Nico Gonzalez signing analysed: Man City midfielder compared to Rodri and Sergio Busquets brings different qualities too | Football News

Manchester City’s dire need for a central midfielder had finally been addressed with the £50m signing of Nico Gonzalez from Porto. In the 23-year-old Spaniard, Pep Guardiola hopes to have found someone who can play instead of Rodri – and alongside him. Gonzalez’s height and physicality hint at the sort of robustness and athleticism that … Read more

A typical Kings move: Firing of Mike Brown brings more questions than answers about the direction of the franchise

Every now and again the Sacramento Kings do something that reminds you exactly who they are, with the firing of Mike Brown being the latest example. On its face, the Kings’ 13-18 record this season is underwhelming, punctuated by their stunning fourth-quarter collapse to the surging Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. De’Aaron Fox was caught … Read more