The Seattle Seahawks are not sure what the future holds for them. This came after Marshawn Lynch’s retirement. However, Thomas Rawls is ready to take his place; he said that Rehab was going phenomenal. He said that in front of reporters shortly before Richard Sherman’s charity softball game held in Seattle and supported by ESPN. He is eager to start off during the first one week. He also announced that he had been working pretty hard to fill the vacant space in the backfield since Rehab session was becoming quite an exception. Rawls’s who is a second- year back is recovering from a fractured ankle and ligament injury that occurred in December 13^th.

The injury occurred while he was playing against Baltimore Ravens which led to a 35-6 win. He did not take part in any of the Seahawks’ spring practices. Rawls also had amazing confidence in how his body healed and the way it responded to rehab. He was willing to be back to camp in April but his trainers were not quite sure whether it would be possible to be back that soon especially since the April is drawing closer. According to Peter Carroll’s statement last month, Rawls is expected to be ready at the start of the season but they are not going to rush him during the summer season. Early in May Carroll added that they would take it easy during the training camp. They were ready to help him in his healing process no matter how long it would take him.

Replacing Lynch is not going unnoticed in Seattle according to Rawls’ comments. Rawls has handled 830 yards and four touchdowns as a recruit in the beginning of the seven games while at the same time splitting carries with a banged-up Lynch. He proved that he could handle himself well in 2015 thus proving that he could easily be Seahawk’s main ball carrier if he comes out healthy. C.J Prosise, Zac Brooks and Alex Collins has been put down in 2016 even though the staff is not very worried thus choosing to show aggression in the running backs. Christine Michael was also among the potential candidates available to replace Lynch.

South Africa cricket faces a huge blow as Rob Walter leaves for New Zealand, making him the third official to do so in a month. He signed a couching deal with Otago that is meant to run for two  years. Otago Volts appointed him the new head coach for the next two domestic cricket seasons, replacing Nathan King. Rob Walters led the Titans to victory since he was signed in 2013. The titans won three trophies in four seasons. Having been named the most successful coach, Rob Walters had been set to take the side A to Australia but he did not believe it would materialize. This would have seen him assigned a national job.

It is a sad state for South Africa cricket as more officials leave for abroad to explore better deals. The entire franchise circuit could be paralyzed by the exit of most of these officials especially coaches and employee in the management and administration. It would be difficult to function with the very backbone of the entire structure.

South Africa cricket players are also making their moves under water as they explore better options abroad. Former players and senior officials have sourced that these players, among them been a few contracted internationals, are seriously considering and weighing their options abroad. This could be a major bluster to the domestic game.

A former cricket player attributes 80% of the reason for players to exit the scene to money. He said that South Africa lacks the amounts to pay it’s players sums they would so comfortably be paid abroad. Most players cannot bear the stress and pressure thus opt out for abroad.

The decision to take on dynamic transformation in South Africa has built up pressure among players. Most worry as to whether they will continue to be selected and their security in the franchise. Morne Morkel, after been left out of the 2016 T20 squad considered retiring but was convinced to stay. It however hasn’t been the same since as he plays less and less games. Out of the six games at the Caribbean triangular series, he only played two games. Another player, Dale Steyn, whom he had helped sign at the county faced the same challenge. He missed the West Indies tour as he was said to be rested but then the South Africa’s select committee had him play at the NatWest t20 Blast after giving him an NOC. The two players are considering their exit subject to the treatment they are facing. Their interest more particularly is in the Australia Big Bash League scheduled at the end of the year.

More players feel the same and continue to fish for opportunities abroad. The structure of the south Africa cricket is failing at managing not only their top players but also their support team and employees. It may not accommodate everyone in their capacity hence building up pressure. This may be consequential in the next major games both domestic and  international.

Remember the 2014 NBA finals, when Miami Heat lost to the San Antonio Spurs? Then this man, Ray Allen, should be no stranger to you. Despite him being out of the NBA court for two years, he seems to be eyeing the two most recent NBA Champions, Golden State Warriors and Cavaliers.

The Golden State Warriors have been keen to add the 10-time NBA All-Star to their roster for the past two years. The Warriors have recently landed the former MVP Kevin Durant to go along with their All-NBA players Stephen Curry. They have also signed Draymond Greens and Klay Thompson in a bid to further fortify their roster.  Zaza Pachulia and David West, free agents, center and forward respectively, have also been signed in; however, the warriors seem not to have had enough as they are interested to sign in Ray Allen.

Important to note is the fact that despite of Allen being off the court for the last two seasons, he has not filed retirement papers with the league office, neither has he commented publicly of his desire to continue playing, he confirmed that he was far from retiring, he said this last August to Dom Amore of the Hartford Courant, further confirming that in case something came to the table he would take a keen look at it.

Regardless of him being out of the season for the last two years, he has maintained a remarkable shape throughout and taking into consideration his nutrition. He even opened an organic fast-food eatery last February. Thus if the teams confirm on his fitness and form then we would definitely see him on the NBA court once again.