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LeBron James records 10,000th career assist

LeBron James is the first NBA player to record 10,000 career assists, rebounds and points, establishing membership in the 10K Club on Sunday night. James and the Lakers were trailing big against the Phoenix Suns when he zipped a pass across the court to Carmelo Anthony for a 3-pointer to notch assist No. 10,000. He is the seventh player in NBA history to reach 10,000 assists. James, 37, cleared 35,000 career points last month, putting him in exclusive company behind Karl Malone and

Ukrainian biathlete pulls out of event after father captured…

Ukrainian biathlete Anastasiia Laletina was forced to pull out of the middle distance sitting event at the Beijing Winter Paralympics on Tuesday after her father was captured by Russian forces, a spokesperson for the Ukrainian paralympic committee told Reuters. Laletina's father is a soldier in the Ukrainian army. The spokesperson said they had no further details on his capture. Russia's invasion of Ukraine last month, which Moscow describes as a "special operation" to disarm the country, prompted the International Paralympic Committee to ban

Klopp rues Liverpool’s ‘slapstick’ finishing against Inter

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp said they deserved to go through to the quarter-finals of the Champions League despite Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by 10-man Inter Milan, but the German was not too pleased with his team's "slapstick" finishing. Liverpool progressed with a 2-1 aggregate victory but Klopp's side squandered a number of chances in the second leg, with Joel Matip heading against the bar and Mohamed Salah hitting the post twice. A superb drive into the top corner from Lautaro Martinez in the 62nd

Mithali Raj becomes first woman to play in six…

Mithali achieved the feat as India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated opening match of the ICC Women's World Cup at the Bay OvalOne of the game’s finest servants, India captain Mithali Raj on Sunday became only the third cricketer and the first woman to appear in six World Cups, joining the iconic Sachin Tendulkar and Pakistani great Javed Miandad. She achieved the feat as India locked horns with arch-rivals Pakistan in their much-anticipated opening match of the ICC Women’s World
Quartararo, Bagnaia and Mir

Quartararo, Bagnaia and Mir kick off the Qatar GP…

The four saddled up at Lusail International Circuit and then rode on street bikes – with each rider representing for their factory and Cafu on a BMW M 1000 RR – to the stadium in a unique parade, riding right to the edge of the turf that will host the final of the 2022 World Cup. After a quick photo opportunity there, it was time to hit the changing room and get ready to head out onto the pitch. The three riders had
Dmytro Pidruchnyi

Meet Ukraine Athletes Who Have Joined Ukrainian Military

Less than two weeks ago, Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine's national colors. Now he's wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet. Less than two weeks ago, Dmytro Pidruchnyi was competing at the Winter Olympics in Ukraine's national colors. Now he's wearing a military uniform and ballistic helmet. Pidruchnyi is a world champion in biathlon, which combines skiing and shooting, and a three-time Olympian. He returned home from Beijing last week just before Russia launched its invasion of his
Elina Svitolina

Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina tops Russia’s Anastasia Potapova in Monterrey…

MEXICO CITY - Elina Svitolina put on the yellow and blue colors of Ukraine and beat Anastasia Potapova of Russia 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the opening round of the Monterrey Open, deciding she could do more for her country by playing than boycotting the match. Top-seeded Svitolina earlier said she wouldn't play against Potapova in Mexico or against any Russian or Belarusian opponents until the International Tennis Federation and the men's and women's tennis tours barred competitors from those countries using any
Middlesbrough Shock Tottenham

Middlesbrough Shock Tottenham, Manchester City Ease Into FA Cup…

Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham's long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough. Middlesbrough produced another FA Cup shock to extend Tottenham's long wait for silverware with a 1-0 win after extra time at the Riverside on Tuesday, while Manchester City eased into the last eight with a 2-0 victory at Peterborough. Boro knocked out Manchester United
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From soccer to F1, Russia stands to lose after…

Russia's invasion of Ukraine was condemned by the sporting community on Thursday, with President Vladimir Putin's country set to lose hosting rights for the Champions League final while Formula One drivers said it was "wrong" to race there this year. Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, sea and air on Thursday read more , sparking immediate sporting ramifications. The Champions League final is scheduled to be held in St Petersburg in May but sources have told Reuters that European soccer
Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev Says Ukraine Invasion Makes Tennis Unimportant

"At this stage, one understands that tennis is sometimes not so important," said Medvedev after winning his quarter-final in the Acapulco Open. Daniil Medvedev confirmed to become new World No. 1 in men's singlesMedvedev spoke about the Russian invasion of UkraineHe will face Rafael Nadal in the semi-final of Mexican Open Daniil Medvedev was confirmed as the new World No. 1 in men's singles tennis on Thursday but the Russian star said it was not easy to focus on tennis as he was
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IPL 2022 to begin on March 26, matches to…

The 15th edition of Indian Premier League will kick off on March 26, says a report. The decision to hold the IPL from the given date was taken at the IPL Governing Council meeting held on Thursday (February 24). This year 10 teams will take part in the tournament. The two new teams added are Lucknow Super Giants and Gujarat Titans. "The IPL will start on Saturday, March 26," IPL chairman Brijesh Patel told PTI after the governing council meeting on Thursday. With
Manchester United

Manchester United Escape With Draw After Anthony Elanga Pegs…

Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued Manchester United as they got away with a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16 against Atletico Madrid. Manchester United were spared a damaging and deserved defeat by Atletico Madrid on Wednesday as Anthony Elanga's late goal rescued them a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League last 16. Atletico outplayed a sluggish United for the majority of the match at the Wanda Metropolitano and might have considered Joao Felix's
Rafael Nadal wins Acapulco opener to match best career start

Mexican Open: Rafael Nadal wins Acapulco opener to match…

The 35-year-old Spanish left-hander defeated US lucky loser Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 to book a hardcourt date with American Stefan Kozlov in the last 16. Rafael Nadal matched his best career start to an ATP Tour season with a victory Tuesday in his first match since capturing the Australian Open title, reaching the second round of the Mexican Open. The 35-year-old Spanish left-hander defeated US lucky loser Denis Kudla 6-3, 6-2 to book a hardcourt date with American Stefan Kozlov in the last
Chelsea Beat Lille In Champions League Round Of 16 1st Leg Clash

Chelsea Beat Lille 2-0 In Champions League Round Of…

Chelsea showed they can thrive without Romelu Lukaku as Kai Havertz scored after replacing the axed Belgium striker for the 2-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win against Lille on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel's side took control of the tie thanks to Havertz's first-half header and Christian Pulisic's clinical finish after the break at Stamford Bridge. The holders will expect to complete their progress to the quarter-finals when they travel to France for the second leg on March 16. But Chelsea's sixth successive win in
Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar

‘Very Keen to Play in United States’: Neymar Hints…

Paris Saint-Germain and Brazil superstar Neymar has said he would be “very keen" on playing Major League Soccer in the US at the end of his career. The 30-year-old striker said Saturday on a YouTube broadcast with fellow Brazil icon Ronaldo that he was attracted by the MLS calendar. “I don’t know if I’ll go back to play in Brazil. I’m very keen to play in the United States. At least for a season," he said. “The championship there is short, you have
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Pele extends hospital stay due to infection

The 81-year-old Pelé went in on February 13 to continue treatment for his colon cancer, and days later doctors found the infection. Pele has extended a scheduled hospital stay due to a urinary infection. The 81-year-old Pelé went in on February 13 to continue treatment for his colon cancer, and days later doctors found the infection, Hospital Albert Einstein in Sao Paulo said in a statement on Monday. “His clinical conditions are stable, and his release should take place on the next few
International Olympic Committee (IOC)

Beijing 2022 countermeasures ensure safe Games

The stringent COVID-19 countermeasures, established by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee, have ensured the safe and successful organisation of the Olympic Games, protecting all the Games participants and the local communities. Out of 1,741,000 million airport and screening tests conducted since 23 January, when the closed-loop system came into effect officially, only 436 people have been found positive: 265 confirmed positives out of 13,628 airport tests171 confirmed positives out of 1,727,472 screening tests98 athletes confirmed positive86 team
Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick

Rangnick says rumours of rift over Man United captaincy…

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick rubbished reports that there is a rift between Harry Maguire and Cristiano Ronaldo over the club's captaincy, insisting it is he who decides who will be skipper, and the England defender will remain in place. Maguire took to Twitter on Friday to respond to a report by British newspaper Daily Mirror that he and veteran Portuguese forward Ronaldo are embroiled in a power struggle. "I've seen a lot of reports about this club that aren't true and this
Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic gets warm welcome in Dubai before tennis…

Djokovic this week doubled down on his decision to stay unvaccinated. The No. 1-ranked tennis player said he would skip the French Open, Wimbledon and other tournaments if he was required to get a coronavirus vaccine to compete. Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic received a warm welcome in Dubai, where he visited the world’s fair following the global drama around his decision to remain unvaccinated. After being twice detained and deported from Australia ahead of the year’s first Grand Slam Tournament last month,
Europa League: Rangers Stun Borussia Dortmund As Barcelona And Napoli Draw

Europa League: Rangers Stun Borussia Dortmund As Barcelona And…

Rangers stunned Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday while Barcelona had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Napoli in their play-off first leg tie. Rangers stunned Borussia Dortmund 4-2 in the Europa League on Thursday while Barcelona had to come from behind to draw 1-1 at home to Napoli in their play-off first leg tie. In Dortmund, James Tavernier gave Rangers the lead with a 38th-minute penalty after a handball by Dan-Axel Zagadou from a corner.