hairline foot fracture and has been fully medically cleared.Delp excelled at his Pro Day campus workout, running between 4.44 and 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash. At 6-foot-5, 245 pounds, Delp had a 38-inch vertical leap and a 10-5 broad jump.He has met virtually with the Texans and has multiple visits, including the New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Carolina Panthers, Los Angeles Chargers, Minnesota Vikings, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Cleveland Browns.Delp caught 20 passes for 261 yards and one touchdown last season. He caught 21 passes for 248 yards and four touchdowns as a junior and 24 catches for 484 yards and three touchdowns as a sophomore.Delp is known for his pure speed and consistent hands and toughness.A native of Georgia, he chose Georgia over Michigan, South Carolina and Clemson after catching 59 passes for 923 yards and eight touchdowns as a high school senior and was named an All-American.Delp has a lacrosse background.Aaron Wilson is an NFL and Texans for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com

Gianluigi Donnarumma quickly became the least popular person at the Etihad after a shocking mistake in Manchester City's crunch clash against Arsenal.Rayan Cherki had just put City ahead after a mesmerising solo goal, weaving in and out of defenders before placing the ball past David Raya.It sent the Etihad into a frenzy, with City desperate for a win to further pressure Arsenal at the top of the Premier League table.However, the home fans were quickly muted after a glaring error from Donnarumma.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayAfter Matheus Nunes threw the ball back to the former Paris Saint-Germain star, he took too long to clear his lines.And rushing onto a slightly-loose touch was the ever-keen Havertz, who anticipated Donnarumma's eventual clearance onto his foot perfectly.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSEmma Raducanu pulls out of tournament as mystery illness continues to ravage BritonTottenham star breaks silence after being subject of 'abhorrent' racial abuseEngland international in tears as club pays moving tribute to player's late mum ahead of key fixtureThe result saw the ball ricochet sharply into the roof of the net as Donnarumma looked distraught.Meanwhile, the Arsenal players celebrated wildly as Declan Rice gathered them in a team huddle to keep their eyes on the prize.A win for Arsenal at the Etihad might just end any talk of City overtaking them, while a victory for Pep Guardiola's men would see them cut the Gunners' lead to three points at the top."WOAHHHHH!!" Kai Havertz pulls Arsenal level in chaotic fashion! pic.twitter.com/A4ZjjDF921 Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) April 19, 2026 With a game in hand, it would see the title race go right down to the wire - perhaps being solved on goal difference.Incredibly, the equaliser for Havertz's first Premier League goal since February 2025, having suffered an injury-hit campaign to date this season.Perhaps ominously, though, that goal also came against City - a match that ended 5-1 to the Citizens.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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Airport lounges were once the destination of a select few. But recently, the premium spaces are becoming increasingly crowded and chaos is following in some cases.Stories are going viral about passengers raiding complimentary buffets in lounges, and children wreaking havoc while distracted parents are unfazed.At one airport lounge in a major New York City airport not long ago, witnesses watched in shock as a couple ordered six signature burgers and multiple orders of buns, the "View from the Wing" blog reported.AIRLINE UNVEILS STACKED BUNK BED 'PODS' AS BACKLASH BUILDS OVER PRICEY, CRAMPED WAY TO FLYInstead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added.Then, to conceal the heist, apparently, the couple stashed the greasy plates behind decorative planters, the blog noted."Lounges have become more crowded, and the demographic makeup of U.S. airport lounges has changed," Gary Leff, the author of the blog, told Fox News Digital."Once the province of memberships and cheese cubes for solo business travelers, the lounges are increasingly accessed via credit card by premium leisure travelers," said Leff, who is based in Texas.AIRLINE SPARKS ANGER AS IT DEMANDS EXTRA FEES FROM ALREADY BOOKED PASSENGERS AS OIL PRICES SPIKELeff noted that during the recent shutdown, U.S. travelers arrived at airports very early.As a result, many booked passengers were looking for places to relax and to eat free food.He also said families with children frequent lounges far more often now.Some lounges have created kids' sections.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER"The mores and norms associated with [airport lounges] have changed, and that stands out especially to those whose expectations are built on an earlier era," Leff said.Another viral incident was captured by a photo of an airport lounge after young children seemed to wreak havoc there.A traveler snapped a photo at a sky club lounge in a western U.S. airport showing kids' small suitcases opened, with clothes, sneakers and water bottles strewn all over the floor, the "Aviation A2Z" blog reported.CLICK HERE FOR MORE LIFESTYLE STORIESSurprisingly, most Reddit users came to the family's defense."Honestly, if their kids arent being terrors to everyone else, and its contained to a seating area for four people, and they [clean] everything up, this is fine in my book," one Reddit user said.TEST YOURSELF WITH OUR LATEST LIFESTYLE QUIZ"The parents found a space to hang out away from everyone else, and took a small area for themselves that has no impact on anyone else," another commenter said."Depends entirely on how loud the kids are. If they are quiet? Keep it that way," a third person said.California-based Brett Snyder, author of the "Cranky Flier" blog, sees the chaos differently."Etiquette probably hasn't changed much recently. The issue is that everyone has a camera, and they are recording all the bad behavior and posting it publicly," Snyder told Fox News Digital."Traveling with children has always been challenging and stressful for parents, and sometimes that can be disruptive to other travelers."