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Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro agree to 3-year, $38 million deal
FILE – Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro drives during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun, File) CLEVELAND — Restricted NBA free agent forward Isaac Okoro has agreed to re-sign with the Cleveland Cavaliers on a three-year contract, a…
Read MorePacers sign TJ McConnell to 4-year, $45 million extension
FILE – Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) dribbles during the first half of Game 7 in an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the New York Knicks, May 19, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson, File) The Indiana Pacers have agreed to terms with guard T.J. McConnell on a four-year extension worth $45…
Read MoreStephen Curry, Warriors ink one year, $63 million extension
FIULE–Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors stands on the court during the end of the the second half of their loss to the Sacramento Kings during the NBA Play-In Tournament at Golden 1 Center on April 16, 2024 in Sacramento, California. –Ezra Shaw/Getty Images/AFP Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension with the…
Read MoreJollibee pledges PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports in honor of PH Olympians
On August 14, 2024, Jollibee, the nation’s leading fast-food chain, announced on social media its pledge of PHP 5 million to the National Academy of Sports (NAS). The announcement comes fresh off of the Philippine delegation’s recent success at the 2024 Paris Olympics, which saw gymnast Carlos Yulo bring home a historic haul of two…
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With $50 million, UConn’s Dan Hurley keeps focus on court
University of Connecticut Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dan Hurley speaks to the media before the game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium on July 06, 2024 in in the Bronx borough of New York City. Luke Hales/Getty Images/AFP STORRS, Connecticut — Even with a deal that would make…
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NBA: Paul George set to join 76ers on $212 million deal
FILE–Paul George #13 of the LA Clippers during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on April 09, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Christian Petersen/Getty Images/AFP PHILADELPHIA — Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a four-year, $212 million free-agent contract, a person with knowledge of the deal said early Monday…
Read MoreMax Christie returning to Lakers on 4-year, $32 million deal
FILE – Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie controls the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) LOS ANGELES — Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract,…
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From Raging Bull to Million Dollar Baby: Exploring the Various Styles of Boxing Films
As one of the oldest and most widely practiced sports in the world, boxing has long been a source of inspiration for filmmakers. Throughout the years, there have been countless boxing films that have captured the intensity, drama, and emotion of the sport. From the classic tale of redemption in Rocky to the gritty realism…
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Michael Jordan’s championship sneakers sell for record $8 million
(REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo) A set of six individual Air Jordan sneakers worn by Michael Jordan during NBA finals sold for $8 million at an auction in New York, setting a new global auction record for game-worn sneakers, auction house Sotheby’s said on Friday. The shoes, worn by one of basketball’s greatest players in the clinching…
Read More From Raging Bull to Million Dollar Baby: The Greatest Boxing Films
Boxing has long captured the imagination of filmmakers, and throughout the years, we have seen numerous films that have depicted the gritty, brutal and emotional world of the sport. From the legendary Raging Bull to the Oscar-winning Million Dollar Baby, these films have left an indelible mark on audiences and continue to be celebrated as…
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