Minutes after securing her first Olympic berth on Saturday following a dominant victory in the 100 meters, American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson revealed during an emotional post-race interview that her biological mother died last week. Immediately after earning her spot as part of the U.S. Track & Field contingent for Tokyo, Richardson ran into the stands […]
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Brooklyn Nets faced ‘one too many obstacles this year,’ Steve Nash says
NEW YORK — The Brooklyn Nets couldn’t stave off the effects of mounting injuries any longer. After defying the odds that hamstring strains and ankle sprains had dealt, after mesmerizing and even historic performances, the Nets just didn’t have quite enough to outlast the Milwaukee Bucks in a 115-111 overtime loss in Game 7 of […]
What is the ceiling for Naoya Inoue? Did Anderson Silva’s win land him a boxing megafight?
It was a wildly busy night in the world of boxing, even with the postponement of the pay-per-view card centered around unified lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez and George Kambosos. IBF and WBA bantamweight world champion Naoya Inoue reminded the world of the otherworldy power he possesses at 118 pounds with a third-round knockout of Michael […]
By the tip of Kevin Durant’s shoe, the Milwaukee Bucks are finally halfway to their goal
The game could’ve been a movie, the action on the sidelines a soap opera and the dialogue between Kevin Durant and his longtime friend P.J. Tucker a stage play. But for all the drama that spilled on the floor Saturday night in an epic overtime Game 7 that saw the Milwaukee Bucks outlast the Brooklyn […]
Milwaukee Bucks survive instant classic to make Eastern Conference finals
11:58 PM ET Tim BontempsESPN BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Before these NBA playoffs began, Giannis Antetokounmpo was asked if he thought his Milwaukee Bucks were better prepared for the postseason this year, after the disappointments that befell them in each of the past two years. “I don’t know if this year is gonna be different,” Antetokounmpo […]
Anderson Silva stuns Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. by split decision in boxing match
Anderson Silva made a career in MMA out of making the impossible look possible. Now, he’s done the same thing in boxing. Silva, a UFC legend, defeated Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. via split decision (75-77, 77-75, 77-75) in a shockingly impressive boxing performance Saturday night at Jalisco Stadium in Guadalajara, Mexico. A heavy underdog, Silva […]
Phoenix Suns’ Chris Paul ruled out for Game 1 vs. LA Clippers
Phoenix Suns star point guard Chris Paul has been ruled out for Sunday’s Game 1 of the Western Conference finals against the LA Clippers, the team announced on Saturday. Paul was placed into the league’s health and safety protocols on Wednesday, and his return to play remains indefinite. “Because of the climate that we live […]
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UFC fighter Luis Pena arrested in Florida on robbery, battery charges
UFC fighter Luis Pena has been arrested on charges of robbery and assault. Pena was taken into custody Friday by the Coral Springs (Florida) Police Department on three counts: robbery by sudden snatching, battery and criminal mischief, according to online records. As of Saturday evening, he was being held at the Broward County Detention Center […]
LA Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard ruled out for Game 1; status for remainder of series vs. Suns uncertain
PHOENIX — LA Clippers All-Star Kawhi Leonard has been ruled out of Sunday’s Game 1 against the Phoenix Suns because of a sprained right knee, and his status for the remainder of the Western Conference finals remains uncertain. Leonard did not travel with the team to Phoenix on Saturday. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue said he […]