NBA expected to toughen rules on resting stars
Kawhi Leonard #2 of the LA Clippers laughs on the bench with Paul George #13 during a 138-100 Clippers win over the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena on January 26, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. Harry How/Getty Images/AFP NBA team owners are expected to pass tighter rules against resting star players this week, including…
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Middlesex fined £50,000 and given suspended points deductions by ECB for breaching financial regulations | Cricket News
Middlesex have been fined £50,000 and handed suspended points deductions for breaching financial regulations. The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) will cut payments to the London club by £150,000, with 100,000 of that suspended until October 2025. The points deductions – equivalent to one win each in the LV= County Championship, Metro Bank One-Day…
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LeBron, Steph Curry lead NBA superstars eyeing Paris Olympics
FILE – US forward LeBron James runs with the ball during the London 2012 Olympic Games men’s gold medal basketball game between USA and Spain at the North Greenwich Arena in London on August 12, 2012. AFP PHOTO /EMMANUEL DUNAND NBA superstars LeBron James and Stephen Curry are among several top players interested in competing…
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Rugby World Cup: England inspired by verbal ‘rocket’ from Kevin Sinfield as they start tournament with win | Rugby Union News
England defence coach Kevin Sinfield laid into the team after defeat to Fiji in late August, says Freddie Steward, with that blast inspiring Steve Borthwick’s men in victory over Argentina in World Cup opener; England triumph 27-10 despite early red card for Tom Curry Last Updated: 11/09/23 11:17pm Freddie Steward says strong words from Kevin…
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Schroder is man of the hour for Germany
Dennis Schroder and his teammates take a moment to behold their World Cup feat. —AUGUST DELA CRUZ Dennis Schroder knew what was about to happen as the noise outside of the press conference room inside the Mall of Asia Arena became louder and louder. “Relax!” Schroder shouted as his teammates emerged from the back of…
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NFL: Travis Kelce could return for Kansas City Chiefs against Jacksonville Jaguars this weekend | NFL News
Travis Kelce missed Kansas City Chiefs’ defeat to Detroit Lions in NFL season opener but is making progress ahead of Sunday’s clash with Jacksonville Jaguars, live on Sky Sports; Chiefs head coach Andy Reid says team “will work things out” after loss in Week One Last Updated: 11/09/23 9:59pm Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis…
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National coach eyes versatile Gilas Pilipinas squad for Asian Games, seeks entry list change
Terrence Romeo (left) and Calvin Abueva are no strangers to the national program. —FIBA PHOTOS Twelve names, one alternate. Call it the Tim Cone dozen, the Gilas Pilipinas squad that will be sent to the 19th Asian Games (Asiad), who convened Monday morning at PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. It is a team with very…
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England bowler Reece Topley apprehensive ahead of World Cup after last year’s injury heartache | Cricket News
Reece Topley admits he has some trepidation ahead of the 50-over World Cup after injury robbed him of playing in last year’s T20 triumph in Australia. Seamer Topley was in England’s squad for the 2022 T20 World Cup only to damage ankle ligaments after a freak trip over a boundary cushion in a warm-up game…
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Nikola Jovic optimistic about Serbia winning gold in future
Serbia after losing to Germany in the Fiba World Cup gold medal game. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — After settling for silver in his first Fiba World Cup stint as a senior men’s national team member, Nikola Jovic vows to come back stronger for Serbia. Serbia’s late fightback was not enough to stop World Cup…
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Paul Pogba: Juventus midfielder provisionally suspended for anti-doping offence | Football News
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been provisionally suspended for an anti-doping offence, according to Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal. The test, performed after Juve’s victory at Udinese on August 20, detected elevated levels of testosterone, a hormone that increases athletes’ endurance. Nado Italia, the anti-doping agency, said that Pogba was suspended provisionally with immediate effect. Pending…
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