Manchester United are preparing a massive financial reset by offloading five senior stars this summer. The move aims to slash more than 1 million per week from the payroll to fund a squad overhaul and ease the financial burden on the club. Five stars set for Old Trafford exit The scale of the intended exodus at Old Trafford is significant, with five established first-team names expected to depart. Casemiros exit at the end of the season has been confirmed, while Jadon Sancho is tipped to leave permanently once his current contract expires in June. United are also aiming to convert current loan deals into permanent sales. Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Hojlund, currently at Barcelona and Napoli respectively, are on the chopping block alongside goalkeeper Andre Onana, who is spending the season at Trabzonspor. Red Devils eye radical financial reset By removing veteran stars and high-profile loanees from the books, United expect to save approximately 62m ($82m) annually in Champions League seasons. This manoeuvre is viewed as essential to navigating Profit and Sustainability Rules while ensuring the club can compete for elite talent in the upcoming window. The plan involves moving on from expensive investments that have failed to provide consistent returns. While some departures are already set in stone, others depend on permanent clauses being triggered by European clubs. Champions League qualification creates fiscal urgency United currently sit third in the Premier League, but success on the pitch brings its own financial complications. Qualifying for the Champions League triggers a 25% salary increase for the majority of the squad. This automatic hike, combined with 190m ($251m) in existing transfer debt due this year, makes offloading the likes of Casemiro and Sancho a necessity rather than a choice. The departure of Onana and the renegotiation of Harry Maguires terms are also key pillars of this strategy. While Maguire is expected to stay on reduced wages, the funds saved will likely be redirected toward a lucrative new deal for breakout star Kobbie Mainoo and a long-term replacement for Casemiro. Recruitment priorities Uniteds main priority this summer is to find a long-term replacement for Casemiro, with Nottingham Forests Elliott Anderson, Sandro Tonali of Newcastle and Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace among the main targets. Yet United could also target a second central midfielder, and that would become imperative were Manuel Ugarte to leave. The Uruguay midfielder has struggled badly since his move from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 and is known to want more regular playing time.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers can clinch a playoff berth in the Eastern Conference with a victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors are still missing star guard Stephen Curry, who is expected to return next week. The Cavs are currently seeded third in the East while Golden State appears headed for the Wests play-in tournament. How to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Golden State WarriorsDate: Thursday, April 2Time: 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PTWhere: Chase Center, San FranciscoTV Channels: NBCS, FDSOLive Stream:NBA League Pass | Follow on Yahoo SportsTeam recordsCleveland Cavaliers: 47-29 (No. 2 in Central Division)Golden State Warriors: 36-40 (No. 4 in Pacific Division)OddsSpread: Golden State Warriors +10.5Moneyline: Golden State Warriors +360 / Cleveland Cavaliers -475Over/Under: 227.5

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This weeks Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week spotlight shines on Montgomery County and Willis High School.The Wildkats Softball program is an annual playoff contender and this spring they are pacing once again to the postseason.Head Coach Leechelle Lara has a squad that is deep and consistent defensively and at the plate. Sophomore pitcher Alexi Ford can literally do it all and also shines in the circle where she has dominated opponents most of this season in her outings. Alexi is off to a 10-4 as a starting pitcher sporting an ERA of 1.39 early in the season. At the plate Ford also is dangerous smacking 3 home runs and 17 runs batted in.Ford has quickly become a leader on the Willis squad but also respects the senior leadership and all of the Wildkats that have come before her.Congrats to Alexi Ford, this weeks Rhythm Energy Athlete of the Week.