Category: Sports
LeBron clutch, Team USA beats Germany in Paris Olympics warmup
Germany’s Johannes Voigtmann, right, blocks Team USA forward LeBron James during an exhibition basketball game between the United States and Germany at the O2 Arena in London, Monday, July 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) On Friday, LeBron James will carry the U.S. flag. But first, he carried the U.S. men’s basketball team. Again. James scored…
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Man City consider £68m move for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Manchester City are considering a move for £68m Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze. Real Sociedad are resigned to losing Arsenal target Mikel Merino this summer after failing to tie the 28-year-old midfielder down to a new contract. Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed that Gary Lineker’s…
Read MoreBest way to judge four-point shot is by the games
Meralco Bolts’ Chris Newsome during Game 6 of the PBA Philippine Cup Finals.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net OSAKA—There was a lot of reaction from fans, good and bad ones, on the decision of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) board to implement a four-point distance for the league’s 49th season. But the true measure of the new rule, one…
Read More Aston Villa to target Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix as Moussa Diaby replacement – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers… THE SUN Aston Villa will look to replace Moussa Diaby with Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix. Jack Grealish fears police will never catch the robbery gang behind a £1m raid on his home. Takehiro Tomiyasu will miss Arsenal’s tour of the USA to receive treatment on…
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Staying close to game helping Jong Uichico adjust in return
FILE–Coach Jong Uichico and NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES It has been nearly a decade since Jong Uichico coached in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). And he admits a lot has changed since then. “The game is really different now,” the former TNT coach told the Inquirer in a candid…
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World Matchplay Darts: Luke Humphries joins the greats after beating Michael van Gerwen to claim title in Blackpool | Darts News
Luke Humphries became just the fourth man to win the World Championship and World Matchplay in the same year after a dramatic triumph over Michael van Gerwen in Blackpool. The world No 1, who won at Alexandra Palace in January, cemented his position at the summit of the sport with a stunning 18-15 win over…
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NBA: Lakers shut down Bronny James after promising performances
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – JULY 18: Bronny James Jr. #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers prepares to inbound the ball against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the start of the second half of a 2024 NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 18, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Lakers defeated…
Read More Newcastle to target Mauricio Pochettino if Eddie Howe takes England role – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers… DAILY MIRROR Newcastle will make a move for Mauricio Pochettino if Eddie Howe takes the England job. Trent Alexander-Arnold has made it clear who he would like to replace Gareth Southgate as England manager – Jurgen Klopp. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video…
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Samoilenko gets help this time as PLDT gains share of lead
After an ego-boosting win against All-Filipino champion Creamline, PLDT is making it a point to not put all the pressure on Russian backup Elena Samoilenko. “[Samoilenko] can’t drop 30 points every game because she will get drained so the challenge for the other wing spikers is to produce points as well,” Coach Rald Ricafort told…
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World Matchplay: Michael Smith crushes Rob Cross to set up a semi-final clash against Michael van Gerwen | Darts News
Michael Smith crushed Rob Cross, who struggled with double trouble, to set up a blockbuster World Matchplay semi-final against Michael van Gerwen. Van Gerwen and Smith will lock horns, after overcoming Andrew Gilding and Rob Cross in their respective quarter-final clashes on Friday. The Dutch superstar defied an insipid start to topple Gilding 16-10 in…
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