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LeBron James at 39 still is center of attention for Team USA
Team USA forward LeBron James stands at the bench during the second half of an exhibition basketball game against Canada in Las Vegas ahead of the Paris Olympics. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) LAS VEGAS — This is how the U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team took the floor for warmups before an exhibition game in Abu Dhabi:…
Read MorePelicans add veteran center Daniel Theis
FILE – The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the agreement said. (AP Photo/Etienne Laurent, File) NEW ORLEANS— The New Orleans Pelicans and veteran NBA center Daniel Theis have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, a person familiar with the…
Read MoreIrving’s reflective side front and center in run to NBA Finals
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving answers questions during a news conference after the Mavericks defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the NBA basketball Western Conference finals, Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) DALLAS — Kyrie Irving directed obscene gestures and profanity at a hostile crowd in Boston the last time…
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LeBron questions NBA’s replay center after late-game shot ruled a 2-pointer
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, left, drives against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) MINNEAPOLIS— LeBron James thought he added to his legacy with another big shot on his 39th birthday. The NBA’s replay center had…
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NBA: Jordan Poole plays former Warriors team at Chase Center
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson, right, speaks to Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole before an NBA basketball game Friday, Dec. 22, 2023, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez) SAN FRANCISCO — Jordan Poole briefly lost the ball, retrieved it from one fan, then playfully threw a pass back to the sideline to get…
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Novak Djokovic calls for Wimbledon Center Court start time to be brought forward
Novak Djokovic has called for Wimbledon to overhaul its scheduling and start play earlier on Center Court. The seven-time champion fell foul of the All England Club’s insistence on beginning matches at 1.30pm when his fourth-round match against Hugo Hurkacz had to be suspended on Sunday night due to the council-imposed 11pm curfew. Andy Murray’s…
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David Beckham on Center Court as sun comes out at Wimbledon – rezal404
Wimbledon – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – July 5, 2023 Former England football player David Beckham and his mother Sandra are pictured in the royal box on center court REUTERS/Dylan Martinez LONDON–David Beckham took time out from overseeing his Inter Miami side’s dreadful run of form to take in the…
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Wimbledon: Andy Murray puts on Center Court show in front of the Princess of Wales and Roger Federer
Andy Murray made a perfect start to his 15th Wimbledon singles campaign by putting on a Center Court show for the Princess of Wales and old foe Roger Federer. The two-time champion took apart fellow Briton Ryan Peniston with a 6-3 6-0 6-1 victory under the roof to ease into the second round. Federer, whose…
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Wimbledon to celebrate Roger Federer’s career on Center Court – rezal404
Swiss former tennis player Roger Federer waves during the Center Court Centenary Ceremony, on the seventh day of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 3, 2022. (Photo by Adrian DENNIS / AFP) Wimbledon will celebrate Roger Federer’s achievements at the All England Club with a…
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