Hey, Hoddlers! While you were busy celebrating Star Wars Day yesterday, did you know there was another, jazzier reason to mark the date? That’s right—yesterday was Brubeck Day, honoring the legendary Dave Brubeck.

A few years back, I fell deep down a jazz rabbit hole, and honestly, I’m still happily stuck there. Dave Brubeck often gets a bit of side-eye from hardcore jazz purists, but let’s set the record straight: Brubeck was a genius, and his partnership with Paul Desmond was pure magic. Their music—often labeled "cool jazz" or "safe jazz"—was wildly popular, especially on the West Coast and among white audiences. Sure, it’s catchy and fun, but some critics then (and now) dismissed it as "math music for nice white people." And yes, some of his jazz inspired by Japanese culture hasn’t aged perfectly. But here’s the thing: there was a real divide back in the 1950s between the smooth, polished sounds of the West Coast (think Chet Baker, Gerry Mulligan) and the grittier, more intense bebop of the East Coast (John Coltrane, Miles Davis). Neither is bad—just different. And while my heart leans East, I’ve got a soft spot for that cool, Brubeck vibe. So, a day late, let’s give Dave and Paul some love.

Now, onto the pitch: Manchester City’s chaotic, last-gasp draw against Everton was pure entertainment, but it might have cost them the title. Ouch. (BBC)

Over in Germany, young star Luka Vuskovic—along with a certain Karry Hane—has been named a finalist for Bundesliga Player of the Year. Big things ahead. (Bundesliga.com)

Roberto De Zerbi is talking about "courage" over points, claiming the team’s spirit matters more. Spoiler: he’s wrong—points are everything. (The Guardian)

And in Scotland, Hearts of Midlothian are inching closer to a historic SPL title after a key win over Mikey Moore’s Rangers. The dream is alive. (The Times)