One game after Team USA head coach Steve Kerr called himself an “idiot” for not playing Jayson Tatum in the Olympic opener against Serbia, he had another player not see an ounce of playing time. This one was an NBA MVP. Joel Embiid, the Philadelphia 76ers star center, was a starter against Serbia, but he…
David Purdum, ESPN Staff WriterJul 29, 2024, 04:57 PM ET Close Joined ESPN in 2014 Journalist covering gambling industry since 2008 Bert Neff, an Indiana businessman who federal authorities described as a professional gambler, was sentenced to eight months in prison and three years of supervised release Monday for his role in a betting scandal…
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Brian Windhorst, ESPN Senior WriterJul 26, 2024, 07:51 AM ET Close ESPN.com NBA writer since 2010 Covered Cleveland Cavs for seven years Author of two books PARIS — The most competitive international men’s basketball tournament in history is finally here. Just being one of the 12 teams to qualify for the 2024 Olympics is a…
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Jeff Borzello, ESPN Staff WriterJul 25, 2024, 09:26 PM ET Close Basketball recruiting insider. Joined ESPN in 2014. Graduate of University of Delaware. Top-50 senior Kiyan Anthony, the son of future Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony, announced his final six schools on Thursday — with his father’s alma mater, Syracuse, among the contenders. The Orange…
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Jul 23, 2024, 09:39 AM ET Women’s football has grown exponentially in the 21st century, especially over the past several years. We’ve seen record-breaking attendance at the league and international level, we’ve seen national teams closing the competitive gap to traditional giants of the game, and young stars are popping up all over the world…
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CNN — World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka did not participate in a customary post-match press conference after her third-round win at the French Open on Friday, saying she didn’t feel safe when participating in a press conference held earlier this week. On Wednesday, after winning in the second round of the tournament, the Belarusian had…
LOS ANGELES: Angel City is set to become the world’s most valuable professional women’s sports team after finalising a landmark new ownership agreement with Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger and his wife Willow Bay, the Los Angeles-based club announced on Wednesday. Iger and Bay, dean of the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, will…
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The chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), Mohsin Naqvi, chaired a crucial three-hour meeting on Monday to address the performance and discipline of the Pakistan cricket team. The meeting resulted in several key decisions aimed at enhancing the team’s performance and unity. Naqvi emphasized the importance of team cohesion and discipline, stating unequivocally that…
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Former Indian professional tennis player Sania Mirza. — Instagram/mirzasaniar Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s son has tied the knot in a lavish ceremony that has been a talking point at home and abroad for its opulent celebrations and star-studded guest list. Among all the VIP and dazzling celebrities, former Indian professional tennis player Sania Mirza was also…
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Two Georgia Bulldogs football players were arrested on misdemeanor charges earlier this week, including reckless driving. Linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. was arrested by Athens-Clarke County Police on charges of reckless driving and racing on highways/streets, and offensive tackle Bo Hughley was arrested by University of Georgia Police for reckless driving and failure to maintain lane/improper…
