Category: Sports
Eight years on, Colin Kaepernick waits for NFL call: ‘I could help win a Championship’ | NFL News
Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick believes he could help a franchise win a championship if he played in the sport again, despite an eight-year absence. Kaepernick spent six years with the San Francisco 49ers, helping them to their first Super Bowl since 1994 during the 2012 season, but has not competed in the NFL since…
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In Paris, cities and countries discreetly making case for 2036
IOC President Thomas Bach waves the Olympic flag during the 2024 Summer Olympics closing ceremony at the Stade de France, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Saint-Denis, France. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) PARIS — If historic waterway settings are the new must-have accessory for Olympic host cities, then Istanbul’s mayor wants the IOC to know his city…
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George Williams: Warrington Wolves star and England captain grateful for freedom to dictate play | Rugby League News
George Williams is delighted with the way he and team-mate Matt Dufty have been given the freedom to dictate play at Warrington Wolves by head coach Sam Burgess. Warrington, who sit third in the table two points below Wigan Warriors and first-placed Hull KR, are still firmly in contention to finish top of the table…
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Italy beats defending champion US for women’s volleyball gold
Monica de Gennaro of Italy is thrown in the air by her team after winning a gold medal women’s volleyball match between the United States of America and Italy at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Sunday, Aug. 11, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino) PARIS — Monica De Gennaro of Italy made three previous trips…
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Rangers: Why Champions League qualification is key for Philippe Clement’s side | Football News
A summer of change, stadium issues, and poor pre-season results – it was a tough few weeks for Rangers fans ahead of the new campaign. A host of experienced players had left over the summer, some new faces had arrived and Philippe Clement admitted he faced a “big rebuild”. Three defeats and a draw in…
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Breaking community defends b-girl Raygun at Olympics
Australia’s Rachael Gunn, known as B-Girl Raygun, competes during the Round Robin Battle at the breaking competition at La Concorde Urban Park at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin) PARIS — The breaking community wants the world to give b-girl Raygun a break as the Paris Olympics…
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FedExCup Playoffs: How PGA Tour series works as Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more eye trophies and cash | Golf News
We have reached the FedExCup Playoffs on the PGA Tour once again with just 70 players left in the running to become this year’s champion – and a hell of a lot richer. Ahead of the opening playoff event – the FedEx St Jude Championship in Memphis, live on Sky Sports Golf from 5pm on…
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Fiba already looking forward to Olympic basketball in LA 2028
Victor Wembanyama (32), of France dunks during a men’s gold medal basketball game at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Saturday, Aug. 10, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) PARIS — Fiba secretary general Andreas Zagklis has toured Intuit Dome, the new home of the Los Angeles Clippers and the venue selected as…
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Bojan Miovski: Girona agree £6.8m deal for Aberdeen striker | Football News
Spanish club Girona have agreed a deal worth £6.8m to sign Aberdeen striker Bojan Miovski. It is understood the two clubs are close to finalising the paperwork and finer details of the transfer, with personal terms not expected to be an issue. Miovski is believed to be keen on a move to Girona who are…
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Hero’s welcome for Carlos Yulo-led PH Olympians set Wednesday
Carlos Yulo of the Philippines celebrates after winning the gold medal during the men’s artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the Paris Olympics 2024, Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco) MANILA, Philippines — The hero’s welcome for the Filipino Paris Olympians is on Wednesday in Manila with double…
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