Month: January 2024
Draymond Green says NBA chief Adam Silver discouraged retirement
FILE–Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP NBA commissioner Adam Silver discouraged Draymond Green from calling his career quits amid his most recent suspension, the longtime Golden State Warriors forward said on his podcast. ESPN, which reviewed “The Draymond Green Show” in advance of its posting on Monday, reported that Green…
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Rory McIlroy returns to action: What to expect in Dubai as Northern Irishman begins DP World Tour season? | Golf News
Rory McIlroy hopes to enjoy another winning start to a calendar year as he kickstarts his 2024 campaign at the inaugural Dubai Invitational, live on Sky Sports. McIlroy began his 2023 season with victory at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic, the first of two Rolex Series titles in an impressive year that him saw finish…
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Tiger Woods, Nike end partnership after more than 27 years
FILE–Tiger Woods of the United States looks on from the driving range during the final round of the PNC Championship at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club on December 17, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. Mike Mulholland/Getty Images/AFP Tiger Woods has gone from “Hello, world,” to saying goodbye to Nike. Woods ended months of speculation by making it…
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Fallon Sherrock falls short in first attempt to reach final stage of PDC Q School and earn Tour Card | Darts News
Fallon Sherrock and John Part fell short on their first attempts to reach the final stage of PDC Q School. The top eight players each day in the three-day UK Qualifying School in Milton Keynes and European Qualifying School in Kalkar, Germany secure progression to the final stage between Thursday and Sunday, at which two-year…
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NBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Holmgren lead Thunder past Wizards
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Washington, Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) WASHINGTON — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points, Chet Holmgren added 31 and the Oklahoma City Thunder led most of the way…
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Punching Above its Weight: The Best Boxing Anime Series of All Time
Boxing has always been a popular theme in the world of anime. There is something about the intense physicality and emotional struggle of the sport that lends itself well to storytelling in the animated medium. Over the years, there have been a number of boxing anime series that have captured the hearts of fans around…
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Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag vows to ‘strike back’ from setbacks and labels Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘an inspiration’ | Football News
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has described Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s planned purchase of a 25 per cent stake in the club as “an inspiration” and has vowed to survive the setbacks on the journey back to the top of the English game. Goals from Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes saw United ease into the…
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NBA: LeBron James, Lakers hold off Clippers to snap 4-game skid
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, front right, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer) LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, Taurean Prince hit…
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The Verdict: Erik Ten Hag plays down United’s lack of goals as they progress in FA Cup | Video | Watch TV Show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Anton Toloui delivers his verdict on Man Utd’s 2-0 win against Wigan in the FA Cup. Erik ten Hag was positive in his post-match press conference and played down any worries that his players are not scoring enough goals.
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NBA: Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic help Nuggets steamroll Pistons
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (27) drives to the rim as Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) DENVER — Jamal Murray was hitting jumpers. Nikola Jokic was finding open teammates. Simple as that, the Denver Nuggets…
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