Upper Austria Open in Linz: Britain’s Jodie Burrage continues fine form to reach last 16 | Tennis News

Jodie Burrage continued her fine form at the Upper Austria Open in Linz by beating French seventh seed Varvara Gracheva in straight sets to reach the last 16. The British No 2, who came through two qualifying rounds, sealed her first main draw win of the season in the 6-4 6-0 success against the world…

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Trail Blazers down Embiid-less 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups reacts after receiving a technical foul during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Portland, Ore., Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Steve Dykes) PORTLAND, Oregon — Jerami Grant scored 27 points and the Portland Trail Blazers took advantage of reigning NBA MVP…

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In the Corner of the Ring: The Unique Storytelling of Boxing Anime

Boxing anime is a genre that has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, with many new series and films coming out that explore the world of boxing and the fighters who inhabit it. One such series that has caught the attention of fans and critics alike is In the Corner of the Ring.…

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Transfer business: How Premier League clubs sign stars from South America | Football News

In 2019 Moises Caicedo was spotted in Ecuador and signed for £4.5m. Two years later Alexis Mac Allister was plucked out of Argentina for £7.7m. The pair would go on to play crucial roles in Brighton securing European football for the first time in their history last season – before they were sold on for…

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Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell fined $15K for kicking game ball

LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers is congratulated by D’Angelo Russell #1 after he made a basket in double overtime against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on January 27, 2024 in San Francisco, California. The Lakers won 145-144. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP NEW YORK — Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell has…

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Imran Khan: Pakistan international cricketer-turned-politician sentenced to 10 years in prison | Cricket News

Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for leaking state secrets. The decision was announced by special court Judge Abul Hasnat Zulqarnain during a hearing held at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. Khan’s former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi was also given a 10-year jail sentence as part…

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Wizards mount late comeback to top Spurs

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) dunks against San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan, bottom right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Antonio, Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Kin Man Hui) SAN ANTONIO — Kyle Kuzma had 18 points and 11 rebounds, Daniel Gafford had 16 points and 13 rebounds,…

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Andre Ward and Chris Billam-Smith discuss Joshua Buatsi’s improvements since training under Virgil Hunter | Boxing News

Andre Ward says he sees “great things” in Joshua Buatsi after watching him in the gym ahead his fight with Dan Azeez. Buatsi, the No 1 ranked light-heavyweight contender with the WBA, has been coached by Ward’s former trainer Virgil Hunter since 2021. Buatsi has been training with Hunter in the USA ahead of Saturday’s…

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Cignal gets Bagunas after losing Espejo in Spikers’ Turf

FILE–Bryan Bagunas in Taiwan. Photo from Bryan Bagunas’ Instagram MANILA, Philippines — Bryan Bagunas is set to bolster the Cignal HD Spikers in the upcoming 2024 Spikers’ Turf season starting in March. The HD Spikers on Tuesday announced that they have picked up their biggest signing in Taiwan import Bagunas after the departure of Marck…

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Antonio Nusa: Brentford’s £25m deal for Club Brugge winger stalling | Football News

Brentford’s deal to sign teenage Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa from Club Brugge is stalling. On Sunday, Brentford agreed a £25m (€30m) deal in principle with the Belgian club to sign the 18-year-old, with the Bees willing to allow the 18-year-old to stay at the Belgian club on loan for the rest of the season. However,…

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