Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry and New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu reportedly will not compete in a 3-point competition at NBA All-Star Weekend this year.
Get him on the plane! Konstas’ magical ton can’t save NSW; WA teen fires — One Day Cup wrap
Sam Konstas has responded to the Australian selectors’ message to “keep knocking the door down”, blasting a superb 116 from just 98 balls for NSW against Queensland on Thursday.
Ratcliffe is being cast as Scrooge but Glazers made Manchester United’s mess | Jamie Jackson
Time will tell if the Ineos chief’s severe cost-cutting pays off, but this is a club that has been mismanaged for years
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is making drastic cuts to Manchester United’s operation for fear that the club are on a fast-track to bankruptcy. Whether such seismic concerns are legitimate or unfounded, it reflects a tale of off‑field financial woe that matches the club’s 12 years in the title‑contending wilderness.
The failure to reel in a 21st championship or make a genuine challenge for one is a direct corollary of slow decline and mismanagement under Malcolm Glazer, and then his six children after his death in 2014.
Continue reading...One sub club: the players with the shortest careers in Super League
Some rugby league players only appear in the top flight once. They should cherish every minute of it
By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required
In Salford’s last regular Super League game of 2024, the coach Paul Rowley gave debuts to eight reserve players to protect his stars for the playoffs. None of them are likely to be on the field when their season begins at St Helens on Saturday evening. Their services may never be required in the top flight again. But, for one night only, they found themselves up against the world champions, live on national TV.
Dan Spencer-Tonks knows what that “for one night only” role feels like. Rowley did the same thing two years earlier, fielding six debutants against Warrington in the final regular round. Spencer-Tonks came off the bench for his only taste of Super League, earning membership of the one sub club. He has spent the last two seasons in the Championship and League One, his time at the top seemingly gone as rapidly as it arrived.
Continue reading...Warriors’ self-defeating tendency on display again in loss to Mavs
The Golden State Warriors suffered another troubling loss in their defeat vs. the shorthanded Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night.
10 Eagles who boosted their legacy with Super Bowl LIX win
Winning a Super Bowl can change your legacy. Here are 10 Eagles who benefit most from the Super Bowl LIX win.
10 unheralded people who had huge roles in Eagles’ championship
Here's a look at 10 non-players from within the Eagles organization who played significant roles in everything that the team accomplished this year.
Dalton Knecht talks about his crazy week being traded from, and returning to, the Lakers
Dalton Knecht talks about playing for the Lakers after they traded him to the Charlotte Hornets in a deal that fell through.
Clippers use big third quarter to defeat the Grizzlies as Bogdan Bogdanovic debuts
The Clippers surged on offense in the third quarter as they defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, who were without Ja Morant.
Villanova edges No. 9 St. John’s for 3rd straight win
Aaron Scott led four players in double figures with 22 points for the Red Storm (21-4, 12-2), who lead the Big East by one game over No. Creighton. The teams meet Sunday at Madison Square Garden.
Knicks show resilience in win vs. Hawks as team enters much-needed All-Star break
Following the Knicks' thrilling overtime win over the Hawks on Wednesday night, Jalen Brunson and others talk about the team's resilience they showed all year as they head into the All-Star break.
Duke gets right in blowout of Cal
Duke took a step forward defensively and did just enough everywhere else to cruise back into the victory column. The Blue Devils sailed past California 78-57 Wednesday night at Cameron Indoor Stadium, leading from start to finish in a blowout that never felt particularly close. Cooper Flagg scored 27 points, Tyrese Proctor added 18 and Khaman Maluach had a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds as Duke put Saturday’s defeat at Clemson – its first ACC shortcoming – in the rearview mirror.
Dent and New Mexico defeat Wyoming 71-67
Donovan Dent scored 20 points and Jovan Milicevic secured the victory with a 3-pointer with 32 seconds remaining as New Mexico took down Wyoming 71-67 on Wednesday night. Dent added six rebounds, seven assists, and three steals for the Lobos (21-4, 13-1 Mountain West Conference). Tru Washington scored 15 points while shooting 5 for 9 (2 for 4 from 3-point range) and 3 of 5 from the free-throw line and added three steals.
No. 12 Texas Tech scores its most points in a Big 12 game, beating Arizona State 111-106 in 2 OTs
JT Toppin had a career-high 41 points and 15 rebounds as No. 12 Texas Tech outlasted Arizona State 111-106 in double overtime Wednesday night. Darrion Williams scored 27 for the Red Raiders, making a steal and two free throws with 1:49 left in the second OT to put them ahead to stay. Toppin added a dunk in the final minute off a pass from Williams, whose jumper with 25 seconds remaining in the first overtime made it 96-all.
Njie hits winner, Burton has career-high 32 points and Notre Dame edges Boston College 97-94 in 2OT
Kebba Njie scored the go-ahead basket with 16 seconds left in the second overtime, Markus Burton scored a career-high 32 points and Notre Dame outlasted Boston College 97-94 on Wednesday night. Dion Brown's layup with 1:20 left in the second overtime, gave the Eagles a 94-93 lead after they trailed by five earlier in the period. After Burton missed two free throws and Donald Hand Jr. missed a 3-pointer for Boston College, Njie's follow of a Burton miss put the Fighting Irish back up 95-94 though he missed the and-one free throw.