Tag: career
Blake Griffin retires after high-flying NBA career
FILE – Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin, right, goes up for a dunk as Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen, center, defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, in Los Angeles. Blake Griffin announced his retirement Tuesday after a 14-year NBA career that included six All-Star selections, Rookie…
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Rory McIlroy denies LIV reports and says he’ll play on PGA Tour ‘for the rest of my career’ | Golf News
Rory McIlroy has denied reports linking him with a move to LIV Golf, and insists his future lies with the PGA Tour. London financial paper City AM reported at the weekend that McIlroy, who has been among the staunchest critics of the Saudi-funded breakaway, could be about to jump ship in a deal worth £680m.…
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Louis Rees-Zammit’s rugby career in stats: Why NFL Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs wanted Wales flyer | Rugby Union News
Louis Rees-Zammit has signed for NFL Super Bowl winners, the Kansas City Chiefs. We look at the stats from his professional rugby career to see why the 23-year-old talent caught their eye. Having only turned 23 last month, Rees-Zammit departed rugby with a tremendous reputation and strike rate, scoring 38 tries in 69 appearances for…
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Oscar Valdez: ‘This Liam Wilson fight is all or nothing for me. It’s career defining’ | Boxing News
Oscar Valdez has had a long, glittering career. He’s been a two-weight world champion and thrilled in high-profile fights. But if he loses to Liam Wilson at the Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale, Arizona live on Sky Sports in the early hours of Saturday morning, Valdez might just have reached the end of the line.…
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Real Talk: Nedum Onuoha opens up on how losing his mum to cancer impacted his career | Football News
Nedum Onuoha has opened up on his grief at losing his mother during his playing career and revealed his regret over being “a good professional” rather than “a good son” during her final months. Onuoha describes his mum, Dr Anthonia Onuoha – who was also his agent – as “the most important person in my…
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Rey Suerte rues missed crucial freethrows in career night
Blackwater Bossing’s Rey Suerte reacts after a play against NLEX in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGES MANILA, Philippines—Blackwater’s undefeated run after three games in the PBA Philippine Cup ended on Wednesday, and it won’t be a surprise if Rey Suerte loses sleep over the loss. Suerte finished with a career-high 21 points in the…
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Jamie Malonzo overcomes ‘tough’ times en route to career night
Ginebra Gin Kings’ Jamie Malonzo in the PBA Philippine Cup. –PBA IMAGESts MANILA, Philippines—An emotional Jamie Malonzo appeared in front of the media after Ginebra’s 113-107 win over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup. However, his emotions were not of excitement. Despite tallying a career-high 32 points, the athletic forward seemed to be…
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Ashworth: My dad's knowledge has played a big part in my career
Bolton’s Zac Ashworth discusses the influence of his dad – Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth – on his career to date after winning the Sky Bet League One Goal of the Month award for January.
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Paul Merson warns Man Utd’s Marcus Rashford not to ‘ruin career’ as Chris Sutton calls Belfast trip ‘unforgivable’ | Football News
Paul Merson has warned Marcus Rashford not to “ruin his career”, while Chris Sutton says the Manchester United forward’s trip to Belfast was “unforgivable”, as Erik ten Hag prepares to reintegrate the player into his squad on Thursday evening. Ten Hag said top players should not have to be reminded what is acceptable as the…
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Clarkson’s first career triple-double resets record by Utah player
Jordan Clarkson (left) finds a way to dish off an assist despite pressure from Dwight Powell. The Gilas star finished with 20 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds. (USA TODAY SPORTS) Jordan Clarkson finally notched the first triple-double of his National Basketball Association career on Monday night, one made special when it came more than…
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