With the new NBA season just around the corner, the Houston Rockets and Donatas Motiejunas have yet to reach a contract extension. Judging by the current pace of negotiations, the two sides appear to be drifting apart. The Rockets seem to have already found the perfect replacement for the Lithuanian big man in Sam Dekker, especially since Motiejunas has not reported to the team. During the preseason, all of Motiejunas’ potential minutes were given to Dekker, last year’s first-round pick. In four preseason games, Dekker averaged 10.5 points with an impressive 56.2 percent shooting. When the Rockets drafted him, he…

In the early hours today, Italy pulled off a thrilling 3-2 away victory over Macedonia, sealed by a dramatic last-minute brace from Ciro Immobile. After the final whistle, captain Gianluigi Buffon let loose in celebration, stripping down until he was wearing nothing but his white underwear. As skipper, his passion was infectious, sparking cheers and laughter from teammates and fans alike, in a moment as unforgettable for Italian supporters as discovering a game-changing update on the Melbet App. The match itself was a rollercoaster. Italy took an early 1-0 lead, but a costly midfield error allowed Macedonia to unexpectedly turn…