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he Miami Heat’s Summer League roster had a fantastic run in the tournament. While they had to face a strong Memphis Grizzlies squad in the championship game, they pulled off an overtime winner and emerged as champions of the entire competition. The Heat’s phenomenal performance in the Summer League had the players who made the most impact on the roster on notice. One player who stood out in the championship roster is getting plenty of attention from teams that need depth in their rosters.
Los Angeles Lakers drama? Anonymous player calls out special treatment for Bronny James
Rookie guard Bronny James and the Los Angeles Lakers finished up their run in the Las Vegas Summer League just recently. It was a mixed performance for the second-round pick and son of Lakers star LeBron James. He certainly had his ups and downs before being shut down with a couple games remaining. This was a continuation of the younger James being in the news a whole lot after his father and agent pretty much forced him to the Lakers during the 2024 NBA Draft. James also received a ridiculous four-year, $7.9 million contract with all of the money guaranteed.…
Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors currently find themselves in the awkward period every dynastic sports team goes through where they aren’t ready to throw in the towel quite yet but have to face the fact that the competition has caught up to, and in many cases surpassed, them. Curry continues to play at an elite level entering his age 37 season but the Warriors are coming off of a highly frustrating 2023-24 campaign in which they missed out on the playoffs altogether for the third time in five years.
In this PBS documentary, the two athletes—whose rivalry riveted audiences in the ’80s and beyond—reflect on their legendary Wimbledon showdown and their aftermath. So much talent. So much hair! And so much drama at the net, even if it is 40-odd years after the fact. As if still occupying opposite sides of the court, the subjects of “Bjorn Borg and John McEnroe” aren’t interviewed together during this installment of the PBS series “Gods of Tennis
Cierra Burdick is making sure Lady Vols basketball is represented as a member of the U.S. women’s 3×3 team at the Paris Olympics. On Wednesday, Burdick wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter, “Bringing the Vols back to the Olympics! I know Pat is smiling down on me.” In the tweet, she’s holding up the sign, “I will give my all for Tennessee today!” The U.S. begins play July 30 against Germany. The history of Lady Vols basketball players in the Olympics began with Summitt, Cindy Brogdon, and Patricia Roberts in the 1976 Montreal Games, where Team USA won silver.…
Before Ireland competed as an independent delegation at the Olympic Games in Paris in 1924, Irish-born people competed for other nations. Most competed for the United Kingdom, of which Ireland was a part until 1922, but several Irish-born athletes also competed for other nations in the early to mid-1900s. This was usually the United States and Canada or, in one case, South Africa – countries where the athletes had settled after emigration. Some of the athletes were victorious and brought medals back to their respective new homelands. Cornelius ‘Con’ Walsh Walsh represented Canada in the hammer throw at the 1908…
Memes to Serena Williams’ promise to take her career to the next level at 2024 ESPY Awards
Serena Williams opened up the ESPYs with a bang on Thursday. The tennis star had jokes about Kendrick Lamar and Drake’s beef, Jaylen Brown’s beard and LeBron James’ hairline while also congratulating former Iowa star and current Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on all of her accomplishments over the past year. Williams also made sure to touch on one of the biggest storylines in sports this year as she congratulated the Kansas City Chiefs and “Taylor Swift’s boyfriend” Travis Kelce on winning a Super Bowl. Lastly, she gave an inspiring message to young athletes, encouraging them to work hard and…
Céline Dion Greets Fans in Paris as Rumors of Her Performing at 2024 Summer Olympics Grow Stronger
The Grammy-winning icon was photographed greeting fans outside the Royal Monceau Hotel in the French capital on July 23 Is Céline Dion going to perform at the 2024 Paris Olympics? Céline Dion Greets Fans in Paris as Rumors of Her Performing at 2024 Summer Olympics Grow Stronger ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC POP MUSIC Céline Dion Greets Fans in Paris as Rumors of Her Performing at 2024 Summer Olympics Grow Stronger The Grammy-winning icon was photographed greeting fans outside the Royal Monceau Hotel in the French capital on July 23 By Jack Irvin Updated on July 25, 2024 03:15PM EDT 1COMMENTS Is Céline…
The Olympic rings sit on display on Eiffel Tower ahead of the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Game What: opening ceremony, Paris Olympics 2024 When: 7:30pm (17:30 GMT) on Friday How to follow: Al Jazeera will have live commentary and photos of the opening ceremony as well as the build-up with what to expect. The Paris Olympics 2024 will be officially launched on Friday with an opening ceremony in the French capital that will buck the trend of all the games that have come before it. Here’s a breakdown of what we know ahead of what promises to…
Does Jamaica’s recent injury scares threaten their women’s 100m dominance at Paris Olympics?
All hopes rest on Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, and Tia Clayton to deliver the fifth-straight Olympic 100m title but with the injury scares, can the trio still deliver against a formidable American cast? The Jamaican trio of Shericka Jackson, Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce and Tia Clayton will head to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games with a lot of pressure to deliver the women’s Olympic gold medal in the 100m. Jamaica has dominated the event, winning the previous four editions but defending the title this season will prove to be a hard nut to crack, with the fast-rising opposition from Americans. Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce…