Editor’s note: Race projection updated after practice and qualifying sessions. And then there were four. Thirty-five races have led us here, and with the Championship 4 contenders now set, it‘s going to be a fight to the checkered flag on Sunday at Phoenix Raceway (3 p.m. ET, NBC, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Peacock). RELATED: […]
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: That’s Zaccharie Risacher’s music
Zaccharie Risacher, Bennedict Mathurin, and Davion Mitchell were among the low-rostered standouts on Wednesday.
Selection race takes late twist; forgotten star’s blow opens door to shock bolter: Talking Points
With the MCG pitch tinged with green and a potential debut for Australia on the cards against India, it was scarcely a surprise that Australia A captain Nathan McSweeney sent India A into bat on Thursday morning after winning the toss.
Gareth Thomas: ‘Rugby broke me down but I managed to rebuild myself’
The dual code rugby international on stigma, sexual health and inspiring the next generation
By Gavin Willacy for No Helmets Required
Gareth Thomas played 100 times for Wales at rugby union and four at rugby league. He spent the last few years of his career hoping to illuminate the subject of sexuality. He retired in 2011 after his club – Wrexham-based Crusaders – withdrew from Super League and injury ruled out leading Wales against England, New Zealand and Australia in the Four Nations. He was the only “out” gay male player from around 3,500 first team professionals at nearly 150 British rugby, football and cricket clubs. That figure still remains at one. Progress is glacial.
The former Bridgend, Cardiff and Toulouse centre first spoke publicly about having HIV five years ago. Now 50, and physically well, Thomas was taken to court by a former partner who accused him of infecting him with HIV. Thomas settled in early 2023 but maintained his innocence and said he settled without any admission of liability due to the costs involved of fully defending himself.
Continue reading...Murray answering Brown, Kings’ offensive rebounding call in Year 3
Keegan Murray has accepted the challenge to become a better offensive rebounder for the Sacramento Kings.
Jokic’s triple-double, 29 from Westbrook, Watson’s game-saving block help Nuggets hand Thunder first loss
Denver got the win despite Jamal Murray and Aaron Gordon being out.
Freshman sensation Dylan Harper scores 20 points in No. 25 Rutgers’ 75-52 win over Wagner
Harper, a combo guard, is considered one of the top freshmen in the country.
Looney delivers vintage performance in Warriors’ win over Celtics
Kevon Looney delivered a performance reminiscent of his epic 2022 NBA playoff run during the Warriors' 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics on Wednesday at TD Garden.
Karaban has big all-around game as No. 3 UConn beats Sacred Heart 92-56 in season opener
Before the game, the Huskies unveiled their 2023-24 national championship banner.
Road Warriors? Early success away from Chase Center good sign for Dubs
There's a legitimate reason to believe in the Golden State Warriors considering their success on the road to start the 2024-25 NBA season.
3 observations after Sixers’ early-season misery deepens in loss to Clippers
The Sixers lost Wednesday night in Paul George’s return to Los Angeles and dipped to 1-6 on the season.
Mackinnon scores 20, Portland takes down Lewis & Clark 83-70
Max Mackinnon scored 20 points as Portland beat Lewis & Clark 83-70 on Wednesday night to begin the season. Mackinnon also contributed six rebounds and five assists for the Pilots. Austin Rapp added 15 points while shooting 6 for 9, including 3 for 5 from beyond the arc while he also had nine rebounds.
Warriors make a statement in Boston, but Stephen Curry says there’s ‘a long way to go’
Curry's late-game heroics once again saved the day for Golden State in a gritty road win over the defending champions.
What we learned as Kings exact revenge in bounce-back win vs. Raptors
Tristi Rodriguez delivers the takeaways from the Sacramento Kings' 122-107 win over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at Golden 1 Center.
Paul George is unhappy about being booed in his return to L.A. as Clippers defeat the 76ers
Paul George is booed throughout by Clippers fans as L.A. defeats the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.