Category: Sports
Kyrie Irving breaks left hand in offseason workout
FILE – Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving has a broken left hand that required surgery after getting injured in an offseason NBA workout. The Dallas Mavericks aren’t providing a timeline for Irving’s recovery. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File) DALLAS — Kyrie Irving broke his left hand during an offseason workout and had surgery, and the Dallas…
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Louie Hinchliffe: The Team GB sprinter coached by history-maker Carl Lewis to the Paris Olympics | Athletics News
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player After having come from nowhere to qualify for the Olympics, Louie Hinchliffe is targeting gold in the prestigious 100 metres at the upcoming Paris Games After having come from nowhere to qualify for the Olympics, Louie Hinchliffe is targeting gold in the prestigious 100 metres…
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Joe ‘Jellybean’ Bryant, father of Kobe Bryant, dies at 69
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant, left, talks to his father, Joe, as they watch a baseball game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers on June 21, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File) PHILADELPHIA— Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, the father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has died,…
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Chelsea investigating Enzo Fernandez’s video of Argentina squad that French Football Federation alleges is racist | Football News
Chelsea are investigating a video Enzo Fernandez posted on social media which the French Football Federation alleges is racist. Fernandez and some of his Argentina team-mates were chanting a derogatory song about the France team in an Instagram live video published on his account after they beat Colombia in the Copa America final on Sunday.…
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Slam dunk champ among NBA vets signed for PBA Governors’ Cup
FILE–Former NBA player Glenn Robinson III will suit up for the Magnolia Hotshots in the PBA Governors’ Cup. –Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images/AFP Three PBA teams have secured the services of imports who they hope would match up well with Justin Brownlee and future counterparts ahead of the season-opening Governors’ Cup that tips off on Aug. 18.…
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Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold interested in signing for Real Madrid this summer – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers… DAILY EXPRESS Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly interested in signing for Real Madrid this summer. The Gibraltar Football Association will launch a complaint with UEFA over a ‘provocative’ song chanted by Spain player Rodri during their Euro 2024 party. THE TELEGRAPH Jurgen Klopp will not be available…
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Tim Cone says Gilas defense system demands big backcourt
Dwight Ramos has been a perfect fit for Tim Cone’s Gilas Pilipinas system, which requires big guards on defense. —FIBA. BASKETBALL Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone revealed his fondness for size—particularly in the backcourt—stems from his dislike for getting “overwhelmed defensively,” but says he won’t close the door on diminutive guards earning spots on the…
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World Matchplay Darts: Nathan Aspinall title defence comes to an end as Gerwyn Price also crashes out | Darts News
Nathan Aspinall’s World Matchplay title defence came to an end as he lost 11-8 to James Wade and Gerwyn Price was also knocked out on Tuesday. Aspinall was playing with an elbow injury which he’s been suffering from since the latter stages of the Premier League Darts in May and he will now have treatment…
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POC confident of better PH showing at Paris Olympics
Photos of the Philippine bets for the Paris Olympics 2024 on display during the Olympics send off hosted by POC and Cignal, the official broadcast partner for the Summer Games. –Cignal TV PHOTO A well-funded delegation. A trailblazing training camp right inside the Olympics host country. Inspired athletes. These are just some of the factors…
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Women’s Euro 2025 qualifiers: Republic of Ireland stun France as Jess Fishlock breaks Wales scoring record in Kosovo win | Football News
Republic of Ireland picked up their first win in Euro 2025 qualifying with a 3-1 victory over France in Cork. The home side opened the scoring in the 66th minute when Leanne Kiernan picked out Denise O’Sullivan, who was able to take a touch and fire into the bottom corner before Julie-Ann Russell doubled their…
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