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UPDATED SEPTEMBER 01, 2024 9:25 PM WNBA legend and former Los Angeles Sparks center Lisa Leslie has voiced her opinion on the debate for who deserves the league’s Rookie of the Year Award. Caitlin Clark of the Indiana Fever and Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky have had two of the best rookie seasons in WNBA history. With just under three weeks remaining in the regular season, the debate over who deserves the award will only heat up. Impressively, both currently lead the WNBA in a significant statistical category: Clark in assists and Reese in rebounds. It is unheard of…
Former world number one John McEnroe has predicted that Spain’s legendary tennis star Rafael Nadal might end his career in the sport at the end of the Laver Cup. The 38-year-old is often regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of men’s tennis in the Open era, having won as many as 22 Grand Slam titles. Nadal has struggled with fitness concerns in the later stage his career. It was because of this reason, he ended up missing three out of the four Grand Slams in 2023. During his time off the court last year, the former world number one announced that…
Boston, MA – September 2, 2024 In a stunning move, American sprinter Gabby Thomas announced she’s taking a break from track and field to focus on her education. Thomas, a 200m specialist, cited burnout and a desire to prioritize her studies. “I need to recharge,” Thomas said. “My body and mind need a break.” Thomas’s decision raises questions about her Olympic future. “I’m not ruling out Paris 2024,” Thomas said. “But for now, I need to prioritize myself.” Thomas’s coach, Randall Miyazaki, expressed support. “Gabby’s well-being is paramount,” Miyazaki said. “We’ll welcome her back when she’s ready.” Thomas plans to…
The 2024 Laver Cup will be played in Berlin, and Team Europe is bringing a really strong team with Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, and Alexander Zverev. Nadal will also play at the event, which surprised some after he skipped every tournament after the Olympics. The Spaniard confirmed his Laver Cup participation months ago but recently reaffirmed it, so he will certainly be in the German capital. Fans will get to see Nadal at the Laver Cup, but that doesn’t necessarily mean he will play a lot. Time will tell what will happen, but quite a few analysts believe that the…
This past season, the Lady Vols finished 20–13 (10–6 in the SEC). Under Harper, they had never finished higher than third in the SEC during the regular season. In her five seasons, Tennessee compiled a 108-52 record. ADVERTISEMENT Harper was a part of three national championship teams for legendary coach Pat Summitt during her playing career at Tennessee. She was the starting point guard for the 1997-98 squad that went 39–0. Tennessee is the winningest program in women’s college basketball history, but has been overtaken by UConn, South Carolina, LSU and Baylor in recent seasons. The Lady Vols have not…
Announcing his retirement from professional tennis at the age of 26 after winning five Wimbledon and six Roland Garros titles. A shock for rivals and fans. A relief for Bjorn Borg: “People asking me for photos and autographs was nice at first, but eventually it became unbearable. And that’s why I retired so young.” “When I arrived at the hotel, there were 100 people waiting for me. When I went to a restaurant, I had 25 photographers all over me. I wanted to have a normal life. Today there still exist that excitement for champions, but they are much more…
Earlier in the week, Clark had a confrontation with Seattle Storm guard Victoria Vivians. Clark bumped into Vivians moments after making a 3-pointer, and the two players started jawing at one another. After the loss against the Storm, Clark acknowledged the physicality she had faced.
Bird, now 67 years old, is a 10-time All-NBA selection, three-time MVP, three-time champion, two-time Finals MVP, 12-time All-Star, Olympic gold medalist and Basketball Hall of Famer. He is one of the basketball’s greatest players. He kept captive an audience full of C-suite executives with stories and one liners – thoughtful, insightful and humorous. Former Indiana Fever player Tamika Catchings (from left), Larry Bird, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) and Mike Epps talk to a crowd Thursday during the NBA All Star Tip-Off ceremony at the Bicentennial Unity Plaza in downtown Indianapolis. Here are snippets from Bird’s conversation with…
It was the wedding of the year in Mallorca….three years ago today Rafa Nadal tied the knot with his long-term sweetheart, Xisca Perello. The anniversary this year will be extra special because the Nadal family has grown, with Xisca giving birth to baby Rafa earlier this month. Happy wedding anniversary Rafa Nadal and Xisca (and baby Rafa as well)
Reese began hinting about a new guy in her life in various TikToks from June, Cam’Ron is my boyfriend,” she said, adding that the two have known each other for six years. “We both play the same sport so we understand each other’s schedule,” she shared. “I think that also helps with it too.”