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Rossi, the leading scorer and best player in the tournament in the Azzurri's 1982 World Cup triumph, died this week at the age of 64 following a long illness. Thousands flocked to Vicenza's Stadio Romeo Menti, where Rossi's coffin could be seen by the public, on Friday to pay their respects. Many lined the streets as the former Juventus, Milan, Vicenza and Hellas Verona striker's body was transported to the Santa Maria Annunciata Cathedral. There was applause from those who gathered outside before Marco Tardelli, Alessandro Altobelli, Antonio Cabrini and Giampiero Marini were among those to carry the coffin into the cathedral. Franco Baresi, Paolo Maldini and Roberto Baggio were also among the mourners on an emotional day. Rossi's son Alessandro carried the coffin - which had an Italy shirt with the number 20 and Rossi's name on the back, along with a Vicenza scarf, draped on top of it - out of the cathedral with members of the 1982 World Cup squad following the ceremony. … [Read more...] about Thousands pay their respects as Paolo Rossi’s funeral is held in Vicenza

5-star Paolo Banchero highlights 7,236 views 3:03 Pacific Northwest high school basketball star Paolo Banchero of O'Dea (Seattle) announced Thursday via social media he is committed to Duke. The 6-foot-9 forward picked the Blue Devils over Arizona, Gonzaga, Kentucky, Tennessee and Washington. Banchero is regarded as the No. 3 prospect in the Class of 2021 by 247Sports and projects to be a lottery pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He earned MaxPreps National Junior of the Year honors last season after putting up 22.7 points per game and leading O'Dea to the Class 3A state title game.O'Dea will enter the 2020-21 high school basketball season with lofty expectations, checking in at No. 9 in our Way-Too-Early MaxPreps Top 25 released in April. After winning the state title in 2019, the Fighting Irish fell just short last year with a loss in the title game to end the campaign 23-6. A quarterback prospect early in his prep career, Banchero is a top contender for MaxPreps National Player of … [Read more...] about Washington high school basketball star Paolo Banchero commits to Duke

The latest and greatest buzz over a young international import to Major League Soccer is FC Cincinnati’s eight-figure purchase of Brenner Souza da Silva from Sao Paolo in Brazil. The 21-year-old is coming off a top ten scoring season in Brazil’s Serie A, nabbing 11 goals and three assists in 1,929 minutes and adding six goals in six Copa Do Brasil appearances. The video doesn’t lie: He’s a fox in the box with style to spare, a top ten scorer last season in Brazil who also ranked 10th in shots per game, 8th in total shots inside the penalty area, and 2nd on shots inside the six. He doesn’t pass a lot, his 14.3 per game 19th on his team, and his 0.5 key passes per game was ninth on Sao Paolo. [ MORE: New York Red Bulls sign 14-year-old ] But this isn’t as simple as wondering whether FC Cincinnati has done better than Atlanta did with Ezequiel Barco or Gonzalo “Pity” Martinez, nor is there a direct comparison to Diego Rossi’s move to LAFC. It’s a genuine challenge to wrap … [Read more...] about Top finisher, calculated risk: Cincinnati captures imagination with Brenner

Jonathan Kuminga is the No. 1 prospect in the 2021 recruiting class – for now. While Kuminga, a 6-foot-8 versatile forward, currently sits in the pole position, that reign likely comes to an end in the coming months with rampant rumors that he’ll eventually end up in the 2020 class. But at least for this update, he’s the guy in 247Sports’ Top 150 rankings because of his combination of versatility, positional size, athleticism, budding skill set, rebounding and ability to guard multiple positions. Kuminga can play inside and out and is oozing with potential. Kuminga spent last season at Elizabeth (N.J.) The Patrick School, where he averaged 16.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game. CLICK HERE FOR THE UPDATED TOP 150 Checking in at No. 2 in the rankings is versatile 7-footer Chet Holmgren . The big man is the likely candidate to move up to No. 1 should Kuminga indeed reclassify. A unique talent, Holmgren went viral last summer when he hit Steph Curry … [Read more...] about Updated Top 150 basketball rankings for class of 2021

5-star 2022 center Jalen Duren high school highlights 20,810 views 2:17 With the calendar turning to January and this scattered high school basketball season taking form, a number of players have started to distinguish themselves as frontrunners for MaxPreps National Player of the Year honors.Jalen Duren of top-ranked Montverde Academy is one who's emerged as a slight leader after a dominant week at the NIBC St. James Invitational. The No. 2 prospect in the junior class, Duren surpassed preseason favorite Emoni Bates after displaying his dominance on both sides of the ball against the nations' best.Others in the mix include Kennedy Chandler of Sunrise Christian Academy, Chet Holmgren of Minnehaha Academy and Jabari Smith of Sandy Creek. Players like Paolo Banchero of O'Dea (Seattle), A.J. Griffin of Archbishop Stepinac (White Plains, N.Y.) and Peyton Watson of Long Beach Poly (Long Beach, Calif.) are not included in this watch list as their states are currently not in-season, but … [Read more...] about High school basketball: Jalen Duren headlines MaxPreps National Player of the Year Watch List