#all-star

#all-star

Fr Stephen Duffy, who was Mr Hughes' friend, described him as a "proud son of Castleblayney", adding that not only was Mr Hughes a "remarkable person" but also "happened to be a magnificent footballer and sportsman". The priest said Mr Hughes "loved the craic, banter and had a great sense of fun" and he was proud of where he came from.

He is unquestionably a very strong defender, and he maintained his energy and tenacity in a lost season where he was tasked with a lot of on-ball responsibilities on offense. He is an elite rebounder, providing extra possessions on the offensive glass and closing out possessions on the other side (73rd & 94th percentile). He's a talented at rim finisher, especially when he's able to attack off the catch rather than his own dribble.

"Retired but never done. Doing it the #WallWay." John Wall states his intention to keep contributing to basketball despite retiring from his NBA career.

Ketel Marte is having one of the best seasons of his career on the field, yet faces criticism off of it for missing games due to personal matters.

Kyle Stowers' powerful performance contributed to the Marlins' resurgence, leading to back-to-back wins against Baltimore before the All-Star break, highlighting their growth as a team.

Tyler Herro could be eligible for a three-year contract extension worth nearly $150 million starting October 1, or a four-year extension at $207 million in 2026.

Durant will join a Rockets team that finished second in the Western Conference and is acquiring him through a significant trade involving young talent and draft picks.

Since returning from his second torn ACL, Ronald Acuna has demonstrated an MVP caliber performance, showing no fear in his playing, which significantly differs from his prior recovery.

Cade Cunningham's transformation from the former No. 1 draft pick to an All-Star has been monumental, signaling a renaissance for the Pistons after years of struggle.