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England 102 runs from victory against India after Duckett century
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEEDS, England (AP) â Ben Duckett’s century placed England 102 runs from victory against India when tea was reached at 269-4 on the last day of the series-opening Headingley test on Tuesday. England is in pursuit of 371, its second-highest winning run chase. It will have 37.3 overs in an extended final session to get ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!With âF1,â rising star Damson Idris enters Hollywoodâs fast lane
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Damson Idris was trying to tune out the noise, but that’s a little difficult at a Formula One race. The British-Nigerian actor was in the zone, in character, filming the high-octane summer movie âF1â with Brad Pitt at some of the worldâs most famous racetracks. While Idrisâ profile has been rising in recent years, after ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!How NIL money is reshaping the NBA draft: Fewer early entrants, more college stars staying put
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Will Wade’s work building N.C. State into an immediate winner included the pursuit of an entrant in the NBA draft, just in case he returned to college. It wasn’t a huge risk: With all the cash flowing in college, the number of early entrants to the NBA draft has continued to shrink. This year’s draft ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Spurs announce jersey deal with Paris-based digital asset security firm Ledger
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
SAN ANTONIO (AP) â The San Antonio Spurs are strengthening their ties to Victor Wembanyama’s homeland, announcing a new agreement Tuesday to have the French digital asset security firm Ledger be its new jersey sponsor. Ledger is based in Paris, where the Spurs played two games last season. The Spurs have long had an enormous ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Coahoma two-way standout leads Texas 3A all-state softball team
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LONGVIEW, Texas (AP) â The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 3A All-State softball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitcher: Hannah Wells, Coahoma; Hayden Mowrey, S&S Consolidated; Madi Doty, Grandview Catcher: Mia Clemmer, Coahoma First base: Bree Lewis, Coahoma Second base: Jaidyn Marshall, White Oak Third base: Presley Kilgore, Rains Shortstop: Jaley ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton after surgery to repair torn Achilles tendon: ‘I’d do it again’
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) â Tyrese Haliburton has no regrets about trying to lead the Indiana Pacers to the franchise’s first NBA title, even though his decision to play hurt ended in agony when he tore his right Achilles tendon early in Game 7. Mondayâs announcement of the injury â confirmed by Haliburton in a social media ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Jrue Holiday being sent from Celtics to Trail Blazers for Anfernee Simons and picks, AP source says
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Jrue Holiday’s acquisition from Portland helped spark the Boston Celtics to their NBA-record 18th championship last season. Holiday is being sent back to the Trail Blazers by a Boston team that could now be in transition, a person with knowledge of the details said early Tuesday, ESPN reported that the Celtics would get Anfernee Simons ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!French Open semifinalist LoĂŻs Boisson out of Wimbledon qualifying event in first round
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LONDON (AP) â French Open surprise semifinalist LoĂŻs Boisson has lost in the first round of qualifying for Wimbledon. The 22-year-old Boisson was beaten 6-2, 6-7 (1), 6-4 on Tuesday against No. 197-ranked Carson Branstine of Canada in a rare match for the French player on grass at the Roehampton qualifying venue. Boisson soared from ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Don Cherry, 91, signs off from podcast for the final time
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
Famed Canadian sportscaster Don Cherry signed off from his podcast for the final time. The 91-year-old Cherry had hosted “Don Cherry’s Grapevine Podcast” since August 2023, producing 313 episodes in total. His son and cohost, Tim Cherry, said on the finale that it had racked up 6.5 million downloads. Cherry’s bold suits were matched only ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Oklahoma City Thunder fans to celebrate NBA title with a parade after years of heartbreak
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) â Oklahoma City’s unwavering fans finally get to celebrate a championship after suffering through several close calls and heartbreaking moments the past two decades. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Indiana Pacers on Sunday to clinch the NBA title, and the city will hold a parade on Tuesday morning to honor its ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Leipzig hires Ole Werner as coach after he refused to sign extension at Bremen
By Canadian Press on June 24th, 2025
LEIPZIG, Germany (AP) â Leipzig hired Ole Werner as coach on Tuesday, ending a long tangle with his former club Werder Bremen over his availability. The 37-year-old Werner signed a two-year contract to the end of the 2026-27 season, Leipzig said on its website. Werner was fired by Bremen in May once the season ended ... Read More »
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