There’s very little going on today. Actually, apart from the news that Robin van Persie is in contract talks and the revelation that Theo Walcott didn’t actually want the #14 shirt there’s absolutely nothing going on.

A bit of Jack Wilshere, some Samir Nasri and the Wednesday Poll is what’s in store today before I rush off to the movies with the girl for a bit of mid-week relaxation.First up, young Wilshere. I hastily mentioned in yesterday’s post that the 16-year-old Englishman has been rewarded with a spot in the first team this season by Arsene Wenger. Wilshere was given the #19 shirt vacated by Gilberto Silva as a result of his stunning pre-season performances.

Hello there, happy Tuesday to you all. I know it’s not the best day of the week - heck, I’d say it’s probably the worst - but what can you do other than try and enjoy it? My sentiments exactly. Anyhoo, moving on…

David Bentley has vowed to light up White Hart Lane just like his boyhood hero Paul Gascoigne.And just two days into his Tottenham career we have already been handed a sneak preview of the ability our new signing has to carry the torch of our progression under Juande Ramos.

Although only a pre-season riendly, last night’s impressive 3-1 win over Stuttgart suggests that things are ticking along quite nicely for Arsenal. The game marked the debut of new signing Samir Nasri and Arsene Wenger gave the Frenchman as well as a host of other senior players their first pre-season runouts.

Spurs Offside look back at an action-packed week in N17 with the rumour mill gathering pace as we edge closer to the new campaign…Spurs steal tips JordanThe week began with a stroke of excellent news for Tottenham after the tribunal was held to conclude the deal seeing John Bostock join White Hart Lane from across the capital.

24 children took part in the NEC Training Day at the NEC Harlequins training ground in Roehampton yesterday (Tuesday 10th April). The childr...

STUART Law smashed 143 in Lancashire's double clash with County Championship rivals Durham in the latest games on their pre-season trip to Cape Town.

What more does this guy have to do. He is ready for the big show. Unfortunately, the Dodgers are not ready to keep him in Los Angeles. There are roadblocks everywhere. No room at 1st-base and the outfield is looking crowded. Usually this is a good problem, but I fear that Loney's patience may start to wear thin.

Mike Lowell returns for his second and likely last season in Boston. Lowell performed well above expectations last season after his very poor 2005 season.Lowell is projected by Bill James for another solid season in Fenway putting up .273/.341/.452 numbers with 18 HR, 77 RBI and 36 doubles.Corner infield backup Eric Hinske who will also see time around the outfield is projected for a .257 average with 10 HR, 38 RBI and 43 runs according to Bill James.PECOTA has very similar numbers for Lowell, .273/.333/.441 with 15 HR, 74 RBI and 33 doubles.

The Boston Red Sox have set there opening day roster by informing Kyle Snyder and Javy Lopez they have both made the 25-man roster.Both will serve in the bullpen until Mike Timlin is activated from the DL.Craig Hansen was sent to Pawtucket this morning and Manny Delcarmen was informed he didn't make the 25-man roster.Alex Ochoa also accepted a minor league assignment from Boston.

Fellow blogger Dodger Gal finds a great video of one of our youngest and brightest Dodger fans. Meet Nathan. Oh, and his parents have taught him right. He hates the Giants too!

According to Scouts.com, USC WR Dwayne Jarrett is scheduled to visit the team sometime in April. Jarrett played for Titans OC Norm Chow at USC and said he would welcome the opportunity to be reunited with Chow in Tennessee. "Coach Chow has definitely been a great mentor. He’s one of the reasons I went to SC," Jarrett said. "I think it would be great. Hopefully, they pick me up. I'd be happy to go there. I'd be happy to go anywhere.

John Tomase of the Boston Herald is reporting that Patriots RB Laurence Maroney had exploratory surgury on his shoulder which revealed far more serious damage than originally expected. Maroney felt shoulder pain down the stretch and in the playoffs that limited his ability to absorb contact. … The exact nature of his injury is unclear, [...]

Equipped with a 6.5 game lead over the New Jersey Nets, the division leading Toronto Raptors come to Boston tonight to take on the Celtics. For coverage on tonight’s game, please visit the Yahoo! Sports preview.  Coverage of tonight’s game begins at 7:00PM ET with FSN’s Celtics Tonight pregame show.