Month: June 2021
The how is what made Connie Hawkins great
What does it mean to lose so much of a career that looked like no one else’s? That’s the question Connie Hawkins leaves us with. Broadly speaking, we remember athletes for two reasons — what they did or how they did it. The points they scored, the titles they won, the times they charged into […]
Euro 2020 preview: Kylian Mbappe, Christian Ronaldo and the 5 best players to watch
The Euros will feature some of the world’s best national teams. Here are five players to watch for over the next four weeks. The Euros, the month-long soccer tournament for national teams second only to the World Cup, kicks off Friday. The competition will not only crown a continental champion but also serve as a […]
How to watch NBA Playoffs: What channel is 76ers vs. Hawks Game 2 on?
The Philadelphia 76ers look to even the series vs. the Atlanta Hawks at home in Game 2. While they made quite the run in the fourth quarter, the Philadelphia 76ers still lost at home to the Atlanta Hawks in Game 1 of their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Sunday afternoon. Atlanta and Philadelphia completed gentleman’s sweeps […]
Chris Paul isn’t 100 percent, but he’s still lethal as the Phoenix Suns’ closer
Chris Paul’s shoulder may not be 100 percent yet, but he’s still serving his role as closer for the Phoenix Suns. Chris Paul hasn’t been 100 percent in the playoffs since the second quarter of Game 1 in the Phoenix Suns‘ first-round series, just before he suffered the shoulder stinger he’s been playing through ever […]
Our aim is to take one game at a time: Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim
Abu Dhabi: Karachi Kings’ captain Imad Wasim opined that they don’t want to carry the baggage of ‘defending champions’ as Pakistan Super League (PSL) five title win is now part of the past.
Donny van de Beek pulls out of Netherlands squad
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek will miss the Netherlands’ Euro 2020 campaign due to groin injury. The 24-year-old has been left disappointed after missing out on the European Championship this summer. He was in the final 26 men squad for Frank De Boer’s side. The manager won’t be calling any replacement for him.
Powerhouse Storm prop cops ban for 'deliberate' act
Powerhouse Storm front-rower Nelson Asofa-Solomona will miss Sunday's clash with the Warriors after tonight being found guilty at the NRL judiciary.
Slater cuts down fears over ugly Origin blight
Queensland legend Billy Slater has hosed down fears over the State of Origin opener being marred by the milking of penalties, suggesting players will be too afraid of "taking a dive" as so many eyeballs watch on.