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Victor Wembanyama’s long frame, versatile game has him topping list of ‘bigs’ – rezal404

Victor Wembanyama has long been earmarked to be the No. 1 overall selection in the NBA draft, a player so unique that he challenges traditional categorization. He heads The Associated Press’ list of big men in the draft with a 7-foot-3 frame that could eventually help him dominate inside to go with his perimeter skills.…

Marshall vs Crews-Dezurn: Zak Chelli takes a major risk and Ben Whittaker can showcase skills on Manchester bill

Zak Chelli collides with unbeaten rival Mark Jeffers and Ben Whittaker risks his perfect record on the Marshall vs Crews-Dezurn bill on July 1, live on Sky Sports. Chelli had been set to challenge for the Commonwealth super-middleweight title, but champion Heffron had to pull out with injury, and Jeffers has stepped in as a…

With Ja Morant suspended, so are Grizzlies’ plans for title chase – rezal404

FILE – Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) plays during the second half of Game 5 in a first-round NBA basketball playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, April 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Brandon Dill, File) The Memphis Grizzlies put their future and title hopes in the hands of Ja Morant. With Morant suspended, so…

Arsenal transfers: Gunners in talks with Ajax over signing of defender Jurrien Timber as club ‘want to back Mikel Arteta’

Arsenal are in talks with Ajax about the signing of defender Jurrien Timber. Discussions have been described as “very positive” and there appears to be a willingness from all parties to get a deal done. Timber has two years left on his contract and is valued at around €50m – some reports suggest one bid…

AJ Edu signs with Toyama Grousers in Japan B.League – rezal404

FILE – AJ Edu. –FIBA BASKETBALL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas prospect AJ Edu is set to make his pro debut as he signed on to play in the Japan B.League. Edu, who is included in Gilas Pilipinas’ 21-man pool for the Fiba World Cup 2023, was signed by Toyama Grousers. He is the second Filipino-American…

Gareth Southgate: ‘Popular’ Bukayo Saka exceptional to work with | His mentality suits England | Video

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Gareth Southgate gives his thoughts on Bukayo Saka, after the Arsenal winger scored his first career hat-trick in England’s 7-0 win over North Macedonia in the UEFA Euro Qualifiers. Source

Juan Gomez de Liano signs with KBL’s Seoul SK Knights – rezal404

Juan Gomez deLiano. Photo from Seoul SK Knights MANILA, Philippines—Juan Gomez de Liaño has signed with the Seoul SK Knights in the Korean Basketball League. The Knights announced the acquisition of de Liaño on Tuesday. Seoul described de Liaño as a player “with high resilience and strong defense and can digest both point guard and…

Martin Brundle reviews the Canadian GP as Max Verstappen and Red Bull enjoy a landmark weekend – rezal404

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Highlights of the Canadian Grand Prix, the eighth race of the season. Highlights of the Canadian Grand Prix, the eighth race of the season. Sky Sports F1’s Martin Brundle delivers his expert verdict on the Canadian GP following a landmark weekend for Max Verstappen and…

When is an eSport not an eSport? Olympic event gamer puzzles – rezal404

FILE – Team Philippines competes in the eSports event of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan. INQUIRER PHOTO/ JAM STA ROSA ESports has long been derided as “not a real sport.” But now, an Olympic-organized event is being dismissed by competitive gamers as not real eSports. Many long-time…

Mbappe penalty gives France Euro qualifying win over Greece – rezal404

France’s forward Kylian Mbappe (R) reacts during the UEFA Euro 2024 group B qualification football match between France and Greece at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis, in the northern outskirts of Paris, on June 19, 2023. (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP) A Kylian Mbappe penalty gave France a 1-0 victory over 10-man Greece…